Critical Appraisal Tool of Research Work

Introduction The application of critical appraisal tools to evaluate the validity of research conclusions has gained acceptance in modern research settings. Appraisal tools are mainly used in medicine and allied professions. In these fields, evidence-based practice is of utmost importance to patients. Critical appraisal guidelines often appear as a checklist...

Research and Writing: Validation and Reliability Tests

Research findings must pass validation and reliability tests before they are accepted. Researchers use qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods to carry out their studies. In all the methods, researchers will collect data, analyze it and interpret it. For a research interpretation to be credible, it must be transferrable to other...

Algebra Development: Rhetoric, Syncopated and Symbolic Stages

Algebra is a branch of mathematics that studies relationships, structures, and quantities. Elementary algebra is a category of algebra that is concerned with solving arithmetic, operands, and arithmetic equations. Historians associate the origin of algebra to the early priests in Babylon four thousand years back. Algebra is known to have...

Critical Analysis of Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research

Introduction Qualitative research is not precise and sometimes looks vague because of the extreme broadness of the area to be covered, hence the difficulty in defining it. Firestone (1987, p.17) states that qualitative research methods are established on a “post-positivistic, phenomenological world view”, with assumptions that social constructs define reality...

Boiling Is a Process That Cools the Water

Grandma, science is good at making people have a sense of cognitive dissonance; the unpleasant internal contradictions felt when presented with the knowledge that is contrary to what one earlier perceived. Such a form of cognitive dissonance can give people a little trouble when they are attempting to comprehend why...

Statistical Information in the News: Use and Importance

Introduction Learning statistics can help in making everyday decisions based on data analysis. You do not have to make thorough studies of statistical reports; it is enough to switch on a TV or grab a newspaper. Nearly every piece of news contains some statistical data. With the news, there is...

Sample Size Importance for the Credibility of Research

Introduction A study’s population sample significantly affects the credibility of its findings. Therefore, researchers need to select the right population sample without compromising the quality of their work. This paper delves into this issue by explaining the intricacies surrounding the selection of a sample size. In line with this goal,...

The Research Method ‘Case Study’

The method to be used in acquiring the data to be used in making the inferences, analysis, conclusions and recommendations within the field of education in this case; is the research methodology of using case studies to study and learn the area of focus. However other supporting research methods will...

Research Process in Social Work

Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods Research work in social work is either qualitative or quantitative in nature. Qualitative research, according to Neill (2007, p. 1) is used when the data that is gathered, or the research that has been performed, can not be quantified or assigned numerical weight. For example,...

Quantitative Research: Methodology and Main Focus

The strategy uses for this study is going to be quantitative. In quantitative research, your aim is to determine the relationship between one thing (an independent variable) and another (a dependent or outcome variable) in a population. Quantitative research designs are either descriptive (subjects usually measured once) or experimental (subjects...

Robert Hooke’s Contributions to Modern Science

Introduction Robert Hooke was one of the most significant scientists of the 17th century. While his research and discoveries were often argued by his rival Isaac Newton, it is impossible to question the importance of his developments in such fields as physics, astronomy, biology, and medicine. This outstanding figure had...

Pagtatanong-Tanong Indigenous Research Method

Researchers and scientists must be aware of the cultural attributes associated with a given population whenever conducting a given study (Mio, Barker, & Rodriquez, 2015). The presented case study describes a research team that is traveling to the Philippines for a research study. The group is expected to be complete...

The Discriminant Analysis and the Logistic Regression Compared

Introduction The discriminant analysis and the logistic regression are similar in that both these types of analysis attempt to predict the membership of a case to one of the groups into which the sample is classified by a categorical dependent variable (Warner, 2013). Both of these analyses allow for creating...

Isaac Newton’s Mechanistic Universe

Introduction Isaac Newton was an ancient scientist and a great mathematician who is credited for the invention of several scientific theories. Newton is credited for coming up with theories that explain the nature of the universe ranging from the theory on the force of gravity to the theory of inertia....

Mountain Building – Geology

Formation of Continental Mountain Ranges and the Life Cycle of an Ocean When two limestone rocks are split into halves, their inside reveals the existence of fossils. The rocks, one with trilobite and the other one with ammonite, are taken from the top of two mountains, Andes Mountain and Mount...

Pros and Cons of Fluorite as a Gemstone

Though diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds are traditionally associated with jewelry, the use of less costly yet beautiful minerals as gemstones seems a good idea. As a rule, fluorite is often used to create truly gorgeous jewelry; however, the use of fluorite as a gemstone has its positive and negative...

A Comparison of Canada and the US: Economy, Demography & Infrastructure

Canada and the US are countries that are located in the American continent. Both countries are relatively large, and they occupy a large part of the North American region (Reynolds 7). Canada and the US are countries that have many similarities, although they are slightly different in terms of resources,...

Analyzing the Performance of Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls Using Statistical Methods

Introduction: Problem Statement The problem addressed in this project involves analyzing a large set of historical data for two basketball teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls. The goal is to conduct statistical analyses and derive insights to improve their respective performances using the Python programming language to...

Interdisciplinary Thinking Approach

Interdisciplinary thinking is a useful viewpoint characterized by the capacity to synthesize ideas from other academic fields and integrate them into one’s expertise in an approach that expands on conventional wisdom while challenging it. It builds ties between scientific and artistic disciplines and breaks down obstacles between fields that may...

