...Scientific Method and Steps in Scientific Inquiry Thomas J. Tophia Jr. BSHS/435 May 26, 2016 Dr. Judith A. Geske Scientific Method and Steps in Scientific Inquiry This paper will define and describe the scientific method and the steps in scientific inquiry. This paper will further explain what the steps are in the scientific method of inquiry or research process and why each of these steps must be included to support the scientific method. Further the paper will briefly discuss how the scientific method was applied in the article “Faculty Beliefs, Perceptions, and Level of Community Involvement in Their Research: A Survey at One Urban Academic Institution”. Lastly the paper will summarize how scientifically sound research supports the function of a human service manager. Scientific Method The scientific method can be defined as a method that is used for research and study and involves “identifying a problem that defines the goal of research, make a prediction that, if confirmed, resolves the problem, gather data relevant to this prediction, analyze and interpret the data to see if it supports the prediction and resolves the question that initiated the research.” (Monette, Sullivan, & DeJong, 2011) These steps now provide the foundation for education research according to, “Monette, Sullivan, & DeJong, 2011”. The scientific method can help produce the right answers to questions that cannot be answered with common sense alone. Researchers can use scientific...
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...Human Services Research Article Discussion Wendy Coghill BSHS/382 September 29, 2014 University of Phoenix Instructor Jaime Primiano Human Services Research Article Discussion The following paper will address the findings of the author on the topic of discussing Human Services scholarly research articles/journals found inside the University Library that included some statistical analysis. The article had to be at least ten to thirty pages long, and must be of interest to the author. The assignment then required that the presentation be formatted clearly, and that the content must be sound, meaning adhering to APA guidelines as well as expressing the ideas and bias reduction in language of the content. The contents of this paper will touch on the statistical part of the paper chosen from a scholarly source, and discuss whether or not the paper supported the conclusions it drew through statistical analysis as well as the state of the content, meaning was it biased or misleading in any way. Potential Link between Obesity, Age and Socioeconomic Status The paper chosen for this assignment focuses on analysis that uses data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY) to explore how body weight and obesity change as a person progresses in age. The presentation of the material is stylistically sound in which it meets proper APA standards language bias, and expressing ideas, the content is formatted clearly...
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...Learning Styles Definition This approach to learning emphasizes the fact that individuals perceive and process information in very different ways. The learning styles theory implies that how much individuals learn has more to do with whether the educational experience is geared toward their particular style of learning than whether or not they are “smart.” In fact, educators should not ask, “Is this student smart?” but rather “How is this student smart?” Discussion The concept of learning styles is rooted in the classification of psychological types. The learning styles theory is based on research demonstrating that, as the result of heredity, upbringing, and current environmental demands, different individuals have a tendency to both perceive and process information differently. The different ways of doing so are generally classified as: 1. Concrete and abstract perceivers–Concrete perceivers absorb information through direct experience, by doing, acting, sensing, and feeling. Abstract perceivers, however, take in information through analysis, observation, and thinking. 2. Active and reflective processors–Active processors make sense of an experience by immediately using the new information. Reflective processors make sense of an experience by reflecting on and thinking about it. Traditional schooling tends to favor abstract perceiving and reflective processing. Other kinds of learning aren’t rewarded and reflected in curriculum, instruction, and assessment nearly...
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...EVALUATION OF RESEARCH PAPER Title: When Bonding Fails: Audit Firm Oversight of US-Listed Chinese Companies Date: 15/11/23 Author: Joseph V. Carcello, Brian T. Carver, Clive S. Lennox, Terry L. Neal A. Describe the research problem or question. Evaluate the importance of the research question to audit practice. First, this paper composed by Joseph V. Carcello et al describes the traditional bonding argument failed for US-listed Chinese companies due to a lack of audit quality and audit firm oversight. Last, we think that there are two importance of what the paper relates to audit practice. One is that the study can implicate outside investors may be hit twice as a result of information asymmetry. Another is whether there are any omission or inadequate regulations need to amend due to transnational factors. B. Explain the author’s approach to solving the problem. This paper’s authors, Joseph V. Carcello et al used experimental designing and event studying to argue that the traditional bonding argument failed for US-listed Chinese companies due to a lack of audit quality and audit firm oversight. And, authors do provide descriptive evidence on the following research question: Which parties are most likely to detect financial reporting fraud and other accounting improprieties among the US-listed Chinese companies?(RQ1) because they didn’t test it. C. Describe the major findings of the research. The result of this paper find two points...
