...The Paper Towel Experiment. I remember watching certain television commercials when I was kid about the absorbency and strength of paper towels. They seemed to always focus on people trying to wipe up large amounts of water and most of being dumped onto the floor or wet paper towels being stretched out and weight being applied and falling through immediately. Ultimately it was the thickest and newest paper towel that wiped up all the water without spilling any and held the weight. Even as a child I felt this was completely staged and new that major parts of the research was not shown. As an adult, I just choose what I feel is a reasonable brand and wipe away at home without any thought about the value or absorbency of what I am using. With this thought in mind I decided to test four different brands of paper towels to see which one was the most absorbent. I would test the hypothesis that a thicker and coarser paper towel did in fact absorb more water. I first looked to some previous tests to see what steps they took in their testing. The first test I found dipped the paper towels into water and squeezed the towels into a glass (Penzo, nd). While this test seemed to be a good ideal, I felt for the purpose of my test I wanted to find how much water the towel held, not how much I could squeeze out of it. I also found a test that used weight as the measure of absorbency. Consumer Reports weighed each dry towel, wet them, strained them across a pan to remove excess...
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...IBM, Bangalore A White Paper Challenges of Managing a Testing Project: (A White Paper) A White Paper Page 1 of 20 Vinod Kumar Suvarna IBM, Bangalore A White Paper Introduction Testing is expected to consume 30 – 50 % of the Project Effort, Still properly managing testing project is not considered seriously. Project Managers always undermine the impact the testing activity has on the Project Cost and Schedule. Hence the testing activity is usually unplanned and uncontrollable. As the project manager assumes that the main focus of the testing activity in the project is not to meet the project schedule. But Its is a reality that a thorough and close monitoring of the Testing project is required to increase productivity, reduce cycle -time and improve quality. Below pie chart depicts the Project effort distribution by phase for a development project, where independent testing team performs the testing activity. Project Effort Distribution by Phase 21 35 Requirement Design Code & Unit testing Testing 25 19 A White Paper Page 2 of 20 Vinod Kumar Suvarna IBM, Bangalore A White Paper The Problem / Issues / Improvement Opportunity in Hand: Ask a Tester ‘Why he/she needs to burn midnight oil to churn a Quality Product?’ Answer is obvious ‘Needs to put extra time and effort to overcome the Project schedule slippage ‘ Ask a Project Manager ‘Why the Project is in trouble during the last phase?’ Answer is obvious ‘Not Sure, Did not anticipate...
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...and understand academic research can be an important tool for practitioners in an increasingly complex accounting and business environment. This guide was developed to introduce students to the world of academic research. It is not intended for PhD students or others who wish to perform academic research. Instead, the guide should make published academic research more accessible and less intimidating so that future practitioners will be able to read empirical research and profitably apply the relevant findings. The guide begins by examining the importance of academic research for practitioners in accounting and next reviews the basics of the research process. With that background in place, we then give some guidelines and helpful hints for reading and evaluating academic papers. This guide has been used for several years to introduce master’s degree students to academic literature in an accounting theory class. After reading this guide and seeing a demonstration presentation by the professor, students have been able to successfully read and discuss research findings. Key words: Understanding empirical research, supplemental readings, importance of academic research, incorporating academic research in classroom 25 26 Gordon and Porter INTRODUCTION here has long been a communication gap between the work of academic researchers and that of practicing accountants (for example, see Sterling 1973 and Zeff 2003). For researchers, the result of this gap is frustration...
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...Journal of Economic Literature Vol. XXXIV (March 1996), pp. 97-114 The Standard Error of Regressions By D E I R D R E N . M C C L O S K E Y and STEPHEN T. ZILIAK University of Iowa Suggestions by two anonymous and patient referees greatly improved the paper. Our thanks also to seminars at Clark, Iowa State, Harvard, Houston, Indiana, and Kansas State universities, at Williatns College, and at the universities of Virginia and Iowa. A colleague at Iowa, Calvin Siehert, was materially helpful. T cant for science or policy and yet be insignificant statistically, ignored by the less thoughtful researchers. In the 1930s Jerzy Neyman and Egon S. Pearson, and then more explicitly Abraham Wald, argued that actual investigations should depend on substantive not merely statistical significance. In 1933 Neyman and Pearson wrote of type I and type II errors: HE IDEA OF Statistical significance is old, as old as Cicero writing on forecasts (Cicero, De Divinatione, 1. xiii. 23). In 1773 Laplace used it to test whether comets came from outside the solar system (Elizabeth Scott 1953, p. 20). The first use of the very word "significance" in a statistical context seems to be John Venn's, in 1888, speaking of differences expressed in units of probable error; Is it more serious to convict an innocent man or to acquit a guilty? That will depend on the consequences of the error; is the punishment death or fine; what is the danger to the community of released...
