Sentences with phrase «as direct observations»

Sea ice type and ice age estimates will continue to be important as well as direct observations.

David Kasman is best known for his bronze sculptures as well as his direct observation oil paintings of beaches, Boston and Maine.

Studies must use techniques such as direct observation of parental behavior with standardized data collection tools, since self - report data can be unreliable.

Clinical faculty provide group and individual supervision on a weekly basis through case discussion as well as direct observation and videotape / audiotape recordings of students» therapy sessions.

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Induction has been accused of many shortcomings, but the common denominator of the various criticisms leveled against it, from Popper to Kuhn to Feyerabend, is that belief in induction is responsible for a naive empiricism which views science as based on uninterpreted observation and direct verification of theories by the «facts.»

In a manner analogous to Aristotle's grounding of induction in «experience,» Whitehead is quite emphatic in stating that direct observation is incapable of serving as the springboard for arriving at the larger generalities.

An atonement theology directed towards the assuaging of guilt before God is a powerful gospel — in contexts where God is immediately and almightily real; or where (as we may note more skeptically) a religion is still powerful enough to hold up before its host culture the image of a holy and righteous deity before whom none is worthy except through the appropriate cultic observations.

The atom is not just inaccessible to direct observation and unimaginable in terms of sensory qualities; it can not even be described coherently in terms of classical concepts such as space, time and causality.

As a final example, consider another observation made by Husserl about the fulfillment structure which obtains between and among various experiences.2 We are all aware of the difference between the mere representing of an object to consciousness by thinking about it, and the direct intuition of the object itself which is the fulfillment of the former.

Drawn from direct observation by Basketball Editor Jeremiah Tax and correspondents in the field, as well as from analyses especially prepared by coaches of each team, the reports cover 180 teams, including all those eligible for the NCAA championship.

This was done through a combination of direct observation and recording evidence such as footprints and feces, as well as in - depth interviews with landowners and residents, who were quizzed about species presence through photographs, animal noises and local knowledge.

In the dry season, surface water reservoirs are at the same level as the aquifer that feeds them: altitude measurements of the surface water then made possible direct observations of the height of the groundwater.

And we understand that on the basis of direct observations, which have become very much better over the past five or 10 years and also as a result of theoretical investigations, particularly those involving sophisticated numerical computations; and here we are able to do the sort of experiments, with the computer if you like, that were not possible 10 or 15 years ago.

It is very difficult to extract direct information about these types of movements from indirect observations,» such as those that don't use imaging technology, he says.

I can cite my direct observations of the hundreds of victims of my occasional efforts over the years as a teacher of physics and writing.

Measurements of surface chemical composition, either by direct sampling (as has been done on Earth, the moon, and Mars) or through spectroscopic observations, can be used to estimate elemental abundances and the degree of chemical differentiation that occurred as the planets condensed from the solar nebula.

And that therefore the slightly higher trend that you all report (as compared with other efforts) comes about from cooler conditions in the pre-satellite era than has been previously determined from the direct observations?

However, many clinicians spoke of their own observations of peripheral symptoms in SMA patients such as gastrointestinal issues and metabolic defects that are not as common in other neuromuscular diseases, suggesting a direct role of SMN in peripheral tissues.

The biogeochemical impacts of this «fertilization» remain unclear, as direct oceanic observations of atmospheric deposition are limited and models often can not resolve the important processes.

In addition to its direct solar observation, SOHO has enabled the discovery of large numbers of comets, mostly very tiny sungrazing comets which incinerate as they pass the Sun.

This theory is based on my work and observations with 1000's of people with Hashimoto's, a concept known as adaptive physiology, and some of the leading theories of autoimmune disease including the bystander effect, molecular mimicry, thyroid directed autoimmunity, and the three - legged stool of autoimmunity.

Ketchum and O'Rourke come off as goons for being impressed by this, particularly when O'Rourke follows up her observation by comparing The Lost to The Sixth Sense (which she says was directed by «that guy whose last name everybody always mispronounces») as one of those films where you pick up stuff that the filmmaker has hidden in plain sight the second and third time you see it.

Electric has an infographic comparing The Great Gatsby to the wealth of the stars of the movie Pajiba on Netflix's current strengths and weaknesses as it attempts to become both a distribution platform and a content creator Observations on Film Art Kristin wonders whether or not studios understand the power of fanbases and direct access to filmmakers they can get via Twitter and set visits and the like In Contention Ben Affleck's follow up to Argo doesn't betray any steroided auteurly confidence.

