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Mathematics Education, 2005.
This paper analyzes if it is possible to test the understanding of mathematics.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper is a report on a questionnaire given out to students in college to test their understanding of mathematics. The author points out that this research investigates the difference between knowledge and understanding and seeks the way to assess understanding. The paper concludes that the questionnaire derived from the GED in mathematics is a way to test understanding of high school mathematics for students who have graduated from high school.
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"The purpose of this analysis is to see if it is possible to test understanding, specifically the understanding of mathematics. Such an analysis tests both mathematics teaching and mathematics learning, though at this preliminary stage it is not clear whether the teaching method is what is most important or the learning style of the student. Testing understanding is different from testing knowledge, for the latter shows that the student has assimilated ideas and even processes, while the former shows that the student has learned the underlying theory and can apply it in different situations. In mathematics, testing understanding is perhaps more common in normal testing than would be the case in certain other disciplines where simple facts are more common. In mathematics, of necessity the student must show an understanding of theory in order to apply mathematical concepts to written problems and arrive at the correct answer."
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U.S. Census Data from 1850 to 1860, 2005.
This paper explores the history of the U.S. by examining U.S. census data collected from 1850 to 1860.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 151.95
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This paper discusses the economic and demographic indicators used to collect information through the census data from 1850 to 1860. The author uses graphs, charts and tables to calculate indicator figures, which are compared in the analysis. The paper examines how the industrial revolution prompted migration from Europe to the United States.
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"In 1798, English philosopher and political economist by the name of Thomas Robert Malthus wrote the Essay on the Principle of Population in which he suggests that population doubles in size every quarter of a century or increases in geometrical ratio, whereas the means of subsistence cannot increase more quickly than arithmetic ratio (Lieberman, pg. 361, 2000). In his essay, Malthus claims that the economic destiny of the human race is impacted by rates of fertility, mortality, population size, and real wages."
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Homicide under Control, 2005.
This paper is an analysis of changing homicide rates in light of changing social trends based on the routine activities approach.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper uses data from both uniform police reports and from victim surveys to analyze homicide rates in Canada. The author points out three policy recommendations. The paper demonstrates that the routine activities approach can be used adequately with homicide statistics.
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"The media through sensationalized coverage of recent murders in Canada have led a large proportion of the public to believe that homicides are escalating sharply. Murders involving children such as Holly Jones and Cecilia Zhang especially have contributed to the perception of an increase in homicide rates. However, the public would be surprised to discover that there has been a marked decline in the national rate for homicide which, in fact, currently has reached its lowest level since 1967 (Dauvergne, 2003). The rates of stalking and assault also have corresponded to the reduced homicide rate, but in general homicide is unrelated to other crimes."
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The Cytology Laboratory, 2005.
This paper discusses organization of the cytology laboratory.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper evaluates the primary components of a cytology laboratory. The author emphasizes the research personnel and the objectives sought with the research plan. The paper relates that a laboratory requires a team of individuals that work cooperatively to achieve a number of common goals, which necessitates the understanding of the organizational structure.
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"In any research-based environment, there is a strong necessity to provide research personnel with the tools and the space that is necessary to conduct effective inquiries into their area of interest. Therefore, a laboratory is a critical component of the research atmosphere, as it offers scientists the opportunity to conduct various studies and experiments that will potentially lead to new and exciting discoveries. In the field of cytology, the laboratory is the key component of all cell-based research, and it is necessary to provide adequate equipment, supplies, heating and cooling apparatus, and space to conduct this research effectively. However, there is another significant component to the laboratory, and this requires key personnel, individuals that are strongly committed to the research being performed within this space. A team effort is essential to develop the strongest research plan, to conduct the proposed experiments, to identify results and to draw valid conclusions."
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Counseling Psychology Research, 2005.
This paper discusses developing a research project in counseling psychology.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper explores a federal research grant to study questions in the field of counseling psychology. The author first sets the stage with an already conducted study, using its findings as a base from which to work. The paper relates that the study, which the author would conduct, combines qualitative and quantitative methods to study the incidence and effect of empathic counseling methods, which would contribute to the field significantly by providing a more reasonable determination of the nature of counseling methods and draw some conclusions about their effectiveness.
