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Data Collection Methods, 2007.
An analysis of different methods of data collection and their appropriateness for specific research questions.
3,607 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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This paper discusses different approaches to collecting data for research purposes. It also attempts to evaluate whether these approaches are suitable to answer the stated research question, "do murderers choose the method of killing a victim according to their personality traits?." The paper establishes the differences between qualitative and quantitative research and then introduces the most common forms of data collection methods (interviews, focus groups, case studies, observations, documentary sources, questionnaires and experiments). The paper contains a bibliography, as well as a list of sources used.
Table of Contents:
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research
Interviews
Focus Groups
Case Studies
Observations
Documentary sources
Questionnaires
Experiments
Conclusions
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"Regarding the present research question, questionnaires are a suitable approach to determine murderers' personality traits. Already existing personality questionnaires, such as the Big Five Marker (Goldberg, 1992), the NEO-PI-R (Costa & McCrae, 1992) and the Big Five Inventory (John, Donahue & Kentle, 1991) could be used to determine the prisoners' personality traits, which show high reliability and validity rates. Generally, questionnaires seem to be appropriate because it allows for a large sample size. Furthermore, getting permission to post questionnaires to prisoners might be easier than getting the permission to administer questionnaires by hand or conduct interviews and focus groups in a prison setting. And not to forget the fact that sending out questionnaires is less time consuming and more cost effective than the other above mentioned data collection procedures."
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Problem Identification and Data Collection Methods and Tools, 2005.
Examines these methods and tools to see how problems can be solved.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper looks at five effective Problem Identification Methods and three Data Collection Tools that can be used by consultants in an effective manner to identify, isolate, and solve problems faced by organizations. The Problem Identification Methods are: Root Cause Analysis, brainstorming, Fishbone diagrams, flow charts, and post-its. The Data Collection Tools are: self-administered surveys, personal interviews, and focus groups.
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"When consulting for a firm who is looking to improve or control the quality of their performance or to find and solve hindering problems, the consultant has a vital and varied bag of tricks from which to choose. Some of the methods and tools with which the consultant's client's problems may be realized and remedied include Problem Identification Methods and Data Collection Tools. This paper will identify some valuable Problem Identification Methods and Data Collection Tools and compare and contrast their use and value. The first Problem Identification Method that we will discuss is that of Root Cause Analysis. This is the most detailed and intricate of the methods at which we will be looking. If problem identification is necessary, it is a given that there is a problem in the system."
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Data Collection and Analysis Tools, 2005.
A look at the need for data collection and analysis tools, and the various relevant applications.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses three articles on data collection and analysis tools and their applications. This includes data mining, data warehousing and software packages used in the collection. This paper also analyzes the needs of the business upon which the correct data collection and analysis tools are selected.
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"Business today has more and more need for external consultants to use data collection and analysis tools in order to make assessment of business operations and processes. Many of the methods used today are computer-based, including software that does much of the job but still requires an able human operator to make decisions and input the correct information. Various analysts have made assessments of these methods to see how they are used and how effective they may be. Such tools are also used for analyzing performance in education, for assessing public programs, and for other tasks requiring a decision as to the value of a program or process. Bielski (2001) discusses the use of CRM, or Customer Resource Management system, which is used to track customer purchases while providing access to customer information using the computer. "
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Data Collection and Privacy Rights, 2002.
An examination of the concerns over computer invasion of privacy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 39.95
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Examines concerns over computer invasion of privacy. Electronic data-processing equipment. Pravacy problems involved in government, corporations & financial institutions gathering private electronic information. Growth of database information & ways in which private data is used by organizations. Concerns of public. Selling software programs & information.
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"Corporations have long used what we might call private data for a competitive advantage. What has changed recently is that with the increasing use of the computer, companies can access even more such data than ever before and perhaps make better use of it. Every company develops its own database of private information based simply on its own clientele, with information such as income levels, residency patterns, spending habits, and so on. Today, computer services gather and collate the same type of information on a much broader scale, making use of data gathered by everything from credit card use to swiping a supermarket club card at the checkout counter. Financial institutions possess a mass of private data by which they can make decisions and target consumers on such things as loans, sales of financial instruments, and similar issues."
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Data Collection, 1993.
A look at the concepts and methods and advantages and disadvantages including surveys, interviews, questionnaires, reliability and measurement, tabulation/analysis and goals.
6,975 words (approx. 27.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 135.95
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"Data Collection: Survey, Interview and Tabulation/Analysis
This research provides an in.depth review of selected aspects of the data collection process used in the conduct of research studies. The aspects of the data collection process reviewed are (1) the survey method, (2) the interview method, (3) questionnaire development, and (4) the tabulation/analysis of data collected through the application of the survey and interview methods.
The Survey Method
Objective and descriptive data from subjects are required in the conduct of many types of research studies. The use of surveys to collect such data is probably the most efficient of the various means available (Dyer, 1985, p. 24). The survey is also the most effective means of collecting objective data from..."
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Data Collection and Analysis, 1994.