Statistical Evidence: The Reliability Analysis

Introduction Research methods provide several solutions to obtain information, make inferences about factors underlying a particular phenomenon. However, compared to qualitative information that is based on individuals’ judgment and applied theories, quantitative information or statistical data draws information from factual figures that do not represent a researcher’s ideas. As a...

Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis

Introduction Social research utilizes two data analysis methods: quantitative and qualitative. The qualitative approach interprets textual data and observations, while the quantitative method analyzes numerical data using statistics. This paper will compare qualitative and quantitative data analyses based on two articles published in the Public Administration Review. One study, conducted...

Selling Price and Area Analysis for D.M. Pan National Real Estate Company

Summary This report was commissioned by the D.M. Pan Real Estate Company’s sales team. The report aimed to study the correlations between the area of the real estate objects measured in square feet and the selling price to benchmark. The final deliverable of the model was to create a model...

Differences Between Null and Alternative Hypotheses

Null and alternative hypotheses are commonly used for testing in such applications as SPSS, which proposes different formulas for data calculation. The difference in the results over time does not always show the difference in the actual data statistics. Understanding the influencers on both types of hypotheses is important to...

Stephen Hawking: Outstanding Theoretical Physicist

The study of science implies not only the presence of talent, but first of all, it requires aspiration and a strong desire. Without these characteristics, it will be complicated, and not many will be able to engage in this field. However, there are people with disabilities who could prevent them...

Non-Experimental Research Design and Examples

The 1961 Milgram experiment can be considered a non-experimental design. It is essential to first differentiate between an experimental and non-experimental research designs. In the former, a controlled factor is subjected to some type of treatment and then compared with another factor that was kept constant. It also entails allocating...

Colonizing Other Planets and Taking Care of the Earth

Introduction People have always been interested in exploring outer space and colonizing other planets. Scientists spent years developing and testing rockets that would allow humanity to reach planets where life can be better. As indicated by Worrall (2018), experts claim that the future lies in the stars and not on...

Epidemiological Study Designs in the Media

Introduction A recent article titled “Avoiding Endocrine Disruptors Drops Diabetes Risk: Study” appeared on The Scientist Magazine on 27th October, 2016 (Grens, 2016). It reports the findings of an epidemiological study carried out by Transade et al. (2016). The study is titled “Population Attributable Risks and Costs of Diabetogenic Chemical...

Helicopter Experiment Assessment

This paper is a report of a paper helicopter experiment that was carried out in a group. The experiment involved designating a paper helicopter in varied designs and then dropping it severally while recording the flight time. The report starts by explaining the essence of having one person drop the...

Instances of the Fingerpost by Francis Bacon and a Scientific Method

The Novum Organum is one of the most known philosophical works by Francis Bacon. This book was published in 1620 in Latin for the first time. With time, this work has been translated into several languages in order to spread the offered theory all over the world and provide other...

Henri Poincaré’s Mathematics and Its Modern Impact

Poincaré was one of the greatest mathematicians, who made significant contributions in serval fields. This scientist was considered the last polymath, discovering the mathematical issues of the 20th century. Over the years of his career, Poincaré has written more than 500 scientific papers. These works were devoted to algebraic topology,...

NASA: Its Purposes and Projects

Space exploration has always been a highly challenging and interesting subject. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent government agency, which focuses on studying the Earth, space, Solar system, and astrophysics (“What is NASA,” 2020). NASA was initially created as a response to the ever-growing Soviet Union’s advancement...

Differences Between Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative And Qualitative Research Modern times have come with many health challenges due to the emergence of new strains of diseases and also the re-emergence of diseases that are considered as eradicated. There have been issues of climatic changes which have resulted in global warming due to environmental pollution. This...

Math: Set Theory

“A set is a collection of well defined and well-distinguished objects of our perception or thought.” (Mohindru & Grover, 2003, p.1). Set is usually represented by capital letters and some of the standard sets that are available are N [represents set of all-natural numbers] W [represents set of all whole...

How Did Newton Arrive at His Conclusions?

Isaac Newton was a famous English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and theologian. He contributed greatly to different fields of study. But how exactly did he come up with his ideas? Newton made his discoveries with the help of mathematics, physics, and astronomy. There are also a lot of anecdotes about Newton...

Research Characteristics of Data Collection & Analysis

Introduction Data collection in qualitative research helps to answer the “why, how, and what” of the phenomenon under investigation. This is unlike in quantitative research in which the data collection is used to address the “how many” or “how much” of the phenomenon under investigation. This means that in qualitative...

Acid Mine Drainage: Origins and Assessment of Methods

Overview An Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is water that drains out from coal deposit mining areas and has a lower pH which has been occasioned by the presence of sulphuric acid. In other words, an Acid Mine Drainage is usually acidic although not all mine drainages are acidic. This acidity...

Earth Science: Rocky Mountains

Introduction Mountains are landform that ascends well higher than its environs, usually displaying steep slope, a comparatively limited summit region, and significant local relief. They are formed by processes like faulting, folding, or up warping of the earth’s surface as a result of plate movements. The Rockies in North America...

Ontario Geological Processes: Rock Formations

The objective of this project is to learn about the geological processes that formed some of the rock formations in the province of Ontario. The samples were viewed at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto in the Earth’s Treasures gallery. This gallery contains several hundred mineral and rock samples from...