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"Having just received a federal research grant in the field of psychology - more specifically, counseling psychology - it now falls to me to demonstrate my ability to formulate an appropriate research project that will make a significant contribution to the field. That said, it is my intention to expound upon a recent study that was done (Carlozzi et al, 2002) that examined the relationship between theory, practice, and empathy for counselors and psychologists. Understanding the role that empathy plays for psychologists is important on both a theoretical and practical level. This paper will first present the results of the study mentioned above as a basis for my subsequent explanation of my own research intent. My work will help quantify both the incidence and importance of counselor empathy and has the potential to suggest some new theoretical approaches to the issue."
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Foundation Research within Education, 2005.
This paper discusses the methodology used in foundational research within the field of education.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 151.95
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This paper is based on the research article "Class Size in Primary School: Perceptions of Headteachers, Chairs of Governors, Teachers and Parents" by N. Bennett (1996), which helps clarify the perceptions of attitudes within education. The author points out that Bennett demonstrates the way models of research used within education do not resolve many of the critical debates over how information can be successfully transferred from educator to student. This paper draws upon the basic arguments made by Bennett to define and describe the gap between educational myths and findings in foundation research methods within education.
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"The increasingly standardized themes within Western education create the sense that researchers and activists within education have identified those traits that are successful in terms of enhancing the educational and cognitive developmental progress of students active in the system. Focuses on class size, standardized testing, and forms of classroom materials suggest that there are strategies which maximize effective conveyance of education from educator to student. Yet in assessing foundation research methods used within education, this image of widely-accepted and successful teaching strategies is not sustained. There is significant debate concerning which aspects of education are fundamental to student success."
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Evaluating the Nursing Research Article, 2005.
This paper is an in-depth analysis of a research article in the area of nursing.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper presents the standards by which a research article should be evaluated. Specific scientific standards of evaluation are clearly presented. Additionally, the paper stresses that the function of a research article is to inform the reader about the problem under investigation and to highlight fully the methods used to solve this problem.
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"Fairly critiquing an investigator's research endeavor is a task that must be taken seriously. Although it is quite easy to have an opinion of another's research, it is something quite different to be able to evaluate the research activity in terms of topic specificity and soundness, intent or purpose, data analysis, and informational importance. When embarking upon a critical analysis of another's work the reviewer must, at all times, adhere to the basic principle of prudent evaluation; namely, evaluating the structure of the research upon which scientific conclusion are drawn. More specifically, the function of a research report (article) is to inform readers about the problem being investigated and the methods used to solve the problem."
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Nanotechnology: A New Revolution, 2006.
A look at nanotechnology as the new revolution.
2,624 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper takes a look at nanotechnology and reviews the possibilities of nanotechnology possessing the properties to become the next revolution. This paper also discusses the speech "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom" given by Nobel Prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman, disagreeing that the laws of physics do not control man's capacity to control single atoms and molecules.
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"It has been said that with creation comes destruction. Technology has yet to perfect rational within nanotechnology. However, if a nanomachine with the capability of logical reasoning is developed, one must speculate whether or not nanotechnology can possess the properties to become the next revolution. Forming a new revolution can alter the way the society lives economically, scientifically, and in many other ways. In essence, nanotechnology with the capacity of logical reasoning can have the capability to become harmful instead of good, striving to bring out the destruction of its creator."
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Current Business Research Project, 2004.
Looks at a research project which examines globalization and the goals of business leaders.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper looks at a research project which examined whether globalization has affected the goals of business leaders. It looks at the reasons for the research and the methods used.
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"The research project discussed in this article was to show to what extent the shrinking world had wiped out the effects of national cultures or whether persistent national culture differences have avoided the effects of globalization. Throughout history people have always traded and made deals while pursuing their own often very different goals. There has been no need so far for trading partners to share goals and values. However the business world is changing and when businesses from different countries enter ..."
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Nursing Research Theory, 2004.
