astronomy

James A. Riedel

James A. Riedel is a astronomy topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand James A. Riedel rather than just read about it. In short: James A. Riedel (1921–2006) was a 20th-century American professor of political science at the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany).

Key takeaways

James A. Riedel belongs to astronomy; place it in that map before memorising details.
Learn the definition first, then one example that makes the definition concrete.
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Reproduce the core statement of James A. Riedel from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

James A. Riedel (1921–2006) was a 20th-century American professor of political science at the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany).

Background James A. Riedel was born on February 4, 1921, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. His parents were Ferdinand and Eva Riedel. Riedel received a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver, a master's degree from the Syracuse University, and doctorate from the University of Chicago.

Career During World War II, Riedel served in the United States Army Signal Corps. Riedel was a professor of political science at SUNY Albany for 50 years. Riedel also served as book review editor for the Journal of Northeastern Political Science Associations. After retiring from teaching, Riedel was a director of research for the Defense Personnel Security Research Center (PERSEREC) of Monterey, California, a division of the United States Navy, for whom he oversaw research and publication of many reports.

Personal life and death Riedel married Betty-jo Riedel; they had four children. James A. Riedel died age 85 on March 26, 2006, in Clifton Park, New York, at Ellis Hospital.

Works Books:

Hoosiers Go to the Polls with Joseph L. Martin (1956) New perspectives in state and local politics (editor) (1971) Capitol goods: the New York State Legislature at work with Leight Stelzer (1956) Articles:

"Boss and Faction," Annals of the American Academy of Political Science and Social Science (1964) Reports:

Standardizing Procedures for Notifying Individuals of an Adverse Personnel Security Determination in the Department of Defense (1994) Appeal Board and Personal Appearance Procedures for Adverse Personnel Security Determinations in the Department of Defense (1995) Security Clearances and the Protection of National Security Information Laws and Procedures (2000) Public Opinion of Selected National Security Issues: 1994-2000 (2001) Cleared DoD Employees at Risk – Report 1: Policy Options for Removing Barriers to Seek Help (2002) Espionage Against the United States by American Citizens 1947-2001 (2002) Final Report on DSS Test of Phased Reinvestigation (2002) Improving Supervisor and Coworker Reporting of Information of Security Concern (2003) Preferences and Priorities for Professional Development in the Security Workforce: A Report of the Professional Development Survey (2004) Reciprocity: A Progress Report (2004) Implementation of a Two-Phase SSBI-PR at DSS: An Evaluation with Recommendations (2005) Reporting of Counterintelligence and Security Indicators by Supervisors and Coworkers (2005) Summary and Explanation of Changes to the Adjudicative Guidelines Approved by the President December 29, 2005 (2006)

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with James A. Riedel

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what James A. Riedel claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In astronomy, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to James A. Riedel before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about James A. Riedel ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of James A. Riedel

In research: James A. Riedel appears in astronomy research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses James A. Riedel in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: James A. Riedel is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1921 births, 2006 deaths, 20th-century American political scientists, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for James A. Riedel outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is James A. Riedel in simple terms?

James A. Riedel (1921–2006) was a 20th-century American professor of political science at the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany).

Why does James A. Riedel matter?

Because it connects several astronomy ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study James A. Riedel?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on James A. Riedel.