Data Analysis: Consumer Expenditure Surveys

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

Regression Analysis for Mthematical Measurements

In this laboratory work, the linear regression model is investigated as applied to the measured results of diameters and lengths of circles of forty different objects. The report is group work; each student has made ten measurements independently, which reduces the unambiguous and subjectivity of the obtained data. The first...

“Research Methods in Education” by Check

The validity of research is identifying how sound a study is. In other words, research validity is evaluated by assessing the appropriateness of methods for answering the set research question. There are many aspects of valid research that should be kept in mind to make the research valid. First, sound...

Scientific Testing on Animals

Introduction Although human beings usually gain from scientific testing on animals, their distress, pain, and death do not match the likely benefits. Irrespective of animal subjects having been used in scientific research for a long time, the practice is cruel and should not continue. Researchers across the globe share their...

“Aromatase” by Di Nardo and Giovanna

In their article, Di Nardo et al. presented the results of the experiment on assigning the value of pKa to a specific residue related to a cytochrome P450 (1186). It is possible to agree with the results of this experiment that is associated with observing the evidence regarding an elevated...

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...

Why the King Salmon Population Keeps Getting Smaller

Chinook salmon is the largest species of its kind and primarily lives in the Pacific Ocean and rivers of western North America. It is commonly referred to as “King Salmon” due to its enormous size in comparison with other salmons. However, in recent years, scientists have observed a decline in...

“Person-Centred Care” by Ulin et al.

Introduction Currently, the online medium, digital libraries, and printed publications provide medical professionals with abundant information related to innovative treatment methods, advancements in health care, solutions to issues in nursing, and so forth. Nevertheless, even peer-reviewed publications sometimes involve controversial findings and unverified data due to the application of irrelevant...

Food, Body, and Weight Issues Exploration and Family Dynamics in Ireland

Defending of a qualitative method of data analysis For in-depth understanding of the problem of obesity and weight issues in Ireland, I have chosen a qualitative method of data analysis consisting in examination of behavior and habits of teenagers in different environments and regions of the country. This method will...

Molecular Composition and Relationships Between Organisms

Biological Molecules These are carbon-based compounds that are found in all living things. They include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. They can all be broken down into single units called monomers. Its monomers are monosaccharides, which include glucose, fructose, and galactose. Glucose has two isomers, alpha, and beta glucose,...

Analyzing Ethical Scenarios: Recognizing and Avoiding Bias

Introduction Various ethical issues arise during the research process and researchers need to be able to handle them in the right manner to ensure that they manage to carry out their studies for their benefit and the benefit of the society at large (Pain, 2008). Also, when referring to a...

Effects of Earthquakes: Differences in the Magnitude of Damage Caused by Earthquakes

An earthquake is a sudden tremor of the earth’s surface or below and occurs naturally due to various factors (Cari 4). Earthquakes start either underneath or on the exterior of the earth’s crust depending on the basis that led to the tremble or tremor. The magnitude of an earthquake measures...

Mohr et al.’s Qualitative Business Research Method

Characteristics of a Good Qualitative Research Credibility Credibility is an essential criterion for judging the soundness of qualitative research. This criterion entails establishing the capacity of qualitative research results to be believable from the dimension of research participants (Guba and Lincoln, 1981, p.61: Barbour, 2003, p.1019). From the perspective of...

Darwin’s Origin of Species

Darwin’s book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life published in late 19th century was one of the most monumental works of that time. Darwin’s theory created a ripple of scientific and cultural feedback that would...

Organic Farming Methods: Pest Management Methods

In the organic farming technique, farmers do not use any synthetics or chemicals. The organic farming techniques aim is providing highest nutritional foodstuffs with little effect on the natural environment. Some of the core methods involved in the organic farming include the use of green manure, crop rotation, biological pests...

Physical and Geographical Dynamics of South Asia

This paper reviews chapter six that focuses on South Asia under different topics. The chapter covers physical and geographical dynamics of the region. In addition, it covers educative topics such as natural hazards, environmental challenges, human geography, and economic development. Indeed, issues about South Asia described in the chapter are...

Motivation of Females to Move In Leadership Positions in the Field of Corrections

Introduction The survey approach refers to methods which emphasize qualitative analysis, where large data I collected through questionnaire method, secondary data analysis, telephone interview and the data are analyzed through statistical techniques. This study discovers common relationships across organizations. This helps provide a generalized statement about the object of the...

Definitions of Causation: Analysis of New Areas

Strengths and Weaknesses of Definitions of Causation According to Parascandola and Weed (2001), there are several definitions of causations: “production, necessary causes, sufficient component causes, probabilistic causes and counterfactuals” (p. 906). However, while evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of diseases, it has been found that not all the definitions are...

An Increase in SRT

The Goal of the Research The objective of the study was to find out whether an increase in SRT in complex responses was as a result of an increase in premotor time constituent, motor aspect or both (Christina & Rose, 1985). How the Goal Relates to My Research Any physical...

