Upcoming in August 2023, the Assessment Authoring System by Scott Bryant from the Office of Assessment offers a detailed look at the intuitive platform allowing districts and schools to create custom tests using a vast item bank. The system integrates seamlessly with existing CAI systems, offering f

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The Ginzburg-Landau phenomenological theory explains superconductivity and superfluidity as distinct thermodynamic phases. It focuses on phase transitions characterized by singularities in specific heat at the transition temperature. Derived from BCS theory, it quantifies condensation energy, emphas

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Crystal Field Theory (CFT) explains the colors and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes. It focuses on the energy changes in d-orbitals of metal ions caused by surrounding ligands. This theory, developed in 1929, provides insights into the bonding interactions in complex compounds. The

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This guide outlines the objectives, principles, and key elements of Initial Operational Response (IOR) to incidents involving hazardous substances or CBRN materials. It covers the stages of response, transition to Specialist Operational Response (SOR), primary objectives of IOR, JESIP principles, an

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Somerset Foundation Trust Community offers a comprehensive range of services, including Rapid Response, Urgent Community Response (UCR), and Hospital@Home (H@H). These services aim to provide timely and effective care to individuals in their homes, reducing the need for hospital admissions. Rapid NH

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Social Learning Theory, introduced by Bandura, emphasizes learning through observation and modeling. It explores how individuals acquire behavioral dispositions, trial-and-error experiences, and the impact of stimuli in the environment. The theory focuses on the importance of attention, retention, a

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The Circulation/ILL Advisory Group plays a crucial role in consulting with CCS on system changes, conducting research, and recommending policy improvements. Advisory group members are expected to actively participate in meetings, engage in discussions, and collaborate with CCS staff. Additionally, t

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Development of mathematical theories such as model theory, proof theory, set theory, recursion theory, and computational complexity is discussed, starting from historical perspectives with Dedekind and Peano to Godel's theorems, recursion theory's golden age in the 1930s, and advancements in proof t

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Explore the evolution of organizational behavior from early management theories to contemporary practices. Understand the historical foundations and relevance of management theory in shaping workplace dynamics. Delve into key concepts like Scientific Management, Administrative Management, Bureaucrat

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Various theories such as Divine Origin, Force Theory, Patriarchal Theory, and others explain the origin of the state. Divine theories attribute state creation to God, while Force Theory emphasizes the strong subjugating the weak to establish authority. Each theory offers unique perspectives on the h

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Psychological theories of criminality delve into the association between intelligence, personality, learning, and criminal behavior. Major theories include Psychodynamic Theory by Freud, Behavioral Theory by Bandura, and Cognitive Theory by Kohlberg. These theories explore how unconscious mental pro

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The National Response Framework aims to strengthen response actions by coordinating across the entire community to stabilize community lifelines. Community lifelines are critical services essential for human health, safety, and economic security. Stabilizing these lifelines is crucial during respons

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The theory of firms is explored through the Neoclassical and Modern perspectives. Neoclassical theory focuses on profit maximization, while Modern theory delves into managerial, principal-agent, and transaction cost theories. The discussion covers criticisms of Neoclassical theory and the essential

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Reader-response criticism in literary theory emphasizes the reader's role in interpreting and creating meaning from a literary work. This theory contrasts with approaches focusing solely on the author or text, highlighting the active engagement of readers in shaping the significance of a piece of li

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Explore key theories of reinforcement including Thorndike's Law of Effect, Hull's Drive Reduction Theory, the Premack Principle, Response-Deprivation Hypothesis, and Behavioral Economics concepts such as Response Allocation. Learn about reinforcers as stimuli, primary and secondary reinforcers, the

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Item Response Theory (IRT) is a statistical measurement model used to describe the relationship between responses on a given item and the underlying trait being measured. It allows for indirectly measuring unobservable variables using indicators and provides advantages such as independent ability es

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Overview of theories of causation categorized into psychological, social psychological, and sociological perspectives. Psychological theories focus on instinctive, biological, and psychological qualities of abusers, including Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Social Learning Theory, and Situa

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Exploring G.H. Sabine's perspective on political theory through a contextual approach, emphasizing the importance of historical context and societal influences. Sabine argues that while political theory evolves with its contemporary politics, it should be analyzed within its specific time and social

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Understanding emergency response involves defining terms like emergency, supervision, command, and coordination. This includes the objectives of emergency response operations, key characteristics, requirements for effective response, and stages of response such as warning, threat, incident, assessme

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At the turn of the century, the discovery of the photoelectric effect challenged the wave theory of light, leading to the development of the quantum theory by Max Planck and Albert Einstein. This new theory introduced the concept of discrete energy units known as quanta, bridging the gap between wav

