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Explaining the Sample The case study titled “Social Work Research: Program Evaluation” focused on assisting low-income families. Plummer et al. (2014) mention that analyzing case studies is efficient in developing skills and expertise in social work, and this discussion is used to improve competency in sampling techniques. The program evaluation...
The scientific investigation of Earth has led to the formation of theories that explain how the planet as it is now changed over time. The archeological evidence, fossils, the placement of volcanoes, and glaciers serve as evidential proofs that provided the basis for the Plate Tectonics Theory. Importantly, the form...
Executive Summary The analysis of sales data of five products (1-5) offers important information regarding their structure, appropriate models of the forecast, and prediction of demand. The attributes of product 1 indicated that it has a cyclical structure without seasonality and trend. Based on these attributes, SMA and SES were...
In a study, a film director sought to establish factors that influence the popularity of films. As a research design, the study examined the impact of gender and the type of film on psychological arousal. Gender and the type of film are two independent variables, whereas psychological arousal is the...
The work of a statistician is closely connected with possible risks of sampling error; therefore, it is always important to approach the study of statistical data wholly and objectively. Thanks to the theory, which includes several analytical tools of sample assessment, specialists can check whether the data obtained during the...
The first critical mistake businesses make in employing Business intelligence (BI) programs is to ignore data quality. Organizations frequently assume that data used in BI programs is free of errors irrespective of the numerous processes they undergo, which may lead to errors at one given stage. A solution to this...
Introduction It is accepted that the collection of research data should have a definite purpose. It is important to develop a research question matching the data to provide a meaningful result. A good research question is not just interesting but should be grounded in the analysis of evidence (Lipowski, 2008)....
The use of both qualitative and quantitative research designs is critical for different professionals, including nurses. This paper is aimed at discussing the primary strengths and weaknesses of each approach. This discussion can be important for medical workers who need to know how to examine the most important problems affecting...
Protection of human participants In an empirical study carried out by Jayadevappa, Schwartz, Chhatre, Wein and Malkowicz (2010), a total of 201 participants were recruited to take part in the survey. These were patients who had already been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prior to treatment, the subjects were supposed to...
Bias means deviations of outcome or conclusions from the reality or lack of internal authenticity in epidemiological studies. Selection, information and confounding are three types of biases (Recall bias can be a threat to Retrospective and Prospective Research Designs, 2011). Recall bias is a variety of information bias that threatens...
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals represent a significant portion of modern society, and these people often face numerous social challenges. As a result, various empirical articles address the issue, and the quantitative one by Hatzenbuehler et al. (2017) is among them. The research analyzes how social support for...
The correlation study focuses on the assumption that there is some interrelation between two variables that cannot be controlled by the researcher. In other words, the correlation is not the causation. For example, the correlation study might suggest that there is an interrelation between public health and self-esteem, but it...
All knowledge is an illusion. While this declaration does not mean that we should support the supernatural or ignore knowledge, I trust that it is essential to accept some limitations of knowledge that relate to its source. Unless we consider some fundamental premises, we may be surprised to come across...
As temperature increases, at a constant volume, pressure also increases with the magnitude depending on the level of temperature for laryngeal mask airway made of silicon rubber. This research paper presents a calculation to show this effect due to decreasing barometric pressure. In addition, the complications of these changes on...
Introduction Jupiter has always attracted a lot of attention due to its rings and numerous satellites. The most famous and the first satellites that were discovered are Io, Callisto, Europa and Ganymede. Some researchers even note that these satellites can be seen as “a kind of miniature solar system orbiting...
Introduction Components such as heat shields for spacecraft and for turbochargers are very challenging. They are subjected to very high operating temperatures and especially heat shields should never fail. The recent crash of the space shuttle Challenger happened because the heat shields failed and as a result, the catastrophic failure...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction The applied research and the traditional academic research methods derive their processes and procedures from the generalized definition of research. Research is the scientific process through which solutions to problems are derived from statistical inferences (Salkind, 2006). The notion of finding a solution to the current problem is the...
