What is a normative fact? A normative fact is, I take it in accordance with the usual understan- ding of the concept of a fact, what corresponds to a true normative statement. These are the facts that correspond to the appropriate statements. By this I just mean the thing that is the case, provided that […]
Is Iceland a rich country?
Is Iceland a rich country? The economy of Iceland is small and subject to high volatility. In 2011, gross domestic product was US$12 billion, but by 2018 it had increased to a nominal GDP of US$27 billion. With a population of 350,000, this is $55,000 per capita, based on purchasing power parity (PPP) estimates. What […]
What are three interesting facts about Rubin?
What are three interesting facts about Rubin? Here are five things to know about her life and pioneering legacy: She found inspiration in some of science’s greatest women She was the first woman to legally use a famous telescope Her discovery turned science on its head She never got her Nobel What did Vera Rubin […]
What is perception example?
What is perception example? Perception is awareness, comprehension or an understanding of something. An example of perception is knowing when to try a different technique with a student to increase their learning. Organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information. Conscious understanding of something. Is perception a reality? Perception is not reality, but, admittedly, perception can […]
What is the 4th degree polynomial?
What is the 4th degree polynomial? Fourth degree polynomials are also known as quartic polynomials. Quartics have these characteristics: Zero to four roots. One, two or three extrema. It takes five points or five pieces of information to describe a quartic function. What kind of polynomial has 4 terms? quadrinomial Can a 7th degree polynomial […]
What are the two principles to the jus in bello part of the just war theory?
What are the two principles to the jus in bello part of the just war theory? The two central principles of jus in bello, discrimination and proportionality, establish rules of just and fair conduct during warfare. The principle of discrimination concerns who are legitimate targets in war, while the principle of proportionality concerns how much […]
How is history written?
How is history written? They are written as though they are collections of information. In fact, history is NOT a “collection of facts about the past.” History consists of making arguments about what happened in the past on the basis of what people recorded (in written documents, cultural artifacts, or oral traditions) at the time. […]
What does perceptual ability mean?
What does perceptual ability mean? The ability to be able to deal with and give meaning to sensory stimuli. From: perceptual ability in The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science & Medicine » What is perceptual ability test? The Perceptual Ability Test (PAT) is the second section of the DAT and for many students one of […]
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What is allowing a patient to die?
What is allowing a patient to die? Active euthanasia: killing a patient by active means, for example, injecting a patient with a lethal dose of a drug. Sometimes called “aggressive” euthanasia. Passive euthanasia: intentionally letting a patient die by withholding artificial life support such as a ventilator or feeding tube. Is removing a feeding tube […]