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I’m having some trouble understanding functions. Mainly concerning how to know what the input and outputs are. Could you give me an explanation?

The best way to think about a function is to see it as a machine. Your input is the item you put into the machine, the function is what the machine does, and then when you get out of the other side is you...

Answered by Chelsie J. • Maths tutor

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Please explain the three types of data you will need to know for A-Level Psychology. Give examples of each.

Nominal data is data that is categorised. For example, what pet do you have: Dog, cat, otherOrdinal data is data that can be put in order. For example, Jim scored 35 on a test and Joe scored 16 so Jim is ...

Answered by Maya B. • Psychology tutor

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Integrate the function xsin(4x^2) with respect to x, using the integration by substitution method.

Heres our integral: int(xsin(4x²)dx)The first decision to make is what to use as our substitution. We're going to go for the term tied up in the sine function: 4x²Set u = 4x²

Answered by Benjamin C. • Maths tutor

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A kettle has a 55% energy efficiency. The input energy for the kettle is 378,000 J per boil. Calculate the amount of energy dissipated in 5 boils.

Energy used for one boil = (3.78 x 10⁵/ 100) x 55Energy used for one boil = 2.079 x 10⁵J Energy lost per boil = 3.78 x 10⁵-2.079 x 10⁵Energy lost per boil = ...

Answered by Ryan A. • Physics tutor

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Explain what is meant by the term placebo, and how a placebo would be utilised in a clinical trial of a novel pain relief medication

A placebo is a control method to account for perceived effects of taking a medication. This is because patients often report that they feel a difference from taking a medication, irrespective of whether i...

Answered by Ryan A. • Biology tutor

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