Exploratory Data Analysis A high school teacher is interested in determining whether his students’ test scores increase over the course of a 12 Week period. Descriptive statistics for students’ test scores for the 12 Week period are provided in Table 1. Of the 12 students who participated in this study,...
Introduction As we know, humanity has been interested in issues of nature and society from the very moment the first cultures appeared. To answer these essential topics, the best minds of civilizations have created science and many categories within it, some of which are mathematics and logic. Despite their technical...
Researchers involved in planning and conducting research related to cohort fertility are required to operate within the framework of legal and ethical standards. Participants in scientific research can take part in them exclusively voluntarily, taking full awareness of the stages, timing, results, and possible negative consequences of scientific work (Yegidis...
Introduction of the study The measures of central tendency like the mean, median, mode that will be discussed in this essay and the descriptive statistics are very useful in summarizing any collected data and help to come up with detailed and correct conclusions. The aim of this essay is to...
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...
Biostatisticians often experience research-based situations where they are expected to observe the counts of events that occur within a set unit of time, such as the number of reported cases of cholera in different cities or the number of children born per hour in any given day. In such contexts,...
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...
Problem statement The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between nurse staffing and the observed patient outcomes in hospital settings, paying special attention to acute care, nurse staffing policies and strategies (Penoyer, 2010). In particular, the researcher notes that the relationship between low nurse-patient ratios and desired...
The evidence in the study suggests that xylitol was found to be effective in treating caries. The dependent variable (level of caries formation) and independent variable (xylitol usage) were positively related to each other. The study compared treatment with xylitol chewing gum and oral health education within the intervention group...
Introduction The problem of creating an effective vacuum in many studies is important because different vacuum systems operate under different principles and can achieve the evacuation goal because of different evacuation abilities. Among the system to consider include the condensation systems, mechanical pumps, the ion and penning pumps that have...
Healthcare problem and research question In healthcare, it is prudent to assess relationships between healthcare problems and suspected causative factors. If causative factors are determined and positively correlated to healthcare problems, then preventive measures can be put in place (Polit & Lake, 2010). Correlation analysis statistical tests are used to...
The two major types of statistical inference are hypothesis testing and confidential intervals. We use these two methods to make inferences. The difference between the use of the confidence intervals and hypothesis testing in inferential statistics is that the two have different goals. In hypothesis testing, we make some claim...
Testing for statistical significance depends on the chosen p-value. Selection of the p-value depends on the sample size (Banerjee, Chitnis, Jadhav, Bhawalkar, & Chaudhury, 2009; Ioannidis, 2005). This determines the location of desired significance on a normal distribution graph. Definition of the alternative hypothesis guides the selection of the left...
Abstract The paper at hand provides a brief review of the tests and scales applied to data measurement in social science. One touches upon the most widely-used approaches, as well as, the basic principles of reliability and validity measurement. A particular focus is put on the health science and the...
Asbestos is one of the naturally occurring minerals, which has a fibrous structure. Hallenborg and Stewart (2003, p. 56) define asbestos as “Naturally occurring fibrous material that has been a popular building material since the 1950s.” The two definitions show that this is a fibrous mineral that is popularly used...
Introduction The solar system has a large number of natural satellites orbiting various planets, asteroids, and comets. Although most of these moons appear to be identical gray rocks moving in space, careful observation shows that they are diverse and have unique and intriguing features. One of the planets with many...
The use of statistics is a helpful tool utilized in a variety of fields. However, there are areas the successful functioning and development of which would suffer considerably without the application of such a tool. Health care is one of the industries the utilization of statistics in which allows promoting...
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...
Throughout its history, humanity has developed numerous methods of multiplication or repeated addition. These can be more or less time-consuming and also vary in effectiveness: while some are better for education, others pursue purely practical purposes. Three such methods are traditional, Ancient Egyptian, and the method of cups and counters....