This paper presents a nursing diagram based on the development of a middle-range nursing theory.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the linkage of theory-research and theory practice. The author delineates each level of the theory and provides supportive documentation for all statements, postulates, claims, and other notions central to the presented theory. The paper explores a nursing diagram based on the development of a middle-range nursing theory related to coping with chronic illness.
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"One promising approach to strengthening theory-research and theory-practice linkages is to place greater emphasis on developing and using theories of the middle range to underpin nursing research and practice. The authors define middle range theories as moderately abstract inclusive organized within a limited scope with a limited number of variables, which are testable in a direct manner. The mid-range theories are said to have a stronger relationship with research and practice. This paper presents a nursing ..."
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Qualitative and Quantitative Research, 2004.
This paper discusses qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper defines qualitative methods and quantitative methods. The author differentiates their uses. The paper assesses their suitability for use in human relations studies.
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"Research data may be evaluated through the application of either quantitative or qualitative analytical procedures. Quantitative approaches are more easily defined than are qualitative procedures because qualitative research may refer to either the way data are measured or the way such data are evaluated. A quantitative variable is one than can be measured numerically such as annual income. Quantitative data are produced by ordinal interval and ratio scales; while qualitative data are produced by nominal scales. Quantitative data ..."
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Selling Wealth Management Products, 2004.
This paper is research proposal to determine how to sell wealth management products to high net worth Hispanics in South Florida.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper is a qualitative research proposal to determine the most effective types of mass media to reach high net worth Hispanics in South Florida to sell wealth management products and services. The author describes qualitative research. The paper suggests the methodology to be used.
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"Determining which mass media are effective in reaching Hispanics in South Florida for selling wealth management products has practical implications for companies in the region marketing these products and services. A qualitative research project is proposed in which subjects are given the opportunity to discuss their wealth management product use how they chose a particular vendor and mass media that influenced that choice. The discussion will be guided but will not use ..."
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Change Management, 2004.
This paper is a research proposal to explore ways to help employees deal with change.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper provides an introduction, literature review and methodology for a proposed study on assisting employees in a managed health care setting handle change due to a move from non-profit to profit status and the effect of relocating its facilities at the same time. The author discusses the problems of change. The paper states that managing change is a challenging task a manager must face.
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"Managing change is one of the most challenging tasks that managers face. Change is also one of the few constants that most businesses face over the course of their operations. When a company relocates its facilities or changes key operating features,the apprehension among employees and disruption to service can be severe. This research considers the effects of an organization's change from non-profit to profit status and the effect of relocating its facilities at the same time."
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Analyzing Mass Media, 2004.
This paper reviews and analyzes "Mediating the Message: Theories of Influence on Mass Media Content" written by Pamela J. Shoemaker and Stephen D. Reese.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 95.95
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This paper examines the contents of the Shoemaker and Reese's book which focuses on the media industry. This paper details the authors' methodology, their purposes, views on mass media, theories as well as their criticism of traditional media research that centers on the medium rather than the actual content. This paper discusses how and why demographic and geographical patterns are researched and how they are used to target specific audiences. This paper also delves into the manner in which media content is formed and created.
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"How media content is formed and covered provides the framework for "Mediating the Message: Theories of Influence on Mass Media Content" by Pamela J. Shoemaker and Stephen D. Reese. The focus of is on the history of the study and theory of media content, the traditional focus of communications research, a general analysis of media content and patterns of content such as the impact of political bias and demographic and geographical patterns."
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Online Advertisements, 2005.
This paper covers the topic of online audio and video advertisements.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the state of the art of online audio and video advertisements. The author points out who uses these ads. The paper outlines three hypotheses of what might happen with this type of advertising in the near future and suggests methodology for researching these hypotheses.
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" Video advertising is rapidly replacing pop-up ads on the internet as the way to reach potential buyers. The technology produces television-quality video and audio without the technical problems usually associated with streaming media across the internet. The video commercial online format delivers full-screen broadcast-quality video over the internet in the form of .... megabyte .... second video spots from companies and advertisers such as Pepsi, McDonald's, A.T.& T and Honda The full-screen advertisements use a patented pre-cached delivery method whereby the ad is prepared during idle user ..."
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