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...Assessment Tools Paper Student Name Liberty University EDUC 307 Date Look over the format of this sample paper. Note the comments along the left side of the paper that point out some of the expectations of the assignment. Look over the format of this sample paper. Note the comments along the left side of the paper that point out some of the expectations of the assignment. Abstract Assessment tools are used in classrooms, by teachers, to help them learn the many student differences. It is important for teachers to discover the different interests, ability/intellectual levels, achievement levels, and personality types of students so that they can effectively instruct students accordingly. Some assessment tools (tests) that have been found to help teachers discover these differences are Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters, Brigance Early Childhood Screen II K & 1, Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, TerraNova/Cat 6 Test, and Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory. Interests 1. The Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters is a survey that is used for those exploring careers, or can be used by students for educational purposes only. The survey assesses students on their interests by having them answer questions by circling any and all of the given choices that best describe the student. This survey is fairly extensive, as the same 3 questions are asked 16 different times, but the list of answer choices...
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...Banana Leaves Fibers as Paper Arenz Tercero Jonas Ojano Rhenz Balanrayos Chris Jhon Serra Submitted as Partial Fulfilment of Research II Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School October 27, 2013 Mrs. Rosilyn Loria (Research Adviser) Table of Contents Abstract 3 Chapter 1 Introduction A. Background of the Study 4 B. Statement of the Problem/Objectives 5 C. Significance of the Study 6 D. Scope and Limitations of the Study 7 E. Review of Related Literature 8 Chapter 2 Methodology 10 Chapter 3 Results and Discussion 11 Chapter 4 Conclusion 12 Chapter 5 Recommendation 13 Bibliography 14 Acknowledgement 15 Appendix 16 Abstract Banana, common name for any of a genus of tropical, treelike herbs and also for their fruit. Species of the genus are native to Southeast Asia but are now grown extensively in all tropical countries...
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...Business KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation was formed in Delaware as a special purpose acquisition corporation on April 15, 2005 to establish operating business in the paper, packaging, forest products and related industries. The Company operates in one segment, the integrated manufacture and sale of containerboard, corrugated products, and specialty paper for industrial and consumer markets. The Company has been actively and continued to be engaged in evaluating a number of potential acquisition opportunities, in an effort to diversify and/or grow the Company’s business. KapStone’s annual revenues exceed $2.3 billion as of fiscal year ended in 2014, which was comprised of $1.5 billion of containerboard and corrugated products and $0.8 million of specialty paper. KapStone’s business is affected by cyclical industry condition and general economic conditions in the U.S. and in the countries where the Company export their products. Export sales may also be affected by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and trade policies and relations. Industry KapStone competes in the paper, packaging, forest products and related industries with concentrations in the containerboard, corrugated products, and specialty paper markets. Industry Risks * The paper, packaging, forest products and related industries are highly competitive and comprised of many participants. * The paper, packaging, forest products and related industries are highly cyclical. Fluctuations in the...
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... Maggie Boone Psychological Testing There are tests of every type that most people will have to take throughout their lives. There are driving tests, tests to get into college, tests in all varieties of schools and even in the workplace, when being hired or promoted. There are also tests in the world of psychology, including testing in schools and the workplace. Psychological testing will be defined, with a few different varying descriptions from a few sources, since there is not just one definition for this type of test. The major categories of tests will be described and the major uses and users of these tests will be identified. The concepts of reliability and validity will be compared and contrasted, and how they both impact the field of psychological testing will be discussed. Definition of the term “test” “The glossary of the authoritative Standards for Educational and Psychology Tests,” according to our textbook, “says that a test is an evaluative device or procedure in which a sample of an examinee’s behavior in a specified domain is obtained and subsequently evaluated and scored using a standardized process,” (Hogan, 2007, p. 12). The same source also says that psychological testing is defined as “any procedure that involves the use of tests or inventories to assess particular psychological characteristics of an individual, (Hogan, 2007, p. 12). ...
