“…The paper examines commonalities and differences in how the constructs of adult numeracy and mathematical literacy were assessed in PIAAC and PISA, and sketches selected challenges associated with interpretation of results from these surveys…”

“…Details in Architecture, Volumes 2 depicts drawings and concept sketches alongside succinct summaries, and a photograph of the finished detail. …”

“…"In this SolidWorks 2015 training course, expert author Dean Kerste will teach you how to create sketches, 3D models, and engineering drawings using the tools in SolidWorks. …”

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“…This publication outlines the 12 most important humanitarian lessons from the DAC peer reviews, profiles examples of good donor behaviour highlighted in the peer reviews, and sketches out the challenges donors still face as they move towards better humanitarian donorship. …”

“…This book sketches the history of Roman Private Law from the Twelve Tables to modern times, and sets out the elements of the system. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…7.4.2.1 Robust Bayes and imprecise probabilities -- 7.4.2.2 Some computational aspects -- 7.4.3 A closer exemplary look at a popular class of models: The IDM and other models based on sets of conjugate priors in exponential families -- 7.4.3.1 The general model -- 7.4.3.2 The IDM and other prior near-ignorance models -- 7.4.3.3 Substantial prior information and sensitivity to prior-data conflict -- 7.4.4 Some further comments and a brief look at other models for generalized Bayesian inference -- 7.5 Frequentist statistics with imprecise probabilities -- 7.5.1 The nonrobustness of classical frequentist methods -- 7.5.2 (Frequentist) hypothesis testing under imprecise probability: Huber-Strassen theory and extensions -- 7.5.2.1 A generalized Neyman-Pearson setting: Basic concepts -- 7.5.2.2 Globally least favourable pairs and Huber-Strassen theory -- 7.5.3 Towards a frequentist estimation theory under imprecise probabilities-some basic criteria and first results -- 7.5.3.1 Basic traditional criteria -- 7.5.3.2 Generalized unbiasedness -- 7.5.3.3 Minimum distance estimation -- 7.5.3.4 Asymptotics -- 7.5.4 A brief outlook on frequentist methods -- 7.6 Nonparametric predictive inference -- 7.6.1 Overview -- 7.6.2 Applications and challenges -- 7.7 A brief sketch of some further approaches and aspects -- 7.8 Data imprecision, partial identification -- 7.8.1 Data imprecision -- 7.8.1.1 The basic setting -- 7.8.1.2 Basic coarsening model -- 7.8.1.3 Coarse data in traditional statistics -- 7.8.2 Cautious data completion -- 7.8.3 Partial identification and observationally equivalent models -- 7.8.3.1 (Partial) Identifiability, identification regions -- 7.8.3.2 Partial identification and misclassification -- 7.8.4 A brief outlook on some further aspects -- 7.8.4.1 Partial identification and other concepts of imprecise probabilities…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…7.8.3 Post-Stall Behaviour -- 7.8.4 Tumbling and Autorotation -- 7.8.5 Lateral Dynamic Phenomenon -- 7.8.6 Flat Spin and Deep Spin -- 7.8.7 Wing Drop, Wing Rock and Nose Slice -- 7.8.8 Fully Coupled Motions: The Falling Leaf -- 7.8.9 Regenerative Phenomenon -- Chapter Highlights -- Exercises -- References -- Chapter 8 Aircraft Flight Control -- 8.1 Automatic Flight Control Systems: An Introduction -- 8.2 Functions of a Flight Control System -- 8.3 Integrated Flight Control System -- 8.3.1 Guidance System: Interfacing to the Automatic Flight Control System -- 8.3.2 Flight Management System -- 8.4 Flight Control System Design -- 8.4.1 Block Diagram Algebra -- 8.4.2 Return Difference Equation -- 8.4.3 Laplace Transform -- 8.4.4 Stability of Uncontrolled and Controlled Systems -- 8.4.5 Routh's Tabular Method -- 8.4.6 Frequency Response -- 8.4.7 Bode Plots -- 8.4.8 Nyquist Plots -- 8.4.9 Stability in the Frequency Domain -- 8.4.10 Stability Margins: Gain and Phase Margins -- 8.4.11 Mapping Complex Functions and Nyquist Diagrams -- 8.4.12 Time Domain: State Variable Representation -- 8.4.13 Solution of the State Equations and the Controllability Condition -- 8.4.14 State-Space and Transfer Function Equivalence -- 8.4.15 