Category: Essays

Research in the University Library to locate a research peer-reviewed article that uses both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing and comparing quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Define appropriate academic research.
Define quantitative research and qualitative research. Explain how they differ, and relate each to the human services field and the scientific method.
Describe how to decide whether to use a quantitative or a qualitative research methodology. Provide examples of what sort of study is appropriate for each methodology, and explain why.
Define mixed method research, and describe its strengths. Provide an example of when it is appropriate to apply mixed method research in the human services field.
Identify an ethical issue in research that was addressed in the article

Question 1

Describe the two ways that students normally study in a typical college course. Why do these techniques fail to promote deep learning?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 2

Describe the typical design of a college course and the outcomes that result for students in these courses. In addition, describe a situation in which you found yourself falling into this style of learning.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 3

Describe one of Paul and Elder’s ideas for improving one’s studies. Explain how you plan to implement this idea in your own studies.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 4

Identify and explain the ways that humans learn (reading, writing, speaking, listening). Analyze yourself in relation to your strongest and weakest areas of learning and provide examples that reflect how you plan on improving your learning skills.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 5

Paul and Elder encourage students to redefine grades as levels of thinking and learning. What do they mean by this? In your view, are grades necessary or unnecessary for self-assessment? Provide an example from your own experience to support your position.

Your response should be at least 300 words in length

This week’s assignment applies strategic management to a case involving MTV.

Access pages 22-23 in your eTextbook.
Read Case #2: MTV’s New Reality, from Chapter 1.
Must be at least a one page paper, address the following questions:

Explain how strategic management and the strategic management process are illustrated in this case.
What challenges do you think MTV might face in crafting future digital and global strategies?
What are some performance measures that MTV’s strategic decision makers might use as they evaluate the results of their digital and global strategies?
What challenges might a change in strategic leadership bring to a company? How might this affect the strategic management process?
This is the Reference for my text book I have provided a copy of the case study in the attachement

Coulter, M. (2013). Strategic Management in Action. (6th edition.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, Inc.

Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau all end up with a version of the Social Contract, but Hobbes starts with a very threatening “state of nature” in which all men are at war against other men.

Here is an updated version of Hobbes theory:Imagine you washed up on a deserted island, and after a few hours of exploring, you realize the only food on the island is a somewhat limited supply of coconuts. After a few days, another person washes up on the beach. Since you were not sure that there were enough coconut trees on the island to feed you for the rest of your life if no ship came to save you, both you and the new person immediately start gathering up as many coconuts as you can find, and you both carry your coconuts to opposite ends of the island.

Unbeknownst to each other, both of you also start gathering rocks so you can defend yourselves if the other person tries to sneak over to steal your coconuts. Neither of you can sleep, because you both are afraid that the other will attack in the middle of the night.

After a few days of not sleeping, you guys meet on the beach and both agree that there will be no night attacks. But, even in your exhaustion, you suspect that the other guy is lying and will not keep his word, because you were fully aware that you were lying since you needed his coconuts to survive.

Another week passes, and the two of you crawl out on the beach—too tired from lack of sleep to walk. Again, you both swear emphatically that you will not bash in the other person’s head in the middle of the night and steal the other person’s coconuts. But, both of you are still lying. At the first chance for either of you, rocks will slam down on the other person’s head, and coconuts will be stolen.

A few days later, a third guy washes up on the beach. In is surveying of the island, he has found both of you guys and requests a meeting. Clearly, you and the other guy are too exhausted to even protect the coconuts you have, but what else can you do?

So, the third guy (let’s call him the Leviathan) tells you and the second guy that he will stay up at night and protect you from each other while you are both sleeping. But, it would cost you both two coconuts a week for him to do this. And, he also wanted all of the rocks.

By now, the two of you are so tired that you both agree to the offer and immediately sleep for five days straight. Now refreshed, you and the second guy sit down and start planning on how you can grow more coconut trees and increase the amount of food on the island. With the Leviathan keeping the peace for the price of a couple of coconuts each week, the two of you can cooperate and work together rather than constantly be at war. And, with the arrival of the Leviathan (a.k.a., the government), you have entered into a Social Contract in which there can be laws, justice, protected personal property, and restful sleep. Of course, you have to keep feeding the Leviathan—the monster.

One significant difference between Hobbes and other Social Contract theorists is that Hobbes thought it was alright to overthrow an unjust government or even kill an unjust monarch. If the Leviathan is eating all of your coconuts but the people are getting no benefits from the arrangement, it might be prudent to kill the monster. Not surprisingly, the British monarchy was unhappy with Hobbes’ theory.

Respond

Developed a well-organized argumentative essay which addresses all of the following questions:

What is your definition of justice?
Pick one of the political approaches (Libertarianism, Liberalism, or Communitarianism) and demonstrate why you believe it would be the most unjust of the three approaches for a centralized government,
Depending on your viewpoint, demonstrate which aspects of our current American society make it a just (or unjust) society?
Some people believe that property ownership is an entitlement while others believe it is privilege but not a right. Explain what you believe is the best way to handle property ownership in a way to insure that equality can be guaranteed.
Who do you think should rule in a truly just society?

