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Introduction to Planetary Protection
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to Planetary Protection

...statistical risk of contamination is negligible. Reduction of contamination can occur in two ways: pre-launch in clean rooms, and during missions, using radiation exposure in the space environment...Introduction to Planetary Protection: 4.3.1 Pre-launch sterilisation - As you have already learned, bioburden reduction is considered from the beginning of a mission....
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Technological innovation: a resource-based view
Science, Maths & Technology

Technological innovation: a resource-based view

...Statistical Office of the European Communities. Penrose, E.T. (1959) The Theory of the Growth of the Firm, New York, Wiley. Prahalad, C.K. and Hamel, G. (1990) ‘The core competences of the corporation’, Harvard Business Review, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 79–91. Reichert, F., Beltrame, R., Corso, K., Trevisan, M. and Zawislak, P.A. (2011) ‘Technological capability’s...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Meiosis and mitosis
Science, Maths & Technology

Meiosis and mitosis

...statistical ones; that is, they are to do with probability, as explained in Box 1, Chance and probability in genetics. Box 1 Chance and probability in genetics When tossing a coin there is an even chance that heads or tails will turn up, i.e. each is equally likely. The probability of throwing heads is described mathematically as 1 out of 2, or ½. In general, the...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Introducing research in law and beyond
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing research in law and beyond

...statistical data that are potentially useful to the researcher. Be aware of the possibility of political or economic bias or the reflection of a situation that has since changed. Internal company or organisation reports These may be useful in a few situations but should be used sparingly, particularly if they are not readily available to the wider community of...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Achieving public dialogue
Science, Maths & Technology

Achieving public dialogue

...statistically representative, participants are selected to form a cross-section of the population based on factors such as age, gender, education, area of residence and interest. There were over 400 applicants to serve on the panel for the first UKNCC, of which 16 were selected by a steering committee. The lay-panel members became ‘informed’ about plant biotechnology...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
Step up to leadership
Money & Business

Step up to leadership

...statistic. I think because sometimes- or I'd say in a lot of cases- we don't do the legwork at the start. So we don't really research what the problems are and we don't really effectively research what the best solutions are. I think, secondly, we then fail to communicate the reasons for change, and ensure a really broad base of buy-in from people. And I think, thirdly,...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Applying your community engagement skills
Society, Politics & Law

Applying your community engagement skills

...statistics and specific measures taken by the police. However, you are conscious that you will need to tailor your presentation to meet the needs of the audience and to ensure that your key points are communicated effectively. Activity 5 Adaptive and maladaptive behaviours In Sure, I know how to talk to people!, you learned about the Interpersonal Circle. Revisit your...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Introducing technology and innovation management
Science, Maths & Technology

Introducing technology and innovation management

...Statistical Office of the European Communities. Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development (OECD) (2015) System innovation: Synthesis report. Paris: OECD Publishing. Available at: http://www.innovationpolicyplatform.org/www.innovationpolicyplatform.org/sites/default/files/general/SYSTEMINNOVATION_FINALREPORT_0/index.pdf (Accessed: 15 December 2020). Organisation...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs