UNIT #5 DISCUSSION DQ #1: Data collection is one of the most challenging steps that prevent learners from completing their dissertation. What challenges do you foresee in collecting your data? What are some strategies you’ll deploy to overcome these challenges? a) Challenges in collecting data Reliability and validity In data collection, reliability and validity of the data are important considerations, which a researcher should pay attention to. Reliability, in this case, can be described
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Critical Thinking Analysis of Cliffside Holding Company Memo Lisa A. Farinelli University of Maryland University College 1209 AMBA 610 9043 10/9/2012 Professor Bonnie Peter Abstract This paper demonstrates the application of the critical thinking and systems thinking models to analyze complex organizational issues. To illustrate the benefits of using such a model, one sample memo originating from a Cliffside Holding Company of Massapequa will be referenced. The 10-steps of Critical Thinking
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Abstract In his memo, Mr. Anil Ravaswami, Vice-President of Human Resources, analyzes Ms. Forsythe’s, The Director of Operations, proposal to fund a new leadership development program. He expresses to the CEO of Cliffside Holding Company of Massapequa, Ms. Cynthia Castle, his dilemma which is, “Is it necessary to invest in a leadership development program?” (A. Ravaswami, personal communication, October 10, 2012). In which he states that the senior executive members never attended
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Total number of data (N) is 101. Reliability Statistics Table 4.1 Cronbach's Alpha N of Items .826 44 The test for reliability has been conducted with the responses of emotional intelligence and stress coping style (α=0.826) and it is found that the Cronbach’s alpha is above 0.7. Hence the scale can be considered reliable with the sample. Normality Test Table 4.2: Tests of Normality Kolmogorov-Smirnova Shapiro-Wilk Statistic Df Sig. Statistic df Sig. SCS .077 101 .153 .979 101 .099 EI .124
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Research, Statistics, and Psychology Research and statistics employ such meaningful roles in psychology whereas without both psychology may not exist. In psychology the importance of research is to help understand human beings and behaviors, but without research questions concerning human beings and behavior would go unanswered. Thoughts and theories concerning human beings and behaviors would go unanswered as well. Using and relying on the scientific method, psychology uses the research and statistics
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Descriptive Statistics Pain Study “The kappa opioid nalbuphine produces gender-and dose-dependent analgesia and antianalgesia in patients with postoperative pain” was a study that was performed to observe gender-specific patient response to varied doses of nalbuphine, an opioid pain medication, following oral surgery (Gear, Miaskowski, Gordon, Paul, Heller, & Levine, 1999). In this study, the researchers asked participants to rate their pain on a 10 cm visual analog scale (VAS) just before
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when it comes to the impact that things health wise can have on the human population. When it comes to statistic the number can be manipulated pretty easily to portray whatever picture that people want. That does not mean is what is always being done, but I think is a large reason why as a class we generally find a low importance on it. For example, drug companies do a great job using statistics to show how great their products are with helping the world’s health problems. What the drug companies
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about Statistics Statistics is all around us that, in fact, it would be difficult to go through the day without being flooded with some sort of statistics or statistical information. It is so commonly used in everyday conversations – be it regarding customer surveys, weather forecasts, political polls, or sports statistics – that we find it difficult to differentiate flawed from actual valid claims. So many times we hear “9 out of 10 says…” or “99 percent of the people” that statistics has been
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Course Outline: Probability and Statistics Week Tue-Sat 1 2 3 4 Topics/Sub-Topics Introduction to Statistics What is Statistics, Definition of Statistics, Types of Statistics, Application of Statistics in Real life, Variable and its types, Constant and its types. Definition of Data, Primary & Secondary Data, Frequency and Frequency Distribution, Class Limit & Boundary. Organizing and Graphing Data Organizing and Graphing of Qualitative (Simple Bar Chart, Multiple Bar Chart
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Introduction to Statistics Statistical Problems 1. A pharmaceutical Co. wants to know if a new drug is superior to already existing drugs, or possible side effects. 2. How fuel efficient a certain car model is? 3. Is there any relationship between your GPA and employment opportunities? 4. If you answer all questions on a (T, F) (or multiple choice) examination completely randomly, what are your chances of passing? 5. What is the effect of package designs on sales? 6. ………………….. Question
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