...Sample Paper Population definitionSuccessful statistical practice is based on focused problem definition. In sampling, this includes defining the population from which our sample is drawn. A population can be defined as including all people or items with the characteristic one wishes to understand. Because there is very rarely enough time or money to gather information from everyone or everything in a population, the goal becomes finding a representative sample (or subset) of that population. Sometimes that which defines a population is obvious. For example, a manufacturer needs to decide whether a batch of material from production is of high enough quality to be released to the customer, or should be sentenced for scrap or rework due to poor quality. In this case, the batch is the population. Although the population of interest often consists of physical objects, sometimes we need to sample over time, space, or some combination of these dimensions. For instance, an investigation of supermarket staffing could examine checkout line length at various times, or a study on endangered penguins might aim to understand their usage of various hunting grounds over time. For the time dimension, the focus may be on periods or discrete occasions. In other cases, our 'population' may be even less tangible. For example, Joseph Jagger studied the behaviour of roulette wheels at a casino in Monte Carlo, and used this to identify a biased wheel. In this case, the 'population' Jagger...
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...SAMPLE PAPER HELP FOR THOSE WRITING THEIR FIRST ESSAY (Using the “Turabian” Style) Mary Matthews Student #7773460 Sociology 125-50 Peter Smith Douglas College, December 10, 1991 2 I. INTRODUCTION The following sample essay has been prepared to help answer some of the questions and problems that you may have when writing your first term paper. It includes explanations and illustrations of format, quotations, footnotes and bibliography, using the style set out in “A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations” by Kate Turabian. II. BODY The title page is a very important page of your essay as it is the first impression that an instructor has of your work. Always put the full title of the essay in capital letters, one-quarter (1/4) of the way down the page. Halfway down, put your name and student number. Three-quarters (3/4) of the way down, put the course name and number, section number, your instructor’s name, “Douglas College,” and the date. White, good quality, 8½” x 11” paper should be used whether your essay is typed, printed or handwritten. Note the spacing used for this sample essay – it is double-spaced on one side of each sheet. Allow 1 – 1½” on the left for binding and a 1” margin on the other three sides. Indentation for new paragraphs is five typed spaces. The number of each page is at the top right hand corner in Arabic numerals, beginning with the first typed page. The next section of this sample essay is devoted to quotations and...
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...Personal Ethical Standards When a prisoner asks for favors of the correctional staff, it means they want something more than what they are asking for. In this case, one inmate asked if this author would inquire as to why his request earlier in the day was not responded to by the administration counselor. Knowing that when a request is placed early in the morning, it is usually not responded to until late in the day, or the next day, depending on the waiting list. This author could tell that to this inmate, but the inmate knows that already, since they have been here for a while. Therefore, instead of blowing off this inmates request, which would later cause animosity between prisoners and guards, my response would be soothing instead of in the negative. Accordingly, the response would be something to the effect of "your response went down this morning and apparently someone is more troubled than you are today. If they don't get to you today, you know you will be on the morning run." This way I responded to the inmate in a professional matter, put their nerves at ease, and did not compromise the ethics of my being a prison guard. Not only was I being professional, I was also giving the inmate respect, which in return they will hopefully respond in kind. Many people in prison forget that as prison guards it is our responsibility to maintain order, not be the best friend to any one inmate. Prison Guards are supposed to be feared, because anything other than that fear would...
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...It was our fourth game of Risk at the Taylors’ beach house during a summer a few years ago, and a torrential storm showed no sign of letting up. Rain battered windows that had seen better times while a slight draft spread through the house. A gloomy feeling hung in the air and settled upon everyone in the cottage. “I’m so bored! This game is getting really old!” my god sister, Su Rei, cried with frustration as I eliminated the last of her armies from the game board on the kitchen table for the third time. “I’ve got to do something else or I’ll explode!” Six sets of eyes turned to look at her. “Can we finish the game first? I’m winning... again,” Rei’s blonde cousin, Robin, said smugly. “You are not,” Robin’s brother bickered from his end of the table. Simon had just turned fifteen and did everything he could to irk is sister who was three years his senior. “Besides, you may have won the last game, but only because I was going so easy on you.” “Simon, Robin!” my godparents warned for the umpteenth time that afternoon. Lindsay and Riley had always enjoyed the siblings’ company; however, this was the first time in numerous years that they had had custody of the entire group, or the Munchkin Bunch as Lindsay teasingly called us: Simon, Robin, Su Rei, my brother, and me. At that point, my thus far taciturn sibling Eric spoke up. “It’s raining, it’s cold, and most of us are bored. What do you say to a trip to the movie theater?” Normally, Eric never suggested things like this under...