Culture Media as a Helpful Instrument

Culture media can be a helpful instrument in detecting and identifying the functions of various microorganisms. An ability to determine a purpose leads to a better understanding of what can be useful or harmful for the human body. This paper provides an overview of the definition, classification, and importance of...

Miami-Dade County in Florida: Geological History

Introduction Geology is a natural science which studies soil and its composition, including rocks and minerals. It focuses strongly on the transformation of the Earth’s geology over the 4.5 billion years of its existence as it underwent a continuous change and cataclysmic events, which have formed the composition of the...

Applying Null and Alternative Hypotheses

The null hypothesis is a hypothesis which states that there is “no effect, no difference, or no relationship among the variables being studied” (Smith, Gratz, & Bousquet, 2009, p. 161). Conversely, the alternative hypothesis is a hypothesis that claims that there is an effect, a relationship, or a difference between...

Artifacts: Sentimental Objects and Personal Identity

Artifacts People surround themselves with objects which reveal their cultural background and identity. People live in society and they are brought up by some rules and values, which are represented by numerous objects (Sole, 2011). For example, my friend has a baseball in his room. This object occupies a central...

Use of Theory in Research

What is the theory? The theory is a set of basic principles (that are accepted as given), and of research methods that allow to derive new conclusions from these principles and/or to explain existing phenomena by employing them. The most telltale definitions and examples of theories can be provided by...

Antikythera Mechanism: Photography and Radiography

Introduction During the year 1900, in one Greek isle of Antikythera, sponge divers stumbled upon statuettes on an ancient shipwreck (Cowen 10). Their mission unearthed the many artifacts from the ruin. The shipwreck has been dated by numerous autonomous investigations to the early eras of the 1st century BC. The...

Discriminant Analysis and Multiple Regression

Overall, the discriminant analysis and the multiple regression are similar in that they both construct a weighted linear combination of scores on several independent variables (Warner 2013). This combination ought to be optimal, meaning that it should predict the scores on the outcome variable from the scores on the predictor...

Correlation and T-Test in Psychological Statistics

Correlation Test To establish the nature of correlation that exists between mindfulness and two forms of happiness, namely, subjective happiness and Oxford happiness, Spearman’s correlation test was used. According to Coolican (2014), Spearman’s correlation test is suitable in the analysis of ordinal data because it is a nonparametric test, which...

Essay on Volcanoes: Mount St. Helens Eruption — Before and After

Essay on Volcanoes: Introduction The life of human beings has for a long time witnessed occurrences and impacts of different types of disasters. Natural disasters constitute part of many disasters that are likely to occur in the world. In addition, natural disasters are ultimate effect of natural hazards such as...

Greek vs. Egyptian Mathematics: Deduction and Practicality

Introduction Since its inception, dedication has significantly contributed to developing many areas of society. This concept is often considered the basis for many discoveries and innovations worldwide. At the same time, Greek deduction was one of the reasons why there was a division between ancient Greek mathematics and ancient Egyptian...

Math: Housing Price Prediction Model

Introduction D. M. Pan seeks to determine whether using square footage is a good benchmark for listing home prices. This report is based on statistical analysis to determine if the square footage of a house is a good indicator of the listing price using real estate data for all U.S....

Types of Radiation: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Studies

The concept of “radioactivity” was introduced by Marie Skłodowska-Curie. It is identical to the concept of radioactive decay. This process is accompanied by the emission of particles and electromagnetic radiation. The composition of the atomic nucleus is changed: its charge and mass number. Radioactivity is a phenomenon in which the...

Katya Echazarreta, a Mexican American Woman in Space

Introduction Humanity is constantly interested in the question of what exists beyond the planet Earth. To explore this mysterious territory, many different technologies have been developed that have given people the opportunity to fly into space. Often, men prevail among astronauts, mainly due to the fact that it was a...

Statistical Significance and Meaningfulness

As a reviewer, I would start by stating that statistical significance involves a statistic’s critical value. It helps determine whether the null hypothesis needs to be rejected or fails to get rejected. On the other hand, meaningfulness implies a statistic’s efficiency and applicability to the real world (Laber & Shedden,...

Marie Sklodowska Curie Contribution to the History of Science

Marie Sklodowska Curie was born in the 19th century in Poland in an impoverished family. Despite the strong urge for knowledge and science, Marie Curie had almost no prospect of entering the university. The patriarchal society of that time had a negative attitude towards all attempts by women to contribute...

The Relationship Between the Range and Time of Flight of a Cannonball

Abstract In this work, an experiment was conducted to establish the relationship between the range and time of flight of a cannonball as a function of its initial velocity of departure from the cannon. It was determined that the cannonball would fly farther and longer if the initial velocity was...

Research Designs in Human Development Studies

Naturalistic observation is a type of observational research technique that includes perceiving subjects in the natural environment—this qualitative research emphasizes amassing, assessing, and describing non-numerical information. It includes observing a subject’s behavior as it happens in a natural setting, without any attempts of interference by a researcher (Thakur, 2021). For...

Geology of Virginia and Its Provinces

Introduction Virginia is divided into six provinces based on various physiographic features – topography and geology. Virginia’s provinces from East to West are Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont, Triassic Basins, Blue Ridge, Valley and Ridge (Appalachian Mountains), and Appalachian Plateau (Allegheny). The six provinces are not unique to the state of...