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...Institute of Technology in partial fulfillment of the requirements English for Academic Purposes 2 (ENG11) by Reymond A. Alferos Edward Joshua C. David Khent A. Mendoza Joshua P. Par September 2015 Acknowledgments Sincere gratitude is extended by the researchers to the following who never ceased in helping until this paper is structured: Their parents and friends for giving them support all throughout the progress in constructing the research paper; Ms. Michel T. Alferos, for sharing her time and ideas regarding the research, to make the research interview possible; Mr. Edward Jay M. Quinto, for being the best ENG11 teacher who guides and gives us advices and strategies on constructing our research paper; Above all, outmost appreciation to the almighty God for the goodness, kindness and divine wisdom He has given to us. R.A.A E.J.C.D K.A.M J.P.P Abstract This study was conducted to assess Smartpen in teaching and learning. This paper focuses on Smartpen, the features of Smartpen, their application on teaching and learning, impact, and problems on using Smartpen in teaching and learning. The necessary information for this qualitative extended essay were acquired through an interview with an expert and journal articles and online resources gathered by the researchers. Each of its features has different functions and possible applications. The use...
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...http://hwaid.com/shop/cmp9500b-comprehensive-exam-solution/ Question 1: Theory Theories play a vitally important role in guiding research and organizing and making sense of research findings. In spite of the great importance of theory-building and theory testing within your field of specialization, there is no generally accepted conception of what a theory is. Because your dissertation must contribute to theory, you must have a clear understanding of the variety of conceptions of theory, types of theories, and ways of contributing to theory and be able to justify how, exactly, your study contributes to theory. Part 1 Using Gelso (2006), Harlow (2009), Stam, H. (2007, 2010), Wacker (1999), and five additional peer-reviewed articles from your specialization, discuss scholarly views on the nature and types of theory. Compare and contrast at least three views of what constitutes a theory, including the view you will use in Part 3 of this question. Be sure to distinguish theory from related concepts, such as hypothesis, paradigm, model, and concept. Part 2 Using Ellis & Levy (2008), Harlow, E. (2009), and five additional peer-reviewed articles, review the scholarly literature on the relationship between theory and research and the ways research (quantitative and qualitative) can contribute to theory. Discuss at least three ways research can contribute to theory. Part 3 Pick a theory (in one of the views of what constitutes a theory that you identified in Part 1) of...
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...final mark) Minus 5% per day deducted for late submissions Phone: Assignment 6: 100% (30% final mark). No late submissions will be accepted 1) Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student should achieve the following outcomes: • • • • Research, structure and write a formal academic article. Formulate an appropriate research question Apply an appropriate methodology to a specific topic Research, acquire and present in digital format a specialised knowledge of an aspect or area of African discourse or aesthetics, whether historical or contemporary. • • • Apply knowledge of history and/or theory to the chosen topic and evaluate contemporary relevance Identify and evaluate a specific case study that illuminates an aspect of African discourse or African aesthetics. Be able to explain, interpret and apply key terminologies, concepts, principles and theories in the development of a logical argument • • Formulate findings and interpretations into a sound, logical argument Support opinions and statements using authoritative sources and the correct Harvard method 2) Scope For the third and final year of History of Graphic Design you will be required to research, compile and complete a research article of between 30 and 35 pages. The topic of the dissertation is African Discourse and aesthetics and/or Corporate Identity and Branding. Students are encouraged to pursue an area that interests them, and emphasis may differ depending on the individual....