Introduction Many students who plan to apply for medical studies suggest that they are not going to need mathematics and any mathematics-related sciences in the future and successfully forget anything they learned in school or college. However, mathematics and statistics are an essential part of healthcare research. This essay will...
Introduction The use of methodology is very central to research in any field. In medical practice, qualitative and quantitative approaches are used in the analysis of statistical and analytical data to inform research findings. The two commonly used research methodologies are quantitative and qualitative methods, both of which have got...
Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the critical sources of inspiration in the development and production of components that can be used to produce energy in various environments such as in the harsh undeveloped Martian atmosphere. According to Lyons and Whelan, the possibility of using nanotechnology to produce electricity has...
In order to conduct a complete qualitative research and present a cohesive qualitative research plan, it is necessary to match the structure and topic of the study with existing data collection and management techniques. There are specific patterns and models for organizing data that would immediately allow a researcher to...
Abstract An experiment, “Connection in Tension”, was conducted in laboratory conditions, and its outcomes are the main topic of the report. Exploring and comparing the expected and actual failure modes of both bottled and welded connections in tension are the primary purposes of the paper. In the process of the...
The abstract With regard to the theories of Photovoltaics physics learned in the course, this report is an attempt to support and rationalize their implications in actuality. The experiment was done specifically to ascertain how various connected units could be coordinated to give a more reliable and controllable functioning. It...
It is reasonable to believe that science should be appropriately appreciated by most people in the current time of unprecedented progress in all spheres of life and the availability of various information. It forms the foundation for all the technological advancements making everyone’s living more comfortable and attractive. However, the...
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...
Introduction The power supply unit in electronics is the central unit that provides a load within the system-controlled power. Essentially, the supply unit gets its power from the mains; it then rectifies the AC power input through a series of rectifiers made from a combined circuitry consisting of transistors, resistors,...
Introduction and assumptions The paper will analyze the relationship between the highest level of education, labor force status and the number of hours worked in a week. The paper will concentrate on estimating the measures of central tendency and dispersion (Arnold, 2011). The data will be collected from NORC at...
Introduction Statistics and probability have been applied in various fields. There is no doubt that statistics is a multifaceted concept with a myriad of application. (Fox 173). With this in mind, it is worth noting that there is a number of statistical analysis having varied applications and need to be...
Significant of meeting assumptions in statistical test In a statistical analysis, assumptions made are very significant in designing of the research method applicable to a given case scenario. Ensuring that the data meets a given assumption helps in reducing the errors during computation, particularly type one and two errors. The...
Abstract Conducting a qualitative study means being especially careful with the completion of the key steps required by the existing standards. Carrying out a basic qualitative research in their article, Weir, Bush, Robson, McParlin, Rankin and Bell (2010) have managed to incorporate all basic elements that the existing standards demand...
Irrational numbers make up a significant sector of mathematical sciences and find utilization not only in theoretical models but also in engineering, construction, and scientific applications. Although most likely, irrational numbers — such as Pi, the Euler’s number, and Golden Ratio — have always existed, humankind did not immediately guess...
Introduction When starting work on a study, it is necessary to choose the appropriate method of statistical data analysis. Unfortunately, scientists often consider some essential elements and concepts of statistical analysis as interchangeable. This paper aims to discuss the fundamental statistical issues and present at least five typical examples applying...
Sabine Doebel is a cognitive scientist who knows a lot about the work of the human brain and shares her observations and research in her speech for TED Talks. Doebel (2019) tells about the importance of executive functions of the brain for learning and completing daily tasks, as well as...
Introduction We may lack a universally accepted definition of validity but the concept that comes out from most of the definitions is the degree to which a concept under study is justifiable. According to the American Educational Research Association Psychological Association and National Council on Measurement in Education (1999), measurement...
Introduction A thermodynamic process is defined by thermal heat transfer between bodies according to the principles of physics. Thermodynamic processes initiate energy changes and transfer within systems. The basic elements of thermodynamic processes include internal temperature changes, volume changes, and pressure variations. Thermodynamic processes fall into specific categories. In an...
