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Concept of Angles

Angles are an essential and fundamental concept in the field of geometry which is the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationship of points, lines, angles, and shapes in space. Understanding different types of angles is crucial for either … Continue reading

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Consequences of Improperly Collected Data

Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes. The data collection component of research is common to … Continue reading

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Measures of Central Tendency :An Overview

A measure of central tendency is a single representative value that attempts to describe a set of data by identifying the central position within that set of data. As such, measures of central tendency are sometimes called measures of central … Continue reading

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Scales in Geography: An Overview and Simple Method of Constructing Scales

The word scale is generally used for an instrument used for drawing straight lines. But actually in Geographer’s language scale means the proportion or ratio between the dimensions adopted for the map and the corresponding dimensions on the ground. It … Continue reading

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