Solar System: The Weather on Other Planets

Introduction All planets in the solar system experience are varying weather conditions and seasons. However, the occurrence of seasons on other planets is distinct from the conventional system of winter, autumn, summer, and spring that is experienced on earth (Carson, 11). It may seem hat the weather system is different...

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...

The Importance of Statistics and Outliers in Social Work Research

Introduction The Society for Social Work and Research is determined to advance social work research in all spheres of life. The organization focuses on designing and transferring rigorous research practices that influence policy decisions that impact social welfare programs. Therefore, it is vital to explicate the role statistics plays in...

The Sun Coast Remediation Dataset: Statistical Analysis

The Sun coast remediation dataset was used in this study to perform ANOVA and t-tests hypothesis testing to evaluate whether there is a statistical difference between groups. Excel tool pack was used as a statistical software to perform data analysis. Independent Data t-Test An Independent t-test is a parametric test...

Statistics of Average Time to Get to Work

Data Collection The purpose of the activity was to survey at least 20 individuals to find out the number of minutes (on average) that they drive one way to work. Social media platforms were used to collect the sample, from which I wrote out all the names of my contacts...

Hypothesis Testing and Test Statistic

In order to test a complaint about the low weight of seeds in packages, the null hypothesis should be made that there is no significant deviation from the declared weight standard of 50 pounds. Accordingly, at the chosen significance level α = 0.05, a test will be carried out in...

Relation of Pythagoras’ Theorem to the Law of Cosines

Introduction One of the fundamental beginnings of mathematics is the possibility of theoretical generalization and the search for analogies between concepts, which allows various parts of mathematical disciplines to be linked together. It is necessary to understand that the development of mathematics has taken millennia and has always gone on...

“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...

Importance of Research Interest for Future Development

One of the fundamental questions that every researcher should determine is to define their research interest. This point is above even the specific definition of a research topic since it represents the whole direction in which one will develop in the future. Since this choice can affect one’s entire career,...

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...

Determining the Polynomial Model for Amazon

Introduction The polynomial model is an integral concept in mathematics, especially in determining relationships. It is a form of regression where the relationship between dependent and independent variables is determined (Fox & Burks, 2019). For example, the model can identify the relationship between Amazon’s net income/loss and sales. However, there...

The Mean, Median, and Mode: Measures of Central Tendency in Statistics

Introduction The mean, median, and mode are important measures of central tendency in statistics, and they can be calculated in a given statistical data set to make inferences and draw conclusions. While the values of the mean, median, and mode can be different, they can also be the same, especially...

“Effects of Classroom Testing” by Microcomputer

Author, F. (1776). Effects of classroom testing by microcomputer. Journal of ABCDE, 99(9), 9-19. Problem Recently Active Shooter rates have been on the rise, while general Homicide rates keep decreasing. Research into the reasons for these crimes, the means through which they are executed, and the motivation of killers has...

Polynomial Use in Real Life Applications

Store and bank safe are two real-world applications for polynomial equations. Assuming a bank manager wants to keep money in a safe and they will not be available at the time of delivery. The manager may have to request that his tellers open the safe. However, the manager may not...

Counseling Research: A Practitioner-Scholar Approach

Research Importance There are many advantages to relying on research in the practice of counseling. A mix of “practitioner-scholar” and “scientist-practitioner” models emphasizes its utility as clinical training, research, and practice are tightly intertwined, with the overlap in required skills and competencies (Balkin & Kleist, 2017, p. 16). According to...

Symmetry in Sciences and Technology Studies

It takes a lot of effort, attempts, and time to make a significant scientific discovery. All research workers have their own points of view on a particular phenomenon, which causes the inevitability of lengthy disputes and debates. However, as everybody knows, truth is always born in an argument. That is...

Central Limit Theorem in Statistics

The central limit theorem establishes that when independent random variables are summed in many situations, their sum tends to a normal distribution, even if the original variables are not normally distributed. The theorem is a critical concept in probability theory because it implies that probabilistic and statistical methods that work...

