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6834289853ChloroplethShading to show different levels of data0
6834294988Graduated SymbolSized-Symbol to show frequency or intensity of a variable1
6834323467CartogramShows size using data other than area2
6834329162IsolineConnects points of equal value to form lines3
6834341142Ethnic neighborhoodA place where people of similar origin reside4

AP Statistics Vocabulary Flashcards

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99113943345 number summaryThe minumum value, lower quartile, median, upper quartile, and maximum value for a data set. These five values give a summary of the shape of the distribution and are used to make box plots. The five numbers that help describe the center, spread and shape of data0
9911394335z scorea measure of how many standard deviations you are away from the norm (average or mean) -Number of standard deviations a score is above or below the mean (positive above, negative below1
9911394336standard deviationA statistical measure of how far away each value is, on average, from the mean. A measure of spread. Specifically, the typical distance the data points are from the mean.2
9911394337population(statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn What the sample in an experiment or study usually reperesents3
9911394338categorical dataData that can be placed into categories . For example "gender" is a categorical data and the categories are "male" and "female". Labels or names used to identify categories of like items If you asked people in which month they were born or what their favorite class is, they would answer with names, which would be categorical data. However, if you asked them how many siblings they have, they would answer with numbers, not categories Labels or names used to identify categories of like items4
9911394339quantitative dataData associated with mathematical models and statistical techniques used to analyze spatial location and association. numerical information describing how much, how little, how big, how tall, how fast, etc. age is quantitative5
9911394340bar grapha type of graph in which the lengths of bars are used to represent and compare data in categories A graph that uses horizontal or vertical bars to represent data.6
9911394341parameter(n) a determining or characteristic element; a factor that shapes the total outcome; a limit, boundary a characteristic or constant factor something that determines the limits of certain data values7
9911394342sampleA relatively small proportion of people who are chosen in a survey so as to be representative of the whole. a small part of a population that represents the whole A survey in star city representing the entire state of arkansas8
9911394343randomAssigning participants to experimental and control conditions by chance, thus minimizing preexisting differences between those assigned to the different groups. Assigning subjects to expenrimental groups based on chance. pulling names or numbers out of a hat9
9911394344biasAny systematic failure of a sampling method to represent its population Any way that tampers with the accuracy of the sample10
9911394345UndercoverageA sampling scheme that biases the sample in a way that gives a part of the population less representation than it has in the population. When some groups in the population are left out of the process of choosing the sample11
9911394346nonresponsebias introduced to a sample when a large fraction of those sampled fails to respond When many people of a sample do not respond12
9911394347voluntary response biasBias introduced to a sample when individuals can choose on their own whether to participate in the sample.13
9911394348statisticApplication of mathematics to describing and analyzing data14
9911394349independent(statistics) a variable whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables15
9911394350historgramgraphical representation of a frequency distribution using vertical bars but bars touch each other to indicate variables are related16
9911394351box plotA dsiplay that shows the distribution of values in a data set seperated into four equal-sized groups. A box plot is constructed from the five number summary of the data.17
9911394352scatterplotA graphed cluster of dots, each of which represents the values of two variables. The slope of the points suggests the direction of the relationship between the two variables. The amount of scatter suggests the strength of the correlation (little scatter indicates high correlation).18
9911394353correlationA measure of the extent to which two factors vary together, and thus of how well either factor predicts the other. The correlation coefficient is the mathematical expression of the relationship, ranging from -1 to +119
9911394354skewnessThe extent to which cases are clustered more at one or the other end of the distribution of a quantitative variable rather than in a symmetric pattern around its center20
9911394355variencecommons measure of spread about the mean as center21
9911394356statistical significanceA statistical statement of how likely it is that an obtained result occurred by chance/The condition that exists when the probability that the observed findings are due to chance is very low22
9911394357P-valueA measure of statistical significance. The lower, the more likely the results of an experiment did not occur simply chance.23
9911394358empirical ruleThe rules gives the approximate % of observations w/in 1 standard deviation (68%), 2 standard deviations (95%) and 3 standard deviations (99.7%) of the mean when the histogram is well approx. by a normal curve24
9911394360null hypothesisHypothesis that predicts NO relationship between variables. The aim of research is to reject this hypothesis25
9911394361alternate hypothesis, is the hypothesis to be considered as an alternative to the null hypothesis. The null hypothesis will be rejected in favor of the Ha only if the sample data strongly indicate that the null hypothesis is false.26
9911394362quota sampleA sample deliberately constructed to reflect several of the major characteristics of a given population27
9911394363probabilityA number with a value from 0 to 1 that describes the likelihood that an event will occur. example, if a bag contains a red marble, a white marble and a blue marble then the probability of selecting a red marble is 1/3.28
9911394364descriptive statisticsMathematical procedures for organizing collections of data, such as determining the mean, the median, the range, the variance, and the correlation coefficient29
9911394365meanA measure of center in a set of numerical data, computed by adding the values in a list and then dividing by the number of values in the list.30
9911394366medianA measure of center in a set of numerical data. The median of a list of values is the value appearing at the center of a sorted version of the list - or the mean of the two central values if the list contains an even number of values.31
9911394367modeMeasure of central tendency that uses most frequently occurring score.32
