If you decide to set very few limitations on what you deem as required, achievable or desirable qualities,
a high standard of comparison to someone else can determine whether or not you have «all the required and desirable elements.»
Not exact matches
We do still have very
high standards in
comparison to a lot
of other countries.
So it's not a fair
comparison because for years Wenger was basically forced to sell his best players, yet still managed to maintain the
high level
of standards and playing.
Swansea now find themselves in a bit
of a slump in
comparison to the loftily
high standards they set for themselves earlier in the campaign, having won just two
of their last five league matches, this degree
of inconsistency within their league form has however come at the time when the added pressure
of fixture congestion that comes with a long cup run can really effect a squads fitness and consequently their performances.
«The underlying causes need to be investigated to help to identify practices and strategies to increase women's influence on and contributions to the evidence that will determine future healthcare policies and
standards of clinical practice,» Giovanni Filardo, PhD, MPH, and his co-authors wrote in the paper, titled «Trends and
comparison of female first authorship in
high impact medical journals: observational study (1994 - 2014).»
In a
comparison between the 781 participants who received the
standard - dose trivalent inactivated vaccine and the 1885 who received the quadrivalent inactivated vaccine, the trivalent vaccine was not associated with significantly
higher odds
of influenza, either overall (odds ratio, 1.2; 95 % CI, 0.8 to 1.7) or according to age group (Figure 3).
Significantly
higher quality
of life scores were also found in the CPAP group in
comparison to the
standard care group.
In
comparison to
standard sports drinks, coconut water has less sodium, fewer calories and
higher amounts
of potassium.
(5) A
comparison of the Paleolithic and the
standard diet for diabetes showed that the former produced lower average levels
of glycated hemoglobin, triglycerides, diastolic blood pressure, weight, waist circumference, and a
higher average HDL cholesterol level.
By
comparison, states» average proficiency
standards improved by only 2 percentage points between 2009 and 2011, largely due to
high grades
of two outlier states.
Models in this category are those that had positive and statistically significant results from
comparison or third - party
comparison studies but did not have research bases that were as broad and generalizable as those
of the models that met the
highest standard.
The upshot: Even as they write «college and career readiness» rates into their ESSA plans, many states have no reliable way to determine how many
of their
high school seniors are reaching that point and, regardless
of what they use for
standards and tests, practically none will be able to make valid
comparisons with other states.
[iii] To the extent that students attending schools with more demanding expectations for student behavior hold themselves to a
higher standard when completing questionnaires, reference bias could make
comparisons of their responses across schools misleading.
Finally, let's do a quick
comparison of the
standards of the Common Core and those
of high - performing Finland.
The result
of this long slide in teacher quality can be captured in multiple snapshots: the declining U.S. ranking on international education
comparisons (down to middle
of the pack), the embarrassing number
of military applicants who get rejected (more than one in five does not meet the minimum
standards for Army enlistment) and the astonishing rates
of those needing remedial classes in college (as
high as 40 percent).
These
comparisons demonstrate how the traits can provide all students
of any grade level with a solid grasp
of high - quality writing and support achievement
of the expectations described in the CCSS writing
standards.
We find that there was the most movement
of district scores from the old to the new test among schools that were in the middle
of the distribution for the share
of high - need students, with a 70 % lower share meeting the
standards as measured by the SBAC in
comparison to the CST.
Marina Ratner
of the University
of California, Berkeley, has argued, «The Common Core fails any
comparison with the
standards of high - achieving countries.»
The resulting alignment, which is measured on a scale from 0.0 to 1.0, has proven to be surprisingly
high, from.4 to.5 for tests
of length 18 to 25 items in
comparison to.25 for much longer state assessments to their content
standards.
I find the price
comparison with the Q5 S Line rather odd as EVO conveniently forgot to highlight the very
high standard specification
of the R - Design Pro trim, which includes 21» alloys, air suspension / switchable dampers, active 12» 3» driver display, active LED headlights with washers, dimming / folding mirrors, premium nav, heated windscreen, heated steering wheel, memory drivers seat and ambient lighting for the base price
of # 43,845 The # 42,150 Q5 S Line has none
of the above as
standard and would cost # 49,345 if given the same specification as the XC60, so the Volvo would actually cost # 5,500 less.
They will be much
higher in
comparison with
standard modification
of M50B25.
That said, we do see the appeal
of the extra
standard - fit items in the Touring L (leather upholstery, heated front seats, automatic climate control), the $ 37,895 Touring L Plus (heated steering wheel, pair
of rear seat touchscreen interfaces) and $ 42,495 Limited (ventilated front seats, three - pane sunroof, built - in vacuum cleaner), but it's worth pointing out that these
higher specs do start to eliminate the like - for - like pricing advantage the Chrysler Pacifica had in
comparison with its like - for - like rivals.
Like the new V8 engine, the engine in the BMW X6 xDrive35i offers the exclusive combination
of Twin Turbo technology and
High Precision Injection for incomparable power and performance, plus a
standard of economy quite unique in
comparison with the engine's dynamic driving potential.
The chart shows that the annualized
standard deviation
of the least popular quartile was 20.18 %; the most popular quartile, by
comparison, actually had a much
higher annualized
standard deviation
of 28.35 % — suggesting that this measure
of unpopularity actually gives
higher returns with less risk.
All rooms are en - suite with hot and cool water baths and showers and have color televisions with entertainment systems and cable channels as well as a mini-bar and safety deposit boxes.There is a very good restaurant that offers Eastern, Chinese and European cuisine to a
high standard even in
comparison to the rest
of Kuta's culinary capability.
The mod — ethnic style at Grand Akhyati Villas and Spa in Umalas Seminyak is extremely grand in
comparison to many
of the mod - ethnic villas in the area, you will find the lighting furnishing and general service is immaculate making the villas experience a real cut above Seminyaks extremely
high standard.
After all
of the rants about the immaturity
of the industry, the calls to
higher standards, and the
comparisons to other mediums, this sort
of thing just seems inevitable.
There's some logic to that accusation: I've given many
high - rated Wii games very low scores, and although it's hard to really call that a vendetta against the Wii without a broader
standard of comparison in other consoles, I'll readily admit that I think I cut Wii games (and games in general) less slack than other reviewers.
The findings raise challenging questions about the Irish
standards and methodology and highlight serious shortcomings in
comparison to our UK neighbours, permitting substantially
higher levels
of CO2 emissions from new homes in Ireland than in the UK.
The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar
high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing
high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects
of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases
of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in
comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects
of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association
of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases
of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference
of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional
standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing
of attorney authorizations, the preparation
of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause
of action • Served as second point
of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent
of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation
For the children rated
high on CU traits at baseline, this novel treatment significantly improved their levels
of affective empathy, and decreased conduct problem behavior, in
comparison to
standard PMT.
Your advice would be well appreciated, I am sure, if there were about ninety - percent less graduates per year
of a much
higher displayed
standard of competence in
comparison to the numbers
of generic newbies currently being churned out
of the ORE half - baked cookie - cutter wannabe mill.
Rather than using perfection or a
comparison to someone else's
high standard as a measuring stick, we are trying to use simplicity as one
of our main
standards for making decisions.