Physics. Friction: Ways of Increasing and Reducing

As a fundamental physical process, friction is an essential characteristic of the mechanical interaction between contacting bodies and their surfaces. Indeed, it is only theoretically possible to assume perfectly smooth surfaces that do not experience friction, since in practice achieving such a condition seems impossible or extremely difficult. Friction between...

Comparison and Contrast of Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Introduction to Professional Research Research is very important in the modern world as having created a lot of theories people want to have the confirmation of what they have predicted. The scientific approach to the research is very important as only in this way one may consider the theory in...

Statistics. How Changes to Variables Affect Conclusion

Definitions In the process of researching, the necessity to provide the correct meaning of discussed terminology units arises on a regular basis to ensure readers accurate understanding. Therefore, the methods and the process of defining are issues of great importance in every study. There are two common approaches to carefully...

Statistical Data Testing in Public Health

Compare the various types of ANOVA by discussing when each is most appropriate for use. Include specific examples to illustrate the appropriate use of each test and how interaction is assessed using ANOVA Analysis of variance (ANOVA) has two different types: the tests can be one-way or two-way, and the...

Missing Data and Skip Patterns in Statistics

Introduction: Importance of Handling Missing Data and Skip Patterns In statistics, missing data occur when there is no value of data stored for a specific variable in observation, which means that no information is provided for a subject (quantitative research). Skipping patterns refer to one or several questions linked to...

Work and Energy Forms in Physics

Work is a measure of energy transfer between a system and the adjacent regions. Potential Energy (PE) and Kinetic Energy (KE) of an object increases when positive work is done on it when there is no friction present. Work is done when the force exerted on the object causes a...

Assessing a Two-Way ANOVA

Introduction In the task #12.7, a two-way ANOVA was utilized to test the influence of two categorical independent variables on each of the two dependent variables: percentage of immunized persons and the number of days of immunization delay. In this paper, the claim that no statistically significant interaction was detected...

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,...

Pascal’s Triangle, the Sierpenski Triangle, and the Mandelbrot Set

Relation between Pascal’s triangle and the Sierpenski triangle Both Pascal’s and Sierpenski are triangles. The Sierpenski triangle is obtained from Pascal’s triangle by marking or coloring the odd numbers and leaving the even numbers without color. Properties of the Sierpenski triangle and the Mandelbrot set Both the Sierpenski triangle and...

Thematic Analysis of Interview Data

The interview under analysis was conducted and three participants have been involved into the study. Six questions focused on defining participants’ goals, beliefs, and ability to logical thinking. While conducting the interview, similar thematic patterns were defined among the participants. Specifically, while thinking over the most favorite historical or famous...

Sampling Strategy and Sample Size

Abstract The present paper critiques the sampling strategy and sample size of the selected article. Overall, it is evident that the strategies used (e.g., inclusion criteria, stratified sampling, randomization, and power analysis) were effective in maintaining internal validity and ensuring that findings could be generalized to the wider population. Introduction...

Math: Functional Analysis

“Functions are mathematical ideas that take one or more variables and produce a variable. You can think of a function as a cook that takes one or more ingredients and cooks them up to make a dish. Depending on what you put in, you can get very different things out”....

Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

Every kind of research demands a clear and properly structured methodology for it to be successful. What is demanded from a researcher is that he or she should understand the main components of the scientific research method and be ready to ground his or her thoughts and ideas reasonably and...

Validity and Reliability in Quantitative Studies

To be able to critique quantitative studies is crucial in each evidence-based process. In healthcare, an appropriate appraisal ensures the quality of one’s medical practice and patient treatment. The following factors should be assessed when appraising a study: validity, reliability, and applicability. A critical analysis of all three elements should...

Teleological Reasoning and Its Strengths and Weaknesses

Human beings cannot perceive nature as random, unplanned, or unexplained, accidents because such phenomena should have an explanation in their minds. Consequently, since the time of Ancient Greece, many people have interpreted the natural world’s beauty and elegance as the deliberative and directive actions of somebody’s creation. Apart from cosmological...

