...has. While inclusion may not be for every child out there, the benefits greatly outweigh the negatives, thus why an inclusive classroom has been more and more pushed as the way to go for education of younger children. (Browne 117-118) “Children with disabilities need the same things in their environment as other children. They need an environment that is safe, secure, and predictable and one that provides a balance of the familiar and novel, so that there are materials and activities that provide for their development.” (Browne 342) There is no one law that forces classrooms to be inclusive, but when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990 it made it illegal for any facility to deny any person or persons admittance into a facility because they had a disability. Another law that has made waves in the equality of education for all is Public Law 94-142, which was passed in 1975. This law was later revised in 1990 and re-named the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (Mastropieri 14-17) An IEP is a legal...
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...Instructor: Dr. Olga S. Gerhart Sections Office: Arts and Humanities 273 02 MWF 8:45-9:35 SBSC 121 E-Mail: gerhartos@utpa.edu 03 MWF 10:45-11:35 PHYS 1.119 Mailbox: Arts and Humanities 342 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:45am – 10:35am and by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION The primary objective of this course is to teach good reasoning, which in turn will help you make important decisions about what to believe and how to act. The core of your critical thinking skills is your ability to detect, generate, and evaluate reasons given in support of some conclusion. This conclusion might be a new belief, a change in plans, or a confirmation of the old belief. The technical term for a set of reasons plus their intended conclusion is “argument.” Thus the central topic of this course is argumentation. Critical thinking skills are not peculiar to philosophy but are applicable to a variety of academic subjects. Moreover, critical thinking skills are crucial to the fulfillment of the responsibilities you have in virtue of your roles as a citizen, parent, child, employee, and consumer. To develop critical thinking skills, students will be expected to participate actively in class activities and discussions. Time in class will be devoted in the main to practice, not to lecture. In short, you will learn by doing. REQUIRED TEXTS Authors: David R. Morrow and Anthony Weston Title: A Workbook for Arguments: A Complete Course in Critical Thinking Edition: 2011 Publisher: Hackett Publishing...
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...Week 3 E-Text Chauntilena Goodwin RES/342 May 1, 2012 Olivia Scott Week 3 E-Text 10.30 In Dallas, some fire trucks were painted yellow (instead of red) to heighten their visibility. During a test period, the fleet of red fire trucks made 153,348 runs and had 20 accidents, while the fleet of yellow fire trucks made 135,035 runs and had 4 accidents. At α = .01, did the yellow fire trucks have a significantly lower accident rate? (a) State the hypotheses. H0: p1 ≥ p2 H1: p1 < p2 (b) State the decision rule and sketch it. Reject the null hypothesis if the critical value is less than z.010= -2.326 and the p-value is greater than .01. (c) Find the sample proportions and z test statistic. P1 = 4135,035 = .00002962 p2 = 20153,348 = .00013042 P = x1+ x2n1+ n2 = 4+20135,035+153,348 = .00008322 z.010 = P1-P2p1-P[1n1+1n2] = .00002962-.00013042.000083221-.0000832[1135,035+1153,348] = -2.9610 (d) Make a decision. Since the z.010 < -2.326 the decision is to reject the null hypothesis (e) Find the p-value and interpret it. P (z<-2.9610) = .0015. The probabilities of a z-score lower than -2.9610 is only .0015. (f ) If statistically significant, do you think the difference is large enough to be important? If so, to whom, and why? The difference of statistical significant is important so that the fire department can have information that can lower cost and make operation safer. (g) Is the normality assumption fulfilled? Explain. The sample size is large...
