William Harrison
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Understanding Experiments and Clinical TrialsExperiments are crucial to both statistics and to our medical well being. It's usefully to understand everything you can about these to make better choices. Experiments are what researchers use to test a medication before it gets released.
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Understanding Errors in StatisticsDespite the large success of statistical samples to tell us what the population thinks, there are some inevitable problems that act as pitfalls in the statistical process.
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Understanding Statistical SamplesWhen discussing statistics, it's important to analyze samples to identify bad numbers. Learn about the conventions of a good sample.
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Types of Statistical SamplesA lot of statistics that people use in arguments can easily be discarded or refuted if you understand these concepts.
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Making Money with a BlogMaking money with a blog can be easier than you think. People can make hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars a year with a good blog. Here are some tips for maintaining one.
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Learning About StatisticsStatistics are extremely important. Almost every news article utilizes statistics. However, it's necessary to understand statistics, lest you become fooled by the bad ones.
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Tips on Setting a Good Sleep ScheduleSleep is important - no matter how efficient, intelligent, or hard working you are, not getting enough sleep can destroy your work or school performance. Learn how to get more. -
Types of Genetic MutationsEvolution is influenced by many factors, but genetic mutations are by far the most important. Mutations can produce any new trait - the possibilities are limitless.
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A Brief Look at Genes and InheritanceThe applications of genetics range far and wide, and when we understand what genes do, we can understand the structure of our fellow humans.
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A Short Explanation of Genes and ChromosomesChromosomes are the building blocks of genetics. They are extremely important, for they house our genes. With a firm understanding of genetics, the possibilities are unlimited.
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The God Delusion - Review of the Bestselling Nonfiction Work by Richard DawkinsIf there was ever a defining text for atheists, this is it. Dawkins, an Oxford biologist, dismantles the idea of religion, God, and everything of similar irrationality. It's a good read for any skeptic, religious person, or person on the fence. -
The Evidence for EvolutionWe live in an era where one of the most important scientific concepts is under attack. Let's discuss the evidence for evolution by natural selection, one of the most controversial science of modern times.
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The Danger of Parenting with AuthoritarianismMany parents make the mistake of trying to be the alpha and omega of their children's life. As somebody who was raised with technique, I mean to dismantle such a notion.
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Influential Biologists Before DarwinThough Darwin was the first to come out with evolution by natural selection when he published On the Origin of Species, he was not the first influential biologist.
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Understanding Scientific TermsPeople commonly misunderstand terms like hypothesis, fact, and theory. Understand them and use them accurately, and you will make those who constantly don't use them accurately look ignorant.
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The Subfields of AnthropologyIn this all-inclusive science, we must separate every aspect into different fields. However, each one is equally interesting and thought provoking.
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What is Anthropology?Anthropology is an extremely interesting science laden with information that can be applied to any aspect of our lives, whether it be our biology or our culture.
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Functions of DNALearning how DNA functions is crucial to our understanding of life in general. It's extremely amazing to think of how such a complex process can occur so fast while accomplishing so many things.
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The Structure of DNAEvery thousandth of a second, our body performs millions of functions. DNA, the most important molecule of life, is the prime source for these functions, and the way it does it is simply amazing.
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The Life of Charles DarwinCharles Darwin, the pioneer of natural selection, was an extremely influential individual in the realm of modern biology. The following is a brief history of how Darwin came to this theory and details on his early life. -
Reasons Not to Believe in the ParanormalAre you interested in the paranormal? Don't waste your time. Listed are some reasons why you should absolutely not believe in paranormal claims.
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An Explanation for Alternative HealingThere seems to be a new fad among both the medical community and the pseudoscience community known as "alternative healing". This is an outright disservice to humanity and an insult to the conventions of modern medicine.
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Developing the Recipe for Success in CollegeThings get difficult at the university level in your education. Depending on which school you choose, it can be of unparalleled difficulty. Here are some tips.
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The Psychological Need for GodWhy is it that the figure of Jesus Christ, the patriarchal symbol of love, acts as a catalyst to one of the fastest growing religions to date? This, of course, is only one theory among many - certainly not the ultimate explanation.