A mathematical theory is similar to a mathematical representation that is established on dictums. Sometimes, it can continuously be a body of knowledge, for example, built on truism and precision. Therefore, it can be utilized when dealing with an area of mathematical fact-finding within the set guidelines and procedures. This...
Problem The study was conducted to investigate the experiences of the old groups who are mentally challenged (Schroeder, 2013). The pains and discomforts in the relationship with the healthcare providers are thus the problems that are being explored by this research. Research conducted by other scholars in the past has...
Carrying out a nursing research presupposes managing a huge set of responsibilities, the safety of the research subjects being the key one. As a result, a nursing specialist in charge of a research must make sure that the study subject should not face any major threats in the process. Since...
Introduction The production and purification of proteins is a difficult and expensive task which takes time. Naturally, proteins are produced by plants and animals from their building blocks known as amino-acids. However, this is a slow process and the products are usually very limited and in small amounts which cannot...
In the wake of increasing international concern on the prevalence of lifestyle conditions, researchers have shown relentless efforts to establish the causes and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. This essay seeks to establish various factors that a researcher must consider during the selection of existing study instruments. Factors Considered in the...
The current essay is a report on earthquakes using scientific terms from the course. First of all, moment magnitude or moment magnitude scale refers to the relative size of an earthquake. This term was introduced by seismologists Kanamori and Hanks in the 1970s (Rafferty, n. d.). Moment magnitude of an...
Description of mobile users Descriptive statistics are useful in summarizing data (Levine, Krehbiel and Berenson, 2010). Some of the most common types of descriptive statistics include meaning, mode and median (Francis, 2004). Mean refers to the average of a data sample while the mode is the most frequent observation in...
Introduction This paper provides the guidelines on how to develop a model that suits different geological formations for disposing of nuclear waste products. It includes an analysis of different situations that provides the geological understanding of the potential sites using different software tools to conduct the study. In addition, the...
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...
Abstract The aim of this report is to look at the different modes of heat transfer. Specifically, heat transfer through walls will be clearly outlined and the different equations associated with the same discussed. The report will also cover conduction, radiation and convection as modes of heat transfer. Introduction Heat...
Summary Research comprehension is essential in reading a scientific article. Such writing is not accessible to most people because of the seeming complexity of structure and language. Nevertheless, works of science can be read and understood, and finding effective strategies for exploring complex texts is a critical skill to learn....
Research Area My main area of research will be in the analysis of the performance of the various features of business organizations in a selected area. This entails the use of data from the field to produce results and consequently, carry out analysis on the same to make conclusions and...
Introduction In the field of sociology, the research of human dependencies on civilization benefits of society is widely popular. In this context, the critical question is related to determining the degree of interconnection between an individual’s social behavior and tools of interaction with the environment. In other words, the paramount...
About Non-Parametric Procedures The most common reasons of selecting a non-parametric test over the parametric alternative Non-parametric tests are preferable over parametric tests in case the data has violated the assumptions of normality (data does not have a normal distribution). Non-parametric tests are also preferable over parametric tests if the...
Introduction The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2018a) published a short article that reports the results of the analysis of the changes in the “nonfarm payroll employment” in metropolitan areas “for the year ending February 2018” (para. 1). The article does not include a detailed description of the study that...
With the rapid development of Internet technologies and the increased number of possibilities entitled to users, the question of analyzing commercial websites is rather acute. It is necessary to evaluate e-commerce web pages since their usability and other features influence the potential consumers’ choices to a great extent. As Andreolini...
Abstract Spectroscopic methods are a natural adjunct to chemical analysis, allowing for a quantitative and qualitative investigation of substances with unknown characteristics. In this report, it was explained how the use of the Beer-Lambert spectroscopic law allows determining the concentration of the active ingredient in medicinal products, which, moreover, was...
Questions can be asked to fill information gaps or contradictions by the person directing them. Reasons for asking a question may vary depending on the relationship between the person asking and the person expected to answer. For example, a teacher may ask a question to extract information or assist the...
