Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #04 (Sci vs. Pseudosci)
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In short: Philosophers of science have established a range of differences between science and pseudoscience, some relating to principles of understanding, others relating to matters of presentation.
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If you download it, you will find that the native pptx file will have the videos embedded and will have retained the original animations.
I'll be blogging about this soon...
Ability grouping final final
This document discusses ability grouping in education. It defines ability grouping and describes how students can be grouped either between or within classes based on performance data. Students are taught at a level and pace suited to their ability group. The theory behind ability grouping is that it allows teachers to better meet student needs. While research shows benefits for high-achieving students, it also indicates risks to self-esteem and less effects for middle and lower students. The document concludes by recommending ability grouping if implemented and monitored correctly to improve student learning outcomes.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
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diverse human activities.
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cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
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help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
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- 2. Science vs. Pseudoscience Differences of principle Pseudoscience Science Avoids falsifiability Valorises falsifiability Vagueness in measurement Accuracy in measurement Unproven as false = true Unproven as false = unproven Confirmation bias Emphasis on refutation Lack of parsimony Prioritization of parsimony Reversed burden of proof Burden on claimant, not critic
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- 5. Science by press conference 1989 2002
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