9911394368rangeDistance between highest and lowest scores in a set of data.33
9911394369dataFacts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis34
9911394370Q1A location measure of the data such that has one fourth or 25% of the data is smaller than it. Found by dividing the ordered data set in half (excluding the middle observation if n is odd) and finding the median of the lower half of the data.35
9911394371Q3A location to measeure when counting data to such as the median where instead of counting 50% it is 75% from the beginning of the sorted data36
9911394372minimum(n.) the smallest possible amount; (adj.) the lowest permissible or possible37
9911394373outlierA value much greater or much less than the others in a data set38
9911394374margin of errorIn statistical research, the range of outcomes we expect for a population, given the data revealed by a sample drawn from that population39
9911394376simple random sampleA sample selected in such a way that every element in the population or sampling frame has an equal probability of being chosen. Equivalently, all samples of size n have an equal chance of being selected. A sample of size n selected from the population in such a way that each possible sample of size n has an equal chance of being selected.40
9911394377sampling distributionDistribution of sample proportions from sample to sample. A sampling distribution of a sample statistic for a fixed sample size n is the distribution of that statistic derived from every possible sample of size n for a given population. A distribution of statistics obtained by selecting all the possible samples of a specific size from a population41
9911394378stratified random sampleA method of sampling that involves dividing your population into homogeneous subgroups and taking a simple random sample in each subgroup. a sampling design in which the population is divided into several groups, and random samples are then drawn from each stratum42
9911394379systematic sampleA sample drawn by selecting individuals systematically from a sampling frame A sample drawn by selecting individuals systematically from a sampling frame. When there is no relationship between the order of the sampling frame and the variables of interest, a systematic sample can be representative.43
9911394380cluster sampleIs obtained by selecting all individuals within a randomly selected collection or group of individuals.44
991139438110% rulea sample has to be lass than 10% of the whole population45
9911394382InterpolationThe estimation of an unknown number between known numbers. Interpolation is a way of approximating price or yield using bond tables that do not give the net yield on every amount invested at every rate of interest and for every maturity.46
9911394383QualitativeData in the form of recorded descriptions rather than numerical measurements.47
9911394384theoretical probabilityA probability obtained by analyzing a situation. If all of the outcomes are equally likely, you can find the theoretical probability of an event by listing all of the possible outcomes and then finding the ratio of the number of outcomes producing the desired event to the total number of outcomes. For example, there are 36 possible equally likely outcomes (number pairs) when two fair number cubes are rolled. of these six have a sum of 7, so the probability of rolling a sum of 7 is 6/36 or 1/648
9911394440experimental probability49
9911394385block designThe subjects in an experiment are first divided into groups (called 'blocks') based on some common characteristic (such as gender) that is hypothesised to have an effect on the response. Randomization of treatments then happens within each block (each block is like its own mini-experiment)."50
9911394386blindingThe practice of concealing group assignment from study subjects, investigators, and/or those who assess subject outcomes, typically in the context of a randomized controlled trial. For ex, study subjects may receive capsules with identical appearance and taste; however, the treatment group receives the active drug, whereas the control group receives the placebo.51
9911394387double blindAn experiment in which neither the subjects nor the people who work with them know which treatment each subject is receiving Neither the subjects nor the people who have contact with them know which treatment a subject received52
9911394388placeboA fake treatment. A chemically inert substance that produces real medical benefits because the patient believes it will help her53
9911394389least squares regression linethe line with the smallest sum of squared residuals54
9911394390type I errorAn error that occurs when a researcher concludes that the independent variable had an effect on the dependent variable, when no such relation exists; a "false positive55
9911394391type II errorAn error that occurs when a researcher concludes that the independent variable had no effect on the dependent variable, when in truth it did; a "false negative56
9911394392matched pairsan observational technique that involves matching each participant in the experimental group with a specific participant in the control group in order to eliminate the possibility that a third variable (and not the independent variable) caused changes in the dependent variable57
9911394393conditional prababilityprobability given that something else has already occurred58
9911394394sample spaceSet of all possible outcomes of an experiment59
9911394395confounded variableA variable whose effect on the response variable cannot be separated from the effect of the explanatory variable on the response variable. (Note: Usually confounded variables are lurking variables but only a few lurking variables are also confounded.)60
9911394396marginal frequencyA set of intervals, usually adjacent and of equal width, into which the range of a statistical distribution is divided, each associated with a frequency indicating the number of measurements in that interval.61
9911394397coefficient of determinationThe statistic or number determined by squaring the correlation coefficient. Represents the amount of variance accounted for by that correlation. Statistic that represents amount of variance accounted for by a correlation.62
9911394398binomialA two-name naming system.63
9911394399unimodalhaving one mode; this is a useful term for describing the shape of a histogram when it's generally mound-shaped a data set with one mode such a normal distribution usually has only one mode64
9911394400bimodalA type of distribution, where there is two or more categories with an equal count or cases and with more cases than the other categories. A distribution with two modes65
9911394401experimentA kind of research in which the researcher controls all the conditions and directly manipulates the conditions, including the independent variable. Testing the hypothesis66
9911394402law of large numbers(statistics) law stating that a large number of items taken at random from a population will (on the average) have the population statistics67
9911394403extrapolationcalculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values68