Abstract Quantitative researchers always carry out literature reviews since they test hypotheses based on prior work and data in their field. It is crucial to utilize the right approach while analyzing quantitative methodology in research. According to McCandless (2010), data is a creative means, and using visualization such as tables,...
A number of ethical concerns exist in the research literature. One such is the fact that people should not participate in research by force. This is the principle of voluntary participation (Trochim, 2006). Allowing participants to choose to participate in a research study or not has some benefits including offering...
Exploratory data analysis (EDA) involves different statistical procedures that are available to provide a researcher with a view of the data in terms of distribution and general characteristics of a given data. While analyzing data using SPSS, there are a variety of statistical procedures available to carry out exploratory data...
Sociological studies of the impact of society on individual experiences require a consistent theory with particular explanatory potential. These theories are generally based on many empirical observations and are intended to explain them. Sanford (2017) distinguishes between personality theories, which examine how social variables affect different parts of the individual,...
Introduction In physics, Velocity, Acceleration, Force, Mass, and Inertia depend on each other. The five units are the core and important areas that Physics students learn in research for the purpose of enhancing and initiating modern Physics. Meanwhile, there are changes of these terms depending on the way they have...
Coding technique The measures for this study are divided into two categories. The first category describes the attributes of the former female prisoners who are reasserted within the first three years after being released from state prison. The second category studies the factors that influence recidivism among female prisoners. In...
Introduction The statistical design of research is important because it influences the researcher’s ability to respond to the research question. The researcher must consider the purpose of the research and the research questions before choosing the statistical design because the validity of the findings depends on the effectiveness of the...
The process of choosing an instrument to conduct an investigation may be based on two principal indicators, that is to say on validity and reliability. The two notions are applied to the evaluation of scientific research, as they show the quality of information extracted from a specific finding. The issue...
In the mathematical sciences, much attention is paid to classification and methods of solving equations: linear, quadratic, and polynomial. There is no doubt that the practical application of the equations can be found in any environment of public life: from sociology to rocket science. Thus, the precise identification of the...
Depending on the kinds of themes they expose, movies have different impacts on viewers. Action movies tend to promote violent behaviors when compared to comedies and dramas. The establishment of the relationship between the nature of films and the occurrence of violent acts among children is necessary. In essence, the...
Exploring new mathematical models often involves difficulties in perceiving information and an inner desire to find more straightforward explanations. If geometrical patterns are understandable due to their visual representation, it seems more challenging to work with abstract numbers. It is necessary to be completely honest to say that I have...
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...
Introduction Vitamin A has for a long time been considered to play a crucial role in the normal biological and metabolic functions of the human body. It can be introduced into the body in form of supplements such as cod liver oil which contains the “cis” form of vitamin A,...
Collecting and organizing various information is an essential part of modern life. The statistics presented in the form of multiple graphs and tables are compelling. People are used to trusting this data so much that organizations and states base their activities on it. More complete and well-structured information should help...
Experiment Design According to this well-known saying, the accidental discovering and picking up a penny will result in a lucky day afterward. Thus, the discovery of a coin is an influential factor, and luck during the day is a consequence of this factor. In the experiment, an independent variable is...
Ethnography as a research method is, indeed, the most suitable for the study on drug use and related issues. This method has already become a classic and has established itself as the most effective in studies of closed groups (Ferguson, 2017; Turner, 2019). Moreover, the research of such phenomena is...
Contrary to popular belief, mathematics plays an essential role in human life. It should even be said that without knowledge of mathematical formulas, regularities, and concepts, we would not be able to progress and develop. People mistakenly consider that mathematics is limited to the textbook and the school board, but...
Selecting a Suitable Topic in Business Research A topic for business research is the beginning of an investigation; however, the success of the study strongly depends on the correct choice of the focus area. The topic should be potentially successful and appropriate for the specific person who intends to conduct...
The sample of people who participated in the the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment consisted of African-American farmers. They were recruited through the Rosenwault Foundation, which aimed to support the African-American communities and help them get an education (Today I found out, 2019). However, after the Great Depression, this organization could no...