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...Regression Paper Team RES/342 Research and Evaluation Teacher Date The Hypothesis Team C’s hypothesis is that the more years of education one receives the more a person can potentially earn in salary. The team will use the process of linear regression analysis to explain how the information is used and conduct a five-step test to see if the hypothesis proves true or false. Linear Regression Analysis Team C’s purpose of this research paper is to use a linear regression analysis test to determine if a significant linear relationship exists between an independent variable which is X, level or years of education, and a dependent variable Y, salaries earned or potentially earned. “It is used to determine the extent to which there is a linear relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables,” (Statistically Significant Consulting, 2010, para. 1). Learning Team C will use the salary and education levels from the Wages and Wage Earners Data Set collected through access to the e-source link of University of Phoenix. For this test the dependent variable, Y, will represent the salary of the 100 participants and the independent variable, X, will represent the education of the 100 participants. How the Information is used This information will be used in a linear regression test to see if there is enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis that a higher education does not equal...
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...Nonparametric Hypothesis Testing RES/342 Nonparametric Hypothesis Testing During the course of the last three weeks, the team explored the hypothesis testing segment of statistics research. The first part of this assignment was the one sample hypothesis testing. The second was the two or more sample hypothesis testing, and finally in this third week, we will look at nonparametric hypothesis testing. This week’s project is a continuation of the previous projects and entails to build on the identical research question that we will frame a research hypothesis from the same provided data sets (Wage and Wage Earners) using ratio or interval numerical data; however, this week we will use a nonparametric hypothesis test to find our answer. In the next following paragraphs, the team will clearly affirm a hypothesis statement that will provide the base for our survey, perform a five-step hypothesis test on information concerning our choice and apply the concepts of nonparametric testing learned in this course, and describe how the results of our findings answer our research question. Finally, we will conclude this study with a brief summary that will examine the main points, the purpose, and conclusions of this final third week’s study on nonparametric testing. Perform the five-step hypothesis test on the data Nonparametric tests are statistical tests that analyze data that does not require assumptions about the distribution of shape of the population from which...
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...E-Text Week 5 Team A RES/342 E-Text Week 5 Team A Chapter 12 Review # 1 (a) How does correlation analysis differ from regression analysis? (b) What does a correlation coefficient reveal? (c) State the quick rule for a significant correlation and explain its limitations. (d) What sums are needed to calculate a correlation coefficient? (e) What are the two ways of testing a correlation coefficient for significance? Answer: a) The correlation analysis identifies the relationship between two variables of interest. The regression analysis uses one or more independent variables (x) to predict the value of the dependent variable (y) using a scatter plot to view the relationships to each other. b) The correlation coefficient reveals the degree of association between independent and dependent variables. The values are between r = -1 and r = 1 and show if the strength is negative or positive. c) |r| >2/n This is the quick 5% rule for significance. It is based on the fact that two-tail t-values for α = .05 usually are not far from 2. The quick rule is exact for ν = 60 and does not work well if the ɳ is too small. d) The sum of x and the sum of y and multiply each value x-value by its corresponding y-value to find the sum. e) Test for zero correlation: t=r n-21- r2 The critical value for a correlation coefficient: ra = tata2+ n-2 12.48 In the following regression, X = weekly pay, Y = income tax withheld, and n = 35 McDonald’s employees. (a)...
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...cting as a “compelling event” in the adoption of new breeds of risk management and corporate compliance products and services are the recently highlighted fraudulent business practices occurring within many of America’s Fortune 1000 corporations. Governmental and regulatory investigations have identified, secured, and utilized significant amounts of incriminating evidence from within the corporate Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Purposeful fraudulent activities aside, second-level effects are now beginning to trickle down into thousands of well run corporations that operate within highly regulated market sectors. For many, their only “questionable act” is a commitment to the deployment of technologies and business practices that promise to improve workforce productivity, client and supplier relationships, and shareholder return. The challenges for corporate entities to address the issues is often one of trying to “herd cats.” The insatiable desire for technology that enables real-time communication, as well as immediate capabilities to develop and distribute information has created a huge information management quandary. Our ability to communicate and distribute information “at will” has created potential significant corporate risk associated with failure to adhere to governmental, industrial, or self-imposed corporate compliance metrics. Although much is in place to regulate previous generations of communication and information distribution methods, recent technological...
