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​What's the difference between the mean, median and mode? Why are there so many different types of average?!

The average we're all familiar with is called the mean average - "add them all together and divide by how many there are", but sometimes another type of average makes more sense.As an example, cons...
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Answered by John H. • Maths tutor
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How should I start answering questions in the exam?

Planning is really important as it will help make sure you don't miss out any of your most important points whilst ensuring you don't end up 'waffling' about anything that's not relevant. A great way of star...
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Answered by Holly W. • History tutor
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What is the best way to prepare for medical school interviews?

Guided practice! I have undergone numerous practice interviews, and seven real interviews for medical school - all of which were succesful. I therefore have a lot of questions which I can ask you! These rang...
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What is anthropomorphism?

Anthropomorphism is a lot like personification, but just the kind of term that students may stumble over in an exam if they haven't seen it before. Like personification, anthropomorphism is when an animal or...
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I've tried to learn all my notes, but what is the best way to prepare for the exam?

It's fantastic if you manage to learn all your notes before the exam, but knowledge isn't everything. It's also about how you apply the knowledge. I would recommend getting to grips with the syllabus, and pa...
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Answered by Nicholas T. • Biology tutor
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