Research Designs papers

Completed research on relationship among level of housing starts, gross national product, unemployment, inflation, mortgage rates & housing prices.

This paper defines educational research and various forms of research design. It looks at its scholarly standards, applications, methods (quality & quantity), validity & reliability.

Critical review of work on qualities, methods, aims & distinctions of two organizational roles.

Background, theory (social identity, categorization, group processes), work groups, govt. & corp. diversity management, gender and conflict.

Assesses this methodology, benefits & drawbacks, role of subjects, reliability, use in education and examples (childhood sexual abuse).

Examines economic, social, legal, political and ethical issues of the debate on legal and illegal immigration. Discusses its background from 1921, 1990s state and federal proposals, social services, assimilation and jobs.

Examines its Importance to the organization, purposes, types, focuses on marketing function, evaluation and measurement and validity. Includes tables.

Need for, objectives (good dietary habits, health), types (school, school-home) & effectiveness.

Research proposal to determine role of drug and/or contaminant in adverse reaction from psychotic patients.

Critical analysis of ideas, theories & method of work on paramilitary culture in post-Vietnam U.S.

Influence of development of scientific methods & discoveries on shaping of theoretical, conceptual & ethical bases of psychology.

Research proposal to identify sources of stress related to family/work conflict & feasible organizational responses.

Analyzes debate over changes in tax code regulations dealing with business expenses related to domestic- & foreign-incurrred R&E.

Research proposal to determine causal relationship in women.

Growth, criminal activity, social factors, organization, violence, examples, drugs, future.

Describes & compares theories & techniques of two approaches to analyzing research data.

Completed research comparing impact of formal & informal (conversational) ESL approaches on English proficiency of Arab students.

Completed research on behavioral experiment to increase homework completion rate in 7th grade social studies classes.

Examines relationship between theory & practice in research in educational policy, effectiveness, collaboration.

Research design to determine change in U.S.-Soviet attitudes & relations.

Research proposal. Analyzes findings, techniques & methodology of research on relationship among the size of age-group populations, criminal deviance, mental problems & drug/alcohol abuse.

Research proposal to assess effectiveness of computers in teaching reading to 5th graders.

Moral & religious (Christian & Jewish) aspects of debate over use of animals in science & research into human disease.

Completed research study on recognition behavior & chemical processes of ants when encountering nestmate or alien. Tables.

Examines the achievement scores of a sample of college freshmen & discovers clear evidence of a cognitive division between verbal & mathematical cognitive functions.

This paper discusses the effect of adventure therapy and physical activies in real life settings on the self-esteem of adolescent substance abuser and includes a research proposal.

Discusses differences between the two tools for assessing human ability. Components of Emotional Intelligence. Research studies on importance. Role of Intelligence Quotient.

An experiment which studies the effects of isoproterenol on 48-hour chick embryos.

Summarizes rulings since Roe vs. Wade (1973) decision decriminalization abortion. Impact of pro-choice & pro-life public sentiment. Subsequent Supreme Court rulings that diluted original decision.

Need for study. Hypotheses, theory, definitions, assumptions, limitations. Overview of the issue.

Studies rationale, purpose, research methods to be used. Extensive literature review examines confliciting theories, risk factors & treatments. Abstract. Table of Contents.

Problems caused & effects of illiterate workers in American businesses. Examines the need for literacy programs. Reviews theoretical & empirical literature on subject.

Research questions, significance of study, literature review and methodology.

Compares & contrasts the 2 methods in 3 basic areas: epistemological foundations, data collection & data analysis methods.

Importance of process during pregnancy through delivery. Discusses issues, medical risk factors & use in birth center settings.

Proposal based on a review of literature re: conflicting theories of causes & treatments.

Medical uses. Ethical & legal issues incl. Bioethical decision-making.

Reasons, problems, suggested solutions. Research study of Hispanic grandparents, data analysis, 1 Table.

Examines public Middle School teachers & problem of burnout. Review of the literature, methodology. Annotated Bibliography.

Proposes study to compare psychoemotional consequences of early & late hospital discharge on mothers of newborn infants.

Development of proposal on second largest food company centering on workforce problems. Theory, relevant literature, methodology, results format, survey schedule & budget.

Pros & cons of nutritional effects & safety issues re: this food additive that is a fat substitute. Concludes studies are inconclusive.

Discusses studies. Contends soy provides relief of symptoms & bone loss, but more studies are needed.

Research proposal to determine how & to what degree Iranian immigrants achieved acculturation.

Examines effects of diet pill on 40 overweight adolescent females. Discusses methods, design, procedures & results of study. Concludes no effect revealed in sample. Abstract.

Describes various philosophies & conceptual frameworks & components involved in delivery of client services. Goals of social work & counseling.