As I look at this slate of beautiful work, I could just make a series of simple observations: that these films come from all over the globe; that there is a nice balance of filmmakers known and unknown to many here in New York; that the overall balance between frankness and artistry holds me in awe; that there are two gala selections with the word «wonder» in their titles; and that eight of the 25 films were directed by women.»

Robert Hendren, executive director of the MIND Institute at the University of California at Davis, praised Pepperberg and Sherman's research as innovative, saying it offers children the chance to learn through both observation and direct interaction.

Recent work suggests that direct training methods, such as mentoring and coaching and constructive feedback based on observation of teachers, can improve early education practice and children's performance.

Emerging systems for teacher evaluation prioritize direct observation of teacher actions and serve as a major basis for teacher performance ratings.

The use of direct observation as a major component of an overall data collection system for evaluative purposes may be less reliable than thought.

The exclusive use of direct observation as an evaluation procedure presumes that observable, overt teaching actions provide a sufficient basis for judging a teacher's adequacy, even though teaching may not be just a set of observable performances or behaviors.

Measures such as those based on classroom observations and principals» assessments lack that direct link to valued outcomes; evidence connects these other measures to student outcomes only weakly.

The remaining 60 percent of a teacher's score will come from direct observation of the teacher, as reported by students, peers, parents and independent evaluators.

Comment from Alex: Mark, but direct observation of learning environments requires resources, which we know are in short supply as states are cutting back on education.

The direct instruction (DI) model proved to be eminently trainable to teachers under experimental conditions, effective in promoting student engagement in classroom tasks as demonstrated through classroom observations, and statistically significantly related to growth in pupil achievement as measured on standardized tests (Myer, 1988).

We also provide a range of development and support for both new and already serving principal supervisors, including executive coaching and direct training designed to build key supervisory skills — such as observations and feedback.

Designed as an instrument for assessing students specifically for Applied Behavioral Analysis and discrete trial training, it is an observational instrument that can be completed through interview, indirect observation, or direct observation.

The Tier 3 team uses progress monitoring data such as office discipline referrals (ODRs), daily progress report (DPR), out - of - school suspensions (OSS), in - school suspensions (ISS), direct observation data, and student attendance.

(a) As an employer, you must direct an immediate collection under direct observation with no advance notice to the employee, i

(n) As a service agent, when you learn that a directly observed collection should have been collected but was not, you must inform the employer that it must direct the employee to have an immediate recollection under direct observation.

(a) As an employer, you must direct an immediate collection under direct observation with no advance notice to the employee, if:

(b) As an employer, you must direct a collection under direct observation of an employee if the drug test is a return - to - duty test or a follow - up test.

You must also, as soon as possible, inform the DER and collection site supervisor that a collection took place under direct observation and the reason for doing so.

(2) In a case where the split failed to reconfirm because the substitution criteria were not met and the split specimen creatinine concentration was equal to or greater than 2mg / dL but less than or equal to 5mg / dL, as the MRO, you must, in addition to step in (b)(1) of this paragraph, direct the DER to ensure the immediate collection of another specimen from the employee under direct observation, with no notice given to the employee of this collection requirement until immediately before the collection.

(3) As the MRO, you should not contact the employee to discuss the result, but rather direct the DER to conduct an immediate recollection under direct observation without prior notification to the employee.

(5) If the recollection was not directly observed as required, do not report a result but again explain to the DER that there must be an immediate recollection under direct observation.

The report must also state why the medical examination was required (i.e., either the basis for the determination that a permanent or long - term medical condition exists or because the recollection under direct observation resulted in another invalid result for the same reason, as appropriate) and for the determination that no signs and symptoms of drug use exist.

(4) If the CCF documentation indicates that the recollection was not directly observed as required, do not report a result but again explain to the DER that there must be an immediate recollection under direct observation.

The report must also state why the medical examination was required (i.e., either the basis for the determination that a permanent or long - term medical condition exists or because the recollection under direct observation resulted in another invalid result for the same reason, as appropriate) and state the reason for the determination that signs and symptoms of drug use exist.

(3) If CCF documentation indicates that the recollection was not directly observed as required, do not report a result but again explain to the DER that there must be an immediate recollection under direct observation.

As a direct consequence of this observation and following consultations with key stakeholders including the veterinary profession, major animal welfare charities and the Kennel Club, the Dog Advisory Council published a report detailing what it considers to be the standard to be adopted by ALL breeders in relation to the «management» of both breeding dogs and their puppies.

If you are going to the scenic up country area be sure to book a seat at the observation car for a direct view of the beautiful scenery that change into lush green misty beauty, as you travel further into the hill country.