Embalming: The Control of Microorganisms

Abstract Embalming is the process of cleaning, preserving and presenting a deceased patient. Embalmers are at a risk of contracting diseases especially when dealing with deceased patients who have died out of contagious diseases such as Anthrax, mad cow, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS etc due to the presences of micro-organisms including bacterial...

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...

Activated Charcoal Detox: Myths and Science Behind Claims

In Medical News Today, Caporuscio published a news article, in which she stated that the use of activated charcoal should not be promoted for all people because of side effects. However, the author did not comment on the idea of detoxification in itself. There is a popular trend to use...

Exploring Light Spectrum Using Spectroscope

Introduction The light spectrum is the combination of all the wavelengths of energy produced by a light source. Three types of the spectrum can describe almost every light source: continuous, absorption, and emission. A continuous spectrum is emitted by hot objects, such as light bulbs or flames. If dark lines...

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)....

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...

Science Communication and Public Understanding

In NASA/TREK, Constance Penley proposes a “popular science” approach that engages science communication by emphasizing the importance of fantasy, entertainment, and popular culture. Choose a popular depiction of space travel – real or fictional – and discuss its significance to you in light of Penley’s approach to popular science. Use...

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In their qualitative study “Skinny Is Not Enough: A Content Analysis of Fitspiration on Pinterest,” Simpson and Mazzeo analyze fitspirational messages on social media websites. The authors utilize Bandura’ Social Cognitive Theory “to examine the standards and behaviors conveyed through social modeling, verbal messages, outcome expectancies, and social rewards in...

Two-Way Factorial Anova Analysis

Introduction This paper reports the results of an analysis of data using a two-way factorial ANOVA. The data set is briefly described; the assumptions for the factorial ANOVA are named and tested; the research question, hypotheses, and alpha level are articulated; and the results of the analysis are provided. Finally,...

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Introduction and Literature Review When temperature decreases, liquid changes into solid, which is called freezing. The temperature at which the solid-liquid change takes place depends on the chemical composition of the substance (Ge & Wang, 2009b). While pure compounds melt and freeze at certain temperatures, the addition of other substances...

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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...

Correlation and Regression Analysis of Defective Flash Drives: Findings and Implications

Methodology The data of the number of defective flash drives manufactured by a small manufacturing company was obtained by counting them weekly for 30 weeks and then recorded against each week as presented in the Excel file. The Analysis Toolpak of MS Excel in performing correlation and regression analyses. According...

Categorical Logic and Its Base Propositions

In this essay, you will find everything related to categorical logic: examples, definition of a categorical proposition, and more. What Is Categorical Logic? Categorical logic is a type of deductive logic that is based on four propositions. These propositions are statements, which categorize members of different classes on the basis...

Science and the Truth

Introduction The pursuit of knowledge or truth is an integral part of human existence. Science, as a body of knowledge that seeks to realize the truth through systematic approaches, is one of the commonly embraced reality approaches today. However, several instances show that science could either converge towards the truth...

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,...

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...

The Mars Planet Reaching

Introduction Recently, there have been growing interest from astronauts on the whole issue surrounding a manned maiden trip to the planet Mars (Red Planet). Meanwhile, researchers are gathering vital information concerning the planet thanks to robots and satellites that revolve around the planet. Therefore, in order to understand what to...

Strategic Preparedness: Essential Approaches for Disaster Readiness

Article summary The article reviews the characteristics of the states and the systems of systems. Also, the article seeks to understand the role of shared states when developing systems Precisely, the article is based on a study of how modeling systems of systems is critical in strategic preparedness, response, and...

How Research Objectives Guide Aims: Analysis of Winston & Patterson’s Leadership Study

Introduction Performing research has been an essential aspect of many fields and occupations throughout history. Scientists, philosophers, sociologists, medical practitioners, educational scholars, and government and non-government organizations constantly research various topics to assess hypotheses and make discoveries. Research consists of various components, which make up a credible piece of literature. The...

Measuring Standing Wave Propagation in a Stretched String

Description of the Experiment This experiment investigated the phenomenon of standing wave propagation in a stretched string. A frequency generator triggered a dynamo, which drove a stretched string — one side of the string was attached to the dynamo, and the other side was pulled over a pulley and tied...

Plastic Gantry Load Testing: Horizontal vs. Vertical Deflection Behavior

Introduction Table 1 summarizes the applied force as a function of plastic frame deflection. The first conclusion that can be drawn from the results is that it took less force to break the portal horizontally (a maximum of 94 N) than to break it vertically (a maximum of 189 N)....

