Boiling Is a Process That Cools the Water

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Survey Research as an Effective Data Collection Method

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Geology of the Abiquiu Embayment in New Mexico

Abstract The Abiquiu Embayment is to be found in north-central New Mexico. Through the (angular) unconformity way, both sedimentary and volcanic (rocks) superimposes pre-tertiary ones. Chicoma is the oldest form of volcanic formation. latite and andesite (flows) are its main components. It has a thickness that can measure up to...

Participant Observations: Definition, Preconceptions, Characteristics

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Introduction Clayton County Library has experienced significant financial problems in the last few years. Some of them stem from increased access to information, which has diminished the relevance of the institution in today’s digital age. Others stem from worsening economic conditions that have limited state and federal funding to public...

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Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies

Introduction The very word research gives us an impression of authenticity. It is not based on bias or prejudices neither it’s superfluous, nor is it a simplistic argument about any problem. The research employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies as tools to achieve this end. It is used in all walks...

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Describe the bathymetry of the ocean seafloor and how the features relate to plate tectonics The geology of the earth’s surface has been shaped by two important processes: plate tectonics and continental drifting. Continental drifting is a concept that explains how the Earth’s continents move relative to each other. The...

Econometrics: Wages Changes’ Statistical Analysis

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Class Sizes and Student Performance Research Methodology

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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...

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 Phenomenological Research Process

Data Analysis In qualitative phenomenological studies, data analysis is based on the idea of thematic analysis that includes several specific steps. According to Braun, Clarke, and Terry (2014), the key phases of thematic analysis are the preparation of data for analysis and familiarization with them, coding, identifying themes, reviewing themes,...

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,...

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...

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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...

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Arranging information for the further analysis is an essential stage of any research, hence a variety of taxonomies for information pieces retrieved in the course of the data collection process. Therefore, the precision of the research results depends heavily on the way, in which the data is classified, as well...

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Definition As a rule, the phenomenon of interpolation is referred to as the process of selecting the data that can be located within a particular range of information (Groebner, Shannon, & Fry, 2014). The identified definition can be applied to a variety of domains, including business, technology, science, education, etc....

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Eliminating bias in research A crucial element of any competent research is objectivity and researchers are responsible for critically examining the methods and conclusions for bias. To help researchers avoid and eliminate biased attitude, a standard of validity and reliability may be instrumental in research (Creswell, 2013). One of the...

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Indian Solar Installation Program Slowdown | Mercom Capital Group Report

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The space sector is one of the most critical and prospective branches of any economic development. Nowadays, world governments perform significant contributions to the development of innovative programs in the relevant sphere. One would hardly argue with the fact that the successful performance within the space industry might assist considerably...

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Introduction Linear and angular motion, two fundamental concepts in physics, can be seen in numerous scenarios around us. Both forms of motion exhibit distinct features that can be scrutinized, reckoned, and possibly enhanced. Linear Motion One unique instance of linear motion is a sled sliding down a snow-covered slope. This...

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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,...

Anthropocene and Human Impact on the Earth System

Summary Today, humanity’s effect on the planet’s ecosystems is so pervasive and dynamic that it may be compared to the power of some of nature’s most formidable forces. However, the term Anthropocene, which was established around a decade ago, has only lately been widely, though informally, used in the global...

Linear Regression in Health Sector

Linear regression, known for its common use in statistics, is a model showing the relationship between predictor (dependent) variable and response (independent) variable. Simple linear regression is the most basic for linear regression, quantifying the relationship between predictor and response variables. When dealing with such relationships, analysts often use correlation...

Copernicus’ Statement in “De Revolutionibus”

Introduction Nicholas Copernicus was an astronomer and mathematician who was able to make a model of the universe during the Renaissance. Copernicus wrote his theory in the work De revolutionibus orbium coelestium 1543 (On the rotation of the celestial spheres), where he proposed many hypotheses that revealed the universe’s structure...

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....

Study Designs, Their Benefits and Limitations

Step 1 Scientists apply three traditional study designs, namely experiment, quasi-experiment, and non-experimental study. Random assignment and control groups are the distinctive framework elements and tools that distinguish the first category from the others. According to Rogers and Reverz (2019), it is a procedure in which “participants are randomly placed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Martian Meteorites That Have Landed on Earth

When asteroids and related outer-space objects crashed into Mars eons ago, they sent pieces of Mars’ core into space. These drifting rock pieces occasionally enter Earth’s atmosphere, where gravitational pull draws them inward (Siegel, 2018). Meteorites fall to Earth worldwide, but they are easier to locate in scorching or freezing...

Social Media and Spirituality: Correlation Study

The authors implemented a quantitative research design where the participants were taken into a psychology lab and given a questionnaire to fill out. The aim of the study was to find out whether immersion in social media sites has replaced strong religious commitment and spiritual serenity leading to low psychological...

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....

Logistic Regression, Its Purpose and Calculations

Why is logistic regression needed? Predicting the likelihood of an event is useful when using logistic regression analysis. It aids in calculating the odds between any two classes. Logistic regression aims to find the most accurate model to explain the association between the dichotomous features of interest and a collection...