Muslims and Mathematics

One of the prominent Muslim scholars is a mathematician, geographer, and astronomer Muhammad al-Khwarizmi (pp. 780–850). There is not much information about his life, in particular, it is assumed that he came from a clan of Zoroastrian priests and was considered a magician. The term “algebra” was formed using the...

The Problems and the Future of Social Sciences

Economic inequality is one of the ever-present global issues that social scientists try to resolve. Hunt and Colander (2016) note that even in the US, more than 12% of the population lives in poverty (p. 234). I believe that social scientists currently lack the ability to solve the issue, at...

Studying the Properties of Toothpaste

This work aims to study the properties of active components of toothpaste. The hypothesis is that the toothpaste should have a pronounced cleansing, anti-inflammatory, and hemostatic effect on the mouth’s hard and soft tissues, but significant changes. The color of the tooth enamel will not be revealed after one week....

Econometrics Individual Project and Data Analysis

Theoretical Model This section will present a discussion of: explained purpose of the project; the purpose of theoretical ideas does to the project; the dependent and the independent variables; the proposed econometric model; the signs of coefficients and does semi log models or double log functional forms use non-linear in...

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...

Discoveries of Galileo and William Herschel

Astronomical Instruments. Definition Astronomical knowledge has evolved from time immemorial up to date and it proves to go beyond. Astronomy includes gathering relevant information on celestial objects and relating to our daily lives; how they affect us and the future intuitions. Astronomy as a discipline has experienced major development in...

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...

Astronomy: Origin and Evolution

Introduction Man’s study of Astronomy dates back to the pre-history period. Man was driven by many things to study Astronomy. One of these reasons was for religious purposes. Some heavenly bodies were considered as gods especially the sun. Besides, man studied Astronomy to help him come up with a calendar...

Importance of Our Moon

Introduction The moon has been the subject of wonder, story, rhyme, and song since the beginning of mankind. People’s fascination with the moon has extended to fairy tales and myths, religious ceremonies, hunting and farming rituals, boating routines, and romance. The moon has been a fundamental element of human culture...

Mars: Exploration and Description of the Red Planet

Introduction Mars is one of the members of the planets that make the solar system. It is the fourth planet from the sun and is often termed the Red Planet. Its soil, rocks, and sky have a red color. This was discovered by astronauts. Romans named this planet in respect...

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...

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...

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...

Made Ground’s Characteristics

Abstract The main aim of the paper is to categorize and classify the different forms of the made grounds. As made grounds are a category of the artificial man-made ground, the paper first delineates the different areas of the artificial ground and how the made ground can further be classified....

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research: Ethnography Insights

Introduction Qualitative research is a popular alternative to quantitative methods; it is widely used in social research, as well as in psychology and anthropology. Whereas quantitative research methods allow uncovering the general trends and tendencies, a qualitative methodology can be used to explain and provide a basis for certain patterns...

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research: Key Differences

Two Types of Study Design There are two major types of study design implemented to conduct research in exact, natural, social, and other sciences and disciplines. The choice of the design is largely determined by the purpose the researcher pursues as well as the essence of the experiment conducted (Creswell,...

Qualitative Data Analysis and Trustworthiness

When the researcher deals with qualitative data, the concepts of reliability and validity are not applicable. Instead of that, trustworthiness must be established. This can be done in the following ways (Creswell, 2013): by establishing credibility, which contributes to the general trustworthiness of the information since it is created as...

Free Flow Speed Analysis: Utilizing Multiple Regression Techniques

Introduction Regression analysis is a statistical tool that is used to develop approximate linear relationships among various variables. Regression analysis formulates an association between several variables. When coming up with the model, it is necessary to separate between dependent and independent variables. Multiple regression analysis focuses on the regression between...

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,...

Why Most Published Research Findings Are False by Ioannidis

The article “Why most published research findings are false” elaborates on why most recent research is not reliable. Research findings are assessed based on the study power, biasness, and connection between variables under study. In case field studies are less than required, the chance of the findings being wrong is...