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...Discussion Question #2 Week 5 Lynnlee Palmer RES/342 July 2012 Biman Ghosh Discussion Question #2 Week 5 Components of a Time Series: (1) Secular trend The term “trend” is commonly used in day-to-day conversation. We often complain about the rising trend of population, prices etc. “Trend”, also called “Secular” or “long-term” trend is the basic tendency of production, sales, income, employment etc. to grow or decline over a period. It includes steady movements over a long time and excludes short-range oscillations. Secular trend is attributable to factors such as population change, technological progress, or large-scale shifts in consumer tastes. More populations call for more food, more clothing, and more housing. Technological changes, discovery, or depletion of resources, improvements in business organization and Government intervention in the economy is other major causes for the growth or decline of many economic time series. Secular trends may be linear or nonlinear. (2) Seasonal variation Seasonal variations are those periodic movements in business activity, which occur regularly every year and have their origin in the nature of the year itself. Since they repeat over a period of 12 months, they can be predicted accurately. Almost any type of business activity is susceptible to a seasonal influence to a greater or lesser degree and as such, these variations are regarded as normal phenomena during every year. Although the word...
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...of Business Thought will introduce the student to the cultural, historical and philosophical thought surrounding the issues of business and commerce throughout the ages. By examining the words of great authors, we will get a sense of the timeless nature of business and make the observation that the issues currently facing individuals and business have their origins in writings centuries old and from a wide array of cultural and geographic underpinnings. A brief historical trace will be made to connect us to those businessmen and women who pursued many of the same goals we do today. The course will be divided into three semester sections with six functional areas, each followed by an Exam. A lecture outline is posted to Canvas in the week that section is started. Section 1: A. The Fundamentals of Business - We will read many of the classics of literature and philosophy to discern the authors' beliefs about business fundamentals and, in the process, relate them back to those fundamentals we each have in common with modern business leaders. Exam 1 Section 2: B. Marketing Thought - A few selected readings from Cicero to Galbraith will form the basis of a discussion on the critical importance of marketing to the existence of a business enterprise and we will learn what issues relating to marketing great thinkers have felt are...
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...Welcome to Biol 342 Molecular Biotechnology 1 Dr. Michael D.J. Lynch Biology 342 Molecular Biotechnology 1 Instructor: Dr. Michael D.J. Lynch Room: B2 - 249D e-mail: mdjlynch@uwaterloo.ca office hours: Thursdays 1:00 – 2:30 pm If you need to speak with me outside scheduled lecture time, please contact me via email to make an appointment – that way I can be sure to set aside time for you. Prerequisites: Biol 130, 239, 240, 309. Biol 241 recommended Required textbook: Glick & Pasternak Molecular Biotechnology 4th edition, 2010. ASM Press. Available from UWaterloo Bookstore. 2 copies on reserve at Davis library. Students find this textbook very useful, and I refer to it often for lectures. A worthwhile purchase. This text is also used in Biol 432. LEARN ● ● ● ● ● ● lecture notes (slides in .pdf) Podcasts (screencasts) of lectures course info, important dates tutorial information practice exams announcements Use your Quest/UWdir ID and password Accessing the podcasts…….. Check that you are using a LEARN-approved browser! Goals for this course: ● Understand the fundamentals of molecular biotechnology, primarily in the context of the methods that are employed in the field ● Develop skills in the designing of molecular approaches to biotechnology ● Develop critical thinking skills ● Effectively communicate concepts learned Assigned readings and student notes: Readings from the text will be assigned in lecture notes on...
