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The Benefits of Social Science Research, 2006.
This informative paper analyzes how social science research has long been used to gather crucial information to improve our way of life and influence our view of the world.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The writer of this paper examines the wide range of subjects covered in social sciences including: Women's studies, economics, political science, law enforcement, psychology, sociology and anthropology. This paper explains how the research gathered from these areas have had a deep influence on our view of the world. Also discussed is the new field of social geography which examines the affects of geographical factors and how environmental factors affect society.
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"Perhaps no field of social studies has a more pervasive and important role on the way we live than the field of economics. Economics students must learn to think deeply and creatively about important economic concerns facing the country and the world as a whole. Because economists have such a wide and varied set of perspectives and political views, they often come up with vastly different conclusions. They in turn apply these varied perspectives to such issues as economic efficiency, economic growth, globalism, cultural values, and environmental concerns. One need only to look inside a newspaper on a given day to realize the importance of studying economics."
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Non-Human Communication, 2006.
This paper analyzes the experimental research results in determining animal communication.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the various research and experiments being used to determine if animal communication in fact exists. Recent research on hummingbirds, songbirds and parrots has shown their ability to learn and continue learning new sounds and to use syntax to arrange them in ever more complex ways. In recent decades researchers all over the world have studied animal communication patterns that appear to approximate human communication. This paper also contains detailed research on the subject by various experts in the field of animal communication including Robert Manell and Marian Belsack.
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"It is safe to say, based on these experiments, that there is some validity and correlation between this nonhuman communication effort and Hockett's criteria for language. Nevertheless, criteria and science aside, the basic question of why we need to turn other animals into a form of "human" has never been fully answered. We are at the stage that divides the overweight society dame with her little manicured poodle, all dressed in baby clothes to whom she coos in baby-talk from the serious scientist who tries to decipher some common means of understanding our lesser brethren."
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History vs. Memory, 2006.
The writer of this paper details the differences between historical facts and memory.
2,833 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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This paper defines history as presenting facts without expressing any opinion or analysis of the events whereas memories are comprised of emotions that can have a great influence on the actual event. This paper examines the various mistakes of researchers who may take a piece of primary documentation as the absolute truth about an historical event. This paper probes the effects of emotion on memory which is important in evaluating primary sources for inclusion in factual research projects. The writer also explores the vast responsibilities of historians to preserve events in the most accurate manner possible, as well as the various methods of researching history.
Topics covered in this report include:
Emotion and Memory
Politics and Expression of Opinions
The Question of Personal Viewpoint
Historiography - Bringing History to Life or a Piece of Historical Fiction
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"The historiographer treats the person as a character and tries to devote equal time to historical accuracy and building the person as an interesting character. The historiographer is the middle ground between and strict historian and a historical fiction writer and many tend to lean one way or another. The purpose of a historiography is to give depth to a historical event. A straight history presents the facts in an often-dry manner and places more emphasis on what happened. It does little to answer the question of why it happened."
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Drugs and Terrorism: The Unwinnable Wars, 2005.
A research proposal to show that the American government's fight against drugs and terrorism are wars which cannot be won.
1,488 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper argues that much of the hatred for narcotics stems
from media horror stories and alleged scientific research which paints drug usage as the culprit in issues ranging from crime to poverty to deteriorating mental and physical health. Now, the latest attack stems from government officials who are working to establish a sinister link between drug trafficking and terrorism. The paper presents a research design to assess the similarities between the American government's two declared "wars" and whether the results of both wars have justified the costs.
Paper Outline:
Goals
Objectives
Methods of Assessment
Reference List
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"For my second objective, I will examine the long-speculated connection between the illegal drug trade and terrorist organizations. I will determine whether the evidence suggesting such a connection is credible. If the evidence is deemed as flimsy, what justifications might the government have for promoting such a connection? Money, fear, and intimidation are suggested factors for endorsing a connection between drugs and terrorism. I will assess these accusations and develop a theory about their justification."
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The Hospitality Industry, 2005.
This paper discusses the use of statistics in the Canadian and American hospitality industry.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains that, although the gathering, collating, reviewing and study of statistics, usually freely available from governmental agencies, are vital to any industry; Canada comes up woefully short of information applicable to the hospitality industry in comparison with the quality of the information available from United States agencies. The author points out that the information or data presented by the Canadian Tourism Commission, the Canadian Tourism Research Institute and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Division is highly suspect, is totally incomplete and generally pertains to tourism within Canada thus giving little recognition to international travel, tourism and hospitality industries. The paper demonstrates the use of U.S. government highway development information by the hospitality industry to expand hotels and other leisure attractions in Nashville and Memphis as an example of the use of statistics to create high-yield investments.
