Essays about: "Scientific explanation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the words Scientific explanation.

  1. 1. Oligolectic bee species. An understudied group in Global Change impacts?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Monika Böttcher; [2024-03-19]
    Keywords : Solitary bee; global change; oligolecty; red list; taxonomy;

    Abstract : Global change is considered the primary cause of the decline in bees worldwide, posing a significant threat to crucial pollination services they provide, carrying negative economic and ecological implications. Despite the extensive research conducted on the responses of bee communities to anthropogenic impacts, the focus has predominantly been on commercially interesting bees. READ MORE

  3. 2. Conjunction monism : Humean scientific explanation explained

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Love Magnusson; [2024]
    Keywords : Laws of nature; Humeanism; Scientific explanation; Monism; Priority monism; Grounding;

    Abstract : Humeans say that laws depend on their instances. Another way of saying this is that the instances explain the laws. However, laws are often used in science to help explain these same instances. If this is true it appears as though the instances help explain themselves, which would be a serious problem for the Humeans (Miller, 2015, pp. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effectiveness of reading aloud on vocabulary acquisition for young learners

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Farah Alkaaby; Dorentina Mavriqi; [2021]
    Keywords : “Vocabulary”; “Vocabulary acquisition”; “Reading aloud”; “EFL classroom”; “Language”.;

    Abstract : This research study explores to what extent reading aloud is beneficial for vocabulary acquisition. Based on research statistics provided by Eurostat (2020) the majority of students in Sweden learn English as a foreign language. Therefore, the focus of the study is based on investigating the EFL classroom in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comparison of Nutritional Content in Processed and Homemade Foods

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Andrea Calais; Malin Thituson; [2021]
    Keywords : food engineering; nutrition; processed food; homemade food; nutrient density; NRF index; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis is performed in collaboration with Orkla Foods Sweden AB. The aim with this study is to investigate and compare nutritional contents in processed and homemade foods by investigating three selected ready meal products from the product range of Orkla Foods; meatballs, potato mash and pasta bolognese. READ MORE

  6. 5. The relationship between equatorial distance and GDP per capita

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Oscar Karahgili; Paul Gorgis; [2020]
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    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to first determine if there is a relationship between GDP per capita and equatorial distance. The scientific method being used is multiple linear regression with GDP per capita as the dependent variable and latitude as the primary independent variable. READ MORE