Transformations of State Variables -- 8.4.16 Design of a Full-State Variable Feedback Control Law -- 8.4.17 Root Locus Method -- 8.4.18 Root Locus Principle -- 8.4.19 Root Locus Sketching Procedure -- 8.4.20 Producing a Root Locus Using MATLAB® -- 8.4.21 Application of the Root Locus Method: Unity Feedback with a PID Control Law -- 8.5 Optimal Control of Flight Dynamics -- 8.5.1 Compensating Full-State Feedback: Observers and Compensators -- 8.5.2 Observers for Controller Implementation -- 8.5.3 Observer Equations -- 8.5.4 Special Cases: Full- and First-Order Observers -- 8.5.5 Solving the Observer Equations -- 8.5.6 Luenberger Observer…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…20.7 The Power Triangle -- 20.8 The Total P, Q, and S -- 20.9 Power-Factor Correction -- 20.10 Power Meters -- 20.11 Effective Resistance -- 20.12 Applications -- 20.13 Computer Analysis -- 21 Resonance -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Series Resonant Circuit -- 21.3 The Quality Factor (Q) -- 21.4 ZT Versus Frequency -- 21.5 Selectivity -- 21.6 VR, VL, and VC -- 21.7 Practical Considerations -- 21.8 Summary -- 21.9 Examples (Series Resonance) -- 21.10 Parallel Resonant Circuit -- 21.11 Selectivity Curve for Parallel Resonant Circuits -- 21.12 Effect of Ql Q1 ≥10 -- 21.13 Summary Table -- 21.14 Examples (Parallel Resonance) -- 21.15 Applications -- 21.16 Computer Analysis -- 22 Decibels, Filters, and Bode Plots -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Properties of Logarithms -- 22.3 Decibels -- 22.4 Filters -- 22.5 R-C Low-Pass Filter -- 22.6 R-C High-Pass Filter -- 22.7 Band-Pass Filters -- 22.8 Band-Stop Filters -- 22.9 Double-Tuned Filter -- 22.10 Other Filter Configurations -- 22.11 Bode Plots -- 22.12 Sketching the Bode Response -- 22.13 Low-Pass Filter with Limited Attenuation -- 22.14 High-Pass Filter with Limited Attenuation -- 22.15 Additional Properties of Bode Plots -- 22.16 Crossover Networks -- 22.17 Applications -- 22.18 Computer Analysis -- 23 Transformers -- 23.1 Introduction -- 23.2 Mutual Inductance -- 23.3 The Iron-Core Transformer -- 23.4 Reflected Impedance and Power -- 23.5 Impedance Matching, Isolation, and Displacement -- 23.6 Equivalent Circuit (Iron-Core Transformer) -- 23.7 Frequency Considerations -- 23.8 Series Connection of Mutually Coupled Coils -- 23.9 Air-Core Transformer -- 23.10 Nameplate Data -- 23.11 Types of Transformers -- 23.12 Tapped and Multiple-Load Transformers -- 23.13 Networks with Magnetically Coupled Coils -- 23.14 Current Transformers -- 23.15 Applications -- 23.16 Computer Analysis -- 24 Polyphase Systems…”

“…This book outlines the dimensions of that transformation and sketches new tools for dealing with the policy challengesÑfrom modeling and gaming, to planning based on capabilities rather than threats, to personnel planning and making use of ""best practices"" from the private sector…”

“…It includes examples from DAC members’ experiences and sketches out challenges they continue to face as they move toward more strategic, effective and innovative engagement with citizens and taxpayers on development co-operation…”

“…Autodesk Certified Professional, Adam Cooper, will take you through the many facets of this powerful software so that you can draft your product designs with precision and efficiency. From basic sketching to designing full assemblies, this course is perfect for the beginner with an interest in 3D modeling for mechanical projects. …”

“…It presents data on the cyclical evolution of demand components, fiscal and monetary variables, labour market and inflation around cyclical troughs. A final section sketches the main features of the recovery which is envisaged in the latest OECD projections, presented in Economic Outlook No 49, and compares them with those of earlier periods ..…”

“…The first in-depth Encyclopedia on the life, work, and theories of Sigmund Freud, this A-Z reference includes the most recent debates on such topics as the theory of dreams and the Oedipus complex, as well as biographical sketches of leading figures in the Freudian movement. …”

“…It presents biographical sketches of notable women who have made significant contributions across various fields. …”