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...EVALUATION OF REASEARCH PAPER Title: Audit Research after Sarbanes-Oxley Author: Mark L. DeFond and Jere R. Francis A. Describe the research problem or question. Evaluate the importance of the research question to audit practice. This paper attempts to stimulate research into some of the important questions implicitly raised by SOX regarding the audit profession’s potential failings. Enron’s failure and the accounting scandals at Worldcom and other companies provide compelling evidence that auditing matters and is important. However, it is unclear that whether auditing was sufficiently “broken” in the first place to warrant the radical reforms and changes effected by the SOX. The disconnection is large between the scientific evidence on audit quality and institutional changes premised on the assumption that auditing is broken. This research gives us the direction which we need to collect scientific evidence to guide public policy-making in audit. B. Explain the author’s approach to solving the problem. The authors discuss the following areas and give some suggestions for future research in each of them: 1. Why auditing matters now more than ever 2. Institutions that affect auditing 3. Engagement-specific characteristics that affect audit quality 4. The role of auditing and corporate governance 5. Audit quality and other accounting firm characteristics C. Describe the major findings of the research. 1. The criticism embodied in SOX is usually intense, and appears...
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...About Dyslexia & Reading Problems Developmental dyslexia is a condition related to poor reading. Children with dyslexia have difficulty learning to read due to one or more information processing problems such as visual perceptual or auditory perceptual deficits. Many but not all children with dyslexia have difficulty with reversals of numbers, letters or words. New research points the way to specific methods of instruction that can help anyone learn to read well no matter what the underlying problem may be. Following the links will provide interesting new information as well as extremely effective solutions for all types of reading problems including developmental dyslexia. What is dyslexia? Children who have an average or above IQ and are reading 1 1/2 grades or more below grade level may be dyslexic. True dyslexia affects about 3 to 6 percent of the population yet in some parts of the country up to 50% of the students are not reading at grade level. This means that the reason for most children not reading at grade level is ineffective reading instruction. The dyslexic child often suffers from having a specific learning disability as well as being exposed to ineffective instruction. Children may have dyslexia or a learning disability if they have one or more of the following symptoms: * Letter or word reversals when reading. (Such as was/saw, b/d, p/q). * Letter or word reversals when writing. * Difficulty repeating what is said to them. * Poor handwriting...
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...This paper concentrates on the observations made during lessons. It also focuses on how learning English for the first time as a language can be taught in a way that would be better and easy to understand. The students that I will deal with are those of grade one and two. Learning activities highly influence on how a student appreciate. Making sure that learning activities are of high quality which can be coupled with situations gives the students’ different perspectives which they can appreciate. They are several relevant skills that are a student is supposed to practice during learning. The skills are clarification, value analysis and problem-solving. The experience which students get during learning are the ones that give the opportunity...
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...Steganography: A Review of Information Security Research and Development in Muslim World Abstract Conveying secret information and establishing hidden relationship has been a great interest since long time ago. Therefore, there are a lot of methods that have been widely used since long past. This paper reviewed one of the methods for establishing hidden communication in information security and has gained attraction in recent years that is Steganography. Steganography is the art and science of hiding a secret message in a cover media such as image, text, signals or sound in such a way that no one, except the intended recipient knows the existence of the data. In this paper, the research and development of steganography from three years back starting from 2010 until recently, 2013 in Muslim world are reviewed. The future research in the field of Steganography is briefly discussed. Keywords Cover Image, Stego Image, Cryptography, Steganography, Information Hiding, Information Security, Muslim World 1 Introduction In today’s information technology era, the internet has played a vital part in the communication and information sharing. Due to the rapid development in Information Technology and Communication and the Internet, the security of the data and the information has raised concerned. Every day, confidential data has been compromised and unauthorized access of data has crossed the limits. Great measures should be taken to protect the data and information [5,...
