1 Give an example of when the mean is a better measure of central tendency (location) than the median. 2  Interpret the standard deviation of a continuous variable.  Generate and interpret a box plot for a continuous variable.
In the War of 1812, the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain, in a conflict that would have an immense impact on the young countryâs future. Causes of the war included British attempts to restrict U.S. trade, the Royal Navyâs impressment of American seamen and Americaâs desire to expand its territory.
There were many factors that led up to the start of World War I in Europe. A lot of these factors were rooted in the deep history of the old powers of Europe including Russia, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Britain. The real causes of World War I included politics, secret alliances, imperialism, and nationalistic pride. However, there was one single event, the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, which started a chain of events leading to war. Alliances and Politics In the years leading up to the war, the nations of Europe were constantly jockeying for power and making alliances.