Why Canadians Cycle More Than Americans

Introduction Why Canadians cycle more than Americans: a comparative analysis of bicycling trends and policies studies the cycling habits of Americans and compares them to a much more active cycling community of Canada. The paper’s main focus is the evident difference between the popularity of cycling in two counties despite...

Community-Based Researching: Research Methods

The toolkit presents a general framework, following which will enable efficient implementation of development programs. The basis of the framework is the concept of “knowledge exchange”, where the guidelines and the practical approaches in the toolkit are directed toward outlining the significance of the concept for the development program. The...

Statistics for Business: Course Reflection

This paper tries to highlight the benefits that are derived by studying the topic of probability. More emphasis is put on the prior probability and the Bayes theorem. The application of Bayes’ theorem in everyday’s life and in school can never be underestimated. The lesson has brought insight into different...

The Theory of Evolution Overview and Analysis

The theory of biological evolution was firstly developed by British naturalist Charles Darwin in his book On the Origins of Species in 1859. This theory is also called Darwinism or Darwinian theory and is recognized by many people as a modern evolutionary theory. The theory has explained many things, such...

Cross-Species Intersensory Perception of Infants

This article was about a study carried out to investigate whether younger infants are better in discriminating voices and faces when compared with those older than them. According to Lewkowicz and Ghazanfar (2006), current theoretical views assume that basic intersensory perceptual ability are either present at birth and they become...

Changes in the Moment of Inertia

The Goal of the Research The goal of the study was to examine the impact of altering the moment of inertia on SRT, motor time, and premotor time (Anson, 1989). It was hypothesized that changes in the moment of inertia would affect SRT and motor time without any impact on...

Aspects of Nursing Research

Introduction Research papers are complex scientific works that require intense mental labor at all stages in order to produce meaningful results. Early planning stage at which a researcher decides what he or she will work on sets the tone for the consequent paper and has to be carefully considered from...

Tradition and Politics: New Year Festivals in Turkey

The article is a dissertation documented by Yucel Demirer, discussing the study of the contested versions of the solar New Year celebration, and also studies their political and cultural effects on the Turkish political scene (Demirer 5). The author tries to compare the developments of the solar New Year celebrations...

Intelligent Design and Evolution Theories

Introduction The determination of the origin of humans on the Earth, as well as other beings, has been the core debate among anthropologists, biologists, and church representatives for decades. The introduction of Darwin’s theory heightened the debates as his Evolution theory became opposed to the beliefs and teachings of the...

Findings Appraisal of a Descriptive Quantitative Study

The researchers wanted to develop a detailed study that explores and examines how mechanical ventilation guidelines in intensive care units are developed and disseminated in the Swedish health care system. In addition, the researchers wanted to examine how hospitals used evidence in mechanical ventilation and the respective guidelines in their...

Cultural and Ethnic Variations of Different Illnesses

Introduction Biomedical research is a wide part of the discipline to look for ways to avoid as well as cure diseases that bring about sicknesses and death in humans and animals. It is a wide area of study that is concerned with life and material sciences. With the techniques involved...

Performance Impact of Business Group Affiliation

Introduction, purpose, and significance of the study Singh, Nejadmalayeri & Mathur (2006) conducted a study titled “Performance impact of business group affiliation: An analysis of the diversification-performance link in a developing economy.” The main purpose of the research is to explore the performance of large and diversified Indian firms as...

Big Hole River Area of Block Mountain Quadrangle, Montana

Introduction Big Hole River Area of Block Mountain is situated in one of Montanas states – Madison Country. Currently Big Hole River area is surrounded by the Anaconda Range, the Beaverhead Range and the Pioneer Mountains. The mountain ranges have experienced Quaternary glaciations, which embedded the high location and hidden...

“The Transparency of Democracy” Research by Friedman

Friedman (2010) observed that Washington government had financed the building of national parks to be used for baseball redevelopment. This development was attributed to the fact that urban regions within the USA had financed the construction of baseball stadiums consistently prior to strategic developmental plans in the year 2005. While...

Leading Change in Afghanistan

Research Philosophy My project will focus on leading change in Afghanistan. My project will explore in specific terms how Army leadership, World Bank, IMF, and ADB have implemented and adapted various strategic visions, plans, and policies to overcome the challenges faced in Afghanistan to restore security and economic stability.. For...

Chi-Square: Term Definition and Statistical Significance

The research on the number of Hispanics persons who were self-employed had a sample (total) of 7,760 and the gender ratio was 64% for men and 36% for women. This translates to 2,102 more men than women. The research also clearly showed that Hispanic women preferred to be self-employed in...

Chi-Square Test: Statistical Assumptions

Statistical Assumptions Chi-square test applies when the following assumptions prevail (Goodwin, 2010). The test should aim to determine the association between two variables, which must be on an ordinal scale or a categorical scale. The independent variables must have two or more nominal or categorical groups. The categorical groups should...

