What is Reading: Definition and 635 Discussions

Reading is the process of taking in the sense or meaning of letters, symbols, etc., especially by sight or touch.For educators and researchers, reading is a multifaceted process involving such areas as word recognition, orthography (spelling), alphabetics, phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and motivation.Other types of reading and writing, such as pictograms (e.g., a hazard symbol and an emoji), are not based on speech based writing systems. The common link is the interpretation of symbols to extract the meaning from the visual notations or tactile signals (as in the case of Braille).

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    What is the Best Ebook Reader for Reading Journal Articles?

    I really do not know which form this fits in. Recently I have been looking into getting an Ebook reader like the kindle to avoid things like printing massive amounts of material or reading on a laptop screen. So I was wondering what is the best ebook reader for reading things like Journal...
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    Reading multiple data types from .txt in C

    Hi, I'm wondering if anyone would be able to help me with the following problem: I have an input file in the form (values delimited by spaces): 0.0 0.0 0.0 Ga 0.5 0.5 0.5 As 1.0 1.0 1.0 In . . . and so on. (Basically it's a .txt containing x, y and z coordinates of atoms in a crystal...
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    I'm currently reading DF Lawden's book Introduction to Tensor

    I'm currently reading DF Lawden's book Introduction to Tensor Calculus, Relativity and Cosmology. He coverss the idea of translation of inertial frames in the beginning and by using Minkowski's device for the time coordinate, x4 = ict, shows that inertial frames moving at velocity u =...
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    Fortran Fortran reading scientific form

    Hi, I have been struggling with the Fortran IO for a while. Here is the question, any comments will be much appreciated. I output some double precision numbers with the format: write (file_id,'(6(ES17.10E3,2X))'), a,b,c,d,e,f ! say the filename is 'data.dat' It works fine. But...
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    Math/Science/philosophical Leisure reading books

    Can anyone recommend any leisure reading books related to math/science? i.e. elegant universe by brian greene or feynman, etc.
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    Is Max Born Ignoring the Electric Field that Produces Current in his Theory?

    I'm reading Max Born's "Einstein's Theory of Relativity", 1962 version. On page 297 he says that a wire with a current in it is electrically neutral and surrounded by only a magnetic field. Yet on page 161 he says that current in a wire is the result of an electric field. It would seem that...
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    Calculating Altitude Using Barometer and Thermometer Readings

    I am no sure how to do this question? Do I have to use steam tables?
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    Studying The psychology of reading a textbook

    In my opinion, understanding is not discrete, that is, it isn't like you either understand or not understand, it's a continuous scale, so however well you understand something, you can still do it better. This idealistic view causes me some problems while reading textbooks. Even if I feel that I...
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    Reading a scale as a function of time (need formula)

    Homework Statement A scale is adjusted so that when a large, shallow pan is placed on it, it reads zero. A water faucet at height h = 3.1 m above is turned on at t=0 and water falls into the pan at a rate R = 0.16 kg/s. Determine a formula for the scale reading as a function of time t for t...
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    How to begin actively reading journals

    I hope this doesn't come off as a stupid question, but I'm wondering if there's a better way to get into actively reading journals and articles (for me, in mathematics) than just going in blindly... I'm at the point in my mathematical career where I've already delved into "advanced"...
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    MATLAB MATLAB reading in figure matrices

    Hi, I have a bunch of images saved as .fig and I need to obtain the data in these files. I tried something as simple as image1 = imread('figure1.fig'); but it does not recognize the format. If anyone could help me out that would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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    Why do I have such trouble with Engineering reading assignments?

    I'm a third year engineering student and recently I've been unable to complete any of my reading assignments for a logic design class. Mainly this is because I simply can't understand the material I am reading. After I read a paragraph, it's almost like I never read anything because I am...
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    Medical What exercises can I do to improve my blurry vision while reading?

    Hi guys. I've noticed something weird about my vision. After I have been reading for a while, my vision becomes pretty blurry and I have trouble focusing on things (even distant objects, for a while). I think that I've figured out why; I noticed the other day that I hold what I am reading...
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    Scale Reading in an Elevator

    A woman stands on a scale in a moving elevator. Her mass is 60.0 kg, and the combined mass of the elevator and scale is an additional 815 kg. Starting from rest, the elevator accelerates upward. During the acceleration, the hoisting cable applies a force of 9410 N. What does the scale read...
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    Music Best background music for reading physics

    Best background music for reading physics :) I have about 5 hours worth of reading ahead of me of hep-ph papers and was wondering if anyone has any favourites/suggestions for non-distracting background music. I have a couple of Beirut albums on this computer, and a best-of Chopin, but...
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    Finding Scale Reading with New Resistor in Circuit