9911394405IQRA measure of variability, based on dividing a data set into quartiles Difference between upper and lower quartile of a boxplot69
9911394406Confidence intervalA range of values for a variable of interest; the specified probability is called the confidence level and the end points of the confidence interval are called the confidence limits A range of numbers in which most of the data values are likely to fall. we are 95% confident that etc.70
9911394407Standard ErrorA statistic providing an estimate of the possible magnitude to error. The larger the standard error of measurement, the less reliable the score. Standard deviation of sampling distribution71
9911394442Residual72
9911394408Convenience sampleWhenever a sample is taken it gives an improper results because the sample was taken from a very convenient area instead of representing a population73
9911394409simulationA representation of a situation or problem with a similar but simpler model or a more easily manipulated model in order to determine experimental results.74
9911394410degrees of freedomThe number of individual scores that can vary without changing the sample mean. Statistically written as 'N-1' where N represents the number of subjects.75
9911394411two way tableA table containing counts for two categorical variables. It has r rows and c columns. describes to categorical variables with row variable and column variable76
9911394412spreadThe visible variation in a sample distribution77
9911394413centerThe measure of the distance the mode is from the center of a distribution78
9911394444discrete random variablea random variable that may assume either a finite number of values or an infinite sequence of values79
9911394445central limit theoremthe sampling distribution of the mean approaches a normal curve as N gets larger80
9911394447mutually exclusiveEvents that cannot occur at the same time.81
9911394414wording biasWhenever a bias is created in a sample by the way the survey is worded to favor one question82
9911394448causation83
9911394449z test84
9911394450t test85
9911394415chi squared goodness of fittests how well close the observes data is to what would be expected under the model. If a sign diff is found b/w the two then ob. data has not been generated by chance. nominal data Determine if scores from one variable match expectations for that distribution a gambler placed $1,000 into a game of greed in which he lost. He hopes to catch his opponent and bust him for loading the dice. He does this by choosing one dice to roll 36 times. He knows that the each side has an equal chance of landing face up. He hopes to get an outcome abnormal to this. Given the data below, can we prove that the dice are loaded86
9911394416frequency tableA grouping of qualitative data into mutually exclusive classes showing the number of observations in each class. A chart showing the number of times a specific event happens.87
9911394417area principlethe area occupied by a part of the graph should correspond to the magnitude of the value it represents88
9911394418contingency tabledisplays counts, and, sometimes, percentages of individuals falling into named categories on two or more variables. The table categorizes the individuals on all variables at once, to reveal possible patterns in one variable that may be contingent on the category of the other. A two-variable table with cross-tabulated data.89
9911394419stem and leaf displayA multiple column table depicting the individual digits of the scores. A score of 95 would have a stem of 9 and a leaf of 5, a score of 62 would have a stem of 6 and a leaf of 2. If a particular stem has more than one leaf, such as the scores 54, 58, and 51, the stem of 5 has three leaves, in this case 458. . It shows the range of values of the variable90
9911394420multimodalDescribes a graph of quantitative data with more than two clear peaks. A distribution with more than two modes91
9911394421uniformA histogram doesn't appear to have any mode and in which all the bars are approximately the same height Evenly spaced92
9911394422symetricWhen in a normal distribution both sides are identical93
9911394423time plotDisplays data that change over time. Often, successive values are connected with lines to show trends more clearly. Sometimes a smooth curve is added to the plot to help show long-term patterns and trends. Displays data that change over time.94
9911394424sestandard deviation of residuals95
9911394425r2overall measure of how successful the regression is in linearlly relating to y and x96
9911394426influential pointa point when omitted will give very different results97
9911394427censusWhen a survey has no sample but instead test or surveys the entire population98
9911394428pilotsmall trial run of a survey to see if questions are clear99
9911394429convenience sampleChoosing a sample because it is convenient. failing to get a proper representation of the population because If you survey everyone on your soccer team who attends tonight's practice, you are surveying a convenience sample.100
9911394430response biasAnything in a survey design that influences responses falls under the heading of response bias. One typical response bias arises from the wording of questions, which may suggest a favored response. Voters, for example, are more likely to express support of "the president" than support of the particular person holding that office at the moment. Anything that changes the response in a survey A police officer asking teenagers about drug use101
9911394431observational studyA study based on data in which no manipulation of factors has been employed. A study that observes characteristics of an existing population. usually a survey102
9911394432retrospective studyWhat study examines whether a past association exists between an exposure of interest and development of a present condition? data are collected from the past by going back in time103
9911394433prospective studyan observational study in which subjects are followed to observe future outcomes104
9911394434statistic factorA multifactor model in which statistical methods are applied ot a set of historical returns to determine portfolios that best explain either historical return covariances or variances.105
9911394435control groupIn an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.106
9911394436blindingThe practice of concealing group assignment from study subjects, investigators, and/or those who assess subject outcomes, typically in the context of a randomized controlled trial. For ex, study subjects may receive capsules with identical appearance and taste; however, the treatment group receives the active drug, whereas the control group receives the placebo.107
9911394437placebo effectExperimental results caused by expectations alone; any effect on behavior caused by the administration of an inert substance or condition, which is assumed to be an active agent.108
9911394438trialA performed experiment based upon the hypothesis you made.109
9911394439maximum(n.) the greatest possible amount or degree in a data sample the largest value in a set of data110