Queuing Analysis: Efficiency & Limitations at a Gas Station

Introduction The current paper attempts to analyze a customer service queuing system of a local gas-filling station according to the following imagined scenario. It operates 24 hours a day, and at night hours, three of its four fuel dispensers are not active for maintenance purposes. Historical evidence reveals that between...

Linear and Angular Motion: Concepts, Examples, and Enhancement Techniques

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...

The Number E, Its History, and Its Uses

Introduction Euler’s number, or the well-known constant, is one of the most relevant and important irrational numbers in mathematics and algebra. A natural number cannot represent a base number in an exponential function. This number is widely used in the world of mathematics. It is an irrational number, and scientists...

Theoretical Sampling Strategies in Qualitative Research

I agree that the item evaluation and selection of individual groups’ events and behaviors are the main processes used in sampling. This sampling involves strategies where the selected sample is well explained and referred to the chosen group while researching various items. The sampling theory investigation of the population is...

Mathematical Analysis of Ship Towing Simulation

Introduction Before launching a real ship into the water, tests must be conducted to assess possible risks and potential problems that the ship may encounter during launching. Obviously, such tests consume a considerable number of resources and time, so it is necessary to resort to large-scale modeling with a high...

Printing Equipment Purchase Decision Making

Decision-making skill is one of the most important aspects of every company’s leadership as it allows to make the right choices and minimize risks in connected parts of the business. According to Klien (2017), statistics is closely related to decision-making as specific numbers and exact data can make the production...

The Use of the Biostatistics Course

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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Sartipi, F., Palaskar, K., Ergin, A., & Rajakaruna, U. (2020). Viable construction technology for habitation on Mars: Fused deposition modelling. Journal of Construction Materials, 1(2), 1-7. Web. The research focuses on proposing the Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) as the most practical construction process implementable on Mars during colonization. The source...

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...

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The use of instrumental methods of analysis enhances the laboratory capabilities of researchers and directly or indirectly measures important characteristics of substances. This takes on a special meaning when instrumental methods of analysis are used to identify an unknown substance qualitatively. The analysis is unlikely to name the unknown compound...

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Several virtual cemetery sites were used to collect a sample of one hundred people for this assignment. Each of the cemeteries is located in the Canadian province of Ontario: a total of four different cemeteries were used. # Name of the Cemetery Location   1 Assumption Catholic Cemetery Toronto Twp,...

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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...

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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...

Weathering and Erosion Geology: When Rocks Turn into Dust

Lutgens and Tarbuck provide a very decent account of the processes of formation, weathering and decomposition of rock. It is truly fascinating to learn about the cementing process, which literally takes ages, as well as learn about the power of weathering and erosion. The fact that wind and water, which...

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...

Energy Transformation, Conservation Laws, and Future Sustainable Power Sources

Forms and Sources of Energy The central notion of energy is that it can be converted while working or heating, while its total amount will remain constant. The energy conservation law notes that it cannot be formed or destroyed but only transformed from one form to another (Tillery 75). Energy...

Statistical Analysis: Outliers, Sum of Squares, and Distribution Comparisons

Introduction Statistical concepts can assist in gaining insights from different data sets. Outliers can considerably skew mean, median, and mode, resulting in distorted depictions of data (Warner, 2021a). Identifying and solving such a situation is important for precise statistical analysis. In addition, sample size plays a crucial role in finding...

Exponential Growth and Compound Interest in Health Care Finance

Real-World Example of an Exponential Function Exponential functions are all around us: they are not confined to the pages of a textbook but are the basis for many processes and operations that take place in real life. Since I am in business administration in health care, and my field is...

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...

Electronic and Telephone Surveys: Effectiveness in Data Collection

Introduction The purpose of electronic surveys is to gather relevant information according to the question being researched at a designated time. This type of survey allows gathering information from the target audience based on their capabilities. The purpose of the survey is to get information not immediately, but over time,...

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...

Domain of Rational Functions and Restrictions on Variables

The Concept of a Domain in Mathematics Within mathematics, the term “domain” denotes the collection of values over which a given function is considered to be defined. The term “domain” refers to the set of input values or arguments permissible for a given function and will result in valid output...

Gender Differences in Optimism: Analysis of Well-Being and Health Outcomes

Introduction Optimism is one of the psychological phenomena that has a significant impact on a person’s well-being. In its plain meaning, the concept refers to an individual’s state of being hopeful and confident about their future and success in doing something. Males and females face unique experiences that may determine...

