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How to Know Levels of Measurement in Statistics

By Paul McDaniel

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When it comes to statistical analysis, there are four levels of measurement or types of data that you need to be aware. The levels of measurement you are dealing with will in part determine what sort of statistical test for significance you will ... more »

How to Know South America's Countries and Capitals

By Paul McDaniel

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An understanding of world geography is of fundamental importance in this era of globalization. One way to begin amassing a knowledge of geographic literacy is to know all the countries and capitals of each world region. Once you know all of the ... more »

How to Know the Caribbean's Countries, Territories, and Capitals

By Paul McDaniel

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An understanding of world geography is of fundamental importance in this era of globalization. One way to begin amassing a knowledge of geographic literacy is to know all the countries and capitals of each world region. Once you know all of the ... more »

How to Know the Difference between Latitude and Longitude

By Paul McDaniel

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This article will show you how to easily remember the difference between latitude and longitude, the two components necessary to find an absolute location anywhere on Earth... more »

How to Know the Largest Cities in the World

By Paul McDaniel

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Knowing facts about world geography is one way to build and maintain geographic literacy and knowledge - an important skill in this era of globalization. Knowing about world cities would certainly play an important part in this. A list of the ... more »

How to Know the National Geography Standards

By Paul McDaniel

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In this era of economic, cultural, and political globalization and ever-increasing global interconnectedness, geography is as important as ever. With this in mind, the National Council for Geographic Education formulated eighteen National ... more »

How to Know the Steps of the Scientific Method

By Paul McDaniel

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The scientific method refers to a series of steps that are useful when taken in the course of scientific inquiry by scholars, researchers, or anyone else interested in solving a particular problem. It is the preferred method for persons involved ... more »

How to Know the Subdivisions of the United Kingdom and Their Capitals

By Paul McDaniel

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An understanding of geography, particularly that of one's own country, is of fundamental importance in this era of globalization. One way to begin amassing a knowledge of geographic literacy is to know all of the subdivisions of the United ... more »

How to Know the Two Types of Statistical Error

By Paul McDaniel

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In statistics and statistical analysis, hypothesis testing involves stating a null hypothesis ("There is no statistically significant difference between...") and then testing for statistical significance. If the test is not carried out ... more »

How to Know What Good Writing Is

By maddiave

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This is an essay that I have written that has been approved by numerous english professor's at Folsom Lake College as a great example to show "What is Good Writing?".. more »

How to Know What You Can Do with a Major in Geology or Earth Science

By Paul McDaniel

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Geology is a major branch of the physical sciences that involves the study of the earth. Geology is divided into two main fields of physical geology and historical geology. The sub-branches of geology include sedimentology, petrology, geophysics, ... more »

How to Know What You Can Do with a Major in Meteorology

By Paul McDaniel

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Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere. It has its roots in math, physics, and chemistry. there are many career options in and related to meteorology and there are also many specialties within meteorology, such as: climatology, ... more »

How to Know What You Will Learn from Studying Geology

By Paul McDaniel

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Geology is the study of the earth’s history as well as the processes that continue to shape the earth today. Geologists view the earth as a place where physical and chemical processes interact within the atmospheric, ocean, and land systems. ... more »

How to Know Why the U.S. Senate Suggests Study Abroad is a Good Idea

By Paul McDaniel

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The world is more globally connected now than ever before. Local places are intricately linked with other local places around the world through complex processes of economic, political, and cultural globalization and global interconnectedness. If ... more »

How to Know Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language

By Paul McDaniel

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"I speak English so I don't need to learn a foreign language..." Well, if you think that way, then think again. Although English has become a global lingua franca over the past several decades, that should not have a bearing on your ... more »

How to Know Why You Should Learn German

By Paul McDaniel

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Around the world, German is spoken by approximately 100 million native speakers and also about 80 million non-native speakers, and Standard German is widely taught in schools, universities, and Goethe Institutes worldwide. Obvious reasons to ... more »

How to Know Why You Should Learn Japanese

By Paul McDaniel

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Japanese is spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities around the world. Obvious reasons to learn Japanese are to be able to communicate with friends and/or relatives, to more easily travel within Japan and ... more »

How to Know Why You Should Study Abroad

By Paul McDaniel

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The world is more globally connected now than ever before. Local places are intricately linked with other local places around the world through complex processes of economic, political, and cultural globalization and global interconnectedness. If ... more »

How to learn vocabulary in a foreign language

By bomelkr

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Learning new words in a new language... more »

How to Major in American History

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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With a major in American history, many paths for graduate school and teaching positions open up after completing your studies. Most liberal arts colleges allow this discipline, but concentrations vary from school to school... more »

How to Make a Writing Schedule

By Heather Walsh

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It doesn’t matter how much schooling a person has. Writing an academic paper is hard work and requires planning. If you have a writing project that needs to be done, then creating (and sticking to) a writing schedule should be a priority... more »

How to Make College Literature Fun

By jfmalewitz

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If your college literature class makes you sit in back of the class with a hand covering your closed eyes and a teacher standing a few feet from you, this article is for you... more »

How to Make Good Grades

By samram08

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You are going to learn how to make good grades, and what the important steps are and how much they will help you accomplish your goals... more »

How to Make the Commitment to Your College Studies

By breezycycle

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Committing to your college studies is like running a marathon you have been training for for months. You have started the event and you are looking good. You are thinking, "I am finally here!" You are pleased with yourself and you are ... more »

How to Make the Most of a College Guidance Counseling Session

By Kelly185

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Heading over to the dean's office may be a life-altering experience for the average college student. University guidance counselors or advisers are the individuals who assist students in choosing a major, selecting the classes they need, ... more »

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