Fiscal Budget Decision and Gross Domestic Product

Introduction This is a case of a developing economy where the government has a supplemental $2 billion budget meant for policies to boost per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over a 15-year planning horizon. Two proposals have been tabled. The first aims to raise the literacy, competence, and self-sufficiency of...

Mathematics in Liberal Arts and Sciences Education

It can be argued that when speaking about mathematics, the general conception of the public is that it is a discipline of numbers. With such belief being true, to an extent, it can be stated that the significance of such field in the digital age, being related to digits as...

San Francisco Physical Geography

San Francisco’s climate falls under the Mediterranean type of climate. This type of climatic condition is characterized by moderate temperature and the temperature rarely ranging above 40 degrees or below 15 degrees. This is why San Francisco is called the “the-conditioned city”. Since San Francisco is in the middle of...

Polymer Structure of Polyesters and Polyamides

Introduction Shakhashiri B. Z., (1983, pp.213-215) defines a polymer as a substance composed of molecular particles branded by the numerous reappearance of one or more species of atoms or groups of atoms linked to each other in amounts appropriate to provide a set of properties that do not vary markedly...

Formation of Sexual Identity, Sexual Customs and Gender Bodies

Introduction The role and position of women and men in society changed from one historic period to another. This change was predetermined by different social, economic, political, and other reasons. Nowadays, we may observe that in different communities’ women and men are treated differently. Of course, one of the most...

Statistics and How to Lie With It

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

The Causes of Congestive Heart Failure

A literature review is a description of a publication on a certain subject attributed by researchers. In the selection of the topic of study by the researchers, there are some procedures that are usually followed. For instance: appraisal of the allied literature. This furthermore entails the methodical recognition of the...

Methods by Which Ftl Travel Can Be Achieved

Introduction Several methods have been suggested by scientists by which to achieve faster than light (FTL) travel. This contrasts the theory of Einstein, which purports gravity is a space-time distortion that is produced by positive energy. Nature operates with a law that creates constraints on the duration and magnitude of...

“CT Watch Quarterly” the Article by Cathy Davidson

The article by Cathy Davidson discusses the evolution of cyberinfrastructure concerning the study of humanities since the 1990s. In early 1990s, it was realized that massive data could be digitized, searched, and combined with other databases for a quick research. This was called the first generation of digital humanities or...

Cameron’s POS to Organizational Effectiveness

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

Procedural Justice in Contacts with The Police Analysis

Abstract This study looked into the relational model of authority (Tyler & Lind, 1992) that emphasizes the role of procedural justice in the public evaluation of and support for the police, focusing on victim-police interactions. The abstract fulfills most of the requirements by the American Psychological Association (2001) and any...

Ecuadorian Politics After 1972

Ecuador is located in South America. It gained its independence in 1830 from the colonial Spanish Empire. The country is 256,370 square kilometers nonetheless it has diverse species and it is among the seventeen megadiverse nations in the entire world. The country is of medium-income and close to 40% of...

Eyewitness Identification Evidence Role in Felony Case Dispositions

Summary The study investigated the link between felony case dispositions and eyewitness identification evidence by examining a total of 725 felony cases. The research findings indicate that there is identification in most accepted cases as opposed to rejected cases. However, while acquaintance cases demonstrated a more significant association, stranger cases...

Galileo’s Telescope for Astronomy and Cosmology

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

Theory and Methodology in Social Science Research

Significance of a suitable question The issue of media in everyday life of human beings is among the most pivotal. The question is that living in the post-industrial society, one needs to use information, as the main product of suchlike type of society. The time demands new prospects in terms...

Article Critique: A Synopsis

Identity of the article Noone, J., Allen, T., Sulivan, M., McKenzie, G., Esqueda, T., & Ibarra, N. (2014). A Latino youth photovoice project on teen pregnancy. Hispanic health care international, 12(2), 63-70. Issue of study In this study, the researchers wanted to develop an in-depth understanding of the issue of...

Tin Cup Hogback Ridge: A Geological Field Trip

Introduction The class traveled west about a half-hour from Denver. The route cut through Lakewood City on US-6 W. On turning southwest on the I-70 W at West Pleasant View and heading towards Grand Junction and Jefferson County, we knew we were almost there because the urban sprawl that is...

Integrating Technology Into the Classroom

Research problem statement Green Valley Community College is experiencing a high level of school drop-outs, which has been attributed to the lack of technology in the classroom. The use of technology in the classroom would be beneficial as the learners get motivated and encouraged by learning things practically, which in...

Sharks Characteristics Analysis: Danger of Extinction

Sharks have always been the misunderstood “monsters” of the sea. Up till very recently, very little was known about these aquatic animals aside from the perception that they are man-eaters. Such images were helped along by movies such as the Jaws series. We also have the misconception that they are...