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...Competition Bikes, Inc. is a publicly traded company whose main business is to manufacture and sell lightweight racer bikes. In recent years, the company has enjoyed steady growth due to the company's perceived product superiority among professional riders supported by a statistic that shows that sixty percent of all race winners had been riding a Competition Bikes, Inc bicycle. Although the company has marketed its products aggressively using this strength, it faces intense competition from Wheel Racing, Inc, which in addition to having a huge financial base makes equally good lightweight frame bicycles, as does Competition Bikes, Inc. This paper will carry out an analysis of the company's financials to identify the company's strengths and weaknesses. Financial Statement Analysis for Competition Bikes, Inc Financial statement analysis Liquidity ratios measure a company’s ability to meet its maturing short-term obligations. In other words, can a company quickly convert its assets to cash without a loss in value if necessary to meet its short-term obligations? Favorable liquidity ratios are critical to a company and its creditors within a business or industry that does not provide a steady and predictable cash flow. They are also a key predictor of a company’s ability to make timely payments to creditors and to continue to meet obligations to lenders when faced with an unforeseen event. Current Ratio Current Assets / Current Liabilities This ratio reflects the number of times...
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...Introduction My community and I have benefited from urban greenspaces in various ways. Interfacing with nature via greenspaces is significant to me personally for several reasons. I chose to write about urban greenspaces because parks and forests were a very important aspect of my childhood, I have observed how the disparity of greenspaces between communities affects them, and because my exposure to greenspaces has provided me with a valuable relationship with the natural world. Body Growing up in a rural area, the majority of my childhood activities were dependent on the parks and forests that were accessible to me. I played soccer in the nearby fields, learned about animals in the closest ponds and creeks, and socialized with other kids at playgrounds and parks. As I grew older my choice of activities changed but the venue remained the same. Playing soccer quickly became playing baseball while exploring nature at nearby creeks evolved into day hiking trips at national parks and forests. The parks and greenspaces around me acted as stages for my curiosity, recreation, and socializing and were invaluable experiences growing up. All children and adults should experience the benefits that greenspaces provide regardless of whether they live in an urban or rural environment. I was naive to the important role that greenspaces played in my life and development until I relocated to a more urban environment that lacked accessible greenspaces...
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...1. What does a Porter's Five Forces analysis reveal about the industry in which Dunkin' Donuts and Starbuck's compete? What are the strategic implications for Dunkin' Donuts? The Porter’s analysis reveals that Dunkin Donuts and Starbuck’s are direct competitors in the store front coffee shops. They are in a board market scope as of right now no other new entrant’s coffee shops are in the business of making their own coffee. They both have unique suppliers because no other company makes products like Starbucks’s and Dunkin Donuts. Both have a customer base for some people will want either Starbuck’s or either Dunkin Donuts coffee. The Substitutes are coffee customers can buy inside of a grocery store like Maxwell house or Folgers. However, there will be no place to enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee inside of the grocery store or service station. The Strategic implication for Dunkin Donuts will have to begin with a good (SWOT analysis) of the corporation. They should examine their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. 2. In what ways is Dunkin' Donuts presently using strategic alliances? How could cooperative strategies further assist with its master plan for growth? Dunkin Donuts has come up with a brilliant new strategy for growth within the coffee industry. In 2002 the company formed an alliance with Stop & Shop Supermarkets. The agreement allowed Dunkin Donuts to have a full service coffee shop in over 5,000 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut...
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...company, we are expected to understand basic accounting principles which teach us of to read financial statements and evaluate those results (p.3). Why are we expected to understand financial statements and the resulting information? Decisions. Being in business requires a lot of decision making almost every day. Some of these decisions rely on financial information. Financial Reports: What are they and Who do they Benefit Financial statements are the accounting system backbone of any organization in their dealing with economic events. They are also used for evaluating performance in many areas. These statements “communication the numbers” (Kimmel, Weygandt, & Kieso, p. 3) of financing, investing, and operating business activities. This paper will identify the four basic financial statements; the purposes of each of the four statements; the internal and external users of this information; and the benefit of these statements to these various users. Financial Statements. In an accounting system, whether prepared manually or electronically, there are four basic statements or reports that are used: The balance sheet, income statement, retained earnings statement, and the statement of income. They are the result of a business’s financing, investing, and operating activities. Statements Defined. The balance sheet shows a snapshot of what is owned and owed by a business for a specific point in time. The balance sheet lists first assets then liabilities and finally stockholders'...
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...Introduction My community and I have benefited from urban greenspaces in various ways. Interfacing with nature via greenspaces is significant to me personally for several reasons. I chose to write about urban greenspaces because parks and forests were a very important aspect of my childhood, I have observed how the disparity of greenspaces between communities affects them, and because my exposure to greenspaces has provided me with a valuable relationship with the natural world. Body Growing up in a rural area, the majority of my childhood activities were dependent on the parks and forests that were accessible to me. I played soccer in the nearby fields, learned about animals in the closest ponds and creeks, and socialized with other kids at playgrounds and parks. As I grew older my choice of activities changed but the venue remained the same. Playing soccer quickly became playing baseball while exploring nature at nearby creeks evolved into day hiking trips at national parks and forests. The parks and greenspaces around me acted as stages for my curiosity, recreation, and socializing and were invaluable experiences growing up. All children and adults should experience the benefits that greenspaces provide regardless of whether they live in an urban or rural environment. I was naive to the important role that greenspaces played in my life and development until I relocated to a more urban environment that lacked accessible greenspaces...
