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Astronomy: images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy: images of the Universe

...analysis work to produce large catalogues of galaxy information – they are ‘big data’ projects. d. Finally, in light of these graphs, can you think of any limitations of deep-sky surveys, such as the HDF, that it might be important to consider in analysing their results? Discussion A deep image of a small patch of sky – for example, the narrow range of right...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Commercial awareness
Money & Business

Commercial awareness

...analysis. To introduce the two broad approaches for contrast: Reductionist approaches: these reduce or break down issues into smaller chunks. In the process much of the real-world complexity of an issue can be lost. The benefit of this approach is that you can focus on a small scale, look at individual problems which are well-defined and (often) easier to deal with in...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Studying mammals: A winning design
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: A winning design

...data', and you will get practice with compiling and analysing data if you work through all the units in this series. We assume only that you can add, subtract, multiply and divide. In this section, we ask you to use units - grams and kilograms, abbreviated to g and kg, respectively - and to calculate a percentage, for which you will probably need to use a calculator. In...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role
Health, Sports & Psychology

Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role

...Data examining carers over the age of 55 years indicates a concerning picture with a clear difference evident between the physical activity levels of the caring and non-caring population in this age group (Carers UK, 2020; Figure 3). [Described image] Figure 3 Comparative physical activity data of over 55-year-old carers to the whole population (Carers UK, 2020) It should...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Difference and challenge in teams
Money & Business

Difference and challenge in teams

...analysis for inconsistencies, inaccuracies and irrelevancies. This critique may be contained in a report, or a live confrontation session may be set up between proposer and critic, with key decision makers as observers. In the light of this, the decision makers can then accept, modify, or re-develop the proposal. Dialectical inquiry 1. Form proposal and counter-proposal...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Understanding antibiotic resistance Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding antibiotic resistance

...data from different countries highlighting the growing problem of antibiotic resistance worldwide. You will be introduced to factors, covered in more detail later in the course, that have contributed to this problem. Finally, you will listen to scientists discussing the potential threat to modern medicine of antibiotic resistance and will begin to form your own opinion...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Methods in Motion: Remaking self-help
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: Remaking self-help

...analysis of these books, and other media, informed the sex advice book that I’ve recently written with sex educator, Justin Hancock: Enjoy Sex (How, When and If You Want To). Down into the bottom left corner, much of my self-help is informed by the research I’ve conducted over the years with members of gender, sexual, and relationship diverse (GSRD) communities....
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Article 5 mins
What should we watch out for as Trump meets Xi?
Society, Politics & Law

What should we watch out for as Trump meets Xi?

...analysis of international currencies and may choose to place that label on China. While the Chinese would likely simply ignore such a designation, it would require the U.S. to take some form of punitive action if negotiations with China did not resolve the dispute. But, of course, this may be small beer compared with the more pressing geopolitical issues that will be in...
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