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...Use offense to inform defense. Find flaws before the bad guys do. Copyright SANS Institute Author Retains Full Rights This paper is from the SANS Penetration Testing site. Reposting is not permited without express written permission. Interested in learning more? Check out the list of upcoming events offering "Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling (SEC504)" at https://pen-testing.sans.org/events/ Key fingerprint = AF19 FA27 2F94 998D FDB5 DE3D F8B5 06E4 A169 4E46 A Management Guide to Penetration Testing David A. Shinberg © SANS Institute 2003, © SA NS In sti tu As part of GIAC practical repository. te 20 03 ,A ut ho rr Version 2.1a eta Practical Assignment ins SANS Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling (GCIH) fu ll r igh ts. Author retains full rights. Key fingerprint = AF19 FA27 2F94 998D FDB5 DE3D F8B5 06E4 A169 4E46 Abstract Penetration tests are an excellent method for determining the strengths and weaknesses of a network consisting of computers and network devices. However, the process of performing a penetration test is complex, and without care can have disastrous effects on the systems being tested. This paper provides guidance, primarily focused around planning and management, on how to conduct a penetration test comprised of five phases – Preparation, Public Information, Planning, Execution and Analysis and Reporting. However, due to the technical and sometimes...
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...Guide to preparing for examinations Nitin D Parekh, CA, CFA, MBA (IIM, A) CFO, Cadila Healthcare Ltd The preparation aspects for examinations can be divided into four sections like Substantive Preparation, Material Preparation, Physical Preparation and Mental Preparation. Substantive preparation refers to learning the material which is the subject matter of the exam. Material preparation refers to the physical items to be taken for the exam. Physical preparation refers to specific care about food, sleep and rest. Mental preparation refers to the attitude and self responsibility, avoidance of tension and stress and being motivated and charged to take up the exam. Substantive Preparation for examinations: 1. What to read?: There is so much to read on any subject like textbooks, study guides, reference books, suggested answers etc. Read all text books and prescribed reading. 2. How to read? How to read addresses issues of methodology of reading and various reading practices. One technique is that of faster reading by not reading word-to-word and not going for re-reading called regression. Faster reading saves a lot of time. Amongst many techniques aimed at better reading, SQ3R is one of the most powerful techniques. This technique is very effectively used by me from 12th standard to Chartered Accountant, IIM MBA and CFA course. This technique is the basic foundation of my academic success leading to consistent rank holding career and...
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...well in time. Avoid thinking about what will be asked in the test paper. 3. Relax and don’t think about the exam. Take deep breaths and relax your hands by stretching. Perform some religious ‘Mantra’ if you have faith in religion or at least to be away from the exam anxiety. I used to speak ‘Navkar Mantra’ which is the most powerful mantra for the Jains. 4. When the test papers are being distributed maintain cool and calm position without getting nervous or anxious. 5. Read all instructions of the test paper carefully before starting any answer. 6. Read entire question paper before starting any answer. While you read the questions also judge the question paper in terms of length, difficulty level, type of questions etc. 7. While reading all questions analyse the type of test paper in terms of essay type questions, short-notes, fill in the blanks, true-false, multiple choice questions, reading comprehension, charts etc. 8. Pay attention to the total number of questions and the amount of time which will be required to complete the same. 9. Read directions for all questions and understand what are the optional questions, if any. One of the biggest causes of loss of marks is not reading instructions or not interpreting the instructions correctly. Pay special attention to words like ‘and’, ‘or’ etc. to understand the options. Many students have wrong habit of staring the answers without complete reading of question paper. 10. If your supervisor...