History of the Upper West Side

Geographical location The Upper West Side neighbors borough and Manhattan in New York City; it is located in between Central Park which is on the eastern side and the Hudson River which is located on the western side, above the West 59th Street and below 125th Street.1 The region covers...

Goal and Purpose in “Can Science Be Ethical?” by Dyson

Introduction Science and development in technology has been of great assistance to human kind in one way or another. They are developed to make the life of a human being more desirable to live. What gives the problem is the dark side of these developments. However, the developers always have...

Social Marketing Campaigns Study Evaluation

Introduction Qualitative research is a form of research that involves description. It seeks to describe and analyze the culture and behavior of humans and their groups from the point of view of those being studied. Qualitative research utilizes the natural setting, for instance a classroom and not a laboratory (Maximiano,...

Management Research: Training and Development

Abstract Management research is a complicated process requiring a plethora of sophisticated approaches and methods since this scientific investigation is connected both with the consideration of strategic principles (qualitative analysis) and statistical techniques (quantitative analysis). In that regard, the main purpose of our research proposal is to track the main...

Discoveries of Galileo and William Herschel

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

Research Methodologies for Crane Workers Safety

Abstract Crane workers safety is a serious employee and social problem all over the World in crane employees. Safety is first recognized as a separate a human resource issue that is given care for a long time. Often misunderstood as ‘split personality’, it is actually a serious human resource with...

Political Obstacles of The European Union

Introduction The formation of the European Union is considered a remarkable achievement that has far-reaching consequences in world politics, economy, and balance of global power. The emergence of two superpowers, namely the erstwhile Soviet Union and the USA, had resulted in an imbalance of power with regard to European nations....

Experiment: Bacteria vs Antibiotics

Hypothesis and objectives The experiment aimed to test the reaction of bacteria towards some antibiotics and determine effectiveness of those antibiotics in treating some diseases. The effectiveness of the antibiotic was determined by carrying an experiment on three bacteria under the same temperature. The hypothesis of the experiment was: Ho:...

Conducting a Research on Hybrid Classes and Its Impact in the Classroom

Introduction The classes combining the traditional face-to-face activities with the online computer-based assignments are named hybrid. The two common types of the hybrid classes are HYD (Distance Learning Hybrids) – when the greater part of the course work is offered via the Internet and HYC (Classroom Hybrids) when 50% of...

Applying Qualitative Design & Analysis in Research

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to apply the knowledge of qualitative design and analysis to two qualitative studies. The studies are education studies related to the EdD in Higher Education and Adult Learning. The first study to be reviewed is “Riverside: A case study of social capital and...

Historical Biography of Jedidiah Smith

Overview Jeddah Smith was born on January1799 in western New York State. His ancestors were Thomas Bascom, Massachusetts and French Basque ancestry. He was born at a time when his family was deeply rooted in the audacious spirit of western migration. He started working as a hunter at the age...

Managing Change, the Challenger and Columbia Shuttle Disasters

Introduction The crash of the Columbia and Challenger space shuttles is often construed with varied opinions and views among Americans and indeed all people of age and size. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which is the worldwide leader in areas that deal with space science is one of...

Observational Research Types & Application Methods

Research Methods. Brief Description Observation research is a specific research method that can be involved in other observational methods. Each particular research method, such as group analysis, experimental and naturalistic methods, interview, and clinical case studies requires the presence of observational information. Observational research is presented in four major dimensions,...

Research Methods for Business Students

Introduction This article compares two research papers based on the understanding of various criteria. The first paper is titled, “How do suppliers relationships contribute to success in conference and events management?” and is authored by Susan M. Ogden and Eileen McCorriston of the Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK. In our...

“Seeds of Innovation” and Darwin

The aim of this thesis is to apply Darwin’s theory of evolution to the seedbeds of innovation that shape the growth of companies during various phases of their business. In order to clarify this objective, the author will look into evolutionary innovation models as applicable to present-day businesses, and compare...

Immunity, Inflammation and Hypersensitivity

Inflammation and immunity Inflammation is a mechanism through which the body system reacts to injury or infection. The features of inflammation include soreness, warmth, redness, and enlargement. Inflammation, therefore, is classified under nonspecific immune responses. On the other hand, immunity is the mechanism of resistance involving the immune system or...

Quantitative and Qualitative Research Combining

“On becoming a pragmatic researcher: the importance of combining quantitative and qualitative research” by Onwuegbuzie and Leech (2005), “Single-Subject Experimental Research”, “Narrative Research”, and “Ethnographic Research”, the chapters form the book by Gay, L. R., Mills, G., & Airasian (2008), are the readings for this week. Considering these readings, it...

Acid Mine Drainage: Origins and Assessment of Methods

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

Geography: Canadian Urban System and Population

The population of Canada has been through some changes in the economy due to population fluctuation and in some other areas as this paper will consider. In the first place, this paper will consider the size comparison within different cities as compared to the basic income. According to the plotted...