The Fertility and Life Expectancy Math Project

Histograms Descriptive Statistics Statistic 2019 Fertility 2019 Life Expectancy Mean 2.64 73.81 Median 2.20 75.01 Mode 1.70 77.47 Standard Deviation 1.24 7.12 Kurtosis 0.11 -0.45 Skewness 0.97 -0.53 Minimum 0.90 55.17 Maximum 6.80 85.29 Count 191.00 191.00 The provided dataset had two variables, including 2019 fertility and 2019 life expectancy...

The Power of Using Nuclear Energy

Introduction The majority of the world’s population cannot imagine their lives without electricity. Energy for daily consumption by individuals and organizations is produced in many ways, including nonrenewable sources (fossil fuels and gas) and renewable ones (solar and wind power). However, one type of energy production – nuclear fission –...

Physics: How Rainbows Are Formed

Introduction Mainly, refraction and dispersion of sunlight by water droplets or rain in the air form an arch of colors visible in the sky referred to as the Rainbow. The Rainbow consists of seven colors: green, yellow, red, orange, blue, violet and indigo. Debatably, in today’s society, rainbows are seen...

The Research of Change Blindness

Abstract Cognition and information processing remain unexplored and are associated with various contradictory effects. Among them is change blindness, in which an individual tends to ignore the details around him while concentrating on the object of study (Briggs and Davies, 2015). The functions of this effect are only partially understood...

Chi-Square: A Statistical Approach to Research

Introduction Statistical research is one of the most popular modes of examining patterns and variable associations. It entails collecting a large amount of numerical data and analyzing it to make meaningful conclusions. Its three most important phases are data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Often, data analysis can only occur when...

The Values and Motives Questionnaire in Social Studies

Types of Reliability and Validity The Values and Motives Questionnaire (VMQ) presents two types of reliability in the questionnaire that is primarily used for assessment consistency – test-retest reliability and homogeneity reliability (Psytech, 2016). The test-retest reliability is based on the similar scores data, which is evaluated according to a...

Statistical Testing for Various Research Questions

Modern data analysis includes multiple approaches allowing to conduct of tests for dependent and independent variables in different scenarios. Descriptive statistics, correlation, T-test, ANOVA, and regression can be applied to test healthcare researches information to provide exact responses to studied questions. For example, the answer to “What is the average...

Experimental and Nonexperimental Research Designs

The choice of study design is a crucial stage, during which the quality of research and the accuracy of its findings are determined. Experimental and nonexperimental methods are two popular designs, which are widely used in the modern academic environment. The primary difference between them lies in the presence of...

The Impact of Different Types of Biases on Research Credibility

Introduction In order to incorporate scholarly findings into practice, it is crucial to evaluate their quality at first. Academics across different areas have to possess the appropriate skills to detect bias and develop efficient strategies to minimize it. Scientific articles serve as the main channel of communication for innovative ideas...

Clarifying Bias, Case Analysis and Interviewees’ Feedback in Research

Such issues as the credibility and validity of qualitative research have been discussed for decades (Creswell, 2007; Patton, 2002). Many researchers argue that qualitative research is often associated with misinterpretation. Admittedly, it is rather difficult to remain unbiased as even researchers are subjected to the influence of various factors. Nonetheless,...

Observation Method: Strengths and Limitations

Observation is one of the methods for data collection. One of the main important aspects of observation in comparison with interviewing is that while the interview, people do not tell everything thinking that it is not that important. However, in most cases specific gestures, behavior, etc. may be seen during...

Overview of Research Methods

Research is a dynamic and systematic procedure, whose aim is to establish one or more facts. Because the process is generally dynamic, there are different methods of conducting it (Houghton, Casey & Shaw 2013). The type of research strategy, approach, and technique to be employed is entirely dependent on the...

Independent-Samples T-Test with SPSS

Abstract The number of hours worked by male and female respondents does exhibit apparent differences. The study then performed independent-samples t-test to determine if the apparent differences are statistically significant. Evidently, independent samples t-test indicate that the mean number of hours worked by male respondents is statistically significantly higher (32.61±...

Application of L-Alanine

L-alanine is “one of the 20 amino acids common in proteins” (Zhuan-Ping and Wen-Hui, 2012). It is manufactured in the muscles with lactic acid acting as its primary raw material. Consequently, it is converted to pyruvate, an important molecule in the production of sugar (glucose). L-alanine is categorized under the...

Pressurized Water Reactors: An Analysis

Executive Summary The demand for electricity in today’s world is on the rise. As a result, many technologies are being tested to come up with the most appropriate one to supplement the current electric power generation. Over the years, the use of pressurized water reactors has become common. The process...

Research Terminology: Definitions and Distinctions

Abstract This essay gives detailed definitions of the terms paradigm, ontology, epistemology, and philosophy of science. The paper goes further to highlight the distinctions between (and among) these four terms. Researchers should be aware of these four fundamental terms. This discussion explains why such researchers should have a clear understanding...

Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Nursing research gained momentum within the last half of the 20th century. Currently, there is too much emphasis on evidence-based practice; hence, nursing research is imperative. Research can either be quantitative or qualitative, but critics of qualitative research associate it with epistemological issues. This paper aims at reviewing one part...

Scientific Theory and Other Perspectives

Since time immemorial, science has been an integral part of our lives giving us a better understanding of the reality around us. With science, there have been many incredible changes with some being beneficial while others have been destructive. Nonetheless, it cannot be denied that science has been very instrumental...

