01.12.14 The Priorities of Estonian Historical Research As a result of multiple nations having ruled over Estonian lands, Estonian history has been written from multiple perspectives. Often, religion, politics, and personal motives have fashioned history into what its authors wanted it to be. People have written from a multiplicity of perspectives. It should be one Estonian historical research's greatest priorities to distance itself from this, to seek after holistic, balanced accounts of the past. Early chronicles of Estonian history illustrate this diversity of perspective. Johann Renner, a Baltic German, held his own people in high esteem, deeming them the people of God. He implied this when he wrote that God would save His people from the hand of Gog. He seems to indicate that Gog was the Muscovite people. Perhaps the ...
a stranger Every year, thousands of people want to meet someone speacial or just a new friend. Unfortunately not all of us can make it work. Some of us just can´t break the ice between himself and the stranger. Here are few examples why politics and religion are not a safe topics to start a conversation with. On the one hand, starting a conversation with this topics can be safe, If both participants are not arguing, but just unbiased and discussing it. Everything depends of place, where you have met this new person. If you had met him somewhere at conference, where is suitable to talk about politics, then it could be fine. You can start a conversation with different questions like: "Hello, which political party you belong to?" - It would not be criminal. This person will answer you, if he wants to. Then you can keep on with your questions and try to promote this conversation.
põhinäitajad. Neil on tähtis roll turuosaliste finantsotsuste tegemisel ja turu tasakaalu saavutamisel. Alljärgnevad teooriad seletavad nende seoste olemust: · rahapakkumine ja inflatsioon (Money and Inflation) · Fisheri efekt (The Fisher Effekt, FE) · ostujõu pariteedi teooria (Purchasing Power Parity, PPP) · rahvusvaheline Fisheri efekt (The International Fisher Effect, IFE) · intressimäära pariteedi teooria (The Interest rate Parity, IRP) · õiglase forvard-kursi teooria (The Unbiased Forward Rate, UFR). 1.2. Raha ja inflatsioon (seos 1) Kõikide finantsturu osaliste soov on võimalikult täpselt prognoosida valuutakursi. Rakendatavates matemaatilistes mudelites lähtutakse põhiideest, et valuutakurss on rahaline fenomeen, mis näitab vahetatavate valuutade suhtelist hinda ehk riigi raha väärtust, väljendatuna teise riigi rahas. Iga kauba, s.h. ka raha väärtus on nõdluse ja pakkumise funktsioon. Kui rahapakkumine ületab nõudlust, tema väärtus langeb. Raha
One actor should control DH from source to consumption. If the value chain is fragmented, contracts are required between the links. It increases risks and financing costs, like in the UK and Ireland, where DH is not established. There are few multi- family houses with central heating and it is expensive to build DH networks in built areas. Most French DH systems are operated according to long-term concessions by companies that sell electricity and gas. No strong actor provides unbiased DH support. In the Czech Republic, gas offers DH severe competition. Much DH is produced at the expense of electricity that is considered more valuable, and waste incineration is not popular. In Romania, DH consumption was reduced by one-half. Distribution losses are enormous. New less polluting plants are needed. Consortia from established DH countries could offer DH systems from fuel to customer if local policies facilitate DH development. Introduction
Sõltumatud muutujad ei tohi olla omavahel täpses lineaarses sõltuvuses. 46. Vähimruutude meetodil saadud hinnangud tavaline vähimruutude meetod (OLS) sobib nii determineeritud kui stohhastiliste protsesside kirjeldamiseks. Stohhastiliste protsesside modelleerimisel (ökon.mudelid) tuleb analüüsida hinnangute ja juhuslike suuruste omadusi. Eesmärgiks on saada parimad lineaarsed nihketa hinnangud e efektiivsed hinnangud (BLUE best linear unbiased estimator). 47. Väärkorrelatsioon korrelatsioonikordaja on statistiliselt oluline, kuid tegelik põhjuslik seos nähtuste vahel puudub. 48. Usaldusnivoo (level of confidence) tõenäosus 1 , mille korral parameetri vahemikhinnang katab tema tegeliku väärtuse. Parameeter satub lubatud piiridesse. 49. Üldkogum ökon.modelleerimisel on üldkogumiks modelleeritav majandusprotsess. 50
1 Hinnangfunktsioon 2 1 · Parameetri hinnang on nihketa (unbiased), kui hinnangu S2 n ( xi x )2 s2
9. Kui CLRM (Classical Linear Regression Model) eeldused on täidetud, annab vähimruutude meetod parima lineaarse nihketa RSS ( a^ , b^ ) = 0 ^ hinnangu (BLUE, Best Linear Unbiased Estimator). b^ b = y - ax ^ Mudeli hindamise tulemus, näide Arvutus mudeli järgi, näide Sissetulek ja elektrienergia tarbimine. houthakker.gdt Tähistused: elektrienergia tarbimine Y, elanike sissetulek X. Mingis linnas oli elanike keskmine