    The meter in the circuit shown in the image has an uncalibrated linear scale. With the circuit as shown, the scale reading is 20. Find the scale reading when another 2000Ω resistor is connected across XY.
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    Studying Chemistry Classes - Reading the Books

    I'm reading the book (Organic Chemistry by John McMurray) for my organic chemistry class at the moment and when I looked at the past exam papers and course structure I noticed it doesn't cover a lot of what I've read so far. My course only seems to cover a handful of chapters in the book. Its a...
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    Java Reading .xls in java using Apache POI

    I have been given the task to write a program that does some basic math and numerical integration on numbers. Those numbers are stored in a .xls file. I have looked online and have seen the Apache POI and whatnot, but I have some serious problems stemming from my total lack of knowledge: How...
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    While reading gravitation chapter I

    While reading gravitation chapter I got some doubts, and that I am posting here. 1) Is there any meaning of "Weight of the Earth"? 2)At noon, the sun and the Earth pull the objects on the Earth's surface in opposite direction. At midnight the sun and the Earth pull these objects in the...
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    Recommended Nanotechnology Reading for Sixth Form Students | Expert Suggestions

    Hi all, Just wondering if any of you can recommend some further reading for a Sixth Form student who has just finished the (aptly named) "Nanotechnology for Dummies"? Found it too off subject as far as the scientific processes were concerned and too focussed on the business/industry side. Do...
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    Is there a better way to estimate chances of admission to a PhD program?

    Hi all, I'm wondering how to gauge the chances i have of making it into a PhD program. First approximation: took ratio of accepted students to number of students who applied. But: that produced a 116/487 = 24% chance of being admitted to U-Cal San Diego, verses a 45/260 = 18% chance of...
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    Reading Haaser-Sullivan's Real Analysis

    Hi peeps! I was reading Haaser-Sullivan's Real Analysis and came across a problem for which I have a doubt. A part of it is stated like this : " For all x in the closed interval [a,b] in R, |g'(x)|<=1 '' (g(x) is, of course, a real-valued function of a real variable and that's all we know...
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    Reading material for Physics Undergrad Student

    Hi, I'll be starting a physics major in the fall at university. I was wondering, is there any good reading material I can get my hands on so I can start learning now? Thanks.
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    Quantum Cosmology reading tips

    OK, I have a plan to learn this summer after all of my exams will end, some subjects in physics and maths (GR,QFT, measure theory,DG and some random matrix theory, not sure if this plan is tangible, I'll try), so for GR I think of using Wald's and A First course in GR, maybe I'll also look at...
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    Do You Hear Words When Reading to Yourself?

    When you read to yourself, say for leisure (not reading physics or mathematics for example) or in 'ordinary circumstances', do you hear each word in your head? I think I might just be a retard, but it turns out that I'm skim-reading if and only if I don't 'hear the words in my head'...
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    Fortran Help with reading file into FORTRAN

    Hey all, I'm in the process of writing a Suggested Reorder Program for my father's small business.. His current computer program exports its item data in the form of .CSV files. I'm trying to read the file into FORTRAN to manipulate. However, I run into the following problem: Even...
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    Is the Near Light Speed Drive Possible?

    http://chiefio.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/near-light-speed-drive/ ? someone please. please tell me...
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    Reading a spectrum graph for vibration analysis

    Hi all, I am confused with the amplitude at 1x, 2x, 3x frequency. The 1x, 2x and 3x is the harmonic (or mutiples) of the original frequency, meaning that if the shaft is turning at 1500rpm, then 2x will be the amplitude at 3000rpm and 3x will be the amplitude at 4500rpm right? But how will...
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    Comp Sci Fortran 77: Reading CSV File & Outputting Time, Latitude, Longitude

    Hi guys and gals, I'm trying to use fortran 77 to read a csv file which has data like this...
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    Understanding Sequence Notation and Finding Next 5 Terms: Homework Help

    Homework Statement a_{n+2}=3a_{n+1}-2a_n[/itex] [tex]a_1=1, a_2=1 Find the next 5 terms. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I don't really understand the "a sub n" notation. Could someone do the next few terms so I can see how it's done?
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    Reading Separate lines from a file (C)

    What I want to do is to to read the number of processes, their arrival time, and then in the next line, their bursts. Here's the file format: P1 0 12 2 21 2 12 32 18 P2 9 13 17 3 21 45 67 21 2 (1st line) Process Arrivaltime (2nd line) Bursts (3rd line) Process Arrivaltime (4th line)...
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    Reading separate lines from txt file (C code)

    Homework Statement I want to read each line separately in a char array from a text file. As yet, the best I could do is to read the entire file in a single char array. How can I read each line in a separate array? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution #include <stdio.h>...
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    Reading A Brief History of Time