Analyzing Patient Satisfaction with Mean, Median, and Mode Calculations

Introduction The organization’s functioning should be analyzed profoundly based on the data obtained from the exploration of the customer’s expectations and satisfaction level: 1, 10, 11, 16, 19. It is crucial to conduct constant evaluations to obtain relevant numbers concerning this issue. However, it is also essential to analyze the...

Stream and Tectonic Landscape Features in Waterville

Landscape Features Resulting from Stream Processes The topographic map of Waterville accurately depicts both the local surface features and the large-scale tectonic features that form the region. On the topographic map, one can trace the regional landscape features represented by those that directly arose due to river processes- channels, floodplains,...

Statistical Errors in the Media: Analyzing the KBW Bank Index Drop

Introduction The article chosen was “Troubles at Silicon Valley Bank Rock the Global Market,” published in The New York Times on March 10, 2023. In this newspaper article, Sorkin et al. (2023) discuss Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) problems that have affected the global financial sector. Specifically, SVB used high-risk investments...

Perceived Stress and Self-Satisfaction in Migrant vs. Native College Students

Executive Summary College can be a very stressful time in any young person’s life. For many, it is the first time away from the familiar comforts of home, parents, and family support. The need to make social contacts, gain new knowledge and test writing, and combine study with work to...

Statistical Analysis of Minivan Fuel Consumption Claims

Introduction The use of statistical tests is an appropriate analysis strategy for making informed, data-driven decisions. Business is one such area in which the use of descriptive and inferential statistics can minimize error rates and biased decisions and, therefore, create more reliable and unbiased conclusions (Black, 2023). This paper proposes using...

Cluster-Based Analysis of Accredited Investors Using US Census Data

Study Background The problem of clustering a large data set is critical when the collected information is distributed at many levels, contains many records, and cannot be summarized reliably using descriptive statistics tools alone. The value of the clustering method is that it allows a large data set to be...

Directional Significance Tests, P-Values, and Research Errors in Hypothesis Testing

Introduction With the advancement of science, researchers must learn how to effectively create and evaluate experiments to obtain meaningful and precise deductions. One of the main contributors to such analysis is the usage of directional significance tests, which offer a way to determine the magnitude of the influence of two...

Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, and Ratio Data from Videos and Articles

Nominal Data from a TV Program Watching the TV program about different nationalities in Pakistan, I noticed that their names constitute nominal data. The context was the traveling of a TV program team through various regions of the country. The meaning of the data is that in Pakistan, there are...

Statistical Process Control in Business: Tools, Variation, and Application

Defining Statistical Process Control Statistical process control (SPC) entails applying statistical techniques to measure, monitor, and manage production methods or processes. It uses 14 statistical and analytical tools (7-QC and 7-SUPP) to control process inputs (independent variables). 7-QC refers to seven quality control tools developed by Dr Kaoru Ishikawa in...

The Role of Astronomy in Triggering the Scientific Revolution

Introduction The Scientific Revolution of the 16th-17th centuries largely shaped the face of the modern world. Science gradually separated from religion and philosophy and gained sufficient autonomy to accelerate scientific and technological progress (McClellan & Dorn, 2015). This revolution did not start in all branches of science simultaneously. It is...

Analyzing Employee Satisfaction Levels with t-Test Data

Planning The current study intends to explore the relationship between managers and individual contributors to employee satisfaction. A proposed explanation and hypothesis for the difference in satisfaction scores between the two groups can be determined. While the alternative hypothesis proposes that there is a relationship between the two variables, the...

Tracking Health Behavior Changes in University of Pretoria Medical Students

Introduction Human health is one of the world’s most important fundamental human rights. The World Health Organization (WHO) is continually working towards promoting the health of individuals. According to Alzahrani et al. (2019, p.2), health-promoting lifestyle behaviors are actions and beliefs that individuals enforce to stay healthy and prevent themselves...

Electricity and Magnetism: Historical Milestones and Interconnected Physical Principles

Introduction Magnetism and electricity are fundamental physical concepts that determine the distribution of charges in nature. There is a close connection between these two phenomena, and their intersection creates a separate field of study in physics called electromagnetism. This essay proposes a study of electricity and magnetism, discussing the history...

Avoiding Bias in Student Surveys: Ethical and Effective Sampling Methods

Introduction Surveys are valuable and helpful instruments for collecting data that can be used to analyze a particular phenomenon or answer a specific research question. However, this tool is only positive if correctly implemented. When surveys are of poor quality, they can generate false or biased data, making it impossible to...