AP World History- Chapters 23-25 Flashcards

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8169419859What are the three motives for exploration?search for basic resources and lands suitable fir the cultivation of cash crops establish new trade routes to Asian markets expand influence of Christianity0
8169439555Why did Portugal originally start to explore?to supplement meager resources of Portugal1
8169453814Portugal discovered ______and ______ Islands which were developed into _____ plantationsAzores Madieras sugar2
8169463225The silk roads became more dangerous since the fall of _____Mongol empires3
8169474057________ and _______ missionaries were sent to India, central Asia, and ChinaFranciscan Dominican4
8169483725What was used on ships because they worked better with cross winds?square sails triangular lateen sails5
8169497338What is the knowledge of winds and the currents of the ocean known as "return though the sea"?The Volta do Mar6
8169509128Who promoted exploration of the west African coast after seizing the Strait of Gibraltar?Prince Henry of Portugal7
8169520933Who rounded the Cape of Good Hope and entered the Indian Ocean basin?Bartolommeo Dias8
8169528126Who reached India through the route of Dias?Vasco de Gama9
8169538324Christopher Columbus believed that the ______ route to Asia would be quickerwestern10
8169548215Christopher Columbus estimated Japan to be _______ miles west of the Canaries2,50011
8169557162Who underwrites Christopher's voyage when Portugal refuses?Fernando and Isabel of Spain12
8169566651Christopher Columbus discovers _____ and _____Bahamas Cuba13
8169578749______ finds the Pacific Ocean while searching for gold in ______Vasco de Balboa Panama14
8169585885________ uses Spanish support to circumnavigate the globeFerdinand Magellan15
8169601784Magellan sails through the Strait of ______ at the southern tip of South AmericaMagellan16
8169606123How was Magellan killed?in local political dispute in Philippine Islands17
8169618024_____ build PhilippinesSpanish18
8169623487_____ and _____ look for a NW passage to AsiaEnglish Russians19
8169631261_________ from Russia sails through the Bering StraitVitus Bering20
8169641130______ from England explores the west coast of North AmericaSir Frances Drake21
8169648885______ from England explores southern PacificJames Cook22
8169659513______ is the first to set up trading posts in order to _____ duties to pass safelyPortuguese charge23
8169674869English concentrate on _____ trade in the rival between the English and DutchIndian24
8169684586The Dutch concentrate on trade in _____, _____, and ______ in the rival between the English and DutchCape Town Colombo southern Pacific25
8179039261Were joint stock companies government supported?yes26
8179039262Joint stock companies and powered the right to engage _____, build post ,and even make ______trade war27
8179039263Europe had little control and Asia except for these two countries?Philippines Indonesia28
8179039264The Spanish conqueror the Philippines and name it after ______King Phillip II29
8179039265What becomes the major port city for the Philippines?Manila30
8179039266Dutch concentrate on _____ trade in Indonesiaspice31
8179039267The Dutch establish ______ and leave the rest of Indonesia to the locals and uproot spice plants on _______ to monopolizeBatavia neighboring islands32
8179039268Russians built _____ empire while Europeans built _____ empireland maritime33
8179039269Russians take over _______Mongol khanates34
8179039270Who led the Siberian expansions for Russia?Yermak35
8179039271Who was exiled to Siberia by Russia?criminals prisoners of war36
8179160331What causes the Seven Years' War?a fight for domination among commercial rivalries between empires at seas37
8179160332What are the two sides in Europe during the 7 Years' War?Britain, Prussia vs. France, Austria, Russia38
8179160333What are the two sides in India during the 7 Years' War?British vs. French39
8179160334What are the two sides in the Caribbean during the 7 Years' War?Spanish, French vs. British expansion40
8179160335What are the two sides in North America during the 7 Years' War?English vs. French (French and Indian War)41
8179160336French power ousted from _____ and _____ after the 7 Years' WarIndia North American42
8179160337Spain retains ____, but loses ______ to England after the 7 Years' WarCuba Florida43
8179160338_____ dominates world trade after the 7 Years' WarBritain44
8179160339What was the Columbian exchange name for?Christopher Columbus45
8179160340What was the global diffusion of plants, crops, animals, human populations, and disease pathogens after explorations?columbian exchange46
8179160341The Columbian exchange permanently alters what two things?human geography natural environment47
8179160342The Columbian exchange links between previously _____ and very ____ regionsindependent different48
8179160343What knocks out 90% of the Aztec empire?smallpox49
8179160344Does the Columbian exchange increase population?yes50
8179160345The Columbian exchange introduces European ____ to Americasanimals (horses, cattle, pigs, chickens)51
8179160346The Columbian exchange introduces American _____ to Europe, Asia, and Africafood (maize, potatoes, beans)52
8210906913Where did enslaved Africans go due to the Columbian Exchange?South America North America Caribbean53
8210925324Within transoceanic trade in the Atlantic Ocean basin, ______ goods were sent from Europe and _____ goods were exported from the Americasmanufactured raw54
8210931782What dominated the Pacific Ocean trade?Spanish galleons55
8210963448What type animals of were hunted to extinction or near-extinction?fur-bearing whales catfish other animals with industrial uses56
8210970779__________ attacks the Roman Catholic ChurchMartin Luther57
8210980780What are preferential pardons for charitable donors?indulgences58
8210996793Martin Luther was excommunicated by _______ in 1521Pope Leo X59
8211002839What did Martin Luther write?95 Theses60
8211023424Martin Luther issued the closure of _______, translations of Bible into _____, and the end of _____ authoritymonasteries common languages priestly61
8211035815Who was interested in Martin Luther's new ideals?German princes62
8211046141In England, ______ has a conflict with the pope over requested divorceHenry VIII63
8211060316In France, _____ codifies Protestant teachings while in exile in GenavaJohn Calvin64
8232075996How does the Catholic church reform?refine doctrine missionary activities to Protestants attempt to renew spiritual activity65
8232075997What is the name of the council that met to discuss the reform of the Catholic church?Council of Trent66
8232075998Who founded the Society of Jesus?St. Ignatius67
8232075999The Society of Jesus was based on rigorous relics and classical ______education68
8232076000Did the Society of Jesus have effective missionaries?yes69
8232076001Witch hunts were common where there was tensions between _____ and _____Catholics Protestants70
8232076002Who were the vast majority of those charged for witch craft?single females71
8232076003Width hunters were also blamed for _____ and _____crop failures miscarriages72
8232076004______ attacks England to force the return of Catholicism, but English destroy ______ by sending flaming unmanned ships into the fleetPhilip II of Spain Spanish ships73
8258017014Within the 30 Years' War, the Holy Roman emperor attempts to force ______ to return to the Roman Catholic ChurchBohemians74