The Different Ways of Knowing: Something That Is True and Something That Is Believed To Be True

Introduction In any Standard English dictionary, we can found the word “Knowledge” has got three different meanings, but all are quite interrelated in some aspects. The meanings are “awareness or familiarity gained by experience” (Rossett 242) or “a person’s range of information” (Harrison 407). There are different ways of knowing...

What Makes Us Tick?

What makes us tick? In the 21st century, research in science is evolving. For the people whose careers are in the field of science the education will change as time goes by. Studies progressively depend on effective partnership among professionals with conflicting disciplinary viewpoint. Professionals should appreciate the value of...

“The Influence of Confucianism” by Hue

In the article “The influence of Confucianism: a narrative study of Hong Kong teachers’ understanding and practices of school guidance and counseling” (2008) by Ming-Tak Hue, the author investigated the main influence of school guidance in Hong Kong schools. The article presented the results of a qualitative study, which findings...

Research Variables in Multicultural and Traditional Research Methodology

Conducting research in the United States is a challenge because it is a growing multicultural community. A lot has to be considered before research can be done. Two research variables, observation, and sampling are selected to compare and contrast using multicultural and traditional research methodology. Observation may be defined as...

Educational Research: Variety of Available Sources

Understanding of the character of the research process and its strategies is important for receiving the specific knowledge and skills required for conducting a successful research. Getting rid of the stereotypes, representing the researchers as elderly men, mixing chemicals, the contemporary educators are to learn the available methods of conducting...

Northeast Texas: Geographical Analysis

Texas is the second largest state in the United States of America after Alaska and it has the largest population compared to all other states in America. Northeast Texas is one of the major regions that have attractive geographical features. It is made up of 23 counties and is geographically...

Research Methods to Be Used in the Dissertation

Outline Introduction Structured interview Techniques utilized in structured interviews Researches that have applied structured interviews Strengths and weaknesses of using structured interviews The case study method Techniques and processes used in case studies History / traditions of using case studies Strengths and weaknesses of the method Application of case studies...

The Standard Hotel: Hazardous Chemical Dumping

Introduction This paper is focused on the dangers of exposure to the chemical that was released in the environment by the L. A. Standard hotel. The effect that was felt in the environment was severe that initially it was thought that there was a terrorist gas attack at Metro station...

Improvement and Implementation Methods in Statistics

Quality audits Quality Audits can be very useful tools in monitoring process variability by ensuring that all records concerning the product information are up-to-date are have the correct figures corresponding to the correct dates of purchase. Inconsistency in the audit records can clearly indicate that something went wrong somewhere. Audit...

Laurel, Maryland: Best Place to Live

Introduction Established in the 1870s, Laurel remains one of the best cities to live and do business in the United States. It’s conveniently located at the center of three key U.S. cities of Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington DC. (Robert J. Brugger, 1996)The city boasts diverse communities, excellent housing, and outstanding...

Hobbit: Archeological and Paleontological Point of View

Homo floresiensis, had features that were similar to his ancestor australopithecines. He had a small body size, his legs were shorter in length and his clavicle and scapula shows he had the ability to rotate less as compared to his ancestor’s australopithecines. When we compare his hands with those of...

Implicit Memory: Animal Observation

The focal point of this paper is to enumerate the observation of an animal outside the class in relation to a concept of general psychology. In this context the animal chosen is a dog and the concept of general psychology is implicit memory. Implicit memory is essentially, philosophically and metaphysically,...

Basic Information About Italy

Relevant Country History The founders of Italy can be traced to the Etruscans who originally were from Turkey, but settled in Italy for a short period creating a civilization that would soon be the foundation of Rome. Rome was ruled by seven kings until the time when the Roman Republic...

Mars Exploration Mission: Martian Atmosphere Studies

Outline Since the discovery of the existence of other physical bodies in the universe, scientists have spent most of their time in the laboratories looking for ways and means of critically studying these bodies. For that reason equipments have been made and signals placed in them to make it possible...

Quantitative Research Techniques and Designs Definition

Quantitative research is one way to conduct a scholarly investigation with the help of certain qualitative characteristics enabling the researchers to make certain empirical conclusions and observe particular tendencies in the response of participants to the experiment they have designed for them. The first issue to be discussed in connection...

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone

Introduction What is Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) ‘Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone’ (rBGH) is one of the promising products of biotechnology that help increase the production of milk by cows and is a boon for large-scale dairy operators. The sale of milk produced from cows treated with rBGH is permissible...

Evolution by Natural Selection

Charles Darwin has worked out a theory of evolution according to which all the species are united by a common ancestor. There exist some objections to this theory. These are mostly philosophical objections of those who claim about the existence of immutable essences stating that there are certain variations within...

Regional Environmental Focus On the Carribean

Introduction The Caribbean region is one of the most diverse and rich regions of the world. Its geographical situation and climate make biodiversity unique and interesting. Despite the natural beauty of this region, human activities changed somehow the landscape and endangered many species. The Caribbean region is very interesting for...