The need to inquire about the relationships among variables in a population, results into the formulation of quantitative research questions. Investigators use these research questions to get information that they are looking for (Creswell, 2003). Flick (2009) acknowledges that research questions determine the appropriateness of the areas selected for investigation....
Introduction Generally, a quadratic equation has the following form: ax2+bx+c; with, c, b, and a being constant that are referred to as quadratic efficient, and x is a variable. In numerical stipulations, a quadratic equation is simply a polynomial-statement of a subsequent degree (Katz, & Barton, 2007). There are manifold...
Pros and Cons of Using a Mixed Method Research Design The selection of research design is challenging for scholars who strive to cover as many issues as possible. This reasoning results in the preference of a mixed method processing quantitative and qualitative data for the precision of an outcome. This...
While quantitative studies provide valuable information for further research and clinical practice, they might contain some serious flaws. Out of all questions related to the study’s credibility, the article by Sand-Jecklin and Sherman (2014) contained the answers only for the six of them. On the one hand, four positive answers...
Generally, t-test include five assumptions that have to be taken into consideration at all times when the analysis is executed. As discussed by Kim and Park (2019), first, the scale of measurement applied to the collected information follows an ordinal or continuous scale. Second, the data is derived from a...
Introduction There are two main types of research design, quantitative and qualitative research designs. In the best-case scenario, quantitative and qualitative methodologies should work in tandem. The qualitative technique occurs at the beginning of a study to explore values that are to be measured in the following quantitative phase (Schmitz,...
The distribution of employment size (number of employees) for different categories of businesses varies depending upon the need of the business. In this report, the distribution of employment size for Retail and Hotel & Catering business division in London for the year 2007 will be compared. Table 1 shows the...
Introduction Biometrics refers to the use of uniquely identifiable human characteristics to secure systems. Biometric information like height, hair color, weight, and eye color has been used for a long to assist in the physical identification of individuals. However, the constant change of biometrics and the ease with which they...
The Hispanic community is one of the rapidly growing populations in the American community. Although they are non-natives in the country, their presence is slowly being recognized not only in democratic processes but also in the social order. One of the states with significant populations of the Hispanic community in...
Cancer is one of the most dreadful diseases that can affect human beings of all ages. It is characterized by malignant growth or tumor as a result of the abnormal and uncontrollable division of body cells. Once it starts, cancer can spread to other body parts through the lymphatic system...
The design research is constructed by the theory on making energy consumption lower and concrete steps on how to achieve it. In this respect two parts of the research stack up in terms of their cohesiveness with the main idea of the research. The internal validity of the research can...
Introduction There is a number of various information sources that are related to the nursing discipline and are available on the Internet and in certain journals. Thus, it is necessary to understand the basic principles of a critical assessment of research and know how to use them in interprofessional healthcare...
Introduction The concept of gravitational waves is a longstanding idea. Albert Einstein briefly covered it when he explained that ripples of space-time known as gravitational waves occur when large bodies orbit each other. He made these predictions in the development of the general theory of relativity in 1916. The calculations...
Yesterday, the author has lifted a cup to drink from it and threw a ball for the dog. In the case of the cup, they applied upward force to the cup at a constant rate until it reached the necessary height, at which point the pressure was reduced to let...
The history of Leonardo Fibonacci and Fibonacci numbers Many people who have done some units in mathematics have come across the name Fibonacci. Fibonacci is one of the middle age scholars that have contributed highly to mathematic but most especially to the knowledge of numbers. Fibonacci was born Leonardo Pisano...
Abstract From the study, it has been found that there are many methods of bubble production. The choice of production method depends on the situation and application that the user desires. It is however not possible to recommend the best method based on the study but rather highlight the strengths...
When it comes to research, scientists can either support or deny some ideas with the help of various means, and an experiment is among them. An experiment is a way to identify what outcomes can occur when appropriate conditions are preserved. Here, one should mention that the credibility and relevance...