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... To write a good informative paper, writers need to have three basic criteria in their paper: examples, statistics, and credibility. Right now the big concern in the education system and amongst school administrators deals with the issue of standardized testing. In Don W. Hooper’s 2001 paper on “Accountability for Student Success” published by the American Association of School Administrators, he states that if planned properly the accountability system can greatly improve education. Later in time Childhood Education published Bobbie A. Solley’s 2007 paper “On Standardized Testing: An ACEI Position Paper” which states that the test only focus on what they need to know for the government test instead of actually learning critical thinking and problem solving. Hooper and Solley explain their viewpoints on standardized testing and whether or not it has positive or negative effects on students learning ability. The first type of criteria is examples, which helps with showing that the writer knows what he, or she is talking about. This is important because with evidence the reader knows that some of the paper is actually true and not bias information. In Hooper’s paper he claims schools would fail if they did not have standardized tests. In his second paragraph Hooper gives two scenarios between two different students. The first student is in a relaxed environment were they do not really know the objective, but as long as they pass the test made by the teachers, it really...
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...The Python Papers Monograph 2:17 Proceedings of PyCon Asia-Pacific 2010 Experiences in Building Python Automation Framework for Verification and Data Collections Juki Wirawan Tantra jw.tantra@gmail.com Abstract This paper describes our experiences in building a Python automation framework. Specifically, the automation framework is used to support verification and data collection scripts. The scripts control various test equipments in addition to the device under test (DUT) to characterize a specific performance with a specific configuration or to evaluate the correctness of the behaviour of the DUT. The specific focus on this paper is on documenting our experiences in building an automation framework using Python: on the purposes, goals and the benefits, rather than on a tutorial of how to build such a framework. 1. Introduction I work in a growing IC design company that focuses on wireless solutions. The project described in this paper was developed when we were developing the fifth generation of our product. We were facing huge challenges for this project: our product's feature sets have grown so much that manual verification of the features require more than 2 months (and this would involve most of the engineering team doing manual tests). Recent economic situation prohibited any further investment, both for manpowers and tools. However, the project needs to be completed on time, or we would risked losing a significant potential business...
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...nsDirections: You have a 5 minute time limit to complete the parts of this test. Carefully read all of the parts of the test before doing anything. In order to ensure the accuracy of this exam, you should not use more than the allotted time of 5 minutes. Write the answer at the back of your paper. Good Luck!! 1. Write today's date--month-day-year in the top right hand corner of your test paper. 2. Write the answer to the following multiplication problem directly underneath the date on your test paper--6 X 5 = ? 3. Write the name of the month that begins with the letter "D" in the top left hand corner of your test paper. 4. Add 15 to the answer you got in part #2, and write this new total directly underneath your answer for part #3. 5. In the lower left hand corner of your test paper, write the names of your favorite singer and your favorite group. 6. Just above your answer to part #5, write "This test is very easy." 7. In the lower right hand corner of your test paper, draw a rectangle and inside the rectangle draw a five pointed star. The size of these drawings is not important. 8. Directly above your answer to part #7, draw a row of three small circles. Once again, size is not important. 9. Write the name of the first president of the United States on the back of your test paper anywhere you choose. If you don't know who this is, write your own name instead. 10. Write the name of any country that begins with the letter "I" directly underneath...
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...on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the Applicants in the Aptitude Test (Paper I) only subject to their qualifying in Computer/Typing test (Paper 2). India Post Exam Pattern: The Applicants shall be subjected to an Aptitude Test with a total 100 marks covering the following subjects/topics. Aptitude Test (Paper I) will be comprising following four parts (A/B/C/D). The total duration of the Aptitude Test will be 2 hrs (120 Minutes). There is no negative marking. The Syllabus for India Post Aptitude Test (Paper 1) is given below. Paper I – Aptitude Test Syllabus: Part ‘A’|25 Questions on General Knowledge – Questions on current events, sports, history, geography, basic economics, general polity, Indian constitution, science environment etc. – 25 Marks| Part ‘B’|25 Questions on Mathematics of matriculation standard which may cover number system, simplification, decimals, corrections, simple and compound interest, percentage, average, profit & loss, discount, menstruation, time & work and time & distance etc. – 25 Marks| Part ‘C’|25 Questions on English covering grammar (prepositions, adverbs, conjunction, direct/indirect speech, singular & plural, tenses, antonyms/synonyms etc. – 25 Marks| Part ‘D’|25 Questions on Reasoning and analytical Ability – 25 Marks| India Post Qualifying Marks: The minimum qualifying marks/ Cut off Marks to be obtained in each part of India Post Aptitude Test is For OC Candidates – 40% Marks (i.e., 10 marks in each part) For SC/ST Candidates...
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