This form of data collection is flexible as the researcher can evolve in tandem with the changes the he observed in the natural setting of the research. A mixed approach to research methods requires the researcher to integrate qualitative and quantitative approach of addressing research questions in a single study.
Each brain injury produces a unique set of pathologies not only in the underlying pathophysiology of the injury itself, but also the injury occurs to a brain with its own unique, and individualized organization. The use of functional MRI in traumatic brain injury diagnosis and treatment.Phys.Med.
How would you identify whether an optimal solution to a problem obtained using simplex algorithm is unique or not? a)What is the difference between a feasible solution, a basic feasible solution, and an optimal solution of a linear programming problem? )What is the difference between simplex solution procedure for a amaximization' and a aminimization' problem? β
Quantitative Research in Health, Safety, and Environment A vital primary tool utilized in the health, safety, and environmental field is the safety committee. However, a roadblock with many safety professionals is the ability to convince upper management that quantitative research is vital in supporting production operations.
We believe that this plurality denotes the diversity of usages and interpretations of such networks, while it may also reflect the lack of agreement due to the interdisciplinary nature of network inference in Bioinformatics. On protocols and measures for the validation of supervised methods for the inference of biological networks.
Specifically, the new treatment was found to delay complications of congestive heart failure according to the following distribution:[3, 5, 6, 6, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 11, 45] Accordingly, the researchers indicated that the average number of months that the new treatment was able to delay the progression of complications was 10. Furthermore, for β
However, in order to improve the health outcomes of a patient, hypothesis is applied as a method of statistical inference. In addition, a sample data is used to determine the validity of the statistical hypothesis being formulated.
The presence of this type of policy truly indicates a dire economic situation, as this authority is technically not given to the FED; rather it is preformed under the emergency powers clause of the FED Charter. However, the entire success of the gains in the stock market cannot be totally attributed to the quantitative easing β
The superiority of qualitative or quantitative research depends on the data under study and the fruitful additions to the knowledge made by either of the methods. Foundations of mixed methods research: Integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches in the social and behavioral sciences.
An acknowledgement of the credibility of the authors, the publishing journal, and the methods used the data collection and analysis, findings, ethical issues and the strengths and weakness of the research is made. The point about the citation of the Quinzler study has already been made, but the rest of the Introduction effectively sets out β
Decision analysis also makes managers know which decisions are in favor of their companies and which can go against the benefits of the companies." An effective decision-making process reduces the possibility of wrong choices or failures". These were some of the mistakes, which I made while taking the decision that did not result in favor β
Development of Nursing Theories and Practices Between 1858, when Florence Nightingale first wrote her ideas for the theory and practice of nursing, and the 1950's, there was little change to the task orientated, authoritarian concept of nursing practice. There has been a shift from the early rejection of nursing theories, through the positivistic, quantitative research β
Social studies Cultural differences between the youth in Turkey and the Netherlands.penn Cibii 012013001 Inhoudsopgave Introduction This project is made for the cultural studies class and will contain the differences between the younger people in Turkey and in the Netherlands. I chose Turkey and the Netherlands because i am from the Netherlands but i have β
The literature review was minimal and not used for the basis of the problem or the research question. The majority of the review was used to address critical analysis and the use of it to validate the research being conducted.o How clearly is the literature review written?
Comment on the value of R2 Using the values of the equation of the line of best fit, the absorbance value for each standard was used to calculate the actual concentration of protein in each replicate. In an investigation using the Bradford assay, two detergents at different concentrations were exposed to a set concentration of β
Mental Health and Exercise Health and Exercise The health benefit of regular exercise is something everyone knows about because of all theresearch done over the years. This result can be used to justify the need of people under going mental therapy to take part in physical exercise to improve on their chances of quick recovery.
Given my interest in the human mind and the ongoing research in mental health studies, I believe one of these topics will be both interesting and informative. Culture and the Restructuring of Community Mental Health.
Shadow pricing in business is the maximum price which the company is willing to pay to purchase an extra unit of a limited resource for production. The Shadow price and the Dual price form a linear combination gradient for optimization.
The hypothesis is generated via a number of means, but is usually the result of a process of Inductive reasoning where observations lead to the formation of a theory. After statistical analysis of the results, a comprehensive answer is reached, and the results can be legitimately discussed and published.