A lok at the basic concepts and techniques including validity, reliability, test-retest, quantity vs. quality, naturalistic research, field work, interpretation and limitations.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 135.95
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"Basic Concepts of Data Collection and Analysis
Anastasi (1988) and Welch, and Comer (1983) report that there are several levels of measurement relative to data collection and analysis. These levels include, but are not limited to, nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio; and carry with them important limitations due to the need for differing statistical techniques. The first level, nominal, refers to a means of classifying the data. For this type of data collection and/or analysis, there is no order, in that the units of analysis are merely classified into two or more categories. As an example of nominal data, consider that all white houses would be categorized together, while all red barns would be placed in another category. The primary limitation of nominal data is that there is no order to the given units of .analysis; just classification. Further..."
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Data Collection and Analysis, 2004.
An examination of Graphics, Visualization, & Usability Center's (GVU) WWW user survey.
2,654 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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The GVU?s WWW User Survey is a survey conducted by the Graphics, Visualization, & Usability Center (GVU) of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The survey has been conducted since 1994, with alterations and additions made each year up to the most recent finalized survey, which was completed in 1998. This research project determines information about Internet users and finds out how people are using the Internet. This includes a focus on how people are using the Internet for commerce. This project provides an overview of Internet users, their characteristics, and their behavior on the Web, while also tracing changes over time.
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"The author of the research project notes that as a web survey the problem of respondents self-selecting themselves exists (Gupta 1995). The author admits that this problem exists and that it is serious, but concludes that it is not fatal. The author also notes that self-selection applies equally to other methods of collecting data, with the bias removed because it is understood and able to be accounted for and corrected. The author also suggests that the results of the research have similarities consistent with non-Web surveys. As the author states, ?the predominance of well-educated, young, affluent males has been noted in other surveys too? (Gupta 1995). This similarity is used as a basis for suggesting that the problem of self-selection occurs only to the same degree in the Web research as it does in non-Web surveys. The problem with this suggestion is that this is being based on one minor similarity, which is not enough to determine that the two survey methods have similar levels of self-selection occurring. To solve this validity problem, the survey must determine the extent to which self-selection impacts on the results as compared to non-Web based surveys. This information could be provided by designing a research project specifically to achieve this comparison."
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Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, 2001.
Compares & contrasts the 2 methods in 3 basic areas: epistemological foundations, data collection & data analysis methods.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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" Introduction
This paper compares and contrasts qualitative and quantitative research methods in three basic areas. These are: epistemological foundations, data collection methods, and data analysis methods. The paper ends with a brief summary of the primary points made.
Comparison
Gall, Borg and Gall (1996) discuss several similarities and differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods. With respect to similarities, both kinds of research formulate epistemological positions regarding the nature of causation and reality and both comprise a set of methods for designing research, collecting data, analyzing data, and..."
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"Learning To Labour" ( Pe Willis ), 1999.
Critiques this work on the relationship between working young men and family and social structure. Discusses narrative style, data collection and analysis methods and interpretation.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, $ 95.95
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The purpose of this essay is to present a critique of the following book: Willis, P.E. (1977). Learning to labour. Great Britain: Saxon House. The essay begins with a general description of the research that comprises the book. This is followed by a critique of the book's basic narrative style, its data collection methods, data analysis methods, and its interpretation of findings. The essay concludes with a brief summary of the major points that were made
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"Introduction
The purpose of this essay is to present a critique of the following book: Willis, P.E. (1977). Learning to labour. Great Britain: Saxon House. The essay begins with a general description of the research that comprises the book. This is followed by a critique of the book's basic narrative style, its data collection methods, data analysis methods, and its interpretation of findings. The essay concludes with a brief summary of the major points that were made.
General Description
In general, the first section of the book, Learning to Labour reports on the methods and findings used in a comprehensive project financed by England's Social Science Research Council. The project consisted of qualitative ..."
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Failing Methods of Disciplinary Action for Minority Students, 2005.
An in-depth case study of the how the American educational system has failed in disciplinary action amongst minority students.
18,301 words (approx. 73.2 pages), 45 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This is a case study concerning the effects of educational system policies and punishment practices on minority students at-risk for becoming delinquent. It has been shown that discipline too severely administered such as that of suspension and expulsion may lead to delinquency in some students. According to surveys, the No Child Left Behind Act reports that poor response to minority students comprise the experience by those minority students and once suspended they have no where to turn except to life in the streets. The consequences of the schools inability to effectively administer discipline to minority students either through intervention or disciplinary procedures are the focus of the case study. Due to time limitations the method of research is limited to research of available literature.
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Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Methodology
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Base
Operational Definitions of the Study
Literature Review
Case Study Research
Data Collection in Canadian Case Study
Evaluating Case Study Research
Economic Systems
Conclusion
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"According to surveys administered in relation to minority students and the effectiveness of discipline, there is much to be lacked in this area. Poor methods of administering discipline is resulting in minority students who are expelled being left in the streets and turning to the lifestyle of the streets in order to attempt survival. There is some specific element or bit of vital knowledge that is lacking and which is crucial in gaining knowledge of in relation to the methods that is being used by schools in the meting out of punishment and discipline to minority students. In the majority of studies recently performed in relation to poor academics and poor behavior the concentration has been on standardized test scores instead of the real issue of excessive punishment being administered. The fact that these students have difficulty comprehending and functioning in the classroom is clear enough evidence that something more than draconian discipline methods need to be considered. Delinquency is more prevalent among minorities. Bowman (2001) Casella (2003) found that the escalation of delinquency occurs when school experiences are of a negative nature particularly during the junior high school and high school years."