Table of Contents
Thesis Statement
The Canadian Viewpoint
The American Resources
A Widely Used Planning Strategy Seldom Mentioned
The Overall Benefits to Tennessee from Hospitality Statistics
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"In the Knoxville area, Interstate 75 - a north to south major artery - and Interstate 40 - a coast to coast east to west artery - intersect are right now in the midst of a half-billion dollar downtown re-development program to enhance their economy. As with most cities of its size in the south and elsewhere, the downtown section was in fast rate of decline because of urban sprawl. By the use of strategic data from TDOT, the city fathers decided that they could bring the downtown area back to life and add tremendously to the tax-base by means of the re-development plan. It was found that travelers from east to west that normally drive through can be attracted to spend the night in the "new downtown," by redeveloping the waterfront and making it an attractive tourist destination. The anchor businesses, of course, are reasonably priced, yet luxurious hotel/motel type accommodations."
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The U.S. Dollar and the Metal Industry, 2005.
A research proposal to determine the impact of a weak U.S. currency on European products within the metal industry and a synopsis of competition in China.
953 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper outlines a research proposal whose intent it is to examine the impact of the U.S. dollar on European products, particularly with regard to the metal industry, and an analysis of the competitiveness of the U.S. with China.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Background to the Problem
Significance of the Study
Objectives
Methodology
Conclusions/Recommendations
References
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"The researcher intends to conduct a qualitative study of the literature currently available with regard to the economy and the US dollar vs. the European euro. The intent will be to develop a well thought out and grounded theory that explains the exact relationship between the US dollar and the European market for metals. Specifically the researcher will attempt to determine what if any action is necessary to help boost the US economy and stimulate a more productive metal industry. Studies suggest that the metal industry has been in decline for a number of years. This study will attempt to determine what action need be taken if any to reverse this trend."
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Evolutionary Models, 2006.
A paper looking at the different methods of analysis used to learn about evolutionary change.
1,406 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper considers which scientific methods of analysis in the study of evolution are more compatible with the ideas of punctuated equilibria. More specifically, the paper compares Cladistic Methods with the methods of Phyletic Gradualism in terms of their compatibility with the ideas of punctuated equlibria and then considers whether the concept of adaptation is more important in either model of evolutionary change. Included with this paper, in addition to the sources used to write the paper, is a list of recommended sources as well.
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"Biological systematists who wished to reconstruct evolutionary genealogies of species based on morphological similarities originally develop phylogenetic analysis. The German entomologist Willi Hennig was the first author to propose an explicit method of phylogenetic analysis, and the publication of his work in English (Hennig 1996) quickly led to the widespread use of his approach. Phylogenetic methods used to reconstruct the relationships between macro-molecular sequences also involve the application of Hennigian principles."
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"Preschool in Three Cultures", 2005.
This paper compares pre-schools in China, Japan and the United States as presented by the research of Joseph J. Tobin, David Y.H. Wu and Dana H. Davidson in their book "Preschool in Three Cultures".
2,810 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that the function of pre-schools in Japan is to produce "childlike children"; in China, to reduce the effects of spoiling and, in the U.S., to make children more independent and self-reliant. The author points out that cultural values are reflected in the education philosophies of each school; therefore, in Japan, the school believes in raising children to be successful adults by emphasizing their efforts instead of their inborn abilities; in China, selflessness and collectivism are promoted and, in the United States, the child is viewed as an individual. The paper relates that culture influences teacher-child interaction: In Japan, children learn self-control best from their peers rather than from their teachers; in China, it is the teacher's job to rein a spoiled child and, in the U. S. preschool, the teacher-child relationship is characterized by the teacher's encouragement of a child's activity.
Table of Contents
Research Intentions
Research Methods
The Function of the Preschool in Each of the Three Countries
The Curriculum of each Preschool and how it is Influenced by Culture
Cultural Values Reflected in the Educational Philosophy of Each School
Cultural Influence on Child-Child and Teacher-Child Interactions
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"Similarly, the authors admit to their own cultural biases when standing behind the camera. The American team members tended to focus their observations on two or three children in each class, with a particular emphasis on those children who were misbehaving or highly verbal. While they intended this focus to make their videos "more interesting and accessible to viewers," they recognize that their behavior mirrors that of American preschool teachers, who often concern themselves with how best to allocate their time. On the other hand, their Chinese team members had a stronger inclination to video larger groups of children and shift their focus away from individual behavior."