Newton’s Second Law Applied to Air Glider

The sum of all forces acting on a body is equal to the product of the mass of the body and the acceleration imparted by this sum of forces. It should also be noted that Newton’s second law is valid for bodies of constant mass, finite dimensions and moving forward....

Qualitative Method and Descriptive Design in SMEs

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic became a challenge not only for humanity’s health but also for economies and businesses worldwide. The most significant challenge was imposed in small and medium enterprises (SME), requiring rapid adjustments and modifications in organizational structure to adapt to the situation (Klein & Todesco, 2021). Marketing research...

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...

Qualitative and Quantitative Variants of Research Methodology

Introduction As established in contemporary research practice, qualitative and quantitative variants of research methodology are the leading paradigms that are used in answering topical questions. While the two methods can be mixed within a single study, they are independent, well-defined frameworks that inform data collection and analysis techniques used today....

Methods for Collecting Primary Data in Research

Surveys Research that uses a survey as its method is a structured approach that involves a systematic and unbiased way to gather qualitative data on a chosen topic. It consists of creating a set of standardised questions with fixed short response options presented to the target population to analyse the...

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...

Hypothesis Testing in Daily Life

Hypotheses testing in daily life can promote a better understanding of various events and people that an individual deals with daily. For instance, hypothesis testing may reveal how people around the individual treat them. This paper aims to describe the testing of a hypothesis stating that only close people, including...

Action Research: Challenges Students Face

Action Research is a methodology that simultaneously involves the researcher and the participants in a cyclical process. Thanks to the theoretical knowledge of the former and the practical experience of the participants, a system with an established working mechanism are realized. There are traditionally three stages in this system: planning,...

Oceanography: Discovering Plate Tectonics

Wegener’s hypothesis, known as the theory of continental drift, was based on a wide range of data from geological expeditions worldwide. He was intrigued by the division of the American continents and worked to explain their non-standard shape. In addition, Wegener studied animal and plant fossils on the coastlines of...

Human Development and the Security and Safety Index

There has been a surge in interest in assessing human development and the elements that influence it. This area has attracted the interest of many academics and practitioners. Some academics had previously claimed that if human development is stagnant, it is a sign of impending doom, and it is impossible...

Calculation of the Present and Future Value

Introduction The concept of future and present value lies at the center of finance. Businesses strive to perform something worth resulting in a future payout. Therefore, it is recommendable to calculate their future outflow or inflow value using the present value. This calculation heavily relies on the time value of...

Probability and Statistics. Random Sampling

Random sampling is defined as a sampling method whereby several subjects are selected for a study from a population. Each member of the population is merely chosen by chance and therefore each member of the population has an equal probability chance for being chosen for the study. On the other...

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...

Generating Pythagorean Triples

Introduction “Pythagorean triple, originated from the terminology referred to as Pythagorean Theorem, which states that each right-angled triangle has its sides that satisfy the formula x2+y2=z2 and thereby, the 3 sides of a right-angled triangle are actually described by a Pythagorean triple” (Stillwell, 2003, p.5). Fundamentally, three numerals that are...

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...

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...

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±...

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...

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...

Identified Limitations and Threats to Validity

In a multi-site empirical study on cross-organizational Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) size and effort estimation, Daneva (2008) identifies some limitations and potential threats to validity and reliability of the research findings. The first major threat to external validity identified is that ERP projects that the study focused on might not...

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...

Pythagorean Theorem: Significant Discovery of Humankind

The famous Pythagoras of Samos was a Greek mathematician and philosopher and lived about 2.5 thousand years ago. Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the squared hypotenuse – the largest side opposite the right angle – is equal to the sum of the squared legs – two smaller...

The Higher Education Institution: Organizational Justice

Introduction The article selected for review is titled “Organizational Justice and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Higher Education Institution”. It reports on a study conducted by Mohammad, Habib, and Alias in 2010. The study considered the relationship between organizational justice and organizational citizenship behaviors of staff in higher education settings. The...