Ethical Issues and Research Participation

A number of ethical concerns exist in the research literature. One such is the fact that people should not participate in research by force. This is the principle of voluntary participation (Trochim, 2006). Allowing participants to choose to participate in a research study or not has some benefits including offering...

Selecting a Suitable Topic in Business Research

Selecting a Suitable Topic in Business Research A topic for business research is the beginning of an investigation; however, the success of the study strongly depends on the correct choice of the focus area. The topic should be potentially successful and appropriate for the specific person who intends to conduct...

Finite Element Analysis and Types of Elements

Introduction Finite Elements Analysis (FEA) also known as Finite Elements Method (FEM) is an approach to solve a physical problem by solving the Governing Differential Equations by converting the Governing Differential Equations into a set of Linear Equations over smaller domains or elements known as element level equilibrium equations. These...

System Identification and Parameter Estimation for a First-Order System: DC Motor

Abstract This report covers the exploration of system identification and parameter estimation for a first-order system. The choice of a system is justified by the use of the first-order differential equations. They are necessary to determining time constant ???? and steady-state gain ????. Throughout the experiment, static, frequency response, and...

Spatial Analysis in Practice

Introduction Thorough research and understanding of the problem of spatial distribution, and the phenomena of the principles of spatial distribution is a great challenge nowadays. The issues of spatial distribution entail the knowledge from different areas, such as healthcare, environment, geology agronomy, and lots of others. These studies become more...

Ken Barger’s Definition of Ethnocentrism

Concepts of terms and terminology are critical in science and research. The term provides accuracy, clarity, and understanding of scientific thought. Terminology forms part of the specialized vocabulary, into which not common words and phrases calling subjects and concepts of various spheres of people’s professional activity included. There are specific...

Quantum Theory and the Inverse Square Law

Two massive changes in the worldview of physical phenomena relate to Newton and Einstein. Their ideas and theories contributed greatly to shaping the science of physics and the perception of nature. However, some foundation for their works had been laid before them, as in the case of Planck, who preceded...

Data Analysis: Consumer Expenditure Surveys

Data Analysis This analysis is grounded on the US Department of Labor’s 2016 Consumer Expenditure Surveys, one of the main sources of information on the composition of households and their annual expenditures in the US. Based on this data, the following scenario was formulated: The annual expenditure used by a...

Participant Observations: Definition, Preconceptions, Characteristics

Abstract Participant observation is the most widespread of all forms of the investigative, elaborate and systematic observable plan. Introduction Observation is either the action of a human being which comprises of obtaining information of the outside world by means of the senses or the recording of information using technical equipment....

Galileo’s Telescope for Astronomy and Cosmology

Galileo went to Florence in search of more opportunities to satisfy his genius, ignoring all the pleasures of Padua. In 1609, the telescope arrived in Italy. There is no documentation about the invention of the telescope. Galileo had heard about this invention and was really interested in it. The news...

Criteria for Writing Mission and Vision Statements

Introduction Mission and vision statements are very important in business. Mission and vision statements constitute the most important drivers towards a company’s goals. Despite of the importance of mission and vision statement, some managers fail to take time when preparing them. This leads to mission and visions that have little...

Population, Life Expectancy Rate of Different Countries

Introduction Population is a very important variable to study and understand as everything that we do is centered at people and therefore, to understand the needs, aspirations and also to fulfill the same it is very useful to have a very good understanding of head count. The world is divided...

Application, Framework and Problem of Game Theory

Introduction Game theory involves rational behavior in making decisions. It is similar to a game. A game could be interdependent and involve agents or players who try to get the best possible results from the action they choose to take. The players use a sociological or psychological viewpoint to make...

The Planet Saturn and Its Rings

Saturn is one of the fascinating planets in our solar system. It is the sixth planet from the Sun situated between Jupiter and Uranus. The positioning of this captivating planet is at about 840 million miles from the Sun, compared to our planet that is about nine times less this...

Astronomy. Life of a Star in the Sky

Introduction If one was to consider a star that shines ever so brightly in the sky, it is quite ironic to see that the center of many fairy tales is actually nothing more than a ball of plasma that is held together because of its own gravity and is luminous...

The Central Tendency Measures

Introduction The investigation on the topic is of importance when the management constraints are considered. The approach is to select the entry which characterizes the entire group. The significance of that representative should be analyzed to conclude for the application of different methods to reach up with the central entry....

Quantitative Research Design Analysis

Introduction In order to evaluate any quantitative study, we need to pay special attention to such aspects as the use of research methods and their appropriateness, the sampling procedure, the validity of the information, obtained in the course of investigation, and finally, the importance of the work and its implications...

Description of Boolean Algebra

Introduction Boolean algebra was formulated by George Boole who was a self-educated English mathematician between the periods 1815 to 1864. It basically involves the triumphant application of algebraic techniques to logic. The algebraic laws developed by Boole are fundamentally similar to those of binary arithmetic where essential symbols are inferred...

Albert Einstein: Brief Biography Review

Introduction Albert Einstein was born on March 14,1879 at Ulm, in Wurtemberg, Germany. He was the most recognized scientist in history. As a child, Einstein had speech difficulties, but he was also the top student in his elementary school (Rosenkranz, Ze’ev, 2005). Initially, Einstein started taking interest in deductive reasoning...