After alteration to " experience working as an engineer" it acts as contingent condition in the hypothesis: " If a majority of people in the audience has experience working as an engineer, a speaker presenting a technology-related topic gets less open-ended questions than a speaker who is delivering a presentation on a topic which is β
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Discussion on Quantitative Reasoning for Business Course Self Reflection Paper 10/15/08 Discussion on Quantitative Reasoning for Business Course For many years, the quantitative or mathematical approach to business problem solving was the cornerstone of MBA programs worldwide. The Quantitative Reasoning for Business course would provide me with the prerequisites necessary to master β
The researcher briefly explained to me the purpose of the survey and I agreed to be a part of it and be interviewed. I was given a sample of the soft drink to have a taste and based on the packaging, flavor and brand, I was asked some questions.
In addition, the event is difficult to forecast for it is critical for the company to evaluate the impact of the natural disaster to worldsteel demand. Figure 1: Global GDP & Steel Demand Source: Taccone The earthquake and tsunami in Japan had negative impact on its economy, leading the country into the depth of recession, β
The abstract accurately describes the key features of the report by describing the problem in general, the methods that the research used, the results and the conclusion of the study. The hypothesis is also explicitly stated in the research, and it sufficiently expressed the study variables and population.
The approach used in collecting the data used in the research suits its context. Although the sample was chosen is unaware of the hypothesis of the study, they were well briefed on the research and those willing to, participated on a voluntary basis participated in the research.
The study can be applied to the nursing practice and strengthens the guidelines on prevention of pressure ulcers and possibly how to increase the quality of life on patients at risk in LTC facilities. The article states the strength and weaknesses of the study and arrives at a logical hypothesis.
Research Design, Measurement and Analysis Quantitative Research Method Measurement levels Measurement is important because it connects the observed and the mathematical expressions to be used. Creswell, J.W.
In this study, Miles et al.sought to determine the efficacy of an HIV self-care symptom management intervention in reducing emotional distress and improving health among low-income African American mothers with HIV. The 5-item General Health Perception subscale measured overall perception of health rated on a scale ranging from 1 to 5.
How many undergraduate and graduate courses should be taught in the fall so that total faculty salaries are kept to a minimum? Answer: There should be 40 undergraduate courses and 20 graduate courses to be taught in the fall so that total faculty salaries are kept to a minimum of $160, 000.
Quantitative Decision Making-Transportation The term balanced transportation problem is referred to the situation when the total supply of a particular product equals the total demand of it. The transportation of numerous amounts of similar products is the main objective of transportation problem which are primarily stocked up at an assortment of origins and to β
With reference to company A, the discount is applicable to the whole amount worth of purchase. However, when the total worth of purchase is higher than $60, company B offers a higher discount hence is preferable.
The mean and standard deviation for this sample are calculated and compared with the competitor using t-test.# Loan Processing Time 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 2 7 10 8 4 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 7 13 7 14 12 15 3 16 4 Mean 5. The β
Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of aircraft noise on the health and the wellbeing of the communities exposed to the noise.3. The methods will be designed to measure the connotative meaning of the impact of the air crafts noise on the wellbeing and health of the β
Quantitative Research in Clinical Practice Quantitative utilizes statistical analysis to accurately determine the outcome of a given phenomenon. The incorporation of quantitative research in clinical practice enables research aspects that may not be suitable for qualitative research and provide more accurate and verifiable results.
The purpose of this paper is to determine the importance of polling and how they can be used as a tool to predict sentiments of a specific or a general population. Polling or the survey of public opinion can be traced since the 19th century parallel with the development of the printing press that enhanced β
With respect to the structure of the study, it is appropriate and qualifies the article to be employed in academic research. To a great extent, this eased the process of coding and analysis of the findings.
The outcome of the event of sitting an examination and getting an A Grade or failing are mutually exclusive. Through putting a lot of effort, consistency and studying hard, the probabilities of getting an A Grade are high.