Socioeconomic Status and Sentencing Severity Experiment

Type of Experiment Quasi-experimental design should be used in the study since the primary purpose of the experiment is to investigate the correlation between social-economic status and sentencing equality. Quasi and true experimental designs seek to determine the causal relationship between variables, but critical differences between the two reflect why...

“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...

World Hunger: Key Facts and Statistics

Introduction It is important to note that world hunger still remains to be one of the most critical problems on the global scale. Although humanity achieved massive progress in the development of advanced technology, which created an unprecedented level of prosperity and abundance, hunger still impacts the most vulnerable groups....

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...

The Structure and Evolution of Stars

Although stars appear to be eternal on the human time scale, they are born, live and die. Despite the fact that the life span of a star is extremely long, scientists have managed to analyze the evolution of celestial bodies and synthesize the knowledge gained. Thus, several stages of the...

“Mapping Students’ Decision-Making…” by Sharma et al.

In the article ‘Mapping Students’ Decision-Making Process across University Ranking Parameters: A Quantitative Study’, Sharma et al. (2020) implemented one-way ANOVA to indicate the difference between five parameters of the National Institutional Ranking framework. Analysis of variance or ANOVA is one of the most common statistical research methods that implement...

Dark Energy and Its Significance for the Universe

It is known that the universe is expanding at the present day, while its expansion rate is accelerating. As the universe consists of both dark energy and matter, they may have an influence on its expansion rate. There is a possible assumption that matter alone is enough for the universe...

Median Housing Price Prediction Model for Real Estate Company

Introduction The use of statistical predictive models makes it possible to predict organizational changes, including sales. Although sales dynamics for companies are a difficult variable to accurately predict, underlying trends can be determined using simple linear regression equations. This paper uses regression analysis precisely to determine the effect of square...

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,...

Quantitative Reasoning: Calculating Cost of Meal

Introduction This task examines the benefits of cooking a meal yourself compared to buying a ready-made meal. Specifically, the cost per cooked portion is £1 per person, which is equivalent to £3 for a family of three. Accordingly, the key objective of this analysis is to determine whether cooking a...

Qualitative and Quantitative Research: Comparison

In order to complete a robust, valid research project, it is vital to implement a fitting methodological vision that will reflect the study’s aims and objectives. Evidently, the contemporary practice of academic research possesses numerous tools that help to address profound topics with due levels of detail and credibility. At...

Phenomenology as a Research Approach

Introduction There is a wide range of methodologies that can be applied to different studies. Nevertheless, one of the best options to realize the numerous factors that underlie a social issue is the utilization of phenomenology. The approach implies an attempt to deal with all the inner experiences unprobed in...

Exploring the Cosmos Through Four Lenses

Introduction Traditionally, people believe that the exploration and study of space is exclusively the interest of adherents of rigorous sciences. Such people do not give a chance to others with a different mindset to approach this fascinating and vital topic. Space exploration has a tremendous impact on the lives of...

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 Future of the Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy

The future of the Milky Way galaxy and the Andromeda galaxy is an interesting one since the two are projected to collide in five billion years. It is important to note that both galaxies contain a large supermassive black hole at their corresponding centers, which is the reason for the...

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...

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...

Data Analysis in Hypothesis Testing

Purpose The present paper aims to test several hypotheses using Pearson’s correlation analysis, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regression. All the hypotheses were tested using the Sun Coast Data Set, which included several sets of data for testing different types of hypotheses associated with employees’ health and safety issues...

Probability: Applying Probability Theory

Probability theory studies the objective patterns of mass random events. An event is something that may or may not happen when a certain set of conditions are met. Among the possible events, there are reliable and impossible ones. If some event happens for sure, it is called true. If some...

The Efficiency of the Venn Diagram

The Venn diagram is widely used in several branches of human activity and types of science, as it allows for an accessible and easy way to structure information for the reader. This diagram is often used when classifying any complex concepts. Therefore, it is beneficial in teaching, as it allows...

Probability, Sampling Distributions, and Confidence Intervals

For the random sample of 100 in table 1.0, the 95% confidence interval for the mean has a Lower bound of 29527.49 and an upper bound of 45209.49. The 90% confidence interval for the mean has a lower bound of 30807.15 and an upper bound of 43929.84, as shown in...

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....

Space Informational Guides: Analysis

Institute of Nature Studies and Animal Behavioral Research Recycling in Nature Nature maintains balance, and its systems help in this task without waste. For this purpose, a recycling system is needed; an example is the nutrient cycle (Banerjee, 2022). Its essence is that nutrients, such as water, carbon, oxygen, and...

The Importance of a Focused Research Strategy

Introduction Frequently, employees of a company seek to know everything there is to know about their goods, facilities, systems, and so on. The research strategy is determined by the knowledge we need to gather in order to make significant decisions about a good, service, program, or other subject (Oxley, Rivkin...

Scientific Method in the Scope of Recent Events

The analysis of the technological hazards and health risks in Ukraine conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) can be considered the example of the scientific method appliance. This event was researched in response to the health-related problems related to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Due to the...

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...

Critical Analysis of Research Methodology and Data Analysis

Methodology and data analysis are some of the most crucial processes that constitute a research paper. In the research done by Xiao and Shailer (2022, p.2) to investigate stakeholders’ perception of the factors affecting credibility of the sustainability report, methodology and data analysis were used accordingly to achieve the objective...