Theory Building in Family Nursing: Deductive vs. Inductive

Building theories allow scientists to study phenomena of the real world by representing them in the form of abstract models. This approach provides researchers with a useful tool that makes it possible to reduce the complexity of the processes in question by focusing on the most relevant aspects of them....

Statistics: Dummy and Orthogonal-Coded Regression

Introduction The current paper provides the results of two multiple regressions performed on the same data but using different types of coding of dummy variables: dummy coding and orthogonal coding. After the description of the data file and after testing the regressions’ assumptions, the research questions, hypotheses, and the alpha...

Normal Distribution in Operation Processes

The phenomenon of the normal distribution is typically defined as the graph that displays the distribution of random variables (Tong, 2012, p. 26) and usually takes the form of a sine wave on a graph (see Fig. 1 below). When it comes to applying the concept of the normal distribution...

Forecasting with Regression: Methods, Accuracy, and Limitations

Forecasting is a term used in economics to mean the estimation of the future state or position of a variable or a set of variables. Forecasting normally comes in handy in times of planning and making decisions for the organization about the variables in question. For instance, it could be...

Class Sizes and Student Performance Research Methodology

Research Methodology Research Problem Due to the economic downturn, the State of Georgia’s legislature passed a bill that eliminated size limits for the class, including both regular and special education students. In addition to the state’s change, Henry County has made a new policy that affects social studies and science...

Marine Sediments Types: Lithogenous, Biogenous, Hydrogenous, and Cosmogenous Sediments

The rapid rise of science and the appearance of new technologies conditioned numerous discoveries that contributed to the better comprehending of the nature of the world in which we live. Humanity acquired an opportunity to investigate numerous landscapes and environments, understand their unique peculiarities, and provide a detailed description. Yet,...

Credibility and Dependability of Research

A researcher carrying out qualitative research has to pay specific attention to credibility and dependability. These two aspects form the validity of the research. It is necessary to note that different scholars have come up with various definitions (Winter, 2000). In simple terms, credibility refers to the accuracy of the...

Pearson Correlation and Regression Equation: Understanding Relationships Between Variables

Pearson Correlation Pearson’s r is an integral component in demonstrating and quantifying relationships between variables. A hypothetical situation where Pearson’s r is used is when a researcher wants to investigate the relationship between study duration and the academic performance of a group of students in college. In this situation, the...

Distinguishing Academic and Applied Research: Purposes, Value, and Personal Preference

Differences Between Academic and Applied Research In scientific discourse, a wide variety of academic papers differ not only in their focus and subject matter but also in their fundamental structure. According to this classification, we can distinguish two types of academic work, namely academic and applied research — they have...

Patterns of Instagram Usage: Sociological Insights and Trends by Schaeffer

Abstract Using statistical analysis to create scientifically sound and data-driven results and conclusions is a sound academic practice that minimizes bias and unwanted bias. Conducting statistical analyses is always a tool for researching social science survey data to explore patterns and trends in specific communities further. Pew Research Center should...

Correlation between Wedding Expenses and Marriage Duration

When I initially saw the headline, I assumed there was a link between the cost of an engagement ring and the length of a marriage. I expect to find evidence of this correlation when I read the article. The headline makes a correlational claim that there is a relation between...

Naturalistic and Participant Observation

Naturalistic observation refers to the study of organisms in their natural habitat or habitual surroundings without manipulation or purposeful influence from the researcher, which does not disrupt the natural course of events or cause a response. Participant observation is a descriptive research method in which people’s behavior in the natural...

Utilization of Statistical Data

Introduction Statistics in any field are essential indicators of the dynamics of production processes. It solves many questions and complex problems in choosing a solution and mediating further tactics. For medicine, statistics are critical because they reduce error rates and expand the boundaries of employee control. With the help of...

Dangerous Knowledge in the Context of Geology

Introduction The phenomenon of dangerous knowledge might seem like a self-contradictory one since knowledge is usually considered to be the source of global well-being and the promotion of progress. However, when representing a collection of facts on a singular issue and being applied as a means to unethical ends, without...

The Mixed-Method Research: Strengths and Weaknesses

Research methodology is the key to the high quality of study and one of the determinants of its validity. In a way, methodology is the bridge between the aims and the outcome of the project. If this bridge does not correspond with the requirements imposed by the objectives, it will...

“Why Research Methods Matter” by Gooden & Berry-James

High-quality research is the foundation of informed decision making, judgment and problem-solving. The book “Why research methods matter: Essential skills for decision-makers” by Susan Gooden and Rajade Berry-James is an awakening to the public administrators of diverse rankings that they should have the competency to evaluate the quality and viability...

Thomas Edison – 1877-1879- Phonograph Incandescent Light Bulb

Edison, who was born in Milan, Ohio, in 1847, did not obtain a formal education to the extent that most Americans did at the time. Early on, he experienced significant hearing loss, which served as the inspiration for several of his innovations. He started working as a telegraph operator at...

Aerodynamics in the Explanation the Functions of Air

The prior understanding of the forces of flying was based on the assumption that air is what pushes things upwards. Aerodynamics is the primary explanation behind the functions of air and flight. Exploring the topic of aerodynamics can be fun and engaging because it requires an observation of the object....

Quantitative and Qualitative Paradigms of Business Research

Introduction Almost all the scientific information and knowledge available globally is a product of research. However, not all such knowledge emanates from the same form of study or method of inquiry. The aspect results from the so-called paradigm wars, where various scientific inquiries fight one another. These aggressive facets maintain...