Russia's projects . . . They were developed with your input taken into account. Your proposals and the proposals of the government form their basis . . . The realization of the national projects is strictly the work of the party. During the decade, a lot of attention has also been focused on moves made by the Putin administration to expand the control over the national media. It is clear that the first aspiration of most of the media in Russia is not to deliver unbiased or balanced news. Instead, the media serves the existing elites in power. For this reason, the media uses every opportunity to demonstrate current leaders in their best light, while marginalizing those trying to challenge that power. State control over the media has increased rapidly after Putin took office. The most significant changes concern the television. Two of the three major federal television channels - Channel
y Does not give only to the homeless or to those from whom they want benefit y His words are sincere like the constant flow of water y His words are a true reflection of his heart y Does not try to hide or bias them with intentions y His words are always sincere like the constant movement of the 8.2) Water as the Highest Good y He governs with great administration y He is just in his actions like how water is unbiased towards the recipients that it nurtures y He is capable and adaptable y Water is capable of moving mountains and sustaining life, as well as cooking food and washing clothes y He is capable of overcoming the challenges of life no matter how great or small y He is versatile and is able to adapt to any environment that he is put in 8.3) Water as the Highest Good y His movements are done with great timing like water that flows smoothly
Iseloomustab süstemaatilist viga. 2. Efektiivsus (efficiency). Iseloomustab hinnangute hajuvust. 3. Mõjusus (consistency). Iseloomustab koondumist suurte valimite korral – suure valimi korral 4. Asümptootiline jaotus – suure valimi korral 5. Asümptootiline efektiivsus – suure valimi korral 7. Hinnangu nihe, nihketa hinnang. Hinnangu nihe võrdub parameetri hinnangu keskväärtuse ning parameetri tegeliku väärtuse β vahega: Parameetri hinnang on nihketa (unbiased), kui hinnangu keskväärtus võrdub parameetri tegeliku väärtusega: ● Kahest hinnangfunktsioonist on parem see, mis on nihketa. ● Nihketa hinnangfunktsioone võib olla mitmeid nt sümmeetrilise jaotuse korral on üldkogumi mediaani nihketa hinnanguteks valimi aritmeetiline keskmine ja valimi mediaan. 8. Hinnangu efektiivsus, efektiivne hinnang. ● Efektiivne hinnang on nihketa vähima dispersiooniga hinnang kõigi nihketa
5. To prove - to show that something is true 6. Own the balance of probabilities - In a civil trial, one party's case is more probable than the other 7. Fair hearing - A judicial proceeding that is conducted in such a manner as to conform to fundamental concepts of justice and equality a. The judge has to be impartial, unbiest 8. Domestic violence (koduvägivald) - violent treatment of family members a. Battery, domestic unbiased 9. Shoplifting (varastamine) - the action of stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer 10. Aggrieved party (kannatanud pool) – a person, who has suffered harm such as injury, financial loss, or damage to property 11. Final decision (viimane otsus) - a judgment disposing of the case before the court; after the judgment (or an appeal from it) is rendered all that remains is to enforce the judgment a
(A) Ridiculous (B) Difficult (C) Feasible (D) Incorrect 4. Gymnasts perform athletic feats that requite a well-toned, limber body. (A) Flexible (B) Slender (C) Tiny (D) Strong 5. The lack of water has been a major factor in industrial growth. (A) Use (B) Abuse (C) Shortage (D) Distribution LESSON 19 antiquated coherent develop fabricate investigation normally notice notion novel opposition record relate suspect unbiased varied antiquated adj. too old to be presently useful; outmoded n. antique Syn. old-fashioned This antiquated machinery breaks down too frequently. Their home is filled with antique furniture. coherent adj. well reasoned; ideas that are clearly adv. coherently presented v. cohere * sticking together as a group n. coherence adj. cohesive* Syn. logical
are just like the nonrespondents in terms of the things we are trying to measure. Measurement error can be prevented by asking clear questions; questions that respondents are capable and willing to answer correctly. In the survey design stage the methodological goal is to prevent or at least reduce potential errors; in the analysis stage the statistical goal is to adjust the analysis for errors in such a way that correct (i.e., unbiased and precise) results are produced. The methodological survey literature suggests a variety of methods for reducing the sources of survey error; however, one should keep in mind that there is more than one source of error and that one has to compromise and choose when attempting to reduce total survey error. And, do this all within a workable budget too; 10