Please ensure that your essay addresses each component of the assigned questions and that your answer is well-organized, uses excellent, college-level prose, and makes judicious use of textual evidence. Your essay must follow APA formatting and should be 500-750 words long.

If you quote, paraphrase, or summarize from the textbook or any other source, you must include in-text citations and a References page

System Analysis and Design Assignment

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Look at Figure 11-25 that is attached.

It is a sample sequence diagrams to check out books. Using this figure with the description of the University Library system below, answer the four questions that relate to the “Check out books” use case.

Please review the added information in attached file University_Library_System

Do the following:

Develop a first-cut sequence diagram, which only includes the actor and problem domain classes.
Add the view layer classes and the data access classes to your diagram from part a.
Develop a design class diagram based on the domain class diagram and the results of parts a and b.
Develop a package diagram showing a three-layer solution with view layer, domain layer, and data access layer packages

Computer Science Questions

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Answer all questions and topics.

1.

How widely used are design patterns in today’s development environments?

Many programmers in the world today are self-taught. Do you think they have learned about design patterns?

Do you think they are better off or perhaps worse from not having a formal programming education?

2.

Research a widespread incident (virus, social engineering, other type of attack). Discuss it and indicate what steps could have been taken to prevent it.

3.

Research a unique news story or article related to Information Technology. Post a summary of what you learned to the discussion thread, please also provide a link to the original article. Source is your choice; however please fully cite your source

Discuss substantive ways in which armed conflict can contribute to or distract a developing economy and infrastructure. Analyze specific reasons why developed nations do not experience the same kinds of social upheaval.

2. Every country in the world is constructed around the same set of institutional frameworks that differ only in how governments manage them. Identify the specific components of an institution. Next, use two (2) examples of institutions —such as a financial system, a judicial system, or the armed forces — to illustrate what developing countries overall have done to weaken or strengthen such institutions.

Each question should be answered in 150 words or more. No title cover sheet,no reference unless you need to cite anything written

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

The United States Constitution divides power between the federal and state governments. In this assignment, you will describe those powers.

Assignment Guidelines:

Write a short essay addressing the following questions in 400–600 words be sure to use detail to explain each answer:

What powers are extended to the federal government?
What components of the US Constitution describe and detail the powers extended to the federal government?
What powers are extended to the state governments?
What components of the US Constitution describe and detail the powers extended to the state governments?
What are the power limitations of the federal government?
What are the power limitations of the state governments?
What are the similarities or overlapping of powers between the two levels of government?
How do the state governments and the federal government deal with those powers that are similar or overlap? Which government has supremacy when there are similarities or overlap?

Use a minimum of 1 reference to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include in-text citations and a reference list using APA style.

Research Methods in Public Health W1A3

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The Case of Hurricane Katrina

The diversity movement suggests that our differences should not have economic, social, or political consequences and that we should be entitled to the same access to resources and opportunities regardless of our differences. However, the human suffering resulting from Hurricane Katrina and the images of victims have stimulated a debate about differential access to resources.

Using the Internet, research about the differential treatment and access to resources. Based on your research, create a 3- to 4-page report in a Microsoft Word document that includes answers to the following questions:

What are the potential ethical issues that researchers may face when conducting public health research targeting vulnerable populations?
What are the specific vulnerable groups that are potentially at risk as a result of the disaster? Why?
What are the specific strategies that you would propose to ensure equity? Explain.
What are the strategies that you would recommend to prevent potential human rights violations? Explain.

Conducting a financial statement review is like a physician conducting a routine physical examination. By analyzing an organization’s financial statement, you can identify the strengths and weaknesses of the organization or diagnose problems.

Review the following company summary:

Compnet International is a US organization that manufactures automobile parts and various technical components used in computers and computer devices.

Throughout this course, you will analyze the financial statements of Compnet International.

In this assignment, you will begin your analysis of the financial statements of Compnet International. You will discuss details of Compnet’s financial position with your classmates and formulate an independent memo that summarizes a strategy for the future growth of Compnet.

Select the links that follow to download and review the financial statements of Compnet International and the other documents you need to complete this assignment:

Compnet Company Summary
Compnet Balance Sheet Income Statement
Compnet Prime Component Product Line Acquisition Summary
Ratio Calculator
Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Template
Compnet Budget Template

Tasks:

Part I: Analysis of Financial Statement

Review the Compnet balance sheet income statement and company summary. Use the information in these documents to analyze the financial position of Compnet.
Respond to these questions using appropriate financial terms.

Compnet has established a cash reserve. Why might a company like Compnet use this strategy?
The company had a charge for the impairment of goodwill. Why did this take place?
The notes in the financial statement indicate that a $3-million-long-term-debt payment is due in three years. Why is this information important to an investor?
In 2013, accounts receivable and the revenue decreased. What is the significance of this event to the success of the company? How did Compnet adjust its operations to address the effects of the recession?

Part I: Submission Details:

By Sunday, January 10, 2016, post your response in approximately 500 words to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Monday, January 11, 2016, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Part II: Recommendations for Future Growth

Write a 2-3 page paper that recommends a strategy for the future growth of Compnet. Identify specific risks associated with the strategy. Tailor the document in a manner that it could be presented to the board of directors. Make sure the content presented is concise and supported by well documented facts.

Part II: Submission Details:

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

By Wednesday, January 13, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox