What is the mean of a standard normal (z) distribution?

A generic life cycle has six stages. It begins with Stage 1 and continues chronologically through Stage 4. Stages 5 – Remanufacturing (i.e., unidirectionally connecting Stage 4 to 1) and 6 – Recycling (i.e., unidirectionally connecting Stage 4 to 2) are the disposition pathways. If the gate is set between stages 2 and 3, and this is a cradle-to-gate assessment, (i) draw the LCA diagram with proper labeling and denotations [out of 12 pts]. Using the LCA diagram from part “i” and the table data below, (ii) calculate and show the cumulative emission rates for the life cycle stages within the study boundary [out of 4 pts]. If the threshold for a high-emission hotspot is above 3 t/yr and a mid-emission hotspot is between 2 t/yr and 3 t/yr, (iii) list which study life cycle stage(s) would be considered a high- and mid-emission hotspot, respectively [out of 4 pts]. (Notes: The tonnage unit is metric tons) [20 pts max]   Stage 1 (or Unit Process 1) Stage 2 (or Unit Process 2) Activity Units Value Activity Units Value 1 t/yr 0.95 1 t/yr 1.1 2 g/yr 2098 2 kg/yr 320 3 kg/yr 1205 Stage 3 (or Unit Process 3) Stage 4 (or Unit Process 4) Activity Units Value Activity Units Value 1 t/yr 0.35 1 kg/yr 2130 2 t/yr 0.7 3 t/yr 0.2 4 t/yr 3.1 Stage 5 (or Unit Process 5) Stage 6 (or Unit Process 6) Activity Units Value Activity Units Value 1 kg/yr 5355 1 t/yr 0.59 2 t/yr 0.3 3 t/yr 0.25  

Describe, exemplify, and/or illustrate: (i) the Systemic Equity framework in its entirety [out of 6 pts], (ii) the six study design parameters with a description for each [out of 2 pts], (iii) the last step in an LCA [out of 2 pts], and (iv) list the five stakeholder categories of Social LCA (S-LCA) as designated by the United Nations [out of 2 pts].   A research group tried to perform an S-LCA to address a consumer-based challenge for a historically marginalized community. This research group effectively disbursed enough resources, developed equitable written policies, and attempted to abide by those policies. However, this research group failed to perform an impact assessment and failed to effectively confirm if the study met this marginalized community’s cultural needs. Given this information and using your responses to parts “i”, “ii”, and “iv” as reference, (v) describe which ‘partial’ or ineffective equity category this research group falls into and why [out of 3 pts], (vi) list the only S-LCA stakeholder category that is explicitly not consumer-based and, therefore, likely not to represent the marginalized community of this LCA [out of 2 pts], and (vii) explain if and why this research group performed a full LCA—or not [out of 3 pts]. [20 pts max]

Which DNA strand moves in a continuous direction from 5′ to 3′?

What does it mean for DNA strands are “antiparallel”?

Minors are persons and enjoy rights that belong to everyone from birth. One of these rights is the constitutional right to privacy.

An individual is taken to an emergency room while unconscious. It is implied that the patient will accept treatment and responsibility for payment of the treatment.

A latent defect is a hidden flaw that is not apparent by reasonable inspection.

From “My Last Duchess” Which of the following does he NOT mention could have made her heart swell? 

From “My Last Duchess” Through this point-of-view technique, the speaker is developed as a character whose distinctive personality is revealed through his words as he addresses a silent listener.