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In the Prescribing Safety Assessment Workshop, item authoring is a crucial process involving multiple stages such as new item creation, editing, peer review, and final assessment board approval. Copy editors and clinical reviewers ensure the accuracy and quality of item content, while peer reviewers

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Established as a vital support entity in the National Response System, the National Response Center (NRC) serves as the federal contact point for pollution incident reporting. Handling various responsibilities such as coordinating responses to pollution, railroad, and port security incidents, the NR

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Overview of Dp-branes, NS5-branes, and U-duality derived from nonabelian (2,0) theory with Lie 3-algebra. Introduction to M-theory, including M2-branes and M5-branes in the strong coupling limit. Discussion on BLG theory, Lorentzian Lie 3-algebra, and the ABJM theory for M2-branes.

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Perturbation theory is a powerful tool in solving complex physical and mathematical problems approximately by adjusting solutions from a related problem with known solutions. This theory allows for more accurate approximate solutions by treating the difference as a small perturbation. An example inv

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Dive into the formalism and applications of Density Functional Theory (DFT) through a comprehensive review of basic theory, equations, and numerical implementations. Explore concepts like Time-Dependent DFT (TDDFT) and Linear Response formalism, and discover its applications in studying plasmons, co

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Divine Command Theory asserts that morality is derived from God's commands, contrasting with Virtue Theory which focuses on developing moral virtues to achieve human flourishing and excellence. Divine Command Theory relies on religious texts, while Virtue Theory emphasizes the cultivation of virtues

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Fermi liquid theory, also known as Landau-Fermi liquid theory, is a theoretical model that describes the normal state of metals at low temperatures. Introduced by Landau and further developed by Abrikosov and Khalatnikov, this theory explains the similarities and differences between interacting ferm

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Explore different types of items used in assessing quality outcomes in mathematics assessments including classification of item types, scoring methods, and selected response checklist for assessing the effectiveness and relevance of items. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using multip

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This presentation discusses the development and evaluation of the PROMIS GI Distress Scale, consisting of 8 hypothesized scales (Gastroesophageal reflux, Disrupted swallowing, Diarrhea, Bowel incontinence/soilage, Nausea and vomiting, Constipation, Belly pain, Gas/bloat/flatulence) with a total of 1

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This lecture covers the design and use of test scores, focusing on the principles of Item-Response Theory (IRT) in large-scale international assessments. IRT aims to measure latent traits reliably by analyzing individual question responses rather than just total scores. The advantages of IRT over Cl

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Computational Learning Theory explores inductive learning algorithms that generate hypotheses from training sets, emphasizing the uncertainty of generalization. The theory introduces probabilities to measure correctness and certainty, addressing challenges in learning hidden concepts. Through exampl

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This course overview covers concepts in automata theory and theory of computation, including formal language classes, grammars, recognizers, theorems in automata theory, decidability, and intractability of computational problems. The Chomsky hierarchy, interplay between computing components, modern-

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Explore various theories of interest in economics, including the Classical Theory, Liquidity Preference Theory by Keynes, Productivity Theory, Abstinence Theory, Time-Preference Theory, Fisher's Time Preference Theory, and the Loanable Fund Theory. These theories offer different perspectives on the

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Delve into the historical journey of atomic theory starting from Democritus and Aristotle's views to modern advancements proving some aspects of Dalton's theory incorrect. Learn about key laws and theories such as the Particle Theory of Matter, Dalton's Atomic Theory, and JJ Thomson's discoveries, s

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This study delves into the integrated computational model of the Time-Based Resource-Sharing Theory of Working Memory. It focuses on the active mechanism of Time-Based Resource-Sharing, where attention is directed to a single item for maintenance or processing. The study also explores Cognitive Load

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This content discusses the implications of universal design, accessibility, and fairness in test and item development. It covers topics such as common test accommodations, types of assistive technology, innovative item types, accessibility in item interface designs, QTI coding for screen reader soft

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This article covers the calculation of the Vibration Response Spectrum for Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) systems subjected to base excitation using a general method equation. It explains how to determine the response for a family of natural frequencies and plot the results as VRS. The content incl

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Explore how the Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) model can be applied to detect and predict potential biases in assessments, particularly between genders. Research questions include investigating attitudinal factors that may influence differential item functioning. The model incorporates

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The Tsai-Hill failure theory is based on the strengths of a unidirectional lamina, incorporating longitudinal and transverse tensile and compressive strengths, as well as in-plane shear strength. This theory, derived from the distortion energy theory, provides criteria for determining lamina failure

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Challenges in multiple-choice question item construction such as grammatical inconsistencies, extraneous clues, impure items, gender bias, sensitivity, and more are addressed in this lecture. The lecture highlights common MCQ item violations and provides insights on ensuring the integrity and fairne

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