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...Fundamentals of Research Shannon Ladd April 21, 2013 BSHS/382 Vanessa Byrd This paper will define scientific method as well as give an explanation of how scientific research is used in a human services field. It will also discuss the steps in scientific inquiry and why those steps are important and an example will provide of scientific method in relation to the human services field. A description of quantitative and qualitative research will be given, explaining the differences in both model and how these methods relate to the human services as well as the scientific method. Further discussion will involve quantitative and qualitative research methodology touching on the definition of mixed method research. Finally summarizing how scientifically research sound supports the function of a human services manager. The scientific method is a method for research and study that is applied to investigate observations and to bring answers to questions. Researches can exploit the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships. There are many different types of aspect to the human services field, no matter which one research is always needed. If there is a sudden increase in homelessness, child abuse, or joblessness, research offering results is required to answer the question that are related to the increase. The path to those answers can only be found through research. Scientific method according to the Merriam-Webster (2010), is “principles...
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...1 Introduction Sound as an information channel has distinct advantages over other methods of communication, making it widely-used for warnings and alerts in various contexts and environments. Auditory warning signals in user environments are, more often than not, very simple, monotone sounds. In application, they are often annoying and difficult for users to recognize and understand (Block et al., 1999; Ulfvengren, 2006) During recent time there has been an increasing interest to investigate new and more complex nonspeech sounds to convey information in critical situations (Stevens et al., 2006; Ulfvengren, 2006; McKeown, 2005). The Sonic studio, part of the Interactive Institute in Sweden, is a research unit focusing on applied research within sound, interactivity and new technology. Sound for information-delivery is a recently started research project at the studio. One particular focus is to explore alternative methods to design warning signals for user environments. So far, a literature study has been carried to with the aim to investigate the progress which has taken place within this branch of sound design research, identify issues related to this type of research, and to point out some new potential ways to design warning signals. The objective of this paper has been to present and discuss the important findings of this study. 2 Speech and non-speech sounds A common approach in auditory display research today is to distinguish between speech and non-speech...
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...MOBILE DEVICES CIS 333 WK 3 Case Study 1 - Mobile Devices You are an Information Security consultant for a small doctor’s office consisting of three doctors and two nurses. The office is physically located among several other professional office spaces. The doctors have decided they would like to replace the current method of using paper based medical records with automated medical records. The doctors would like to use mobile devices over a wireless network to move from one examining room to the next to document patient visits. Given the extremely sensitive information captured by the mobile devices and the wireless network, the doctors require you to provide a detailed plan identifying inherent risks associated with this network environment and establish mobile device and wireless security methods that will mitigate the risks. Research findings will be submitted with a minimum of three (3) scholarly level APA references. Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: 1. Identify risks inherent in the use of wireless and mobile technologies. 2. Analyze the identified risks and develop factors to mitigate the risks. 3. Provide a sound recommendation to be employed in the doctor’s office. Activity mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of CIS 333 WK 3 Case Study 1 Mobile Devices in order to ace their studies. CIS 333 WK 3 CASE STUDY 1 MOBILE DEVICES To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/cis-333-wk-3-case-study-1-mobile-devices/ ...
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...and independently as well as with recognizing the sounds the letters make. In this activity, help your child practice the sounds and print the letters of the alphabet by creating an alphabet journal together. This is a great activity for the summer prior to the start of kindergarten. Add to and use this journal again and again on a regular basis as your child continues to build confidence with letter-sound associations. By the end of the alphabet, not only will your kindergartener have had consistent practice with the letters and sounds, but she will also have a beautiful, hand-made book to look at! What You Need: Favorite color construction paper Composition book Old magazines and catalogs Scissors Glue Crayons or washable markers Pencil What You Do: Before beginning this activity, review the alphabet together—you can sing the song, look at the letters, or simply talk about the sounds that the letters make. Create the "Alphabet Journal." Explain to your child that you are going to make and design her "Alphabet Journal" together. Allow her to choose a sheet of her favorite color of construction paper to use for the cover of her journal. Cut the selected construction paper to the size of the composition book. Brainstorm a creative title for her journal (i.e. Hannah's Amazing Alphabet Journal). Write this title on the cut construction paper. Let your child decorate the cover sheet as she would like, and glue the paper to the front of the composition book. Now that...
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