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[Featured Image]: A job seeker with curly hair and in a yellow blouse is examining a cover letter they are working on.

How to Address a Cover Letter: Tips + Examples for Various Types

Learn how to address a cover letter under different circumstances and how to find a contact to send the letter to when you don’t have a name.

April 26, 2022

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[Featured image] Three students in a Master of Biology program work on a laptop in a lab.

What Is a Master's in Biology

Earning your master's in biology can advance your career in teaching, research, or public health or allow you to specialize in an area and strengthen your subject knowledge.

April 26, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two workers discuss statistical modeling while looking at data on a chart.

What Is Statistical Modeling?

Statistical modeling is like a formal depiction of a theory. It is typically described as the mathematical relationship between random and non-random variables.

April 25, 2022

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[Featured Image] A professional in a black top stands in an office.

What Is an MAS Degree?

A Master of Applied Science, or MAS degree, is a graduate-level degree that emphasizes practical applications of knowledge and research. This degree is more common in Canada, Australia, and other parts of the world.

April 25, 2022

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