Interviews in Survey Research

An interview is a fundamental tool that is used in survey research. Also known as oral questionnaires, interviews allow scientists to cooperate directly with the subjects of their studies. Even though conducting an interview seems an easy task, this activity is more challenging than just discussing a specific topic with...

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...

Problem-Solving Case With the Scientific Method

I had a friend who was not very good at money management. He was careless about his expenses, earnings, and savings. He owed me some money so I decided that to receive it back sooner I could give him a friendly piece of advice on how to handle his finances....

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....

Qualitative Article Analysis: Characteristics, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Introduction Qualitative research has unique characteristics that set it apart from quantitative research. The fundamental difference between qualitative research and quantitative research is the nature of the data that each of them uses. While qualitative study deals with narrative data, the quantitative study deals with numerical data. In addition to...

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,...

Statistics and How to Lie With It

Nowadays, the use of statistics has been a common way of giving evidence of a particular study (Wilson, 2005). For this reason, many people always find information that is supported by statistics to be utterly real. However, what many people never think about is the method that used to come...

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...

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,...

Defining Interactive Suppressions: Two-Tone Suppression

Introduction investigation of principles and tendencies in two-tone suppression by the application of the method of pulsation threshold two-tone suppression is an interesting natural phenomenon of sound suppression (the sound is called the suppressed) and declines in its perception by the respondent in case the suppressor, or the second, accompanying...

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...

Statistical Graphics in the Press

Statistics has been predominantly been used by the press to demonstrate the pictorial graphics of the data that has to be presented to the readers. Tables, graphs, maps and even text, whether static or dynamic, provide some means to see what lies within, determine the answer to a question, find...

Comparing Correlation Coefficients: Features and Uses

Table Table 1. Four Correlation Coefficients and their Comparisons. Statistical Method What the Statistical Method/Test Measures What type of research question would best apply to this method? Pearson’s r This is the parametric coefficient for determining relationships between variables, including their direction and magnitude, and making inferences about correlations between...

How Science Is Demarcated from Pseudoscience

The main reason why I choose to discuss this topic is that, as time goes on, it is likely to become ever more discursively relevant. The growing popularity of different pseudoscientific ideas/pursuits amongst both the ordinary citizens and socially prominent policy-makers substantiates the validity of this suggestion. While exploring the...

Statistics in Real-Life Application

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...

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...

Group Discussion: Training and Development

Icebreaker To make sure that the audience is engaged with the subject matter and is ready explore the opportunities that case studies provide, one may consider inviting the participants to take an active part in the deconstruction of the phenomenon of a case study. However, apart from focusing on what...

Population Parameters in Statistics

A population parameter and its point estimate. Population parameters refer to the statistical measures that are fixed and when used as variables, they make the population distribution descriptive hence descriptive statistics. A good example of population parameters is the mean and variance in a normal distribution. When these two variables...

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,...

The Factor Analysis: Definition and Logic

Factor Analysis The logic behind the factor analysis is grouping variables into factors, each of which represents several variables that correlate highly with one another (Field, 2013). Factors, therefore, attempt to explain the maximal quantity of common variance between the original variables by using a lower number of dimensions (Field,...

Space Investigation and Its Limits

Humanity has always been trying to investigate nature and discover new things and phenomena. The thrill of knowledge and cognition resulted in numerous discoveries that altered the way we evolved. Moreover, to understand the origin of a certain phenomenon, its main characteristics, and processes peculiar to it, an efficient cognition...

Large & Small N Design and Interpretative Research

Introduction This paper is aimed to investigate the issue of doing good research, including discussing its peculiarities, based on the examples of three articles under consideration. The paper will take into account three types of research designs. They are the large N, the small N, and the interpretive designs. In...

Program Minitab and Its Features

Statistics are the base of any quantitative research (Wyse, 2011). They allow analyzing data gathered from numerous test samples and compiling it in a way for the researchers to see connections between them. These patterns simplify the analysis of the results of an experiment. The program Minitab is an automated...

