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Seiichi Tobata

Seiichi Tobata is a science 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 Seiichi Tobata rather than just read about it. In short: Seiichi Tobata (東畑精一, Tobata Seiichi; February 2, 1899 – May 6, 1983) was a Japanese professor of agriculture, and a pioneer of agricultural economics. Awards Seiichi Tobata was awarded the 1968 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service, for his contributions to modernization of Japanese agriculture.

Key takeaways

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Reproduce the core statement of Seiichi Tobata from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

Seiichi Tobata (東畑精一, Tobata Seiichi; February 2, 1899 – May 6, 1983) was a Japanese professor of agriculture, and a pioneer of agricultural economics.

Awards Seiichi Tobata was awarded the 1968 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service, for his contributions to modernization of Japanese agriculture. He was also awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (1975) and the Order of Culture (1980).

See also "The 1968 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service – BIOGRAPHY of Seiichi Tobata" Archived 2012-02-07 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved on February 10, 2008)

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Seiichi Tobata

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Seiichi Tobata claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, 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 Seiichi Tobata 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 Seiichi Tobata 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 Seiichi Tobata

In research: Seiichi Tobata appears in science 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 Seiichi Tobata 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: Seiichi Tobata is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1899 births, 1983 deaths, History of agriculture in Japan, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Seiichi Tobata 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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How to study Seiichi Tobata in 20 minutes

Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
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Compare your version with the excerpt and mark what you missed.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Seiichi Tobata in simple terms?

Seiichi Tobata (東畑精一, Tobata Seiichi; February 2, 1899 – May 6, 1983) was a Japanese professor of agriculture, and a pioneer of agricultural economics. Awards Seiichi Tobata was awarded the 1968 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service, for his contributions to modernization of Japanese agricultur…

Why does Seiichi Tobata matter?

Because it connects several science 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 Seiichi Tobata?

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 Seiichi Tobata.