...Analysis of Newspaper Research Report Results Paper Diana Hernandez HCS/438 6/8/2015 Dr. Silvio Di Gregorio Introduction In this article, Wang (2014) has written about several studies which allow us to explore the possibility of risk factors that are associated with the link to autism before birth, and to look at what scientific evidence is showing as opposed to what the media coverage speculates about autism. This challenges us to approach the risks of autism different from what recent press attention has written about it and to explore other clues into autistic brains. The Statistical Procedures Mentioned in the Study New studies show that abnormalities may appear in autistic brains prior to birth. The purpose of this article is to open people’s eyes to true risk factors associated with autism and not false beliefs. The measure of risk ratio was used to compare odds of different circumstances in the life and environment of autistic children. The big question Wang asks is “How large is the increase risk for autism?” According to the CDC (2015), the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) network estimates one out of every 68 children is identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the last few years, the focus has shifted from environmental factors and the diagnosis at the age of two or three, and the new focus is on the importance of inheritance factors. The risk factors are divided into two sections. One side shows the amount of time...
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...The Quantitative Research about Griffith University Hotel Facilities Course Name: 1002HSL Introduction to Research Student Name: Student ID: Introduction This report is to assess, from the view of professions in event and facilities management, the importance and performance of the existing facilities in city hotels of Griffith University in order to identify the critical factors in better operation and execution of hotels. The rapid development and expansion of hospitality industry has made hotel industry much more competitive than before, thus, how to promote the operation and execution become a significant issue in surviving in fierce competitive business environment. Among those critical issues of success in managing hotels, the service segment is in particular of importance in that it is directly accessed by customers or travellers and they are inclined to rate hotels on those service (Roger, 2011). Therefore, it is quite necessary to elevation how importance of existing facilities towards guests and the current performance of those facilities in the hotels. The Griffith University Hotel, being operating for a relative long period in the service industry, has established its good reputation and occupied a certain part of market shares. While, it still suffers from threads from low priced hotels and other rivals who are continuingly promoting hotel environment and service. In order to maintain the current volume of guests and probably increase it, the...
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...CHAPTER 2 The Marketing Research Process: 11 Processes ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Establishing the need for marketing research Define the problem Establishing research objectives Determine research design Identify information types and sources Determine methods of accessing data Design data collection forms Collect data Analyze data Prepare and present the final research report Differences between managers and researchers ü ü Custom marketing research should begin with a thorough problem definition. Managers’ and researchers’ backgrounds differ markedly. Area of difference Organizational Position Responsibility Training Disposition toward knowledge Research motivation Line To make profit General decision making Wants answers to questions To make symptoms disappear ü ü Despite their difference, managers and researchers must develop a working relationship. The manager and researcher should develop a partnership. To find the truth Managers Staff To generate information Technique applications Wants to ask questions Researchers Research brief A research brief is a document prepared by an organisation commissioning research. Typically it contains the following sections: 2 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Background Rationale Budget Timescale Objectives Methods Reports Hague (2004) suggest using a series of questions as a framework in order to make sure a through brief. ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü These are: Why do this research? What action will be taken when the research is completed? What has caused...
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...Authority, Incentives and Performance: Theory and Evidence from a Chinese Newspaper Yanhui Wu London School of Economics Job Market Paper February 2011 Abstract Authority de…nes the formal structure of an organization, and is essential for the allocation of resources inside the …rm. This paper develops a theory of authority in a multiple layer hierarchy, in which the distribution of authority alleviates incentive incompatibilities. To examine the theory, I collect monthly personnel data from about 200 journalists over three years in a Chinese newspaper, and provide evidence on their incentives and performance under two basic organizational forms — centralization and decentralization. Relying on an unexpected organizational reform from decentralizing to centralizing editorial power in some divisions of the newspaper, I …nd three main results: 1) centralization improves the quality of the journalists’performance, in terms of the newspaper’ inters nal assessment and the external measures of news content; 2) centralization reduces the journalists’activities for private gain; 3) centralization decreases the editorial activities conducted by managing editors. These results are in line with the theory: a more centralized hierarchy achieves better control over workers’ opportunistic behaviour, at the cost of depressing middle managers’initiative. Key Words: Authority, Organizational Structure, Incentives, Information, Action Distortion, Decision Bias, Media Bias JEL Classi…cations:...