Comparison with conventional approaches. Discussion of alternative methods & techniques, diet & quality of life issues.

This paper discusses psychological theories for methods of changing behavior and then chronicles the author's attempt to change her own behavior by using a process of positive reinforcement and adhering to a Pavlovian model of conditioning.

A research proposal to analyze Lufthansa Airline's new service concept of extensive cost reductions by means of reducing services being provided to the travelers.

A research study that claims that boys rejected by their peers will become aggressive.

This paper explores three models of conceptual nursing in order to assess the extent and manner in which pain can be controlled.

This paper is a review of literature and a proposal for research concerning superintendents of small school districts, their relationship between ethics, mandates, laws, and regulations and the process of funding school districts.

A cross-sectional study to determine factors in the educational advancement of licensed practical nurses in the State of North Carolina.

An analysis of the role that human resources needs to play for an organization to succeed in today's work environment.

A research proposal on the topic of child sexual abuse.

A discussion on arthritic conditions in the body, their causes, treatment, current research, and what effect they have on athletic participation.

An analysis of continuous passive motion (CPM) as a method of post-operative rehabilitation of knee arthroscopy.

A review of the relevant psychological literature on the topic.

A discussion of reading comprehension and the differences in comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction reading.

Based on a survey, this paper shows that governmental invasion of privacy is a major concern among Americans.

A review of a research into the staffing pattern of mechanical restraint use across a multiple hospital system.

This paper explains the scientific method, the role of Rene Descartes in science and scientific information about the earthworm and then concludes with an elementary school project.

A paper which shows the results of an experiment measuring the production, circulation, and reuptake of endogenously produced Nitric Oxide in the human upper airway.

This paper reviews an exploratory research study that examined the abnormalities of the pituitary glands of bipolar and unipolar patients in expectation of finding a cure.

This reports presents research findings on the subject of machines that study bone density.

A paper which studies learning styles, the right/left hemispheres of the brain and how these affect the higher order visual processing.

A research paper examining psychosocial and environmental factors of Bipolar Disorder, focusing on the consequences of divorce and sexual abuse on 17 year old adolescents.

This paper discusses the Adaptation Nursing Model developed by Sister Callista Roy.

A discussion on the importance of researching the web for references and information about various topics.

An examination of studies performed in this field.

An evaluation of a recent paper published in the journal ?Women's Studies International Forum,? published by Regina Scheyvens and Helen Leslie entitled ?Gender, Ethics and Empowerment: Dilemmas of Development Fieldwork.?

A comprehensive research study including tables, charts, interviews and a literature review of the drug problems in America.

This paper is a descriptive research work with a focus on the current immigration problem in the United States today.

A questionnaire about ethnicity and national identity distributed to high school students, including an examination of the findings.

An examination of the effects of birth order on a person's personality and future achievements.

This paper discusses the importance of research and indicates that it should be conducted in a safe and ethical manner.

An analysis of the utilization of an inoculated C57BL/6 mouse model in studies of Human Papillomavirus and cervical cancer.

This paper highlights and discusses all of the issues of stem cell research. Potential applications, angles on ethical objections and references to key opinions are made throughout this paper.

This paper details an experiment in parenthood preparation among fifteen pregnant women.

This paper looks at the ethical problems that arise during many research studies.

This paper takes a look at the current research investigating young non-custodial fathers following separation and divorce.

This paper looks at the positive side of ultraviolet radiation.

This paper examines several opinion polls taken in the U.S. on Israel.

This paper details the technological advancements in genetic testing for Huntington's Disease.

This is a research paper outlining the current issues in mental health, like the stigma that those afflicted will face. The paper looks at who was more likely to stigmatize based on age, sex and experience with mental health.

A discussion of a cosmopolitan democracy as a solution to the closing national boundaries brought forth by globalization.

This paper looks at the modern expression of three architects: Robert Venturi, Peter Eisenman, and Rem Koolhaas.

Discusses the importance of safety at nuclear plants and how a lack of safety measures could lead to a Chernobyl-like disaster.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the emergency management of a large hazardous chemical facility in New York City.

This essay discusses the rise of the Industrial Revolution in the late nineteenth century.

A description of the disorders and review of recent literature.

This paper covers the debate on whether or not smoking marijuana causes amotivational syndrome. It sets up standards for a case study to test the hypothesis.

This essay addresses the issue of population stabilization as a matter of policy in the United States.

This is an argument against supporting PETA and animal rights activists.

This paper describes the horrible effects of experimenting on animals.

A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of participant observation in research.

Examines the procedures and rules governing animal testing, reviews alternative methods and looks at the history of the animal rights movement.

This paper examines the scientific discoveries dealing with electricity.

The paper discusses the problem of childhood obesity and analyzes the possible causes. In addition to this, the paper discusses as to what should be done to resolve this problem.