SCALING TECHNIQUES Learning Objectives Concept of Measurement and Scaling Different Scales in Measurement and their properties Introduction of different type of scaling Techniques Comparative ‚ non comparative Continuous ‚Special Rating scales Mathematically derived scales How to Choose a scale Concepts Why do we do scaling? The most common reason for doing scaling is for scoring purposes. When a participant gives their responses to a set of items‚ we often would like
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Checklists Checklists are lists of specific traits or behaviors arranged in logical order Check lists are especially useful for types of behavior or traits than can be easily and clearly specified Information from anecdotal and running records can be transferred to checklists to make interpretation easier Advantages 1. They are easy and quick to use; 2. Little training required; 3. They can be used in the presence of the child or recorded later; 4. Helps to focus observations on many behaviors
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Vocal Techniques The single most important thing you can do for you students vocal health is to start off any singing activity with vocal wearm-ups. Putting your music lesson at the beginning of the day can really be a big plus for your students’ health! However these are beneficial exercises whenever you choose to use them. These Warm-ups have 3 basic principles behind them: 1. Good Posture 2. Proper Breathing 3. Be gentle with your voice and Warm-up before intensive use. WARM-UPS Good
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Many people think that a resume is only for white collar jobs. In our changing job market almost everyone will need a resume‚ including most blue collar workers. The resume is a selling tool that outlines your skills and experiences so an employer can see‚ at a glance‚ how you can contribute to the company. More to the point‚ what we are actually doing is applying for an interview. Only in the rarest of cases will a resume directly secure a job offer. The goal of an effective resume is to highlight
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INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT 6 : FORECASTING TECHNIQUES Dr. Ravi Mahendra Gor Associate Dean ICFAI Business School ICFAI HOuse‚ Nr. GNFC INFO Tower S. G. Road Bodakdev Ahmedabad-380054 Ph.: 079-26858632 (O); 079-26464029 (R); 09825323243 (M) E-mail: ravigor@hotmail.com Contents Introduction Some applications of forecasting Defining forecasting General steps in the forecasting process Qualitative techniques in forecasting Time series methods The Naive Methods Simple Moving
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Mixing Techniques Creaming Cutting-in Folding Cut and Fold Beating Kneading Stirring Whipping Sifting Creaming Also known as the ’sugar-shortening’ method‚ the sugar and shortening fat are blended together first and then creamed by added mixing. Rubbing one or two ingredients against a bowl with the help of Wooden Spoon or Electric Mixer to make a soft fluffy mixture. Creaming means combining sugar with a solid fat‚ such as butter‚ shortening or margarine. E.g. Butter & Sugar
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due to accidents for the past 12 months. The company statistician has reported the mean number of man-hours lost per month but did not keep a record of the total sum. Should the manager order the study repeated to obtain the desired information? Explain your answer clearly. Answer: No--the estimate that he would get using the mean number per month would most likely be accurate enough‚ without having to go to the extra expense of another study. Presumably the mean number of hours lost per
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Separation Techniques Aim: To separate a mixture of Iron filings‚ CaCO3‚ NaCl into their pure substances. Apparatus: • 2x 150ml beakers • 1x 150Ml Beaker • Magnet • Matches • Evaporating basin • Bunsen Burner • Water • Funnel • Retort stand • Funnel Paper • Sieve • Iron Filings • CaCO3 • NaCl • tripod • Gauze Mat • Cling Wrap • Saftey Goggles Method: 1. Gather Apparatus and the mixture of Iron‚ CaCO3 and NaCl. 2. Weigh beaker and mixture. 3. Use magnetic
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seem allow both interviews to return to subject matter that Noel had perhaps not been as forthcoming about beforehand. Parkinson leads more to towards the style that would be beneficial to those in organizations; he uses a selection of questioning techniques. He tends to use more reflective questions in order to register interest and to try and get more information from Noel followed by probing questions to ensure that he does indeed get a more well-rounded answer. Ross on the other hand is a fan of
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How do composers use poetic techniques to reinforce the theme of ‘journeys’ in their poetry? There are many different techniques that a poet can use to emphasize the theme of journeys in their work. When many of us think of journeys‚ we think of a person physically moving from one place to another. However‚ a journey does not only have to be physical‚ it can be emotional as well. Throughout the poems that were provided to us in class‚ the poets have chosen various ways to portray journeys. In
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