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...minimizes concerns about evaluation by others and about your own moral standards thus weakening the normal barriers to aggression to antisocial behavior based on guilt and shame . Deindividuation can be caused by being anonymous (therefore unaccountable), for example in a crowd or when wearing a mark. Anonymity can dimish awareness of your own individuality, instead being merely part of a large group. Deindividuation can also be caused by an altered consciousness due to drugs or alcholol . Zimbardo conveys same conditions may lead to an increase in prosocial behavior such as in religious gatherings. Research by Mullen shows the effects of faceless crowds leading to individuation. whereby the anaylisis of newspaper cutting, lynchings in the US between 1988-1949 showed that the more people in a mob, the greater the savaergy with which they killed their victims. Whereas Zimbardos research carried out series of experiements that lead to the development of individuation theory. Which led to the suggestion of anonymity being a key componenemt of deinidividuatuon process increasing aggression. Rehm investigated if wearing uniform when part of a sports team increases aggressiveness. German children being randomly assigned in either a group wearing unform with an orange shirt or no uniform (plain clothes). Findings showed those whom wore orange shirts played more...
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...Analysis of Newspaper research Report Savitri Basant HCS/ 438 June 18th 2012 Dr. R. Medeiros Analysis of Newspaper research Report On May 1, 2009, Reuters Health specified that combined treatment with chemotherapy drugs topotecan and docetaxel is effective in treating women who had a reoccurrence of uterine or ovarian cancer after having been treated with other drug combinations.. What Statistical procedures are mentioned in the study? The study that was done involved 15 women with recurring ovarian cancer, 9 with recurring uterine cancer, and 3 with peritoneal mesothelioma which is cancer of the tissue, lining the inside of the abdomen. The findings revealed that out of 24 women only six had complete response to treatment. This study was done to examine the statistical procedures, describes the finding and conclusions and based on the analysis mentioned in the report, the study concludes whether they were appropriate or not. What conclusions did the study reached? Are the conclusions appropriate? Why or why not? The research was comprehensive since it involved a total of 86 treatment cycles. And out of 27 participants selected from inclusion in the sample results were established for 24 individuals which was a reasonable success rate. The cooperation from the participants ensured the success of the experiment. Of the 24 patients a mere 6 of the participants had a satisfactory response to treatment while another three had no worsening of their cancer. Six out...
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...Analysis of Newspaper research Report Savitri Basant HCS/ 438 June 18th 2012 Dr. R. Medeiros Analysis of Newspaper research Report On May 1, 2009, Reuters Health specified that combined treatment with chemotherapy drugs topotecan and docetaxel is effective in treating women who had a reoccurrence of uterine or ovarian cancer after having been treated with other drug combinations.. What Statistical procedures are mentioned in the study? The study that was done involved 15 women with recurring ovarian cancer, 9 with recurring uterine cancer, and 3 with peritoneal mesothelioma which is cancer of the tissue, lining the inside of the abdomen. The findings revealed that out of 24 women only six had complete response to treatment. This study was done to examine the statistical procedures, describes the finding and conclusions and based on the analysis mentioned in the report, the study concludes whether they were appropriate or not. What conclusions did the study reached? Are the conclusions appropriate? Why or why not? The research was comprehensive since it involved a total of 86 treatment cycles. And out of 27 participants selected from inclusion in the sample results were established for 24 individuals which was a reasonable success rate. The cooperation from the participants ensured the success of the experiment. Of the 24 patients a mere 6 of the participants had a satisfactory response to treatment while another three had no worsening of their cancer. Six out...
