Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics‚ 42‚3(August 2010):477–485 Ó 2010 Southern Agricultural Economics Association The Impact of the Oil Sector on Commodity Prices: Correlation or Causation? Sayed H. Saghaian The interconnections of agriculture and energy markets have increased through the rise in the new biofuel agribusinesses and the oil–ethanol–corn linkages. The question is whether these linkages have a causal structure by which oil prices affect commodity prices and through
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Crime Causation and Diversion Juveniles committing crimes‚ being arrested and going to jails and prisons‚ is a sad fact that has hit every city‚ in every state in the United States of America. It is not a hard thing to comprehend‚ turn on the TV and watch the news. Every night there is surely to be a report about a crime committed by one of America’s youth. Many people question the reason for such high numbers of juveniles committing crimes; others turn a blind eye and refuse to acknowledge the
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Dyslexia – literally translated from Greek as ‘inadequate words or language’ – is a learning disability characterised by problems with reading‚ writing‚ spelling and speaking. The most common definition of dyslexia is the discrepancy definition‚ which suggests that dyslexics are those whose reading ability is below average for their age group‚ or IQ. The first case of dyslexia was reported in 1896 by Dr. Pringle-Morgan‚ who described an intelligent 14 year old boy who had an inability to read‚ as
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Washington In economics and management theories‚ scholars have traditionally assumed the existence of artifacts such as firms/organizations and markets. I argue that an explanation for the creation of such artifacts requires the notion of effectuation. Causation rests on a logic of prediction‚ effectuation on the logic of control. I illustrate effectuation through business examples and realistic thought experiments‚ examine its connections with existing theories and empirical evidence‚ and offer a list of
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Descriptive Research * Recording events * DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH: describes behaviour of organisms in natural settings * CASE STUDY: in-depth analysis of an individual‚ group‚ or event. * detail; observation‚ interview‚ tests‚ etc. * closely study rare phenomena; challenge validity of other theories; new hypotheses * does not accurately determine cause-effect; inaccurate generalization; researcher bias * RESEARCHER BIAS: lack of objectivity
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Criminology is the study of crime‚ criminals‚ criminal behavior‚ as well as corrections it inspects the response of crime from society and the prevention of crimes. What does Criminology include? Many do ask. Well it includes the examination of criminal evidence‚ psychological and hereditary causes of crime‚ numerous approaches of investigation of crime and conviction of offenders also the effectiveness of changing types of sentencing‚ correction and rehabilitation. A criminologist is really a
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1. Which of the following is an example of a Specific Learning Disability? a. Mental Retardation b. Dyslexia c. ADHD d. Autistic spectrum disorders 2. Which of the following is an example of a Intellectual Disability? a. Mental Retardation b. Dyslexia c. ADHD d. Autistic spectrum disorders 3. Children suffering from Dyslexia have a IQ of a. 70 or below b. More than 70 c. Less than 50 d. Between 50 and 70 4. Reading Disorder is a developmental disorder and is characterised by reading achievement (e
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Dyslexia in Germany—An Educational Policy for Meeting Dyslexic Children’s Needs in the German School System Lisa Dummer-Smoch Hannover‚ Germany A brief account is given of the German educational system. This is followed by a section entitled ‘Research findings as the basis for an overall picture’. Four measures aimed at helping dyslexic and other pupils are then advocated‚ viz.: (i) diagnostic procedures; (ii) specialized help for those who are failing; (iii) the waiving of penalties
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Hume’s theory of causation‚ its relation to the simple regularity theory of laws of nature and the problems that the latter theory faces. This essay will disscuss Hume’s theory of causation and its relation to the simple regularity theory of laws of nature. Firstly‚ it will describe Hume’s theory concerning causation. Secondly‚ it will define laws of nature and give some examples. And finally‚ it will describe the simple regularity theory of laws of nature and look at the relation of this theory
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The rational choice approach to crime causation is composed of several different concepts. According to this theory‚ criminal behavior is the product of careful thought and planning. Offenders choose crime after considering both personal factors-money‚ revenge‚ thrills‚ entertainment- and situational factors‚ such as target availability‚ security measures‚ and police presence (Siegel‚ 2008). Once the decision has been made to commit a specific crime‚ the offender then chooses whether or not to follow
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