8258024721Who is the principal background in the 30 Years' War?Germany75
8258039460Who tries to revive the Holy Roman Empire as a strong center of Europe?Charles V76
8258056268Who creates new fines and fees for royal services and confiscate3s monastic holdings in England?Henry VIII77
8258065111Who places new taxes on sales and salt trade in France?Louis XI, Francis I78
8258072732Who founded the Spanish Inquisition?Fernando and Isabel79
8258086048The original task of the Spanish Inquisition was to search for practitioners of ____ or _____Judaism Islam80
8258098102What type of government does England develop?constitutional monarchy81
8258108323What type of government does the Netherlands develop?republic82
8258116497What countries establish absolute monarchies?France Spain Prussia Russia Austria83
8258126550The English Civil War begins with opposition to _____new taxes84
8258147045____ and _____ clash in the English Civil War. Who loses?King Charles I parliamentary armies King Charles I85
8258173854Who takes over England and restores the monarchy to create a dictatorship?Puritans86
8258202564Who takes the throne after King James II?daughter Mary and husband William of Orange87
8275582051Who controls the low countries?King Philip II of Spain88
8275594435King Philip II of Spain attempts to control _______ in NetherlandsCalvinists89
8275605567The Netherlands declares independence based on a ______ systemrepresentative parliamentary90
8275614545What is the Theory of Divine Rights?kings are lieutenants of god91
8275628367Who designed French absolutism?Cardinal Richelieu92
8275641929Who came up with the phrase "The State- that's me"?Louis XI93
8275648398Where does Louis XI build his castle at?Versailles94
8275662582Who modernized Russia on western European model?Peter I95
8275684352Where does Peter I build the new capital of Russia at?St. Petersburg96
8275691302Who divides Russia into 50 administrative districts?Catherine II97
8275698016What ended the Thirty Years' War?Treaty of Westphalia98
8275708566Within the Treaty of Westphalia, European states had to be recognized as ______ and _____sovereign equal99
8275719419What replaces bread as a staple of diet?potato100
8275724016Within capitalism, _____ offer goods and services on a free marketprivate parties101
8275744893Within capitalism, ____ and ____ control pricessupply demand102
8275754590Serfdom was abandoned in _______western Europe103
8275761518______ families replace extended familiesnuclear104
8275778238Who theorized that there's a motionless earth inside nine spheresClaudius Ptolemy105
8275789934Who developed the idea that the planets rotate around the sun?Nicholas Copernicus106
8279767011What two scientists reinforce the Copernican model?Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei107
8279767012Who advances the study of physics with the concept of universal gravitational force?Issac Newton108
8279767013The Enlightenment was the movement away from church doctrine in favor of ____ and _____rational thought scientific analysis109
8279767014What two people discovered the natural laws of politics and government?John Locke Baron de Montesquieu110
8279767015John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu argues against divine right _______ and believed sovereignty should rest in the ______absolute monarchies people111
8279832464Who were philosophes?public intellectuals112
8279832465Who was the center of enlightenment?France philosophes113
8279832466Who places bitter attacks on the Roman Catholic Church through letters and beloved in individual freedom?Voltaire114
8279832467What is the belief in the existence of a god, but denied the divine teachings of Christianity and believed that God does not intervene in world affairs?Deism115
8279832468Columbus uses _______ as a base for trading and recruits locals to mine goldHispaniola116
8280016619The Encomienda system gave Spanish encomenderos the right to force ____ to work in minesTaino117
8280016620What causes a new interest in exploiting the Caribbean for sugarcane production?limited gold118
8280016621Who brings down the Aztec Empire?Hernán Cortès119
8280016622What destroys Tenochtitlan?smallpox120
8280016623Who brings down the Inca Empire in Peru?Franscisco Pizzaro121
8280016624Where was Mexico City built?atop Tenochtitlan122
8280016625Who ruled the Spanish colonies? Who were they supervised by?viceroys audiencias123
8280016626What divides the entire Christian world between Spain and Portugal? Who claims Brazil?Treaty of Tordesillas Portugal124
8280016627What are the permanent colonies of France in North America? England? Netherlands?Quebec Jamestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony New Amsterdam125
8280016628What countries had greater levels of self- government in the North American colonies compared to France and England?Spain Portuguese126
8280016629Were North American people loosely organized?yes127
8280016630Was there conflict between colonists and indigenous people?yes128
8280016631Were European migrants primarily men or women?men129
8280016632What are descendants of Spaniards and African slaves called?mulattoes130
8280016633What are descendants of African slaves and natives called?zambos131
8280016634In the North American colonies, there was a _____ hierarchyrace-based132
8280016635Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in the North American colonies?peninsulares133
8280158630Who was in the middle of the social hierarchy in the North American colonies?criollos mestizos mulattoes zambos other combinations of parentage134
8280158631Who was at the bottom of the social hierarchy in the North American colonies?slaves conquered people135
8296777686Were there more women in the French and English colonies?yes136
8296777687Did the English colonies experience inter marriages?not really137
8296777688What are the children from French fur traders who have relations with North American native women?métis138
8296777689Within the Spanish empire, there was a hunt for ______ and _____gold silver139
8296777690Within the mita system, _____ of the males of each village most work for four months1/7140
8296777691What was a major resource of income for the Spanish crown?silver141
8296777692Who takes silver into the Pacific Rim for trading?Manila Galleons142
8296777693What are large estates that produce products of European origin?haciendas143
8296777694What labor system did the haciendas use?encomienda system144
8296777695What is the name of all productions related to sugar?Enhenho145
8296777696Portuguese rely on imported ______ slavesAfrican146
8296777697What products were developed for European markets?tobacco rice indigo cotton147
8296777698______ increase demand for imported laborcash crops148
8296777699Where did workers in North America or finally come from?Europe149
8296777700Slavery was less prominent in the north due to lack of _____cash crops150
8296777701The middle colonies built _____slave ships151
8296777702Northern merchants traded in ____slaves152
8296841239What type of missionaries were in the Americas?Franciscan Dominican Jesuit153
8296841240The Virgin of Guadalupe was a _____ symbol of Christianity and a Mexican symbol of ______mestizo nationalism154
8296841241Were French and English missions as effective as Spanish missions?no155
8296841242Who lands on Botany Bay and decides it is suitable for settlement?Capitan Cook156