investigation or admissible as testimony in law court inherit (pärima) - gain a possession of someone's death to challenge a decision (otsust vaidlustama) - questioning the truth behind someone's decision sequel ideology (ideoloogia järg) - principle of the seperation of goverment institutions and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutsion criminal code (kriminaalseadustik) - a document which complies all or significant amount of particulal crimnal law unbiased (erapooletu) - to be fair and likely not support particular party of the case consumer (tarbija) - an indicual who purchases services and merchandises binding agreement (siduv kokkulepe) - an agreement in writing between two or more individuals or entities in which a court can impose penalties in case one party does not fulfill the obligations tort (seadusevastane tegu) - a civil wrong, intentional or not, from which injury occurs to another
* Juhuarvude meetod * Kobarvalim e klaster * Mugavusvalim * Süstemaatilise valiku * Vabatahtlik valim meetod * Lumepallivalim * Eesmärgistatud valim Valimi kvaliteedist Kvaliteetne valim on kvaliteetse uurimistulemuse üks põhieeldusi. Valim peab olema: a) tasakaalustatud (unbiased) b) esinduslik, st. peegeldama adekvaatselt üldkogumi proportsioone Otsesed meetodid kvaliteedi tagamiseks Vastamismäär (response rate). Mitte alla 50% Kuidas tagada nõutav vastamismäär? järelküsitlused kvalifitseeritud küsitlejad hea küsimustik kaalumine (weighting) Näit. kui respondentide hulgas on 16-24 aastasi 2x vähem kui peaks olema vastavalt üldkogumile, tuleks anda selle grupi vastustele koefitsent 2 (2-ga läbi
particular group of people Civil code - a set of principles relating to private arguments between people or organizations rather than criminal matters To refrain from doing sth if you are made to avoid sth. Economic power - ability to control people and events relating to trade, industry and money Socialism - the set of beliefs which states that all people are equal and should share equally in the wealth of the country, or the political systems based on these beliefs Unbiased institution - a large and important organization, such as a university or bank that is able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by their own opinions Violence - actions or words which are intended to hurt people Consumer matters - a situation or subject which is being dealt with or considered that has sth to do with the one that consumes Constitutional law - the system of rules of a particular country allowed by or contained in a constitution
elementide jaoks on see null. Meetodi valik oleneb uuringu eesmärkidest: •Kui eesmärgiks on minna süvitsi, analüüsida, arendada mingit teooriat, siis sobivad paremini väikesed sihiteadlikud valimid •Kui eesmärgiks on mingeid kategooriaid võrrelda või kirjeldada, sobivad suured tõenäosusvalimid. Valimite tüübid Valimi kvaliteedist •Kvaliteetne valim on kvaliteetse uurimistulemuse üks põhieeldusi. •Valim peab olema: a) tasakaalustatud (unbiased) b) esinduslik, st. peegeldama adekvaatselt üldkogumi proportsioone Valimi viga ja valimi-väline viga VVV tuleneb ebatäielikust valikuraamist, kodeerimisvigadest, mitte-vastajate suurest osakaalust, viletsast küsimustikust, asjatundmatust intervjueerijast jne. VV väljendub statistiliselt standardveana (standard error,SE) ja viitab tasakaalustamata valimile (biased sample). Mida väiksem on SE väärtus, seda kvaliteetsem uuring. Otsesed meetodid kvaliteedi tagamiseks
· Outlook is deterministic, pessimistic, fatalistic (fate or biology) · Man as an animal-clever than other beasts, still explainable within the framework · Man is not a free agent, is govern by something · Unable to determine his own faith · Hereditary · Naturalists tried to apply in fiction the processes of natural sciences · Writers task is to record facts, systems of behaviour, living conditions, never revealing any natural unbiased (completely natural) · Point of view: amoral-outside the category of morality, neither good or bad · Naturalist find it absurd to blame the wicked. These criminals are doing what nature, environment, their unconscious tells them to do. Naturalists do not judge their characters, they simply report. Try to describe facts like they are. Naturalists depict the lower, coarser forms of life. · Drab, squallid set of scene. Revolting, disgusting
3 Tänapäeval kasutatakse geneetiliste mõjude kompleksseks hindamiseks sageli kaksikute uuringutest saadud andmete puhul multivariantseid biomeetrilisi mudeleid (multivariate biometrical models).4 Käitumisgeneetikas on suurt tähelepanu pööratud sellele, kuidas hinnata kaksikute uuringute puhul kahe olulise eelduse kehtivust. Esimest nimetatakse,,võrdsete kasvukeskkondade eeldus" (equal environments assumption) ja teist ,,erapooletu välimuse eeldus" (unbiased by appearance assumption).5 Esimene eeldus tähendab seda, et keskkonnamõjud mõlemat liiki kaksikute puhul peavad olema ühesugused, et me ei saaks rääkida niisugusest veast. Näiteks tavaliselt MZ- kaksikud on omavahel väga lähedased ja suhtlevad ning mõjutavad üksteist enam kui DZ-kaksikud. See omakorda võib muuta MZ-kaksikuid üksteisega veelgi sarnasemaks. Teine eeldus aga seda, et MZ-kaksikute sarnasus mingi tunnuse osas ei oleks