What is the question that has no answer? A rhetorical question is one for which the questioner does not expect a direct answer: in many cases it may be intended to start a discourse, or as a means of displaying or emphasize the speaker’s or author’s opinion on a topic. What is an unanswerable question? […]
What is meant by ecological fallacy?
What is meant by ecological fallacy? Ecological fallacy, also called ecological inference fallacy, in epidemiology, failure in reasoning that arises when an inference is made about an individual based on aggregate data for a group. Nonetheless, details about individuals may be missed in aggregate data sets. What is the ecological fallacy and why is it […]
Is Taobao same as Alibaba?
Is Taobao same as Alibaba? Taobao is the biggest online shopping marketplace in China, founded in May 10, 2003 by the Alibaba Group. Taobao is where you can find great quality items at extremely low prices. It’s a Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) platform offering high visibility for products and services. Is Alibaba a Chinese company? Alibaba is […]
How does political efficacy impact participation?
How does political efficacy impact participation? Feelings of efficacy are highly correlated with participation in social and political life; however, studies have not shown any relationship between public confidence in government or political leaders and voting. Political efficacy was found to polarize policy preferences. Efficacy usually increases with age. How does education affect political participation? […]
What are the two ways in which popular customs have an adverse effect on the natural environment?
What are the two ways in which popular customs have an adverse effect on the natural environment? Negative Environmental Impact The diffusion of some popular customs can adversely impact environmental quality in two ways: depletion of scarce natural resources and pollution of the landscape. Why are popular customs seen as a threat by some cultures? […]
Who is Kamala first husband?
Who is Kamala first husband? Douglas Emhoff Born Douglas Craig Emhoff October 13, 1964 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Kerstin Mackin ( m. 1992; div. 2008) Kamala Harris ( m. 2014) Children 2 incl. Ella Who is called Your Excellency? Generally people addressed as Excellency are heads of […]
What did Alexander Fleming observe when he was growing a dish of bacteria?
What did Alexander Fleming observe when he was growing a dish of bacteria? ‘MOULD JUICE’ Fleming observed that the bacteria in proximity to the mould colonies were dying, as evidenced by the dissolving and clearing of the surrounding agar gel. He was able to isolate the mould and identified it as a member of the […]
What good things did Andrew Jackson do as president?
What good things did Andrew Jackson do as president? Known as the “people’s president,” Jackson destroyed the Second Bank of the United States, founded the Democratic Party, supported individual liberty and instituted policies that resulted in the forced migration of Native Americans. He died on June 8, 1845. What did Andrew Jackson consider his greatest […]
Why are levees important in New Orleans?
Why are levees important in New Orleans? The natural levees along the Mississippi River were a result of soil deposits left from the river’s annual floods. They were erected to protect New Orleans against routine flooding from the Mississippi River. What happened to the levees in New Orleans? In all, levees and floodwalls in New […]
How many Americans were killed or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War?
How many Americans were killed or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War? The United States listed about 2,500 Americans as prisoners of war or missing in action but only 1,200 Americans were reported to have been killed in action with no body recovered. Many of these were airmen who were shot down […]