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"hard" country and "soft countries" Portrayal by John Ralston Saul of countries as "hard" and "soft" in terms of their relationships with minority groups. hard nations with homogeneous populations tend to treat minorities harshly. Soft nations have more diverse and as a result of a history of interaction among different cultural groups, the value of harmonious relations has taken root. Paleo-Indians Considered by archaeologist the first people of North America because they share...

Tropic of Cancer 23.5 north of the equator Tropic of Capricorn 23.5 south of the equator Gulf stream an ocean current that flows northward along much of the eastern coast of North America, brings warm waters to their shores Heat island the tendency for urban areas to be about 5 degrees warmer than rural areas. Cars, lack of plants, and asphalt are to blame Microclimates small areas with climates that differ from their surroundings Troposphere layer formin...

Tropic of Cancer 23.5 north of the equator Tropic of Capricorn 23.5 south of the equator Gulf stream an ocean current that flows northward along much of the eastern coast of North America, brings warm waters to their shores Heat island the tendency for urban areas to be about 5 degrees warmer than rural areas. Cars, lack of plants, and asphalt are to blame Microclimates small areas with climates that differ from their surroundings Troposphere layer formin...

Mixed-Methods Research Research that involves collecting, analyzing, and integrating (or mixing) quantitative and qualitative research (and data) in a single study Variable Any factor that can be controlled, changed, or measured in a scientific study. We use variables to operationalize constructs we are interested in Independent Variable A variable that is changed or controlled by the researcher in a scientific experiment. Dependent Variable The response variable that is...

Scientism Scientism Unlike the use of the scientific method as only one mode of reaching knowledge, scientism claims that science alone can render truth about the world and reality. Scientism's single-minded adherence to only the empirical, or testable, makes it a strictly scientifc worldview, in much the same way that a Protestant fundamentalism that rejects science can be seen as a strictly religious worldview. Scientism sees it necessary to do away with most, if not all, metaphysical, philo...

Carrie learned a lesson about _______________ when Karel married another girl love Because of Betsie's health, ________________ started working in the shop and Betsie took over the housework Carrie Although Holland declared itself ______________, the Germans invaded and occupied the country neutral as a mark of identification, every Jew was required to wear a ___________________ yellow star _________ was the only last name in the underground Smit The secr...

Geography the study of the earth's physical and cultural features Regional Geography The study of geographic regions. Canada's Geographic Regions Arctic, Cordillera, Interior Plains, Canadian Shield, St. Lawrence River, Appalachian Sense of Place "Canadas Fault Lines" ... Friedman's Core Periphery Model As a country becomes wealthier, the core of a country's wealth will spread. International Boundary commission Solves Boundary conflicts regio...

Major roles and functions of school psychologists Assessment, consultation, intervention function of assessment intellectual assessment (current intellectual functioning or predictor of how well students will perform) or assessment of academic skills (curriculum based or achievement) function of consultation working with a third party to create support, prevention, and problem solve to help students be successful function of intervention implementing evidence based pract...

Scientism Scientism Unlike the use of the scientific method as only one mode of reaching knowledge, scientism claims that science alone can render truth about the world and reality. Scientism's single-minded adherence to only the empirical, or testable, makes it a strictly scientifc worldview, in much the same way that a Protestant fundamentalism that rejects science can be seen as a strictly religious worldview. Scientism sees it necessary to do away with most, if not all, metaphysical, philo...

Vandalism (LD#6)Maliciously damaging, destroying, or defacing any real or personal property of another person Theft (LD#6)The taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner Corporal Injury (LD#9)Injury to a person's body Corporal Punishment (LD#9)Any kind of punishment on the body Criminal Negligence (LD#9)Flagrant and reckless disregard for the safety of others or willful indifference to any injury ...