Bernoulli Process in Real Life: Lottery Wins and Binary Outcomes

Introduction Bernoulli’s process is under the statistics field of mathematics and is centered on the binary level and sequences. Typically, a Bernoulli process consists of an infinite or finite sequence of random variables that take binary values. It implies that they can only take two values, either zero or 1...

Evaluating Sleep Duration Statistics: A Critical Analysis

Problem Background Statistical data reporting is part of research based on information collection, analysis, interpretation, and inference. One of the issues with this approach is choosing the wrong approach to data collection or analysis, which can lead to potentially inaccurate data. Due to flawed design, ignorance, or personal bias, a...

Correlation Between Socioeconomic Status and Suicide Rates: A Data Analysis

Introduction The hypothesis was postulated that there is a strong correlation between suicide rate (SR) and low socioeconomic (SES). Specifically, based on a cursory literature review, it was hypothesized that when SES falls, there is an increase in the global suicide rate. Two variables were involved in the study: the...

F-Test Analysis of Variance in Educational Methods

Descriptive Statistics Summary of Training Time Data The F-Test Two-Sample for Variances is used as a statistical tool to test the variance of two samples. Like other comparative F-tests, this method aims to compare two variances and find statistically significant differences (LT, 2023). This paper used two samples, Current and...

Higgs Boson Discovery and Its Importance

Description of the Discovery In my opinion, the most significant discovery in physics in the last century is the experimental confirmation of the existence of the Higgs boson. Announced on July 4, 2012, by scientists at CERN, this discovery is a monumental step in our understanding of the fundamental structure...

Z-Scores, Confidence Intervals, and Birth Data Analysis in Yang et al.

The Use of Z-Scores and Confidence Intervals in the Article Yang, Fombonne, and Kramer dug deep to explore the connections between variations in birth weight, gestational age, and children’s behavior, and they did this through the lens of z-scores. They skillfully showcased how z-scores can highlight how much a particular...

Research Design for Studying Gender Differences in Academic Performance

Research Topic The conceptualization of research is fundamental before research is initiated because it facilitates meaningful and systematic study. This paper proposes structuring a hypothetical study, identifying the variables of interest to deal with the hypothesis, and selecting an appropriate statistical design. Such practice is precious as it serves as...

Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research in Cognitive Impairment Studies

Research Question Conducting the study requires attention to many details, which affects the results and conclusions. The design choice is among the most influential aspects, as it often determines the research focus. Quantitative and qualitative approaches are essential for scientific research. My project is devoted to the question, “In older...

Spectrophotometric Determination of KoolAid Concentration Using a Calibration Curve

Introduction The use of instrumental analysis methods is a routine practice for laboratory work, which helps reduce systematic error and obtain more accurate results. The present experiment used spectroscopic methods of analysis based on the trajectory of electromagnetic radiation rays and the absorption and reflection processes of such rays, which...

Exploring Experimental Research in Understanding Fat Talk and Eating Pathology

Introduction A researcher can determine a causal relationship between two or more elements by conducting an experiment. Such an approach represents a carefully regulated procedure, with some manipulated factors potentially influencing other parameters and the scientific method being engaged to obtain knowledge from empirical investigation (King, 2017). One article that...

Statistical Methods in Health Services: Legacy of Amirdovlat Amasiaci’s Seven Principles

Introduction Currently, statistical methods are used in every aspect of health services. Today, statisticians are involved in the design and analysis of studies on health services and their results, a traditional and widespread practice. In particular, the modern principles of clinical research were laid down and still correlate with the...

Ranking the Laws of Thermodynamics: Practical Importance and Real-Life Relevance

The Most Important Thermodynamics Law There are four laws of thermodynamics in physics, each describing unique aspects of heat transfer. The laws include the postulation of the principle of thermodynamic equilibrium, the law of conservation of energy, heat conversion, and zero temperature. However, in my opinion, one of the most...

Child Mortality Differences Analyzed Using Wilcoxon Rank-Sum Test

Introduction The practical value of statistical analysis lies in the ability to make data-driven decisions that reduce the effects of bias and subjectivity of conclusions. In this paper, statistical analysis is used to analyze differences in child mortality data between two regions. Since the data do not fulfill the criteria...

Non-Parametric Statistical Tests and Malaria Intervention Analysis

Introduction The use of non-parametric statistical tests makes sense in practical situations when the distribution of the variables used does not correspond to the normal distribution, including for reasons of small sample sizes. Ignoring the assumption of normality of distribution can create distorted results and negatively affect the quality of...