    Hi, I am pleased to have joined and I hope to browse this forum when I have some time. I have started reading A Brief History of Time for the first time and wanted to express how awesome this book is already (chapter 3 started) and how much it is making me think (and not about work). Chapter...
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    I'm having trouble reading proton NMR

    Homework Statement OK. So I've been given a uni lab report to write up but we were only told yesterday how to read proton NMR, and it's due in on Monday. I'm not terrible at deciphering it, but the compound I've been given the NMR for doesn't make sense (to me). I have to look at the proton...
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    Fortran Simple Fortran Reading Values and Calculations

    I am trying to self-teach myself Fortran for an undergrad research position. A basic program that I am trying to develop is something will open a file, read a single value from a large table of data, do some calculations with it, and print it into a new file. I was hoping to get a little advice...
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    HELP reading oscilloscope diagram

    Homework Statement I have to answer questions 1 - estimate the size (in volts) of the DC signal from CH1 and 2-estimate the peak-to-peak voltage AC signal of CH2, then find it's period and frequency And then I'm supposed to 'briefly describe a simple example in which oscillations or waves...
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    Do Objects Become Heavier When Spinning at High Speeds?

    I am reading Michio Kaku books and Brian Green Books and I am planing reading Stephen Hawking books and I have a couple of question please give me a link if it already have been answered. 1-If I move at 90% speed of light and trow something at 90% speed of light in the same direction that...
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    Java A Java method for reading rows and columns?

    I have an assignment where we have to use loops to print quarter diamond patterns. I don't really need help with the actual coding, since the prof basically gave us a pseudo-code as a hint, but in the pseudo-code there is a variable for the number of rows and columns. I have been searching...
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    What are Pipe Minor and Major Diameters in Tapered Whitworth Threads?

    Hello everyone, Can anyone please tell me what is meant by the following terms: Pipe Minor Diameter, Pipe Major Diameter, and Tapping Drill Size in the following link? http://www.gewinde-normen.de/en/tapered-whitworth-pipe-thread.html Regards Huygen
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    Useful Background Reading on Black Holes

    I propose to collect here some links which may be over the head of most PF users, but which should be invaluable for SA/Ms who feel the need to quickly brush up before addressing some thorny question involving the concept of certain topics related to gtr. In this post, Useful Background...
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    Reading a book in the infrared

    If you walked into a cave that led several stories underground, completely cut off by light, would you be able to read a standard textbook you'd carried with you using a set of infrared goggles? Along with a spectrometer? After several days? My guesses are no, in all cases, unless the ink...
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    Funny Story: Naval Aviator Shoots Self Down - Read Now!

    Every now and then a really good short read comes around. I thought I'd pass this one on. It is a funny story about the only Naval Aviator to get credit (really notoriety) for shooting himself down. http://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/downloads/trailblazers.pdf"
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    Is This Book Worth Reading? A Review

    Is this book worth of reading?
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    Testing Physics GRE and Thermodynamics - recommended reading?

    Hi all, I wanted to know what text would be best reading for the thermodynamics portion of the Physics GRE. Quantum and Electrodynamics has "Griffiths" questions, for instance: "standard tomes", if you will. Is there, likewise, a standard tome of thermo and statistical? Thanks so much...
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    Medical Reading in dim light bad for eye

    here's the idea, i prefer to read in dim light because I'm suffering from migraine, but like 90% people around me keep telling that it will cause bad health in eye, but when i need the proves, they proofs nothing. So, maybe, i need to debunk this "old wives tales", and need some evidence...
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    Reading Multiple Buttons with one IO Pin

    Hello All, I have been working on this problem for a few hours now and it's really beginning to bug me. I did a search on Google for methods of monitoring multiple push-buttons (tact switches in my case) using a single analog IO pin from a microcontroller. So far, I have come across a few...
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    Reading and looping (assignment)

    Homework Statement Hi everyone ,, I've got the following assignment and it's very hard for me ,, I couldn't understand half of it ,, that's if it's not all -_- The assignment is : Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution OK ,, am at the first step which is...
  48. R

    [markov chain] reading expected value from the transition matrix

    Hello there, yet another trivial problem: I've attended the 'stochastic process' course some time ago but the only thing I remember is that this kind of problem is really easy to compute, there is some simple pattern for this I presume. thanks for your help, rahl.
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    Decoding Z-Score Chart Accuracy

    I made sure this chart is identical to the one in my textbook, so there are no discrepancies. So in the solutions manual, they find alpha by subtracting the confidence coefficient from 1, then dividing that value by 2, and looking up that value in the table. So for one example, they used...
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    Complete Amateur Needs List of Reading Material

    I'm sure this has been asked numerous times so I apologize ahead of time. I have no physics background but have been increasing interested and have read a few books in the recent months and my curiosity has only grown. So far I have read the following. In Search of Schrodinger's Cat - John...
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