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...Running head: FIRST 2 OR 3 WORDS OF TITLE Paper Title here Author Name Class number Date Note: This paper has been prepared for your reference by Dr. Kate Emmons. Please use it both as a template for your course papers as well as for tips on writing, organization, and APA format. After printing this paper for reference, replace the text and headings with your own. Save with a new filename. This paper was formatted per APA with the help of Reference Point Software (www.refpt.net), an inexpensive and recommended APA formatting tool. Last modified: 12-23-04. If you have corrections, please write to kemmons@wgu.edu Abstract [Type the abstract here, left aligned with no indentation. It should be one paragraph and 120 words or less. Note than an abstract is to summarize and introduce the PAPER rather than the topic. It is not a substitute for (or the same thing as) the introduction, which is the first section of the paper.] Paper Title Here, or First Heading for Longer Papers The purpose of this paper is to help you write scholarly papers that are driven by a thesis or position statement and are formatted per APA (American Psychological Association, 2001). The first paragraph should address the following questions concisely and explicitly: a) What is this paper about? b) What is the thesis or position statement of the paper? c) How is the paper organized? In many ways, academic writing follows...
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...Case Study – Procter & Gamble ® / Case # 24 Student Name BUS 4333.50 Dr. Derek Crews July 26, 2009 Table of Contents Topic Page 1. Executive Summary 2 2. Introduction 3 3. Problem Statement 3 - 5 4. Environmental Scanning 5 5.1. SWOT Analysis 5 - 10 5.2. Financial Ratios 11 - 14 5.3. Porter Five Forces Analysis 14 - 16 5. Strategic Formulation 16 - 17 6.4. Recommendation for Alternative Strategies 17 - 19 6.5. Selection of Alternative Strategy 19 6. Strategic Implementation 19 - 20 7. Evaluation and Control 20 - 22 8. Reference / Work Cited 23 - 26 1. Executive Summary The objective of this case study is to assess the Procter & Gamble (P&G) corporation within its current environment by evaluation of its present performance with in its industry (Hunter, 2009). The assessment is based on information provided in the 2007 case study by Professor Shamsie and Eisner as well as various other secondary research materials. The objectives of the case analysis are to point out potential problems with P&G, conducting a SWOT analysis, strategic Porter Five Forces analysis, reviews various recommendations to the problems stated and implement a strategic recommendation. Regarding the problem in this case, as research will show, P&G’s faces three major problem...
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...Academic Integrity Academic integrity is essential to the existence of an academic community. Every student is responsible for fostering a culture of academic honesty, and for maintaining the integrity and academic reputation of Lindsey Wilson College. Maintaining a culture that supports learning and growth requires that each student make a commitment to the fundamental academic values: honesty, integrity, responsibility, trust, respect for self and others, fairness and justice. To foster commitment to academic integrity, faculty are asked to require each student to place and sign the following Honor Code on tests, exams and other assignments as appropriate: On my honor as a student, I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this assignment/exam. Violations of the academic integrity policy include cheating, plagiarism or lying about academic matters. Plagiarism is defined as any use of another writer’s words, concepts, or sequence of ideas without acknowledging that writer by the use of proper documentation. Not only the direct quotation of another writer’s words, but also any paraphrase or summary of another writer’s concepts or ideas without documentation is plagiarizing that writer’s materials. Academic dishonesty is a profoundly serious offense because it involved an act of fraud that jeopardizes genuine efforts by faculty and students to teach and learn together. It is not tolerated at Lindsey Wilson College. Students who are determined to have...
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...• List the organ systems of the human body and their major components. 1.) Integumentary system: skin and nails. 2.) Skeletal system- bones 3.) Muscular system- tendons/muscles 4.) Lymphatic system- thymus and the spleen. 5.) Nervous system- brain and spinal cord 6.) Cardiovascular system- heart and blood vessels 7.) Endocrine system- pituitary gland, hypothalamus 8.) Digestive system- stomach and liver. 9.) Reproductive system- Penis and ovaries 10.) Urinary system- ureter and kidneys 11.) Respiratoryyyyyy system- lungs and trachea. • Describe the major functions of each organ system. 1.) Integumentary system- skin and nails- major functions- protection, regulates body temperature. 2.) Skeletal system- provides protection, site of muscle attachment, location for new blood cell production. 3.) Muscular system- Movement and provides heat when muscles contract. 4.) Digestive system- Chemical and mechanical breaks down food into energy. Rids body of waste. 5.) Urinary system- Filters blood and rids body of waste in form of urine. 6.) Reproductive system- male/female sex organs. 7.) Nervous system- Receives and processes stimuli. 8.) Respiratory system- gas exchange- oxygen and carbon dioxide. 9.) Cardiovascular system- transports necessary hormones, nutrients, etc throughout body as well as waste. 10.) Endocrine system- releases hormones responsible for growth and development, controls metabolism...
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