AP Human Geography Agriculture Flashcards

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9551917766AgribusinessSystem of food production involving everything from the development of the seeds to the marketing and sale of food products at the market.0
9551917767Cash CropsPlanting large amounts of profitable crops for mass production and sell.1
9551917768Commercial AgricultureAgriculture undertaken primarily to generate products for sale off the farm.2
9551917769GMOsFoods that\have their genes altered in a laboratory for specific purposes, such as disease resistant, increased productivity, or nutrients value3
9551917770Intensive Subsistence FarmingA form of subsistence agriculture in which farmers must expend a relatively large amount of effort to produce the maximum feasible yield from a parcel of land.4
9551917771MonocultureDependence on a single agricultural commodity.5
9551917772MechanizationIn agriculture, the replacement of human labor with technology or machines.6
9551917773Primary EconomyAny economic activity pertaining to the collecting, harvesting, and obtaining of raw materials.7
9551917774Plantation AgricultureRaising a large amount of a 'cash crop' for local sale or export.8
9551917775TranshumanceMovement of animal herd to cooler highland areas in the summer to warmer lowland areas in the winter.9
9551917776Von Thunen ModelTheory that a commercial farmer wull decide which crops to grow and which livestock to raise depending on the proximity to market.10
9551917777Green RevolutionAn outgrowth of the 3rd agricultural revolution, this effort began in the 1940s and developed new strains of hybrid seeds and fertilizers that dramatically increased the crop output possible from each farm.11
9551917781NomadismDry Areas Same climate as livestock ranching(commercial farms in MDCs) Marginalized land12
9551917782Mixed livestock and grainRaise domesticated animals and growing feed13
9551917783Commercial Grain FarmingWheat belt Bread-basket US Corn belt14
9551917784Mediterranean AgricultureAn agricultural system practiced in the Mediterranean-style climates of Western Europe, California, and portions of Chile and Australia, in which diverse specialty crops such as grapes, avocados,15
9551917785Agrarianrelating to land; relating to the management or farming of land16
9551917786Agricultural IndustrializationThe use of machinery in agriculture, like tractors etc. - makes it easier for farmers to have higher crop yields.17
9551917787Agricultural LandscapeThe land that we farm on and what we choose to put were on our fields.18
9551917788Agricultural Location ModelAn attempt to explain the pattern of agricultural land use in terms of accessibility, costs, distance, and prices.19
9551917789Cultivation RegionsRegions were there is agricultural activity. Know these specifically! (ie. Southwestern US is cattle ranching, Mediterranean is crop trees).20
9551917790Dairy Farmsspecialized in dairy products, N. America, Europe, NOT Africa, South America, Asia21
9551917791DesertificationDegradation of land, especially in semiarid areas, primarily because of human actions like excessive crop planting, animal grazing, and tree cutting.22
9551917792Extensive Commercial AgricultureA crop or livestock system in which land quality or extent is more important than capital or labor inputs in determining output23
9551917793Feedlota plot of land on which livestock are fattened for market24
9551917794Food DesertAn area in a developed country where healthy food is difficult to obtain25
9551917795Food ManufacturingThe processes that are used to convert raw materials into finished food products26
9551917796Hunting and Gatheringthe killing of wild animals and fish as well as the gathering of fruits, roots, nuts, and other plants for sustenance27
9551917797Intensive Commercial AgricultureIntensive farming in a commercial economy, crops have high yields and market value28
9551917798Livestock Ranchingan extensive commercial agricultural activity that involves the raising of livestock over vast geographic spaces typically located in semi-arid climates like the American West29
9551917799Long-Lot Survey SystemA distinct regional approach to land surveying whereby land is divided into narrow parcels stretching back from rivers, roads, or canals30
9551917800Luxury CropsNon-subsistence crops such as tea, cacao, coffee, and tobacco31
9551917802PastoralismA type of agricultural activity based on nomadic animal husbandry or the raising of livestock to provide food, clothing, and shelter.32
9551917803Organic AgricultureApproach to farming and ranching that avoids the use of herbicides, pesticides, growth hormones, and other similar synthetic inputs.33
9551917804PesticidesChemicals used on plants that do not harm the plants, but kill pests and have negative repercussions on other species who ingest the chemicals.34
9551917805Plant Domesticationgenetic modification of a plant such that its reproductive success depends on human intervention35
9551917810Carl SauerDefined the concept of cultural landscape as the fundamental unit of geographical analysis.36
95519178112nd Agriculture RevolutionInnovations led to agricultural surpluses, food surpluses, let people move from farms to factories, growth of cities increased.37
9551917813Seed Cropscrop that is reproduced by cultivating the seeds of the plants. crop that is reproduced by cultivating the seeds of the plants.38
9551917815Slash and Burn Agriculturea farming technique in which trees are cut down and burned to clear and fertilize the land39
9551917818Third Agriculture Revolution'green revolution' rapid diffusion of new ag techniques between 1970's and 1980's, especially new high-yield seeds and fertilizers40
9551917819Soil Erosionthe wearing away and removal of rock and soil particles from exposed surfaces by agents such as moving water, wind, or ice41

AP Unit 3.Thermochemistry Flashcards

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5264027383Energythe ability to do work0
5264028071Potential energyThe energy stored in chemical bonds1
5264030310Kinetic energyenergy of motion, proportional to Kelvin temperature2
5264034942Law of conservation of energyenergy is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical change, but is simply changed from one form to another3
5264037187First law of thermodynamicsthe energy of the universe is constant4
5264037690Heat (q)an exchange of thermal energy when two systems are at different temperatures5
5264039333TemperatureA measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter.6
5264040353Enthalpy (ΔH)change in energy of a system. Variable = H7
5264042816Enthalpy of a reaction (ΔHrxn)The quantity of energy released or absorbed as heat during a chemical reaction at constant pressure8
5264043953Enthalpy of combustion (ΔHcomb)enthalpy change for the complete burning of one mole of a substance9
5264044604Enthalpy of formation (ΔHf)enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its elements in their standard states10
5264045980Enthalpy of fusion (ΔHfus)change in enthalpy resulting from heating one mole of a substance to change its state from a solid to a liquid.11
5264049943Enthalpy of vaporization (ΔHvap)The enthalpy change that occurs when one mole of a pure liquid is vaporised at its boiling point12
5264050443Systemarea of the universe we are focusing on (ie. the experiment)13
5264051127Surroundingsanything and everything outside the system14
5264051557Endothermic+∆H (energy flows in, energy is a reactant)15
5264053445Exothermic-∆H (energy flows out, energy is a product)16
5264054456Entropy (S)measure of the disorder (dispersal) or matter in a system17
5264055629Gibbs Free energyamount of energy available to do work, determines if a reaction is thermodynamically favored18
5264058536Thermodynamicsthe study of energy and its interconversions19
5264059763Workw = PΔV20
5264060186Standard conditions1 atm, 298 K21