Rock Structure New England is located on the North East side of the US, and it is composed of six states. Over the years, the area has witnessed increased population and drastic growth. However, its environment is unique and outstanding as a result of several geographical formations that occurred several...
Conceptual Theoretical Model In most countries, particularly in developing nations, tourism is one of the significant sources of revenue and the main contributor to economic growth. Tourism also plays a vital role in promoting economic growth by contributing to the gross domestic product (GDP) (Shih, and Do 2016, 371-372). East...
The nature of the planet Earth is impressive — it consists of the cycles of chemical compounds in different aggregate states at distinct levels. Water is the essential substance without which life would not be possible, and the formation of clouds with the subsequent fallout plays a not insignificant role...
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...
Heat is defined as the measure of the amount of thermal or kinetic energy in a body. Heat transfer is therefore the movement of the kinetic energy from one part of the body to another. This movement is usually due to a temperature gradient brought about by a difference in...
Introduction Analyzing the surrounded environment it can be concluded that the law of physics are the same for both non-organic and organic world, where in living organisms these laws are under the control of biological processes. Humans as the highest forms of those organic forms are studied by a number...
Proxima C has 22 Earth days between sunrises and human beings living underground; therefore, this suggests that most of the time, the people will be in dark conditions. On a human being on Earth, the alternation of day and night is essential to inducing rhythms that affect several physiological functions....
Chapter 16. Statistics are used in a variety of ways in the process of evaluation. Which statistics to choose depends on the level of measurement used for coding the phenomena of interest (nominal or ordinal). The chapter concerns the selection of the statistical techniques. The first part discusses descriptive and...
Introduction Sampling is extremely important for conducting research in education, as it can have a significant effect on the research outcome. A sample is a collection of elements meant to represent a population under analysis. While the best research strategy is to conduct a census, which is a study of...
Introduction The social life of humankind is undoubtedly the most saturated, diverse, and conscious in comparison with other creatures living on the planet Earth. Unlike plants and animals, humans have a self-consciousness that allows them to manage their own lives and think critically. This superb acquisition gives the individual the...
The adequate knowledge of discipline-specific language skills and strategies, as well as the use of conventions, is fundamental for providing proper writing to inform or educate the targeted audience. The three articles by Epstein, Hopton, and Katzman, discuss the issue of eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa. As such, Katzman’s article...
Abstract Evaluating research and determining its legitimacy is an important step in advancing the exploration of a specific issue and developing a strong and vast system of knowledge on the subject. However, to assess the legitimacy of a specific study, one needs to take multiple variables into account and determine...
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...
Introduction One significant aspect of conducting successful research is the research survey used for collecting primary data. A survey describes the features of large populations and sports research studies frequently use surveys to collect primary data (Andrew, Pedersen, & McEvoy, 2011). The aim of this paper is to highlight the...
It would be challenging for humans to live on Mars for a large number of reasons. Cabrol and Grin (2018) cite “low and widely varying temperature, low atmospheric pressure, low water activity, and high ultraviolet and ionizing radiation” as the primary causes of the planet’s inhospitality. To enable life on...
The First Article Purpose and Scope The research in question was explorative in nature, so the authors instead of arguing produced several hypotheses and tested them in order to uncover new information about the topic. Their purpose was to investigate the leadership preferences in representatives of different nationalities in contrast...
Anova Definition Analysis of variance is a statistical tool performed to outline whether the means of two or more different techniques differ in terms of their approach (Singh, 2018) Today’s overwhelming number of techniques applicable to data analysis makes it extremely difficult to define the most beneficial approach while considering...
Introduction Research papers and reports published in peer-reviewed journals are the main sources of information in modern science. They focus on data, experiments, and results of the performed studies. Understanding them requires basic background knowledge of the subject and being familiar with a scholarly article’s structure. This paper presents the...
The history of science is only linear if one ignores the fascinating achievements of various ancient civilizations. Nevertheless, if one assumes a Eurocentric perspective, there is a certain logic to the progression of innovation throughout modernity. While they might not seem interconnected, great discoveries only happen when humanity’s accumulated knowledge...