The Differences between Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

Generally, qualitative and quantitative studies are two types of research conducted in science. The first type is designed to learn as much as possible about the properties of the phenomenon or object being analyzed. There are no strict criteria for how information is collected — a free form can be...

The “Why Trust Science?” Book by Naomi Orestes

Introduction In the modern world, there is an overwhelming amount of information used by people, most of which is based on scientific data and research. This scientific paper analyzes the book Naomi Orestes, in which the researcher raises the question of the essence of science and makes an attempt to...

Inductor-Capacitor-Resistor Circuit Experiment

Abstract This experiment aims to discover and demonstrate a connection between the voltages across the resistor, capacitor, and inductor in an LCR circuit. We needed a capacitor, resistor, inductor, voltmeter, and power source. To acquire the voltage across the resistor (VR) and the voltage across the capacitor, we employed a...

Sampling Methods: Probability, Non-Probability, and Stratified Samplings

Probability Sampling Probability sampling is the method that is based on the premise that all the members of the population have an equal possibility of being chosen for study or observation. It usually includes such main sampling types as simple random, systematic, stratified, and cluster samplings (Etikan and Bala, 2017)....

10 Types of Variables in Research and Statistics

The article “10 Types of Variables in Research and Statistics” by Indeed Career Guide has several advantages. Although it is written by a somewhat commercial website, the work presents an informative introduction to statistics, namely the variables. The language of the article is concise and can easily be understood by...

The Facts About SpaceX Missions

Introduction SpaceX was created in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and make life on other planets accessible to all people. More specifically, the company’s missions are centered around innovations and a leadership atmosphere bringing the result to the whole world. Since its inception, the corporation has demonstrated its seriousness of...

Contact Lenses and Contrast Sensitivity Study

Contact lenses have been around for a long time, since 1948, and are extremely popular as a means to temporarily or permanently replace glasses for over 125 million users worldwide. Contact lenses are primarily ocular prosthetic devices for vision correction but are also used for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons to...

Leonhard Euler’s Research and Its Significance

Many mathematicians influenced the fields of statistics and probability; nonetheless, the brightest example is Leonhard Euler. Notably, Leonhard Euler was a Swiss mathematician who contributed remarkably to statistics and probability. Essentially, Euler was born in Switzerland; nevertheless, he worked mainly in Berlin, Germany, and Saint Petersburg, Russia. Thanks to Leonhard...

“Space Mining & Exploration” Article by Skauge

The most manageable steps of reading a long article are to overview what the authors communicate in the papers. The reader may not get the significant meanings of what the writer speaks about in the report but develops a clue of what he is to expect. The first step is...

Statistics in Psychological Research

Role of Statistics in Psychological Research Data gathering comes along with the need to describe, summarize, and interpret it. For instance, in psychological research, statistics connect a research idea and useful conclusions (Fosters et al., 2018). Statistical tools and techniques aid the organization of data into a more interpretable form,...

Chapter 7 of Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice

General Summary Chapter seven of Gau’s text focuses on analyzing populations, sampling distributions, and the sample related to criminal-justice statistics and criminology. From a statistical perspective, a population defines a whole (entire) sphere or universe of places, people, objects, and particular units involved in analyzing a research topic (Gau, 2018)....

How to Construct a Mixed Methods Research Design?

A mixed method research design is a research approach that primarily utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methods in order to cover a wide range of data assessment criteria. It is stated that it is comprised of seven main aspects, which include complexity, plan, typology, integration, timing, theory, and purpose (Schoonenboom...

A Multiple Regression Analysis of the Data

Introduction In science, it is paramount to be able to analyze data in order to discover correlations between phenomena (Campbell & Stanley, 1963). This paper provides a multiple regression analysis of the data for the task 4 of the textbook by Field (2013, p. 355); the data can be found...

Importance of the Literature Review in Research

The literature review is a fundamental part of any research, as it highlights already existing knowledge on the studied topic. Baker et al. (2015) analyzed sources related to the state of delirium and the ability of nurses to determine it. For example, Voyer et al. (2008) discuss the assessment of...

Beauty of Life: A Scientific Approach

Introduction Life is a beautiful thing. However, the beauty of life is usually analyzed in a few basic physical factors without the incorporation of our basic human form. Socially, the beauty of life is analyzed from a general point of view like human relationships, love, generosity, material enjoyment, magnificent landmarks,...

The Concept of Deterministic and Probabilistic Methods

In various industries, calculation and forecasting techniques are applied to identify the relevant outcomes and consequences of decisions or interventions. In particular, the two most common approaches are utilized – deterministic and probabilistic. According to Muriana and Vizzini (2017), one of the main values ​​of deterministic models is an opportunity...

Descriptive Statistics Using SPSS Software Suite

Statistics has found its way into various disciplines of healthcare not being an exception. Data collected has been used to help employees and management to make a rational decisions regarding the wellbeing of clients or patients. Ideally, data collected from samples of populations are used to either describe or infer...

A Sound Research Plan: Definition

Introduction Research plans illustrate plans aimed at solving declared problems. They state the relevance of the challenges and the importance of addressing them. As such, the research plan contains the list of literature to be utilized, the methodology of the research, and the expected findings (Mitchell, 2007). The aim of...