Hypothesis Testing: Number of Defective Flash Drivers

Introduction Creating the environment, in which consistent quality improvement becomes a possibility, is imperative for the contemporary entrepreneurship. Therefore, a detailed analysis of the current production process, including the repeatability and the reproducibility levels needs to be carried out (Liu, 2014). In the context of the identified scenario, one will...

Information Sources and Their Validity Evaluation

Introduction There are numerous sources of information that scholars and students can use in their research. They include, among others, journal articles, books, newspaper articles, and online resources. However, the bulk of these resources do not meet the validity requirements for them to be used in scholarly work. For example,...

Coefficient of Rolling Resistance of a Vehicle

Introduction This study measures the Coefficient of Rolling Resistance (CRR) in a car. For this purpose, an experiment involving a car was set. A brief analysis of the CRR characteristics of a vehicle moving on a slow velocity on a flat surface is, therefore, provided. Technical Details In the course...

Astronomy: International Space Station

The space station operating at an international level, known as ISS, is a partnership operation comprised of several countries with a common objective of conducting space explorations that take place within the Station. ISS mainly focuses on laboratory research which is regarded as among the challenging political as well as...

The International Space Station: Building for the Future

The International space station is a globally established exploration facility constructed in a low- world orbit. It is the biggest space station ever assembled. Construction of the ISS began in the year 1994. The station will be completed by the year 2012. It is expected that this station will be...

Archimedes’ Bathtub Discovery: Advancements in Volume and Density Analysis

Introduction Like any science, geometry is closely connected with the outside world and has a significant practical meaning. Geometry is a primary subject of mathematics that studies object forms, sizes, and placements in space. Geometry has been studied for thousands of years and has played an essential role in scientific...

Ship Towing Report: Mathematical Analysis

Introduction During the towing of ships on the water, a ship moves between points due to the force exerted on it by another ship; thus, towing means moving one ship at the expense of the forces of another ship. This process may seem easy at first glance, but in reality...

Imperial vs. Metric Measurement Systems

There are two central measurement systems in the world. They include the imperial system and metric measurements. The first measures length by measuring inches, feet, yards, and miles. It calculates volume in pints, quarts, and gallons as well as weight in ounces, pounds, and tons. The colonists’ English-based system, 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...

Hypothesis Test Study Description

Summary The hypothesis test study selected to help work on the conclusion is the Z-test. Z-test is a widely used hypothesis testing method that evaluates and determines whether or not an association or a finding is statistically significant (Dziak et al., 2020). A z-test examines the mean of a distribution...

Probability Theory in Mathematics

Probability Theory In mathematics, probability theory is used as a vast field that studies the laws associated with random events. There are no unequivocal views as to when precisely the foundations of probability theory came into being. According to one version, it originated thousands of years ago when censuses were...

Space Exploration Through the Humanitarian Lens

It is essential to note that exploring the topic of space exploration through the humanitarian lens can still use economic and technological factors. From a technological point of view, the classic satellite industry lags far behind SpaceX, which is steadily advancing capacity and decreasing the price of Falcon rockets, respectively....

NASA’s Efforts of Space Colonization: Pros and Cons

Introduction It is vital to note that with the recent advancements in astrophysics, aerospace engineering, and astronomy, the topic of human space colonization is no longer considered far-fetched but rather a realistic goal. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is actively working on the project of Mars colonization. However,...

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...

Discovering Extraterrestrial Life on Human Society

Human beings have explored the universe for decades, hoping to stumble upon unique components and extraordinary elements with the potential to alter the face of the earth. However, the discovery that the human race is desperately anticipating is the revelation of life beyond earth as these answers will change societal...

The Existence of Life on Venus and Mars

Introduction Earth is a unique planet in the Solar System as the only one known to support an active life. However, scientists are constantly in the search of other life in the universe. Other planets in our vicinity may offer clues, with Venus and Mars potentially once having supported life....