This could be regarded a weakness of the reporting of the study. The matter of researcher bias is significant within the completion for techniques of collecting data, and whereas questionnaires can be regarded as a means of preventing this, when they are vaguely administered, it is impossible to verify they are completed, or honest, or β
The paper focuses on analyzing the use of research methods in Okello's article " learning and Teaching college algebra at University level: Challenges and opportunities- A case study of USIU", published in Journal of Language, Technology &entrepreneurship in Africa. In most studies, the mean and the standard deviation of the distribution are the main β
The research study was specifically aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the program in improving the asthma knowledge and attitudes of children towards their own illness. The aim of the current study was to explore the effectiveness of the " okay with Asthma" program in improving the knowledge and attitudes of school-going children with the β
The mean score for whites in English MCAS is 241. 10 The hypothesis is that race affect a student's performance in English exams.
This need to study the cultural differences demonstrates how Psychology and Anthropology are important in the field of research since they provide data for the development of knowledge. Such studies are also needed to support their claims and recommendations regarding the importance of cultural differences in social studies.
Using the industry " carrier report card," a type of survey that provides a quantitative analysis of the overall size and composition of the current wholesale market, Atlantic-ACM was able to project the qrowth and opportunities for future business in the wholesale long distance market. In conclusion it is this authors view that a company" β
He disagrees with the quantitative research methods of Collier and believes a stronger emphasis should be put on personal data and human perspective of the people in conflict. Eprints critique of C&H In this paper I offer a critique of Collier and Hoeffler.
The disorder spans from childhood to adulthood in some cases and therefore the need to broaden the research scope to possibly find the possible solution to this disorder. Impulse control case in conjunction to the excessive restlessness in-patient and then kept under control will be the starting point.
What is the average amount you might expect to lose on such a diet, given that X is the number of kegs you will lose and 5 Assume that he is guessing when answering each question. If the product is a complete failure, the representative feels that a loss of 60 000 would be incurred; β
You should include the following: a definition of quantitative methods a description of surveys as a particular method consideration of the distinctive kinds of description that surveys generate examples of the usefulness of surveys for describing intimacy. When looking at trying to describe the subject of intimacy many strands of information would need to be β
Quantitative science and the definition of measurement in psychology.Br.J. 11 CrossRef Full Text Google Scholar Russo Krauss, C." The spread of the new definition of psychology," in Wundt, Avenarius, and Scientific Psychology, ed C.
Manuscript Critique Affiliation: A sample of 120, 6-year old, children is was it took Ulutas & Omeroglu to investigate the effects of emotional intelligence of children in their study " The Effects of an Emotional Intelligence Education Program on the Emotional Intelligence of Children". Among the independent variables includes the effects of emotional intelligence education β
The respondent has the option of answering male or female to the following question." What is your gender? " The subject of desire is addressed using the following question." Do you wish to go to university after the Sixth Form? The in the finish ranking scale the difference in relation to each other's positions is β
Quantitative risk analysis is one type of analysis, but it usually follows after Qualitative Risk Analysis. When you need to know the risks of failure for a large project, consider doing a quantitative risk analysis.
Another finding from the study which may be interesting is the fact that during the period of high volatility such the crisis of 2008, the imprecision of VAR estimates increases. These concerns were further highlighted by the collapse of the global stock market in 1987; collapse of Orange County, the Asians crisis in 1997 and β
Description of Results: The results of this study support an association between BD and creativity and contribute to a better understanding of possible mechanisms of transmission of creativity in families with genetic susceptibility for BD. Summary: Both the Santosa and the Simeonova studies are promising in that they are direct research samples on the point β
I have a desire to make educational and professional progress in the field of business management because of my huge interest in this field. Through the research, I have come to know that the name of university would be the most suitable university, which can help me fulfill my aim to get a high quality β
Only then can the relative A.muciniphila abundance be calculated as the ratio of A.muciniphila 16S gene copies to the number of bacterial 16S copies. The updated paragraph one reads as follows: Relative A.muciniphila abundance was calculated as the ratio of A.muciniphila 16S copies to total bacterial 16S copies using both qPCR and RPA to show β
Titration is a method of chemical analysis that can be used to determine the amount of analyte present in the solution through the determination of the endpoint of the reaction. To be able to determine the composition, acid-base titration, which uses the concept of a neutralization reaction, was used.