Regression Models for Dependent Variables

Introduction Statistics and probability have been applied in various fields. There is no doubt that statistics is a multifaceted concept with a myriad of application. (Fox 173). With this in mind, it is worth noting that there is a number of statistical analysis having varied applications and need to be...

Nuclear Industrial Purpose: Thorium-Bearing Fuels

The importance of the proposed study in the context of the existing knowledge For many centuries, nuclear reactors in the world hav been relying on fuel cycles based on uranium. Nevertheless, the element thorium is a potential source of nuclear energy in certain types of nuclear reactors. In fact, it...

The Ethical Principles in Nursing Research

Carrying out a nursing research presupposes managing a huge set of responsibilities, the safety of the research subjects being the key one. As a result, a nursing specialist in charge of a research must make sure that the study subject should not face any major threats in the process. Since...

NonParametric Tests in Parametric Setting

Questions about Non-Parametric Procedures Non-parametric tests are choice tests if the dataset does not assume normality in its distribution (for skewed data) (Field, 2009). In addition, data that does not heed to the assumption of homogeneity of variances calls for the use of non-parametric rather than parametric tests. The preference...

Uses of Statistical Information

Designing an effective method for data collection is essential for without data no research can be fulfilled. Still, very few statistics textbooks pay attention to data collection methods and issues (Bauer, 2009). Therefore, it is advised that healthcare decision-makers must be well acquainted with the art and science of data...

Cause and Consequence of the Big Rip

Introductions A reasonably new hypothesis as regards the demise of the universe gives a depiction of phantom energy ripping planetary bodies in space and ultimately all fragment of matter in an unbelievable end to time. Based on science it is just about the most revolting idea ever conceived. This study...

The Relevance of the Polynomial

Contrary to popular belief, mathematics plays an essential role in human life. It should even be said that without knowledge of mathematical formulas, regularities, and concepts, we would not be able to progress and develop. People mistakenly consider that mathematics is limited to the textbook and the school board, but...

A Brief Review of T-Test

Generally, t-test include five assumptions that have to be taken into consideration at all times when the analysis is executed. As discussed by Kim and Park (2019), first, the scale of measurement applied to the collected information follows an ordinal or continuous scale. Second, the data is derived from a...

The Law of Conservation of Linear Momentum

The law of conservation of linear momentum states that the linear momentum of a system is conserved if there are no external forces acting on that system. This law is universal and one of the most fundamental laws in nature. Nevertheless, experimental verification of the law for a series of...

Effects of Radiation on Human Cells

External or internal radiation can penetrate the human cell to the nucleus and initiate ionization or trigger water radiolysis. The effect can be cell malfunction, Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) break, apoptosis, cancer development, or the affected person’s death. Accordingly, this essay evaluates how radiation can affect a person on molecular and...

The Objectivity of Science: Can Science Be Fully Objective

Introduction The question of objectivity in the practice of science is problematic for various reasons. First, scientific theories are based on objectivity claim that they have unique access to truth. This assertion is premised on the argument that empirical science, or what is commonly known as measurable science, can validate...

The Concept of Ways of Knowing

‘Ways of knowing’ generally refer to the deductive way of questioning what it implies or means to recognize; or know something. From the pursuit to address this area of dispute; science has deduced through discovery ways of multigenerational and empirically obtaining confirmable knowledge and information under a limited ‘domain of...

Cameron’s POS to Organizational Effectiveness

Scope of the Theory Positive Organizational Scholarship represented by Cameron provides an examination of typical and deviated patterns of behavior of employees to highlight the problems and positive outcomes of the organizational process (Cameron, Dutton, & Quinn, 2003). Hence, the theory focuses on the organizational dynamics leading to the Development...

Deli Depot Case Study: Data Analysis Management Reporting

Introduction To improve customer service, Deli Depot has embarked on initiatives to better understand its customers and provide them with the products and services that they want. For carrying out this goal the company has gathered information from the customers using in the form of field/ market research using a...

“Studies of Interference in Serial Verbal Reactions” the Article by J. Ridley Stroop

Introduction The critical evaluation of scientific works is an integral part of the learning process due to the fact that it allows retrieving meaningful information as well as training one’s cognitive skills. Thus, the focus of this assignment is on the critical analysis of an article of a choice from...

Real-Life Applications of Statistics: Beyond Classroom Perceptions

Introduction Numerous students of different ages who study statistics admit that this course is boring. They stipulate that this subject is based on unrealistic materials that are not useful. However, in-depth insight into statistics and its underlying principles can show that this discipline offers some helpful information that can be...

U.S. Misinformation Crisis: Scheufele & Krause Study

The problem of public misinformation has become surprisingly common in the U.S. setting, causing numerous clashes between citizens. The study by Scheufele and Krause (2019) seeks to analyze the process of becoming misinformed about basic scientific knowledge, which seems to have become an issue in the American social environment. Specifically,...

Statistics: Orthogonal and Oblique Factor Rotation

Factor rotation is a technique used to transform factors gained from the factor analysis (FA) so that the factor loadings that are small would be minimized, and factor loadings that are large would be maximized in order to enhance the interpretability of these factors (Field, 2013; Warner, 2013, p. 848)....

Naturalistic Inquiry and Qualitative Study

One of the distinctive features of the naturalistic inquiry is its focus on the context (Patton, 2014). This type of qualitative research is often associated with working in the field. Clearly, context is the key component of the research. Therefore, the theme that is the most persistent when considering the...