What were the results of the Industrial Revolution? The Industrial Revolution transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts into economies based on large-scale industry, mechanized manufacturing, and the factory system. New machines, new power sources, and new ways of organizing work made existing industries more productive and efficient. What were the results […]
Which policy is the best way to handle the spread of communism?
Which policy is the best way to handle the spread of communism? containment: A military strategy to stop the expansion of an enemy, best known as the Cold War policy of the United States and its allies to prevent the spread of communism. Which of the following US presidents was the most successful in containing […]
How would you describe the city of Mohenjo-Daro?
How would you describe the city of Mohenjo-Daro? The name Mohenjo-daro is reputed to signify “the mound of the dead.” The archaeological importance of the site was first recognized in 1922, one year after the discovery of Harappa. Subsequent excavations revealed that the mounds contain the remains of what was once the largest city of […]
What caused China to be isolated from other societies?
What caused China to be isolated from other societies? The geography of China isolated it from other cultures because there were the Himalayan Mountains, the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau, the Taklimakan Desert, and the Gobi Desert. Cold climates also kept invaders out. These physical features made Inner China a better place to settle down and grow crops. […]
What are the 5 major sleep disorders?
What are the 5 major sleep disorders? Thankfully, there are treatments available that you can talk to your patients about for the five most common sleep disorders: Insomnia. Sleep Apnea. Narcolepsy. Restless Legs Syndrome. and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder. What are 3 signs of a sleeping disorder? Some of the signs and symptoms of sleep […]
How was the US space program different than the Soviet space program?
How was the US space program different than the Soviet space program? The most readily observable difference between the American and Soviet space programs, as measured by numbers of launchings, is that the former put greater efforts into applications of space research to earthbound needs, and the latter put greater efforts into the exploration of […]
When approaching an intersection for a left turn you should approach the intersection?
When approaching an intersection for a left turn you should approach the intersection? If a driver traveling straight approaches an intersection where another driver is already making a left turn, they must let that vehicle complete its turn before entering the intersection. Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in […]
What are the main points of the Monroe Doctrine?
What are the main points of the Monroe Doctrine? Declaring that the Old World and New World had different systems and must remain distinct spheres, Monroe made four basic points: (1) the United States would not interfere in the internal affairs of or the wars between European powers; (2) the United States recognized and would […]
What are New York taxi medallions?
What are New York taxi medallions? The city’s taxi medallion program launched in 1937 to rein in the growing number of cabs on city streets. The number of medallions — which gave yellow cabs the exclusive right to respond to street hails — was fixed for decades at 11,787. How do NYC taxi medallions work? […]
What does it mean to say that the sample mean is an unbiased estimator of the population mean?
What does it mean to say that the sample mean is an unbiased estimator of the population mean? An unbiased estimate means that the estimator is equal to the true value within the population (x̄=µ or p̂=p). Bias in a Sampling Distribution. Within a sampling distribution the bias is determined by the center of the […]