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...Incidents of Rape in Connecticut BY: Jason CLASS: CJ3375DL 10T4 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GOAL STATEMENT, VARIABLES, QUESTIONS P. 3 II. HYPOTHESES/THEORIES P. 4 III. SAMPLING PROCEDURE P. 5 IV. COVER LETTER P. 6 V. QUESTIONNAIRE P. 7 VI. LITERATURE REVIEW P. 8 VII. DATA ANALYSIS P. 10 VIII. RESEARCH FINDINGS/CONCLUSION P. 18 IX. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED P. 19 X. REFERENCE LIST P. 20 I. INTRODUCTION GOAL STATEMENT: To find out who suffers from rape incidents in the state of Connecticut. INDEPENDENT VARIABLES: Gender Race Age Knowing the identity of the perpetrator Educational Level RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. What gender is sexually assaulted more often in the state of Connecticut? 2. What race is arrested more often for sexual assault in the state of Connecticut? 3. What is the age group of the majority of those being raped in the state of Connecticut? 4. Are most cases of sexual assault committed in Connecticut by a person known by the victim? 5. What is education level of those being sexually assaulted in the state of Connecticut? II. HYPOTHESES/THEORIES H1: FEMALES ARE SEXUALLY ASSUALTED MORE OFTEN THE MALES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. T1: The possible theory surrounding this hypothesis is because possibly men are more apt to act physically to fulfill their sexual urges then women, thus increasing...
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...all over the world. RBI Issued Norms for Currency Swap Window The Reserve Bank of India issued norms for currency swap window from Mumbai. The Reserve Bank also cleared that the facility of currency swap would be made available to scheduled commercial banks (excluding regional rural banks) for fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNRB) deposits, which would be mobilised for a minimum tenure of three years. The Reserve Bank also mentioned that the deposits can be made in any permitted currency, but the swaps would be made available only in dollars. The Swap Window would remain functional and under operations on all working days at Mumbai on daily basis but a particular bank can access the facility of currency swap only once in a week. The Swap Window would remain operation from 10 September to 30 November 2013. th th Currency Swap A foreign exchange agreement between the two institutions for exchange aspects of a loan in one current for equivalent aspects of an equal in net present value loan in another currency is Currency Swap. SEBI Barred 34 Entities of Capital Market for Fraudulent Dealings SEBI barred 34 entities from the capital market for fraudulent dealings in the shares of 12 companies. It also restrained, Sunil...
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...Technovation 34 (2014) 339–341 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Technovation journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/technovation Editorial The challenge of cyber supply chain security to research and practice – An introduction a b s t r a c t The tremendous potential to assist or degrade economic and national security performance make security in the cyber supply chain a topic of critical importance. This is reflected by the tremendous activity in the public and private sector to better understand the myriad of cyber challenges, identifying existing gaps and needs and closing these gaps as quickly and firmly as possible through government policy initiatives, public/private partnerships, and legal/insurance penalty and incentive regimes. However when we examine the academic literature, the research and publications in this area are rather sparse. Consequently, this special issue on Security in the Cyber Supply Chain is intended to act as a resource to practitioners and as a call to research. & 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Introduction In general, the cyber supply chain provides tremendous advances in efficiency and effectiveness. The economy gains through transactions being more efficient through the low cost rapid transmission of information related to supply chain management. Not only does this rapid transmission reduce cost, but it also provides value through increased effectiveness allowing for services and decisions that were not possible...
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...Cereal: The Complete Story ® Let’s make today great™ Quick facts on breakfast cereal. Average calories per serving by breakfast type. Cereal compares favorably to many other traditional choices.1 Children who eat cereal regularly tend to have lower BMIs.*** Studies have shown that the consumption of cereal for breakfast is associated with lower BMI in children, a relationship that holds regardless of the amount of sugar in the cereal.2, 3 Fewer than 4 servings in 14 days 4 to 7 servings in 14 days More than 7 servings in 14 days Percent overweight age 4-6 48% 35% 26% Percent overweight age 7-9 50% 38% 16% Good mornings begin here. The latest science on breakfast cereals. Since introducing Kellogg’s Corn Flakes in 1906, Kellogg has invested decades of science and product development into health and nutrition. From being the first food company to employ our own dietitian, to running our own research labs and closely monitoring independent studies on breakfast, cereal, grains and fiber all around the world, we aim to keep abreast of the ongoing scientific advancements in nutrition and food research and take this into account as we strive to enhance existing cereals and develop new cereals. What we learn constantly shapes our future direction. In the past few years, it’s helped us respond to consumer and market demands to lower sugar and sodium, as well as to increase the fiber and maintain the great taste in many of our cereals. We’re always looking for ways...
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