Specifically, I hope to learn how the manic aspect of Bipolar Disorder assists the creative process, how the depressive element constrains the artist, and how the balance of the two phases of Bipolar Disorder contribute to artistic expression. I am interested in how the totality of bipolar, i.e, both cycles, combine to render the complete β
How would you identify whether an optimal solution to a problem obtained using simplex algorithm is unique or not? a)What is the difference between a feasible solution, a basic feasible solution, and an optimal solution of a linear programming problem? )What is the difference between simplex solution procedure for a amaximization' and a aminimization' problem? β
The term green conveyance came into usage as the society is turning involvement in the constructs of sustainable development that aims to " run into the demands of the present without compromising the ability of future coevalss to run into their ain needs.". Limits emanations and waste within the planet 's ability to absorb them, β
Second, deals with enhancement of communication particularly when making credible and persuasive recommendations that are critical in the budgeting process and areas of economics. Additionally, seeking of optimal solution means that the shadow price must abide by the limited resources that are found in the production line when a business is operating above a given β
Characteristic to the constructivist is the way that a researcher engages in descriptive research questions, and hypotheses; hermeneutic." The goal of the research is to rely as much as possible on the participants views of the situations being studied". Also, characteristic to the mixed method research is the way that the researchers engage with the β
First of all, the details of the experiment were adequately illustrated in which the posting can be considered as a good summary of the study. In conclusion, when it comes to educational research that uses technology in real-world settings, quasi-experimental method would be the most suited approach to have a credible research.
The study evaluated the outcomes of a self esteem booster program for six groups of children in the 5th and 6th grade. The purpose of the study was to find what certain factors among children affect the self esteem overall.
Some have suggested " that for complete initiation as an efficient citizen of one of the new great complex world wide states that are now developing, it is as necessary to be able to compute, to think in averages and maxima and minima, as it is now to be able to read and to write". β
This design was chosen to meet the objective of the study, namely to determine the knowledge and views of the selected sample. This was to ensure to strengthen the accuracy of the data and reduce the room for any form of error or even manipulation of data.
The analytical and computational modeling of Bou Jawde et al.suggests that the age-related reductions in lung stiffness described by Schulte et al.arise from the alterations in alveolar size and alveolar number, not from changes in the properties of the septal tissue itself. The physiology of the alveoli in acute lung injury, or alveolar micromechanics, is β
Understanding social science domains is difficult because of the complex nature of the domains and the consequential challenges in capturing and analyzing data. To exemplify the complex nature of social science data and the types of techniques required, consider the impact evaluation of the Head Start program.
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Along with it, it fulfills the gap and is feasible." The significance of the research problem indicates the importance of the problem to nursing and health care and to the health of individual". In addition it is applicable in the fields of Maternal and Child health and Community and Public Health Nursing with support to β
The finance section of a concern is one the most of import sections in the concern as it is in this country where all themoneyis managed. The fiscal demands of a concern will change harmonizing to the type and size of the concern.
The objective of this paper is to propose a study and discussion on the use of quantitative and qualitative approaches in engineering research methods and design. The focuses in this paper are on the use of quantitative and qualitative approach and the comparisons and contrasts in the characteristics as well as the significances of these β
Descriptive statistics may be best for a research situation that requires a pattern be established from a set of data. Such research requires descriptive statistics to establish the trends and provide a visual impression of the research.
In a nutshell, the intent of this assignment is to supply an in deepness reappraisal of both traditional budgeting and new budgeting attacks being adopted by organisations, including its benefits and restrictions. 113-130 This academic paper detailed out the different types of budgeting attacks and its restrictions faced on following traditional & A; better budgeting β
The disappearance of the pink organic layer signals the depletion of iodide at the endpoint. The concentration of the standard Na2S2O3 was known to be at 0.
Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study was to investigate the different usages of online form of communication and the online communication patterns between the children and adolescents with self-reported solitude and social apprehension, and those without. The research also attempted to find out the motives behind the lonely and social anxious children β
We need to know statistics to live in this world, not calculus. Statistics is used in most jobs daily, and we the people are going to need to know statistics to work.
The difference between aminochrome and exogenous neurotoxins used in the preclinical model of Parkinson's disease is that aminochrome is produced within dopaminergic neurons lost during Parkinson's disease and does not induce a rapid and massive loss of the nigrostriatal system, but induces a progressive dysfunction of dopaminergic neurons based on an imbalance between neurotransmitters, as β
The study was quantitative research made up of the use of a number of numeric indexes in the data collection and analysis processes. The organization of the study made it highly easier to follow and understand.