AP Psych Unit 9 Flashcards

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12291925290Develpmental Psychologya branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span0
12292006410Zygotethe fertilized egg; it enters a 2-week period of rapid cell division and develops into an embryo1
12292014659embryothe developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month2
12292017963fetusthe developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth3
12292020549teratogensagents, such as chemicals and viruses, that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm4
12292030143fetal alcohol syndromephysical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman's heavy drinking5
12292181982habituationdecreasing responsiveness with repeated stimulation. As infants gain familiarity with repeated exposure to a visual stimulus, their interest wanes and they look away sooner.6
12292193563Maturationbiological growth processes that enable orderly changes in behavior, relatively uninfluenced by experience7
6545439509CognitionAll the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating8
6545442101SchemaA concept or framework that organizes and interprets information9
6545445215AssimilationInterpreting our new experiences in terms of our existing schema10
6545450611AccommodationAdapting our current understandings (schemas) to incorporate new information11
6545452929Sensorimotor StageIn Piaget's theory, the stage (from birth to about 2 years of age) during which infants know the world mostly in terms of their sensory impressions and motor activities12
6545470270Object PermanenceThe awareness that things continue to exist even when not perceived13
6545472223Preoperational stageIn Piaget's theory, the stage (from 2 to about 6 or 7 years of age) during which a child learns to use language but does not yet comprehend the mental operations of concrete logic14
6545478093ConservationThe principle (which Piaget believed to be a part of concrete operational reasoning) that properties such as mass, volume, and number remain the same despite changes in the forms of objects15
6545492904EgocentrismIn Piaget's theory, the preoperational child's difficulty taking another's point of view16
6545494934Theory of mindPeople's ideas about their own and others' mental states-about their feelings, perceptions, and thoughts, and the behaviors these might predict17
6545498523Concrete Operational stageIn Piaget's theory, the stage of cognnitive development (from about 6 or 7 to 11 years of age) during which children gain the mental operations that enable them to think logically about concrete events18
6545505622Formal Operational StageIn Piaget's theory, the stage of cognitive development (normally beginning about age 12) during which people begin to think logically about abstract concepts19
6545507877AutismA disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind20
6545522744stranger anxietyThe fear of strangers that infants commonly display, beginning by about 8 months of age21
6545525004attachmentAn emotional tie with another person; shown in young children by their seeking closeness to the caregiver and showing distress on separation22
6545527394critical periodAn optimal period shortly after birth when an organism's exposure to certain stimuli or experiences produces proper development23
6545530861imprintingthe process by which certain animals form attachments during a critical period very early in life24
6545532508temperamentA person's characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity25
6545535121basic trustAccording to Erik Erikson, a sense that the world is predictable and trustworthy; said to be formed during infancy by appropriate experiences with responsive caregivers26
8560505477genderin psychology, the biologically and socially influenced characteristics by which people define male and female27
8560510089aggressionphysical or verbal behavior intended to hurt someone28
8560516687x-chromosomthe sex chromosome found in both men and women.29
8560518987y chromosomethe sex chromosome found only in males. When paired with an X chromosome from the mother, it produces a male child.30
8560522638testosteroneThe most important of the male sex hormones. Both males and females have it31
8560525889rolea set of expectations (norms) about a social position, defining how those in the position ought to behave32
8560529945gender rolea set of expected behaviors for males or for female33
8560535473gender identityour sense of being male or female34
8560539609gender typingthe acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role35
8560542182social learning theorythe theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating and by being rewarded or punished36
6545543412adolescencethe transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence37
6545548089pubertythe period of sexual maturation, during which a person becomes capable of reproducing38
6545551643primary sex characteristicsthe body structures (ovaries, testes, and external genitalia) that make sexual reproduction possible {E}the first menstrual period39
6545553991secondary sex characteristicsnonreproductive sexual characteristics, such as female breasts and hips, male voice quality, and body hair40
6545561343menarchethe first menstrual period41
6545563845preconventional moralitymorality focuses on self-interest: They obey rules either to avoid punishment or to gain concrete rewards42
6545571357conventional moralityMorality focuses on caring for others and on upholding laws and social rules, simply because they are the laws and rules43
6545574845postconventional moralityActions are judged "right" because they flow from people's rights or from self-defined, basic ethical principles44
6545637404identityour sense of self; according to Erikson, the adolescent's task is to solidify a sense of self by testing and integrating various roles.45
6545649903social identitythe "we" aspect of our self-concept; the part of our answer to "Who am I?" that comes from our group memberships46
6545652520intimacyIn Erikson's theory, the ability to form close, loving relationships; a primary developmental tasks in late adolescence and early adulthood47
6545655852emerging adulthoodfor some people in modern cultures, a period from the late teens to mid-twenties, bridging the gap between adolescent dependence and full independence and responsible adulthood.48
6545658280trust vs. mistrustIf needs are dependably met, they develop a sense of basic trust49
6545667507autonomy vs shame and doubtlearn to exercise their will and do things for themselves, or they doubt their abilities50
6545671559integrity vs despairReflecting on his or her life, an older adult may feel a sense of satisfaction or failure51
6545677730identity vs. role confusionwork at refining a sense of self by testing roles and then integrating them to form a single identity, or they become confused about who they are52
6545680516initiative vs guiltlearn to initiate tasks and carry out plans, or they feel guilty about their efforts to be independent53
6545683882generativity vs stagnationpeople discover a sense of contributing to the world, usually through family and work, or they may feel a lack of purpose54
6545687015industry vs inferioritylearn the pleasure of applying themselves to tasks, or they feel inferior55
6545689701intimacy vs isolationstruggle to form close relationships and to gain the capacity for intimate love, or they feel socially isolated56
8587725125menopauseThe time of natural cessation of menstruation; also refers to the biological changes a woman experiences as her ability to reproduce declines57
8587727172cross-sectional studyA study in which people of different ages are compared with one another.58
8587731062longitudinal studresearch in which the same people are restudied and retested over a long period59
8587732647crystallized intelligenceOur accumulated knowledge and verbal skills; tends to increase with age60
8587734591fluid intelligenceOur ability to reason speedily and abstractly; tends to decrease during late adulthood61
8587737280social clockthe culturally preferred timing of social events such as marriage, parenthood, and retirement62
8587745353Erik EriksonContended that each stage of life has its own psychosocial task, a task that needs resolution.63
8587749621Mary AinsworthPerformed a study on attachment and infants. Found that sensitive mothers and fathers tend to have securely attached infants.64
8587754347Lev VygotskyStudied how child's mind grows, but looked more at the growth due to interactions with the social environment rather than the physical environment.65
8587756369Jean PiagetProposed that children progress through four stages of cognitive development, each with distinctive characteristics that permit specific kinds of thinking.66
8587760873Lawrence KohlbergSought to describe the development of moral reasoning, the thinking that occurs as we consider right and wrong.67
8587765039Carol GilliganStudied gender differences. Believed females tend to differ from males both in being less concerned with viewing themselves as separate individuals and in being more concerned with "making connections"68
8587792093G. Stanely HallOne of the first psychologists to describe adolescence, believed that this tension between biological maturity and social dependence creates a period of "storm and stress"69
8587795929Harry HarlowHe raised monkeys with two artificial mothers. He found that the infants much preferred contact with the comfortable cloth mother.70