Impact of Bioterrorism on the U.S Agriculture System

Introduction The fear that biological weapons of warfare might be used against U.S citizens has been a source of considerable concern among politicians as well as public health officials. Media coverage concerning the issue has also risen to such an enormous that it has been a cause of panic among...

Aspects of Development and Functioning of the Brain

The human brain is a complex formation that is undergoing constant research and triggering multiple theories concerning its development and functioning. Inter alia, an attempt to explain the brain phenomenon was made by Howard Gardner who developed a theory of multiple intelligences in 1983. Gardner states that to explain the...

How Migration Impacted Peru’s Culture

Introduction Peru is the third-largest country in South America and borders Colombia to the north together with Ecuador, Chile to the South, and Bolivia together with Brazil to the east. As per the 1973 census, the population for the country was 22 million people and the capital city of the...

Peru in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Introduction Peru is a sovereign country on the western side of South America, bordered by Chile to the south, Bolivia to the southeast, Ecuador and Colombia to the north, and Brazil to the east. It is not landlocked as the Pacific Ocean borders it in the west. The name Peru...

Methyl Dopamine Physical Effects

Introduction Methyl dopamine is usually ranked in the group of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS). It is a psychostimulant drug used primarily for recreational purposes but sometimes it is prescribed for medical reasons. It is a colorless crystalline solid often adulterated with chemicals that are used to synthesize it (Schifano, Corkery& Cuffolo,...

Application, Framework and Problem of Game Theory

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

Cloning: Issues and Moral Aspects

Introduction Cloning is one of the most debatable issues in modern medicine and the scientific community dealing with benefits and opportunities of the research and moral arguments against inhuman medical practices. Cloning is immoral because it violates the moral rights of an embryo thus it is really difficult to define...

Contesting Laws: Culture, Colonialism, and Land

Introduction The native title has a long history that dates back even before the year 1788 where some sixty thousand Aboriginals inhabited Australia and had their own traditions and laws. However during the latter mentioned year, British colonizers established themselves in Australia, and after101 years in this land, they decided...

United States Government Should Release More UFO Information to Public

Introduction since the end of WW2, the public’s attention in Western countries has been increasingly focused on the phenomenon of UFOs, which in its turn, had caused more and more people to think about this phenomenon as something absolutely real. Nevertheless, it was named during the recent decade that how...

Arkansas State Governance Structure

The Arkansas State occupies both the Northern and Western Hemisphere. It is found in the United States of America’s south-central part. This state is bordered by Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. The State is located between 33 and 36 30’ North latitude and 89 41’ west longitudes. The...

Physical Anthropology in “Family Man” by Will Hively

The article by Will Hively entitled “Family man” discusses family-oriented behavior of birds (the species is called bee-eaters) and applies these patterns to human society. One of the aspects of bee-eaters’ behavior which surprised the scientist Emlen was their great motivation for helping the other members of their community, e.g....

Archetype of the Ancient Etruscans Compared to Modern Day Archetype

Introduction The archetypes of ancient world are versatile due to the fantasy and personal beliefs of ancient people. In Etruscan reality the role of deities and polytheism itself was of great significance owing to the religious and philosophical background of Etruscans and its development. Moreover, the similarities of Etruscan mythology...

Mathematical Development and Theories of Scientists

Early mathematical numerical notations developed as a need for accuracy in goods and money record transactions. Continued innovations necessitated the advancement of mathematics as a field through architecture and related geometry. The calendar arose also as a key development in mathematics and astrology through the consideration of heavenly bodies and...

The Impacts of Substance Abuse on Pregnancy

The impacts of substance abuse on pregnancy have been a subject of many qualitative and quantitative studies. A great number of research works have been dedicated to the description of the complications that can arise due to drug addiction, for instance, outcome of delivery, health of the mother and newborn,...

How Children’s Thinking Came To Be

Man has been in perennial search of knowledge. He has been gifted with the tools to acquire it. Theorists have come up with a variety of ways to explain how a person comes to know things. One theory is the Information Processing Theory which identifies various components that work together...

Broadcast History and Criticism

Human society is not an anarchic organization; it may be presented as an extremely complex and well coordinated organism, each part of the organism is a cell that performs special functions that are necessary for harmonious functioning of the whole system. The natural question that may appear is: What ensures...

Natural Sciences: Junk DNA Has an Important Role

The term miracle is increasingly losing its romance with the corresponding advancement of modern science. The unrevealed mystery of nature, which was considered utterly inexplicable, only the other day, has now become an object glaring reality at the magic touch of science. It is, undoubtedly, a bewildering experience to think...

Quantitative Research Design Analysis

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

Op-ED Genetic Engineering: The Viewpoint

The debate about genetic engineering was started more than twenty years ago and since that time it has not been resolved. For a very long time, this field of science has been considered either as an ultimate remedy for many of our problems or as a direct threat to the...

Our Moon: a Piece of the Earth or Alien Stranger?

