An assignment from ENGL 105 at UNC, among one of the more moronic of their universal requirements
read more- 1. Emperor penguins’ huddling intensity is primarily dependent on ambient temperature while huddling occurrence was dependent on ambient temperature and wind speed.
- 2. The article uses statistical analysis on pooled data from multiple years to indicate a causal relationship between observed behavior and environmental conditions. The article also uses conclusions gathered from other papers of a related topic to support assertions that are made in building the claim.
- 3. Scientific Evidence
- a. Empirical correlations using statistical analysis (linear and logistic regressions)
- b. Frequency distributions (box and whisker plots)
- c. Probabilistic models
- 4. Stylistic Characteristics
- a. Direct language
- b. Succinct syntax
- c. Precise word choice
- d. Thorough explanation of points