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Characteristics of a Quantitative Problem Statement The problem statement explains and justifies the decision to use quantitative analysis methods. The hypothesis is the premise of the study, the expected outcome of the study presents anticipated results in a quantitative manner.
While there are numerous research methods and designs used in Educational Psychology this assignment will focus on the use of quantitative research in the forms of interviews, questionnaires and case studies and will also discuss quantitative research in the form of psychometric testing used in the assessment of dyslexia such as the Wechsler Intelligence Scale β
The description of the entire structure of decision is appropriate but it would have been better to have information on amounts of funds that are available to purse either of the alternatives. Generally, to arrive at the appropriate decision, it is important to employ different strategies. This is because decision-making brings into consideration numerous factors β
The picture of the product, demonstration on how to use it, messages box for inquiries, and testimonials of other consumers who already bought the product will be seen on the website of " Doggie Read and Do". The company will collect the email addresses of the prospective clients and send the proposals β
The mRNA expression of sterol regulatory element-binding transcription factor 1c was significantly decreased in the diets supplemented with PS 40 and 50mg/kg in both female and male chickens. The decreased was highest when supplemented with PS 40 and 50mg/kg of diets in female and male chickens, respectively.
Finally when all of the results of the controls were recorded the test was repeated on the samples A, B and C and compared to that of the controls to obtain how much sugar was present within the samples. The time taken for the loss of colour from a standardised solution of permanganate is directly β
Most of the respondents and the research sample used in this line of research indicate that many patients who are in support of practices such as physician assisted suicide aim at alleviating the pain. The results of this line of research also indicate differences in the reasoning that is given β
Reference The main source of this report is from the national health and nutrition examination survey that was conducted from 2003 to 2006. Purpose This study was objected to examine the cardiovascular disease and human papillomavirus association that is within the women living I the united states.
Problem #1 Describe each of the following variables and determine its level of measurement. Hapmar, HAPCOHAB, happy, marhappy, age, hrs1, educ, realrinc. Solution Problem #2 Run the frequency tables and bar graphs for the following variables; hapmar, HAPCOHAB, happy, and marhappy. 8% - not too happy - The level of β
Introduction: The purpose of this lab was to learn how to use a spectrophotometer to measure the amount of light absorbed by different concentrations of salicylic acid, compare those concentrations to our unknown sample and to use the data collected to compile a graph showing the levels of absorbance of the different concentrations. Methods β
Classification of Quantitative Techniques: There are different types of quantitative techniques. Mathematical quantitative techniques involve: 1.
As such, the second criteria would be broadness of scope of applicability of each analysis. Evaluating Alternatives In this section, the two alternative quantitative analysis methods selected, namely: a) Market volatility, and b) market comparison, will be discussed and evaluated against the criteria mentioned in the preceding section. Market Volatility In financial terms, β
In finding the perceptions of Google's employees, one would be in a better position to understand the company's culture, values and beliefs that are thought to be the driving forces to its current robust growth and success. Participatory action research and the study of practice.In B.
In this case the evaluation for the validity of the results obtained from the survey depends on the participant's knowledge of the celebrities' existence. In the month of October, the numbers showcased that Democrats had and preserved a six-point lead variation of 49% to 43% in the midterm voting favorites. Additionally, the Political survey took β
This study was purposed to make an examination of the association between cardiovascular diseases and the human papillomavirus among the unites states women. The study was from a survey that was conducted by the national health and nutrition examination survey and was conducted for a period of three years from 2003 to 2006.
It can be used to compare cultivars on the basis of multiple traits and to identify cultivars that are particularly good for certain traits and can be used as a candidature parents in plant breeding program. The polygon view of GT biplot is best to visualize the interaction pattern between genotypes and traits.
However, more detailed statistical data might provide a more well-rounded and actionable assessment of the situation. MINORITY STUDENT RETENTION In her report " Hispanic Students in Higher Education," Eva Martinez asserts that the " alarmingly low" rate of college graduation among Hispanics should be a matter of deep concern to " all stakeholders in β