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Research Approaches in Education, 2006.
A look at the ongoing debate in the field of education concerning the place and usefulness of the case study as part of qualitative research.
5,486 words (approx. 21.9 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 134.95
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This study attempts to delineate the usefulness of the case study in educational research describing, in general terms, its limitations and merits. Moreover, the paper attempts to discover those areas in which the case study is indispensable. The study is further predicated on the intention that the information developed will not be theoretical only, but will have immediate application for educational researchers.
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
Conceptual Framework
Conclusion
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"There has been, for the past two decades, a debate over the 'validity' of quantitative versus qualitative research methods, and, in the case of the latter, particularly the case study method. A preponderance of research within education and within allied or similar fields seems to indicate that in fact qualitative research is generally more suitable to the needs of the field than is quantitative research. Further, the research suggests that it might be advisable not to consider the case study, either on its own (but rather as part of a more multifaceted qualitative protocol), nor as a cognate of storytelling. Indeed, the argument is for the judicious use of the case study, professionally conducted with more than tacit acknowledgment that human factors are part of the research conduct, findings and recommendations in any educational, sociological or communications research."
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Six-Sigma, 2006.
An application of six-sigma to small medium-sized enterprises.
3,159 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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The objective of this paper is to identify the critical success factors for six sigma implementation in small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Six-sigma introduced the concept that both the quality of the products and the services created by the management were critical in establishing the credibility of a product in the market. The study hopes to identify the common pitfalls and hurdles that companies have to face in the implementation of these policies to improve the performance of the organization.
Outline
Synopsis
Research Questions and Hypothesis
Research Methodology
Conclusion
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"Using six-sigma requires that companies set up a system to monitor and measure the metrics that are used to calculate the defect rate in the manufacturing or production process. Understanding the statistical needs to set up any metric used for measurements is important in six-sigma. (Voelkel, 2004) Failure to understand and comprehend the true needs of the process can cause more harm than good in the long run. Six-sigma is often used to root out the cause of variances in the process that might be undertaken. (Jones, 2004) This requires that the process be constantly monitored and reviewed. This helps identify the cause of the variance and corrective measures taken to ensure that the problem is eliminated."
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First Time Offenders, 2005.
This paper is a detailed report of a research project to discover what average people think of when they hear about the sentencing process as it pertains to first time offenders.
2,405 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper relates that the research polled 320 (N=320) random individuals through a survey that gathered personal data and a scoring system of four dependent variables: (1) How serious is the offense?, (2) How much do you believe the offender deserved the penalty?,
(3) How pleased are you with the penalty the offender received? and (4)
Based on the crime, how fair do you believe the penalty is? The author points out that, based on this research, especially among persons who have been victims of crimes, a criminal history should play a major role in the sentencing process and that first time offenders should be treated differently than repeat and violent offenders. The paper relates that an assumption can be made that, even though offenders with no prior record merit less serious punishment, they also may be subject to a prejudicial jury in some instances. Many statistical tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Methods and Materials
Results Section
DV 1: Tests of Between- Subjects Effects - Dependent Variable: How Serious this Offense?
DV 2: Tests of Between- Subjects Effects - Dependent Variable: Did the Offender Deserve the Penalty?
DV 3: Tests of Between- Subjects Effects - Dependent Variable: How Pleased are You with this Penalty?
DV 4: Tests of Between- Subjects Effects - Dependent Variable: How Fair is the Penalty?
Discussion Section
Appendix: Statistical Tables
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"Over the last few decades, local, state and federal prisons throughout the United States have inmate populations that are steadily rising may even be as high as two million strong. This has added a great strain on society and of course the entire incarceration system. The media during this period of increased prison populations have proclaimed that the overall national crime rates have ironically fallen to new lows. This may imply that the public may have less to fear in regard to crime and victimization, but still policymakers and society should address sentencing policies so as to ensure that we are best utilizing punishment policies that ensure the safety of the masses and provides a reasonable rehabilitative opportunity for offenders. "Public opinion plays an important role in the sentencing process in Canada and elsewhere.""
