1–3 Methods of Research Research‚ systematic inquiry aimed at the discovery of new knowledge‚ is a central ingredient of the scientific method in psychology. It provides the key to understanding the degree to which hypotheses (and the theories behind them) are accurate. Just as we can apply different theories and hypotheses to explain the same phenomena‚ we can use a number of alternative methods to conduct research. In this exercise‚ you will learn more about several methods of research that
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note that only half of the children put into the ‘stuttering’ group actually had a stuttering problem. The non-stuttering group were given positive speech therapy‚ praising how well and fluent they spoke‚ while the other group received negative speech therapy‚ criticised for every single imperfection and told they were stutterers. By the end of the experiment the children who before had had no problems with their speech now did‚ and 3 of the 5 children who already had stutters were considerably
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Name: Lai Kam Wa (11018615) Subject: Research Method---Project on Survey Part A Topic: The study of secondary student’s attitude towards the establishment of Kai Tak Sports City Section 1: Research Question(s) and Hypotheses The main research question of the study are: 1. What are the perceptions of secondary students towards to the establishment of Kai Tak Sports City? 2. Will the students support to establish Kai Tak Sports City? Hypothesis: 1. There would be no significant
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applied or basic research. Scenario 1 This is a general issue that relates to all or most companies contemplating acquisitions. Of course‚ the results of the study are likely to be useful to‚ and applied by all the concerned companies. This could fall into the realm of basic or applied research‚ depending on who sponsors the study. If one company or a consortium of companies investigates the issue to find an answer for immediate application‚ then it will be applied research On the other hand
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"Job Aid" USABILITY: **Learning application fulfills Nielsen’s 5-fold "quality components" (Nielsen‚ "Usability 101"): Learnability‚ Efficiency‚ Memorability‚ Satisfaction‚ and "Error" components Application is easy for a first-time user to learn. The user can intuit what the application can "do" and can readily manipulate the interface to accomplish the "tasks" that the user would have it do. The application allows the user to perform these "tasks" in a timely fashion. Though multimedia applications
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clinic. At this clinic I had the opportunity to observe the dressing of a venous leg ulcer. Wound expert (2006) suggests treatment should consist of keeping the ulcer infection free‚ absorbing the excess discharge and managing the patient’s medical problems. The aim of the patients care plan is to promote healing. A Zoologist named George Winter (1927 – 1981) studied wound healing in a domestic pig and later became interested in wound dressings. Winter observed that wounds covered with an occlusive
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Running Head: BUSINESS ETIQUETTE Business Etiquette Best Practices Dariet Wallace Liberty University Abstract This research paper presents views‚ opinions and ways to confidently interact with colleagues‚ inside the workplace. It will also demonstrate proper business etiquette as it pertains to work attire‚ first impressions‚ and communication styles. Definition of Business Etiquette The word etiquette refers to the norms and standards that govern socially acceptable
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1. Stiles Corporation issues a new series of bonds on January 1‚ 1982. The bonds were sold at part ($1000)‚ had a 12% coupon‚ and matured in 30 years‚ on December 31‚ 2011. Coupon payments are made semiannually (on June 30 and December 31). a) What was the YTM on January 1‚ 1982? - Explain b) What was the price of the bonds on January 1‚ 1987‚ 5 years later‚ assuming that interest rates had fallen to 10%? (Show in equation form‚ plug all the relevant numbers and without calculation‚ say whether
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RESEARCH PROBLEM: A problem is (1) any significant‚ perplexing and challenging situation‚ real or artificial‚ the solution of which requires reflective thinking; (2) a perplexing situation after it has been translated into a question or series of questions that help determine the direction of subsequent inquiry. ELEMENTS OF A RESEARCH PROBLEM The term research problem implies that an investigation‚ inquiry or study is to be conducted‚ or that the problem is ready for investigation
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1. What is the problem statement in the following situation? Employee Loyalty Companies benefit through employee loyalty. Crude downsizing in organizations during the recession crushed the loyalty of millions. The economic benefits of loyalty embrace lower recruitment and training costs‚ higher productivity of workers‚ customer satisfaction‚ and boost the morale of fresh recruits. In order that these benefits may not be lost‚ some companies‚ while downsizing‚ try various gimmicks. Flex leave
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