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...Unit 3- P3 Different types of research Primary Primary research is new research, carried out to answer specific issues or questions. It can involve questionnaires, surveys or interviews with individuals or small groups. Secondary Secondary research (Also known as desk research) involves gathering existing data that has already been produced. For example, researching the internet, newspapers and company reports. Qualitative Qualitative research is about finding out not just what people think but why they think it. It’s about getting people to talk about their opinions so you can understand their motivations and feelings. Quantitative Quantitative research is about asking people for their opinions in a structured way so that you can produce hard facts and statistics to guide you. To get reliable statistical results, it’s important to survey people in fairly large numbers and to make sure they are a representative sample of your target market. Waitrose SWOT analysis (Sourced from: http://www.mbaskool.com/brandguide/lifestyle-and-retail/13211-waitrose.html) The picture above shows the SWOT analysis of Waitrose. It shows all the strengths the company has the weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It lists a number of strengths which will have been taken from primary data; the primary data would have also shown any weaknesses and the opportunities they can get. Also they would have seen threats when looking at reports (reports are a form of secondary data). Also Waitrose...
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...Research into Attitudes Towards the Increase in Higher Education Tuition Fees and changes in UCAS applications December 2013 By Nick Codrington 11068779 Elliot Neil 11069090 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Description of research 1.2 Report structure 2. BACKGROUND TO OUR RESEARCH / SECONDARY RESEARCH 2.1 History of the fee system 2.2 Newspaper/Internet findings 2.3 UCAS trends 3. KEY FINDINGS OF PRIMARY RESEARCH 3.1 Primary research undertaken 3.2 Questionnaire sample 3.3 Initial questions 3.4 Knowledge of structure 3.5 Plan 4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 Conclusions 4.2 Recommendations Executive Summary This research project is being carried out by Nick Codrington and Elliot Neil, two second year foundation degree students studying business and enterprise. The report aims to establish young people attitude toward the recent change in the fee structure system implemented by university’s. Our research aims to look at the impact the rise in tuition fees will have on the decision young people make on weather on not to go into higher education. The higher education act came under review in 2010 with a view to moving university to a free market enabling them to set their own structures at a capped limit of £9,000 per annum. As our research will show applications to attend colleges and universities through UCAS have been increasingly rising prior to the any review on tuition fees. The...
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...Part 1 1. Introduction I chose topic 8 because analysis and interpretation of business and financial performance has interested me and I want to learn more about and it is the topic I feel most comfortable with having completed my ACCA studies. Writing reports and analysing business performance was covered in papers F7 and P3 and through this report I will have the opportunity to enforce practically the knowledge acquired. Moreover undertaking this research project will improve my performance at work and enhance my professional and communication skills. I work in accountancy practice and this project will be invaluable experience. I decide to write a research project on Marks & Spencer plc. and the reason being is that I had carried out an investigation on this company before and I have preliminary knowledge on its activities and the sector in which operates. Marks & Spencer is well known and reputable retailer which I personally favour as a customer. Marks and Spencer Group plc. is an international multi-channel retailer with headquarters in London, in the City of Westminster .It carries out the retailing of apparel, home products and food items. It was started as a Penny Bazar 1884 in Leeds selling only British made goods (Enc. Britannica,2004) As of 30 March 2013 the Company’s product were sold through 766 UK stores and 418 stores internationally (www.marksandspencer.com, 2013) 1.1.2 The reason for choosing the John Lewis Plc. as the comparator company John...
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...Mediaplanet Marketing Plan MKT 535 Mark Dinglasan 11/20/11 Overview: This marketing plan presents an overview of the Mediaplanet business model and recommended strategies that will strengthen the company's position and profitability in the North American market. Mediaplanet has been in the North American markets since 2008 and has expanded to six major offices in the United States and Canada. Although the company is international and continues to expand at an accelerated rate, it continues to operate under a start-up mentality and relies on rapid expansion and a large volume of reports published per quarter to generate profit. The company does not have an HR, PR or Marketing Department. The overall company structure is very basic with the key individuals in the North American Operations being the CEO and CFO that work out of the New York office. From there, each office within the North American Operations possesses one managing director, at least two business development managers, and at least 5 publishers that are all under the CEO and CFO. No financial information regarding profitability and financial status were provided to this publisher for the purposes of this project. The marketing plan will demonstrate how unique the Mediaplanet operations are as the owners of the company have created an international publishing company that operates under a very basic structure and operations. This plan will also serve to identify the weaknesses that are starting show little...