Data Sampling and Collecting Methods

I would choose the stratified sampling method for studies like this, which allows to represent the population on a smaller scale. The population is conveniently divided by several characteristics: gender, social class, level of education, and religion (Moser & Korstjens, 2018). It is then important to sample within each category...

A Ground-to-Satellite Demonstration of Quantum Teleportation

The foundational demonstrations over two decades ago, quantum teleportation, has become the fascinating implications of quantum physics and has been widely researched. The book Ground-to-satellite quantum teleportation by Ren et al., is one of the research projects that focuses on this concept (2017). Its ties to classical physics and its...

The Kuiper Belt and Evolution of a Star

The Kuiper Belt The Kuiper belt is a circumstellar disk located 30 to 50 astronomical units from Neptune. The region has many smaller bodies that primarily consist of metal and rock, with most of these bodies comprising volatiles such as water, ammonia, and methane (Werner & Eisenhardt, 2019). The Kuiper...

The Discovery of the Rings of Saturn

The discovery of the rings of Saturn presents a case of many observations performed throughout the history of humanity. People discovered Saturn early in prehistoric times because Saturn is easily visible to the naked eye despite being the most distant planet. The five planets visible to the naked eye presented...

Statistical Analysis in Business

Statistical analysis is an integral part of the business, allowing to analyze the current situation and make decisions based on the collected data. However, as the amount of information generated and processed grows, it is necessary to use specialized techniques that make it easier to interact with data (Cote, 2021)....

Irresponsible Conduct in Research

Irresponsible Conduct in Research Irresponsible conduct in research also called scientific misconduct among scholars and academicians is a term covering various malicious and unethical behaviors and activities that researchers intentionally engage in during the research process. Scientific misconduct makes all academic data cultivated and procedures made unreliable and non-credible, and...

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 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 –...

The Yosemite National Park’s Geologic History

Introduction Various geological processes have taken place at Yosemite National Park. These processes include volcanicity, weathering and erosion, faulting, and glaciation. Yosemite National Park is located along the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in central-east California. Yosemite National Park is a place where geological processes are well...

The Motivation of Scientists

Nowadays, science is developing thanks to scientists and profile specialists rapidly. Amazingly, new treatment methods appear, people know how to defend themselves during the pandemic, and multiple innovations are implemented in ordinary life. Moreover, seismologists learn various reasons for natural disasters, earthquakes, climate change, and other phenomena. Due to the...

Validity and Reliability in Applied Research

Validity and reliability are among the primary concepts used by researchers to assess the quality of research. More specifically, reliability is concerned about the general consistency, while validity emphasizes the accuracy of a given measure (Cohen et al., 2017). An applied research’s validity is regarded as the extent to which...

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...

Solid-Liquid Equilibrium in a Binary System

The cooling curves of the pure compounds and various mixtures were used to construct a solid-liquid phase diagram of the biphenyl and naphthalene systems. A phase diagram shows melting, freezing, vaporization, and sublimation. These graphs represent the temperature, pressure, and composition relationships. One of the easiest ways is to use...

The Use of Statistics in Evaluating Social Problems

Statistics are an important tool for researchers and policymakers when analyzing particular social-related issues. The types of statistics that can be accumulated in relation to the area can be either objective or subjective (Rahman, 2020). Objective statistics are grounded in physical realities and numbers. Subjective statistics are typically related to...

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...

Evaluation of UFO Arguments in Articles by Hynek and Condon

The articles by Hynek and Condon are both dedicated to the topic of UFOs and their public perception. Despite the ten-year gap between the publications of both pieces, the general idea of the authors is the same – subjective experiences ought to be considered with caution. However, the implications of...

Practical Proforma Enzyme Kinetics

Introduction Crude acid phosphatase, an enzyme, is vital in speeding up biological reactions, and as such, it comes in handy in the manufacture of proteins as well as the conversion of sugar compounds into usable sugar substrates. The enzyme phosphatase is an ubiquitous acid found in both plants and animal....