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Prefabrication Methods in Construction, 2005.
An in-depth examination of the past, present and future of prefabricated methods in the construction industry.
18,745 words (approx. 75.0 pages), 41 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The study provides a thorough understanding of what prefabricated buildings are, what they were like in the past and where they are headed in the future. The changes that have been made in prefabrication over the last 60 years are remarkable and are discussed in the paper. It explains that the learning that has taken place should be noted because there have been many new advancements that are worthy of discussion and consideration. Includes tables and graphs.
Outline
Chapter One
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Validity and Uniqueness of the Data
Rationale for the Study
Overview of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
The Past - Britain
The Present - Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur
Chapter Three
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection of Data
Data Analysis Procedures
Summary
Chapter Four
Analysis of the Data
Chapter Five
Summary, Recommendations, and Conclusions
Works Cited
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"Construction is something that has always been with society. From the first primitive men that worked at creating huts and other dwellings to live in to the high-rise condominiums and million-dollar mansions that are built today, there has always been the need and the desire to build. Originally, it was a job that only men did, but there are female construction workers now, too, and there have been for some time. Some see this as a lowering of standards, while others see it as progress. The same is true of prefabrication. While many believe that this type of construction is not as secure or as long-lasting as 'traditional' methods, others feel that there is much that can be done with prefabricated buildings.
From the prefabricated buildings that were built in Britain during World War II until now much has changed, and all of this will be discussed in Chapter Two where the literature is reviewed. Despite the rising interest in prefabricated buildings and housing, however, there are still many that either do not like this method of construction or do not understand it. Many still think of it as mobile homes, or 'trailers' and do not realize the benefits that can come from other methods of prefabricated buildings. Prefabricated housing does not have to mean mobile homes. It can mean modular homes as well, or any home or building where part of the construction is done off-site and the pieces assembled on the job site."
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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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Museum Methods, 2005.
An analysis of different methods of display and technique used in museums.
5,214 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This paper explains that methods and approaches adopted by museums reflect varying responses to the constraints placed upon them. The different restraints are discussed and include financial considerations, the nature of their real estate, their perceived audience, the nature of their collections, the role of scholarship and education in their mission, and the practical necessities of preserving and displaying the material artifacts of their collections.
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"While the challenges and logistics are present, the preservation of a historical building and land may prove to be more significant than any treasure that is housed in the building. Older architecture often requires additional structural support to provide a safe environment for visitors. It is often necessary to use restorative methods to enhance security measures, adjusting for the more primitive setting of an older building. Historic preservation of historic places is similar to the preservation work of many museum collections. Many museums and institutions work with the constraints of a historical building for the preservation of the regional history, and the added financial breaks that accompany the restoration of a historical building or monument and the listing of the institution in the National Registry of Historic places. Acknowledging architecture as history is important in our endeavors to preserve our society?s rich past. Many museums that are set in historical building utilized the setting to teach living history and interpretation of historical events. This form of interactional display provides engaging events for active public participation."
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The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act, 2005.
This paper serves as an analysis of the effects of the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten page graduate paper examines the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA). The author notes that in examining the history of the FDCPA, it is evident that its impact on the consumer finance industry in the United States has been demonstrated in a variety of important ways. The writer points out that this act was written and passed into law in order to eliminate unfair practices and to ensure that debt collectors who refrain from using abusive, deceptive or unfair debt collection practices are not competitively disadvantaged.
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"In examining the history of the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act, it is evident that its impact on the consumer finance industry in the United States has been demonstrated in a variety of important ways. This act was written and passed into law in order to eliminate unfair practices and to ensure that debt collectors who refrain from using abusive, deceptive or unfair debt collection practices are not competitively disadvantaged. In justifying their passage of the FDCPA, Congress cited the "abundant evidence of the use of abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices by many debt collectors. Abusive debt collection practices contribute to the number of personal bankruptcies, to marital instability, to the loss of jobs, and to invasions of individual privacy."
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Sherman's "Disasters And Fairy Tales" Collection, 2004.
A look at a selection of photographs from Sherman's "Disasters and Fairy Tales" collection.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper looks at a selection of photographs from Sherman's "Disasters and Fairy Tales" collection of work, through Kristeva's theory of abjection.
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"As Kristeva describes it in "Powers of Horror," abjection preserves what existed in the archaism of pre-objectal relationship in the immemorial violence with which a body becomes separated from another body in order to be (Powers). While this may seem like a complex idea, the makeup of it is actually quite simple to grasp. The pre-objectal relationship that Kristeva speaks of is the time in youth and adolescence prior to the female's realization that she is not a subject and..."
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