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... |3 | |Identified Problems…………..…………………..,………………………. |3 | |Objectives………………………………………………………………,… |4 | |Criteria……………………………………………………………………. |4 | |Justification for the Choice of Business Involved……………………..…. |4 | |II. Literature Review……………………………………………………................... |5 | |Objective 1 Analysis the Current Lamp Market……….…………………. |5 | | 2.2 Objective 2 Evaluate Dehong’s Market Positioning…..………………….. |7 | | 2.3 Objective 3 Analyze the Effectiveness of Dehong’s Marketing Mix…….. |10 | |2.4 Objective 4 Determine If Dehong’s Marketing Positioning and Its Marketing Mix are Suitable for Its Marketing |11 | |Strategy………………..... | | |III. Methodology …………………………………………………………………… ...
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...Analysis of Newspaper Research Report Results When analyzing a newspaper research article, the reader must be very careful what conclusions are drawn from the study. Bennett, Briggs, and Triola (2009) urge caution about drawing conclusions of causality when evaluating any research, given that studies are typically designed to look for causes. The article by Montgomery (2012) looks at nonsmoking women who have been diagnosed with lung cancer and the available research to examine potential trends and causes. This article uses statistical procedures and draws some causal conclusions, but statistical significance is either lacking or not stated. The statistical procedures that are used within this article are very basic using population parameters and sample proportions. The sample size is cited as 200,000 Americans being diagnosed yearly with lung cancer, of which 15% or 30,000 are nonsmokers. Two-thirds of the 30,000 nonsmokers are women. An additional study done by Wakelee, Chang, Gomez (2007) was also cited to further validate this statement. Cancer rates ranged from 4.8 to 13.7 per 100,000 men in one year, versus 14.4 to 20.8 per 100,000 women in the same time period. These results are cited as a potential function of statistical probability, due to women being noted in general to smoke less than men. This probability statement is flawed as the smaller sample size may in fact inappropriately skew the final findings. The relative frequency method according to Bennett...
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...FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the sections titled “Item 1A – Risk Factors” and “Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or our future financial performance. We may also make written and oral forward-looking statements in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings and otherwise. We have tried, where possible, to identify such statements by using words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” “project,” “plan” and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Any forward-looking statements are and will be based upon our then-current expectations, estimates and assumptions regarding future events and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements. You should bear this in mind as you consider forward-looking statements. Factors that, individually or in the aggregate, we think could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results include those described in “Item...
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...COMPANY: A Case Study Analysis John J. Head WestCom Group Consulting Inc. School of Communication Telecommunications Management 4480 Western Michigan University 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 November 8, 2012 ©2012 John J Head Source: New York Times Co. Table of Contents I. Historical Overview 1 Early steps 2 Diversification 3 Challenges, changes 4 II. Organizational structure 5 Table 1 5 III. Business Operations 6 Table 2 7 The flagship 8 IV. Financial performance 9 Table 3 9 V. Future outlook 11 Branding 11 SWOT analysis and other risks 12 Table 4 13 Demographics 15 Philosophy 16 i Endnotes 18 I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW “All the News That’s Fit to Print.” Special are those instances in business when a slogan becomes so synonymous with a company. Those words, found on the front page of every copy of every edition of The New York Times since 1896, began as a way to define the publication to its readership. That slogan stands to this day, but the newspaper and its parent, The New York Times Company, have grown far beyond the reaches of New York City and its surrounding boroughs. The New York Times Company is a diversified media company whose core purpose is “to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.”1 It is a publicly traded company (NYTC on the New York Stock Exchange) and publishes three major daily newspapers. It also operates...
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