Introduction The Chinese have always involved the moon in their paintings and poetry. Despite various trials by scientists to reach the moon, there has been opposition in concluding on whether the moon is just a plenary object or was originally part of the planet earth (Derbakow 37). This essay shall...

Darwin’s Theory and the Scientific Knowledge

Introduction We always are inside of the nature, under influence of its forces. If, being inside of the nature, we do not feel ourselves well and conveniently, and we test every possible pressure: the internal pressure in the person, pressure of a society, the environmental problems, the nature is a...

Rosalind Franklin and the Incident With Nobel Prize

The April 25, 1953 issue of journal Nature published three consecutive papers, and has given the world one of the most exciting discoveries of 20th century, the “molecular structure of nucleic acids”, for which Watson, Crick and Wilkins shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 for their...

Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Introduction In the world of bioethics the discussion on human embryonic stem cell research has resulted in a heated debate, from Washington D.C. and to the other parts of the United States of America. Human embryonic stem cell research (“hESR”) creates a discussion that could not be easily resolved. But...

Medical Microbiology: Salmonella – Causes of Infection and Its Prevention

Introduction Salmonella is a type of gram-negative bacteria that can lead to typhoid fever, food poisoning and paratyphoid fever. These species can cause the production of hydrogen sulfide and are motile. Their name is derived from that of an American veterinary pathologist, Daniel Elmer Salmon. Along with Theobald Smith, who...

Geometrical Inference and Reasoning

Geometry is traced for over 2000 years back from ancient Greece. World-renowned science pioneers like Pythagoras, Aristotle, and Euclid were greatly associated with geometry, which its real denotation could be established from the Greek language. ” Geos” in Greek is simply, earth and “metron” is referred to as measure. The...

Large Hadron Collider’s Launch and Consequences

Introduction The aim of the present paper is to argue on the matters of Large Hadron Collider launch, the probable consequences of the launch, and to compare the view on the probable consequences of the launch. For several years, politicians and researchers alike have announced that “globalization” is the future...

Resource Value Effects Territorial Defense by Broad-Tailed and Rufous Hummingbirds

Introduction An animal of a particular species may defend a territory from animals of other species or its own species. Mostly the territories are held by either individuals, a group or mated pair. Food is the overall key determinant for a species to hold the territory. The key factor for...

Human Behavior: Netsilik Eskimo and Igbo Tribe

Introduction The human civilization, despite its being a single form of the organization of social life, is rather diverse. The major differences between peoples inhabiting the Earth are based on their genetic and ethnic peculiarities, cultural traditions, and customs as well as on the geographical regions they inhabit. Numerous variations...

Anthropology: The `Kennewick Man Controversy’

Introduction The Kennewick Man Controversy is a prime example of disability to resolve an issue in a proper and skillful manner and the all the involved parties, the archaeologists, the US Government and the Umatilla tribe, lacked the understanding of the other party and ultimately lead to a fiasco of...

All About the Role of Genetic Engineering and Biopiracy

Introduction The term genetic engineering makes the headline invariably every other day in newspapers. With demand for surplus growth, every attempt is made to increase productions and control pest damage using artificial and secondary methods. In India, the government has given the clearance for the first time, the testing of...

Molecular Beacon Usage to Detect Gene Expression

Introduction The paper proposes an experimental research to examine if the molecular beacons can be usefully employed in the detection of the gene expression of the cancer cells. In this regard there will be an experimental research conducted on the cancer diagnosed stomach and a normal stomach by injecting the...

Geographic Effects on the Middle Eastern Economy

The Middle East is a term popularized in Britain around 1900 that is used to refer to a world region with no clear designated boundaries that span from southwestern Asia to northeastern Africa. Throughout history, the Middle East has been a major player in world affairs. The Middle East is...

UK Population: Statistics Project

Introduction This paper provides a discussion on description and analysis of data. For this population, the population statistics of UK for the years from 1970 to 2006 has been used. Data was obtained from the World Bank site (WB. 2008). Description of Data accessing The data selected for the paper...

Genetic Engineering and Cloning Controversy

Introduction Genetic engineering and cloning are the most important and controversial issues in modern science. The benefits of cloning are possibility to treat incurable diseases and increase longlivity, reduce human sufferings and treat genetic diseases. Some people argue that this kind of genetic intervention is motivated by the desire of...

Chapter 4 of “Your Inner Fish” by Neil Shubin

Neil Shubin is one of the most famous biologists and paleontologists of the modern world. His works, “Your Inner Fish,” especially attract readers’ attention and positive feedbacks of critics not only by their strong theoretical basis, a wide variety of evidence and support, and well-developed structure but also by the...

Anthropology: Cultural Ecology Among Maasai People

Introduction Ecology refers to the study of habitat or surroundings, and the way of life of all the living things in an environment. A people’s ‘Culture’ is their way of life, attitude, creed, ethics, and morals which is passed from one generation to the other. Cultural Ecology, therefore, refers to...