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Research Proposal: Child Abuse, 2005.
A research proposal about children who witness domestic violence.
1,233 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper is a research proposal about a study of the identity of children who witness domestic violence and role-taking of the abuser and abuse victim from an interactionist perspective. Includes a problem statement, hypothesis, theoretical framework, brief literature review and methodology.
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"Barry Zuckerman (1995) further expresses concerns about children that witness domestic violence in the article "Silent victims revisited: the special case of domestic violence." Zuckerman reiterated that children who witness violence will suffer psychological and behavioral problems that will interfere with their functionality. Children in a home where one parent is abusing the other parent have no feeling of comfort or security because they would normally turn to parents for safety, but in this case one parent is dangerous, while the other is a helpless victim. Wife beating may be present in as much as 16% of American families, and in some studies 40% of mothers reported that violence was used to settle disagreements in their home. Children may develop post traumatic stress disorder in response to the abuse. Zuckerman specifically addresses the impact of role development in abusive homes. "Violence between parents teaches children powerful lessons about the role of violence in intimate relationships. Children who grow up in violent homes, for example, are more likely to be aggressive with peers. They are also more likely as adults to become batterers or victims themselves." (Zuckerman 1995) A very large percentage of men who batter women witnessed their mother being abused, and girls who witness domestic abuse as children are more likely to become battered wives. "
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Factor Analysis, 2005.
This paper discusses factor analysis, a statistical tool to determine patterns in data.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that factor analysis analyzes the patterns of relationship among several variables, with the aim of finding something about the character of the independent variables, which influence them, even though those independent variables, called factors, were not assessed directly. The paper explains that the results gotten by factor analysis are essentially more theoretical and provisional than is true when independent variables are spotted directly. The author stresses that, in order for the factor to be analyzed, the data must be bi-linear; this implies that the row entities and the column entities must be independent of each other.
From the Paper
"Factor analysis can handle over hundred variables at a time; recompense for random and meaningless mistakes, and unravel difficult interrelationships into their major and distinct reliabilities. But, factor analysis has disadvantages. It is mathematically problematic and requires varied and various relevant factors. Its technical terms include strange words like 'eigenvalues, rotate, simple structure, orthogonal, loadings, and communality'. Its product usually takes up a dozen or so pages in a given report, giving little space for a procedural foreword or clarification of terms."
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Elderly Drivers: A Need For Change, 2005.
A proposal to find a course of action and ultimate solution to the growing problem of elderly drivers on America's streets and highways.
1,997 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the topic of elderly drivers in America. Specifically, the paper discusses a proposal for change supported by research. The proposal is in support of the implementation of required standardized testing of people reaching the age of 65 that would enable them to retain their driver's license while assuring their continued safety on the America's roads and highways. The proposal also recommends a course of action for regulation of elderly drivers and provides a proposed solution to the problem, while urging Americans to get involved now, before more elderly drivers take to the nation's highways and byways.
From the Paper
"Elderly drivers pose a threat to other drivers in several ways. Many studies indicate that "Older drivers are involved in a disproportionate number of crashes associated with intersections and other complex traffic situations, failure to yield, inattention, road signs, left turns, and oncoming traffic and are more often found to be at fault in crashes" (Wood). Other studies have indicated older drivers have slower reaction times, impaired vision, and a higher instance of eye diseases that can create problems with their perception and vision. Scientist Wood continues, "Visual impairment becomes significantly more prevalent with increasing age. The normal process of aging results in yellowing and cloudiness of the crystalline lens, a decrease in pupil size, and alterations in the integrity of the macular pigment and neural pathways" (Wood)."
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Qualitative Research, 2005.
A brief explanation of the nature of a qualitative research report.
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper focuses on research that is deemed qualitative in design and explains how qualitative research reports are brought to fruition. The components of the qualitative research report are presented in the paper along with a brief description for each component.
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"To assist the reader in better understanding the nature of a qualitative research report the following guideline is offered for easy report formulation and writing. Before presenting an outline describing the components of an effective qualitative research report the reader is advised to remember that the quality of a qualitative research report is deeply embedded in the notion that qualitative research report writing is an ongoing learning process and very much a social act for reader and writer (Ely, Vinz, Anzul & Downing, M. 1997). As such the qualitative research report must, at all times, be an above adequate research report that effective explains the phenomenon being researched as well as to persuade the reader as to research efficacy and results. "
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