AP French Vocabulary Beauty Flashcards

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6634372167la beautéthe beauty0
6634372168le beauthe concept of beauty1
6634372169l'idéal de la beautéthe ideals of beauty2
6634372170les canons de la beautéthe standards of beauty3
6634372171un critèrethe criteria of beauty4
6634372172un idéalan ideal5
6634372173l'artthe art6
6634372174les beaux-artsthe architecture, painting, sculpting, engravings7
6634372175les arts visuelsthe visual art8
6634372176les arts plastiquesthe sculpture, painting, textiles, design9
6634372177un(e) artistean artist10
6634372178un objet d'arta piece of art11
6634372179un œuvre d'arta work of art12
6634372180une peinturea painting13
6634372181peindreto paint14
6634372182un peintrea painter15
6634372183un dessina drawing16
6634372184dessinerto draw17
6634372185le stylethe style18
6634372186le genrethe genre19
6634372187la littératurethe literature20
6634372188la poésiethe poetry21
6634372189un poètea poet22
6634372190un écrivain (e)a writer23
6634372191un(e) auteuran author24
6634372192le théâtrethe theater25
6634372193un spectaclea show26
6634372194la musiquethe music27
6634372195une chansona song28
6634372196un chanteur (une chanteuse)a singer29
6634372197le cinémathe movies30
6634372198un filma movie31
6634372199le goûtthe taste32
6634372200admirerto admire33
6634372201apprécierto appreciate34
6634372202jugerto judge35
6634372203percevoirto perceive36
6634372204agréable à voirnice to look at37
6634372205agréable à entendrenice to listen to38
6634372206désagréableunpleasant39
6634372207un réalisateurdirector (m)40
6634372208une réalisationproduction41
6634372209une intrigueplot42
6634372210les personnages principauxmain characters43
6634372211un personnage principalmain character44
6634372212se déroulerto happen / take place45
6634372213un rappel / un flashbackflashback46
6634372214complet / complètecomplete / full47
6634372215un débutantbeginner48
6634372216un spectacleshow / spectacle49
6634372217un spectateurwatcher / audience member50
6634372218une exposition (d'art)exhibit51
6634372219une peinture, un tableau, une toilepainting52
6634372220la dansedance53
6634372221le balletballet54
6634372222un danseur / une danseusedancer / ballerina55
6634372223une sculpturesculpture56
6634372224un sculpteursculptor (male or female)57
6634372225un groupe(musical) group58
6669984115l'estime de soiconfidence59
6669984116avoir honteto be ashamed60
6669987624paraîtreto seem61
6669993594être bien dans sa peauTo feel good about yourself62

APES Chemistry Review Flashcards

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7282693331EnergyThe capacity to do work or transfer heat0
7282697294Physical changeAn event which may alter the appearance but not the chemical composition of a sample of matter1
7283347324ProtonPositive particle within an atom2
7283348591ElementFundamental substance that can't be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means3
7283349825Scientific lawA well-tested pattern observed in data4
7283351404HypothesisA testable explanation for observations in nature5
7283352916Scientific theoryA well-tested & widely accepted scientific hypothesis6
7283357668Chemical changeAn event which alters the arrangement of atoms or ions within molecules of the substances involved7
7283360503Electromagnetic radiationA form of kinetic energy that travels in waves, for example X-rays or ultraviolet waves8
7283365203First law of thermodynamicsThe law that states energy input must equal energy output9
7283366702Organic compoundsThe group of compounds which contain at least 2 carbon atoms combined with other elements (often H & O)10
7283370419Amino acidsThe monomer of proteins11
7283372128Mass numberThe number of protons & neutrons in the nucleus of an atom12
7283375412pHThe measure of hydrogen ions contained in a particular solution13
7283376747NucleotidesThe monomer for nucleic acids14
7283379709Second law of thermodynamicsThe law stating that when energy is changed from one form to another, it is always changed to a less useful or lower-quality form of energy15
7283381532Atomic numberThe number of protons in an atom16
7283383086CarbohydratesThe polymer made of simple sugars such as glucose17
7283386006CoalAn example of high-quality energy18
7283387761Heat stored in the Atlantic OceanAn example of low-quality energy19
7283387762Energy efficiencyThe measure of how much useful work is actually produced from a given unit of energy20
7283389941IsotopeThe variations of an element which have the same atomic number but different mass numbers21
7283394206IonA charged atom or group of atoms22
7283396811ElectronNegative particle of an atom23
7283405286FissionThe nuclear change in which large, unstable atoms split into lighter nuclei24
7283408406Law of conservation of matterThe law which explains why all waste products must be dealt with in nature25
7283409542FusionA change in which 2 small nuclei are forced together at very high temperatures, form a heavier nucleus26
7313172213Positive feedback loopCauses a system to change further in the same direction.27
7313172936Negative feedback loopCauses a system to change in the opposite direction from which it is moving28
7283434075Nitrate ion29
7283435897Sulfate ion30
7283437177Phosphate ion31
7283438883Ammonium ion32
7283441009Methane33
7283444883Ammonia34
7283450305Sulfur dioxide35

AP world history period review Flashcards

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9785218620Period 1 8000- c. 600 BCEtechnological & environmental transformation. nomadic lifestyle- hunting gathering, pastoralist - followed animals , Agricultureal Revolution (AR) to sedentary life- Farmers, resaltent b/c the preserve of food - surplus, class structures, political structures, specialization of jobs. domestication of plants & animals early River-valley civilizations Egypt, Nubia, Mesopotamia, Indus valley, - expanded trade - unifying force (laws-- code, language, religion--vedic).0
9785218621Period 3 c. 600 CE - c. 1450 CEVikings1
9785218622period 4 c. 1450 C.E. - c. 1750 C.Erise of eourpe - crusades, plauge - Renaissance - sailing thecnology advancement - scientific revolution - enlightenment motivation - acess to trade - econimics - Columbia exchange - labor - servents, slavery, - silver - ottomans2
9785218623period 5 c. 1750 CE - c. 1900 CE3
9785218624Period 6 c. 1900 CE - Present Day4
9801711852Period 2. c. 600 BCE - c. 600 CEemergence and spread of religion (codified - stabilized or more defined)5

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