Risk: A Statistical Perspective

Introduction Risk is a term widely used in different contexts and different disciplines of knowledge. This is perceived in many different manners in different subjects. In probability, this is defined as the product of an event multiplied by negative impact (quantum of loss) associated with that event. Thus it is...

Statistics in “Trump Wall” by Rodgers & Bailey

Introduction Displaying statistical materials as one of the convenient reporting methods is a common practice in various fields. In the sphere of homeland security, graphic charts and diagrams are often utilized to demonstrate the level of the violations of state borders, crime rates, and other crucial data. Nevertheless, even in...

Complexity Theory in Educational Administration

Introduction Complexity theory is closely linked to chaos theory, this theory studies systems that are very complex to precisely forecast their future, but nonetheless show fundamental patterns which can assist us to deal with this increasingly complex world. Science typically examines the world by breaking it into smaller and smaller...

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...

Alternate Catalysts for Organic Reactions and Synthesis

Introduction The study is based on the principles of green chemistry that can be considered as the main notions regarding the importance of the responsibility to the environment in different forms and along with the issues related to Chemistry and compositions of different organic systems. Due to the twofold importance...

Chemistry of the Dying Process, With and Without a Mordant

Ancient people may have gotten the idea to dye fabrics when they noticed stains on their clothing after eating or working with different plants, berries, and mollas. They began to use these plants and animals to dye fabrics. Ancient dyes can be classified chemically into three groups: blue and purple...

The North Carolina Zoo Animal Management

Introduction The North Carolina zoological park was started in 1976 and stands at 1,458 acres of land in Asheboro in the United States of America. It consists of three major areas, Africa, North America and the Australia area which was closed in 2006. It is open throughout the year except...

What Is the Effect of BRCA 1/2 on the Patient’s Health?

BRCA 1/2 is considered one of the most reliable genetics testings to identify genetic mutations, which signify an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Notwithstanding this fact, a majority of health insurance companies reject to reimburse care based on genetics. For instance, Medicare declares that the company will not cover...

Bias: Clinical Trial, Pragmatic and Explanatory Trials

Bias in Clinical Trial It is a challenging task for researchers to conduct a study that will be credible, mainly when it refers to large clinical trials. In this case, scholars should overcome various kinds of bias to make their work free from possible errors. Thus, “Effect of Behavioral Interventions...

Santa Barbara Lands: Biome Project

Selected Area Description The selected area for the Biome Project is the small city Santa Barbara, California, on the Western coast. The town is located near the coastal line and has borders with natural resorts and reservations. Moreover, the city has no evident or visible sights of agricultural land or...

Veterans’ Civilian Employment Experiences

Introduction The article used for this essay discusses the experience of veterans of the Second Gulf War in their attempts to enter the workforce. The researchers employ four focus groups that consist of employed and unemployed study subjects to gain an experiential understanding of their experience. Keeling, Ozuna, Kintzle, and...

Genetics Impact on Health Care in the Aging Population

In contemporary medical practice, a number of prevalent diseases in the aging population, such as type-2 diabetes, heart diseases, and obesity, have a genetic origin. Recent scientific advances in the field of genomics raise demand for new health public policies, introducing innovative laboratory testing and treatment methods. This paper briefly...

Quantitative and Qualitative Research Publication Critique

Quantitative Study The quantitative research study that is to be critiqued is the one written by Pickham et al. in 2018. The researchers highlighted the problem of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) and the benefits which routine patient-turning practices failed to demonstrate. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the...

Drinking: Survey Tool Development

Introduction Surveys can assist in collecting diverse types of information for varied types of studies, including quantitative ones. This paper will follow the development of a survey tool that is meant for a quantitative project dedicated to binge drinking. Two online surveys will be analyzed, and their examples, along with...

Theory Building in Nursing

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

Transport for London: Marketing Analytics

Sampling Scheme The appropriate sampling scheme that Transport for London (TfL) should use in surveying attitudes and preferences of passengers for Night Tube services is stratified method. Since TfL lacks a sampling frame, the use of the stratified sampling method would allow the categorization of passengers into distinct groups with...

Chemistry of Cooking. Saffron Rice Experiment

Introduction Saffron is a spice often used in cooking because of its distinct aroma and golden color. A typical application of it is in cooking rice, although it can be used in other meals as well. However, apart from these properties, the history of Saffron’s use reveals that people have...

Forensics of Fire and Explosions Critique

Reading the work by Professor Fred Smith on the forensics of fire and explosions compelled me to gain deeper insights on the field and the scientific community around it. First and foremost, the paper was eye-revealing in regards to the importance of scientific evidence in the criminal justice system. To...

Developmental Stages of Human Beings

Human beings have to go through a sequence of developmental stages or milestones. Each phase is essential since it supports the acquisition of both physical and cognitive abilities. A detailed analysis of each childhood stage can make it possible for caregivers and guardians to offer timely or evidence-based support. The...