Psychometrics I (PSY - 401) Item Analysis and types of item analysis Item Analysis allows us to observe the characteristics of a particular question (item) and can be used to ensure that questions are of an appropriate standard and select items for test inclusion. Introduction Item Analysis describes the statistical analyses which allow measurement of the effectiveness of individual test items. An understanding of the factors which govern effectiveness (and a means of measuring them) can enable
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A qualitative method‚ the focus of discourse analysis (DA) is any form of written or spoken language‚ such as a conversation or a newspaper article. The main topic of interest is the underlying social structures‚ which may be assumed or played out within the conversation or text. It concerns the sorts of tools and strategies people use when engaged in communication (also known as linguistic repertoires)‚ such as slowing one’s speech for emphasis‚ use of metaphors‚ choice of particular words to display
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JOB ANALYSIS Job analysis is the process of collecting‚ analyzing‚ and setting out information about the content of jobs and the related qualifications necessary for one to perform them. The process involves use of methods and procedures to determine the duties‚ responsibilities‚ working conditions‚ working relationships‚ and required qualifications. Job analysis produces the following information about a job: 1 Overall purpose: Why the job exists and‚ in essence‚ what the holder is expected
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4. SWOT Analysis The overall evaluation of a company’s Strengths(S)‚ Weaknesses (W)‚ Opportunities (O) and Threats (T) is called SWOT Analysis. It is a way of monitoring the external and internal marketing environment. 4.1. Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses This analyses the internal environment of a company. According to our comprehensive observation and analysis‚ the following Strengths and Weaknesses of Mini Co-op city are identified. 4.1.1. Strengths • As the cost of living
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Principle of Management 303 SWOT ANALYSIS Professor Kasongo “Burger King‚ the second-largest Burger chain in the United States‚ behind McDonald’s according to (Velasco‚ S. 2012)”. Burger King Corporation was founded in 1954 by James Mclamore and Daniel Edgerton‚ beginning the Burger King legacy of flame broiled beef and commitments to quality ingredients and friendly service (Burger King 2012). Burger King continues to make a positive impact in the community through their vision for food‚
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Why The Greeks Told Myths Imagine living in the world without science. When natural disasters strike‚ such as floods or droughts which can destroy villages‚ no one could understand why this happened‚ much less how to prepare for it. Life seemed unpredictable and scary. This problem was answered by the creation of Greek myths. These myths acted as an early science to explain things that otherwise wouldn’t make sense. Even though these myths acted as entertainment to help cope with the unpredictable
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quantitative techniques in the decision making process have proven to assist users in improving the process by quickly delivering tools and other useful information used by organizations and have resulted in more economical decisions. “Quantitative analysis has been in existence since the beginning of recorded history‚ but it was Frederick W. Taylor who in the 1900’s pioneered the principles of the scientific approach to management”. (Render‚ Stair & Hanna‚ 2009) The use and success of quantitative
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When forensics or forensic sciences are mentioned‚ most individuals think about the crime that forensics entails. The gore‚ the blood splatter analyses‚ bullet projections‚ DNA analyses‚ death investigations‚ semen stains‚ bite marks‚ and rape kits to name a few things that involve forensic investigations‚ but those things are just a small part of a much larger picture. Forensics is extremely broad. Forensics is the application of the scientific method and biology‚ chemistry‚ computer science‚ and
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Submitted By Mr. Chetan G. Aher M.B.A Under the Guidance of Prof. Mr. Mahesh Halale THROUGH THE DIRECTOR OF Visahwakarma Institute of Management 2005 - 2007 www.final-yearproject.com | www.finalyearthesis.com The Financial Statement Analysis and Cost Reduction Program. Acknowledgement I hereby take the opportunity to express my gratitude towards those who have made great contribution in completion of this project work. I feel immense pleasure to thanks Mr. A.A.Phalke He of share
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discourse analysis Discourse Analysis A discourse is behavioral unit. It is a set of utterances which constitute a recognizable speech event e.g. a conversation‚ a joke‚ a sermon‚ an interview etc. In its historical and etymological perspective the term is used in different perspectives e.g. Verbal communication. All this fine talk. Direct / indirect speech. To chat. In order to narrow down the range of possible meanings‚ the
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