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...
In this speech, Gambis discusses his scientific work and how it inspires him to make science fiction movies. His main intention is to convince the audience that real science can be entertaining and inspiring for the filmmakers. He uses photos and shots from his films to support his argument. Overall,...
Day One Dialogue Me: I have tried to differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research, but I am still confused regarding the use of either or both of them. During this semester, as we are focusing on qualitative methods of research, I am unable to identify the research approach categorically. Since...
The object of the analysis is the research study article by Ansari, Hosseinzadeh, and Zwar (2016) “A quantitative research on self-management of type 2 diabetes in a middle-aged population of rural area of Pakistan”. The authors use a quantitative method to study the connection between illness and social and environmental...
Strengths and Weaknesses of Survey Research In General Survey research has been used as quite a popular tool in data collection and analysis. As the name suggests, the research of the specified type is based on the data gathered with the help of a survey distributed among study participants (Ruel...
Introduction Data collection is an integral step in research because it determines the reliability and validity of data. The methods of performing data collection in both qualitative and quantitative research are similar, but the nature of the data is different. In this view, the validity and reliability of data are...
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....
Youth Risk Behaviour Survey (YRBS) is conducted and designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to gather data on youth risk behavior. The scope of this biennial study encompasses sexual activity, drug use, smoking, drinking, violence, and mental health. CDC established the YRBS system that monitors those...
Introduction Research involving human subjects is associated with various ethical concerns, hence there is the need for a regulatory body to approve clinical studies before they are conducted. Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an “administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate...
Research Design The main goal of the research brief is to set clear objectives in the form of questions and design appropriate research. The key objectives are to understand consumers’ intentions towards the category of food provided by the company and estimate market penetration in the given category of products....
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...
Introduction The question of objectivity in the practice of science is problematic for various reasons. First, scientific theories are based on objectivity claim that they have unique access to truth. This assertion is premised on the argument that empirical science, or what is commonly known as measurable science, can validate...
In a research field, population and sample have both similarities and differences. The two are similar since they refer to a group of people or objects under analysis. However, the difference relates to the size because a population indicates all people or items that have a specific feature, while a...
Introduction Motor dexterity is an important parameter used to evaluate the psychological state of an individual through the ability to coordinate and synchronize movements. Since the hand is a necessary appendage that humans use to perform functions and coordinate activities, its assessment provides critical information regarding motor dexterity (Andersen, &...
Introduction Einstein’s Theory of Relativity became a brilliant thought of the 20th century, which almost eliminated the existence of inconsistencies and contradictions of the scientific world. The theory helped to change ideas about the structure of space and time, expanding the idea of the invariability of physical laws depending on...
This paper will discuss the video Gravitational Waves: A New Era of Astronomy Begins from the World Science Festival. This video tells about one of the most significant achievements in physics in the 21st century, the first direct detection of gravitational waves. The scientists, including those who made this discovery...
Descriptive Research The first type of quantitative methods is descriptive research which aims at describing the current condition of a variable identified by the researcher. Usually, these studies are conducted to gather and systematize information about a certain phenomenon (Boeren, 2018). Prior to the beginning of the research, scientists do...
Abstract This present paper explores the process of formation of the Lake Erie basins that were conditioned by glaciers. Glacial erosion which carved out the lake beds and the subsequent deposition of huge amounts of sediment led to the formation of the eastern, central, and western basins of Lake Erie....
Michael Eisen, a genetics and genomics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and a co-founder of PLOS (Public Library of Science), is promoting open access to scientific research. According to him, in reality, only scientists from the largest, well-funded universities in developed countries have full access to published researches...
Introduction Although stabbing appears to be a major crime across the world, there is no evidence that research discuses this issue exclusively. A lot of research generalizes stabbing as an assault crime (SpotCrime, 2011), and studies the effects of stabbing on victims in this respect. Different assault crimes have different...