Kirchhoff’s Rules Online Lab

Introduction The aim of the experiment was to validate Kirchhoff’s Rules as applied in electrical circuits. The practical work was undertaken virtually by using the PhET interactive simulation (PHET Interactive Simulations, 2021). The setup was designed and arranged as shown in the figure below. The lab work employed the general...

The McMaster University: Guidelines for Quantitative Studies

It goes without saying that medical researches deserve close attention and consideration. The medical researches which are made with the claim of their further applicability deserve far more consideration and interpretation, lots of preliminary work before the actual living out of the claims, found within a research book. There are...

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...

Nanotechnology to Generate Electricity on Mars

In the recent past, NASA has spearheaded efforts to understand the planet Mars through its Mars rover referred to as Curiosity that gathers evidence to show whether life is possible there. The sole idea is to colonize Mars, an idea that some scientists believe is possible and must happen. Mars...

Seismic Waves Definition and Overview

Continental plates are constantly moving which leads to a series of natural occurrences. One of these occurrences is the earthquake, which results from sudden contractions along the fault lines. Therefore, these sudden contractions transfer from their epicenter in form of seismic waves. According to Brûlé et al. (2017), there are...

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...

Peer-Reviewed Articles Discussion

Peer-reviewed articles are primarily based on academic studies, precisely research that has been conducted. They exhibit properly defined methods and attitudes of scholars. When reading through the article, the sense and taste of intelligence are experienced that obviously attracts an arousing strong curiosity. For an article to be called peer-reviewed,...

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...

Importance of a Research Guidelines

Research design is very critical in determining the validity, reliability, and generalizability of the findings. For the research findings to be credible, they must pass statistical tests of validity, reliability, and generalizability. Since positivists support the use of empirical evidences in the criminal justice system, they apply statistical tests quantitatively...

Research Article Critique: Using Evidence-Based Practice to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Introduction Sedwick, Lance-Smith, Reeder, and Nardi’s (2012) main apprehension was the increasing rate of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in critical care patients. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is currently becoming one of the common complications among the Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) not only within the United States but also around the world. Therefore, VAP is...

Various Variables That Impact on Education

Introduction Statistics has been applied in major attributes of human life Thus it has been deemed of paramount significance for students especially in major areas that impact on human existence to have a strong statistical and analytic background. The essay thus is a close statistical examination of education based on...

The Four Lenses of Liberal Arts

Introduction The four lenses of liberal arts are used to examine topics from different points of view. They allow one to understand not only what a topic entails, but how its came into existence and why different opinions of it can form. They also help one to form a more...

Atomic Force Microscopy and the Hall Effect

Introduction Both the Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and the Hall Effect represent unique methods of magnetic field measurements. While the AFM method employs a probe that is placed on its tip to take these measurements, Hall Effect explores ‘Hall’ voltage to achieve the same. These measurements come in handy in...

Mars Rover “Curiosity”: Review

New Mars rover “Curiosity” landed Mars on August 6. According to the comments of its creators, the purpose of this sophisticated device is in participating in long term robotic exploration of Mars (Webster par. 2). In particular, the mission of this Mars rover is to attempt answering the question that...

The Statistical Term “Sample”: Technical Definition

Biostatisticians use a multiplicity of statistical terms and concepts that help them to organize numerical information in various formats, understand statistical techniques, and make informed decisions. These terms are important in helping professionals to not only design, analyze and interpret data of studies in public health and medicine, but also...

Qualitative and Quantitative Research: Comparison and Contrast

Introduction Research is a French word that means to seek closely and is well expressed by the word “recherché”. It was meant to inquire about a particular topic to learn more or to dig the root cause of a problem or a particular situation. In other cases, the word researching...

Application of Statistics in the Real World

This article under research studies the aging data in Japan across all generations and genders. It also looks at how the social-economic structure of Japan and how it has played a role in this factor. In order to carry out an efficient and accurate analysis of this topic, statistics were...