1. What is external validity? a. External validity is the extent to which findings may be generalized. (Page 292) 2. Why should a researcher be concerned about generalizing to other populations? a. Researchers should be concerned about generalizing to other populations‚ because if their research is not generalizable then their findings will be limited to only one population and will not have a far-reaching effect. (Page 292) 3. How can the fact that most studies are conducted with college students
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Mock Exam Questions Set 1 1. Identify and briefly describe the three forms of the efficient market hypothesis. The three forms of the efficient market hypothesis (EMH) are: The weak form. The weak form asserts that current stock prices fully reflect all available security market data The semi strong form. The semi strong form of the EMH asserts that public security prices fully reflect all information (including security market data). The strong form. The strong form of the EMH asserts that
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What is Biodiversity? Biological diversity‚ or the shorter "biodiversity‚" (bio-di-ver-si-ty) simply means the diversity‚ or variety‚ of plants and animals and other living things in a particular area or region. For instance‚ the species that inhabit Los Angeles are different from those in San Francisco‚ and desert plants and animals have different characteristics and needs than those in the mountains‚ even though some of the same species can be found in all of those areas. Biodiversity also means
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There are many ways that a company can motivate its employees. Consider the different types of pay and benefits described on pp. 420–423 of the text. What type of incentive do you think is most effective for creating a motivating work environment? Why? Creating a motivating work environment can be a difficult task. Employers need to consider the needs of employees and the average pay rates for the work required when determining salaries and benefits. To keep employees motivated‚ it is important
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Part 1: Review your notes on this presentation‚ then respond to the following questions: 1. Discus why it is important to adapt curriculum when working with children with special needs? It is important to adapt curriculum when working with children with special needs for many reasons. One‚ is that the children are a different levels of ability‚ so it is important to incorporate activities that can meet everyone’s needs by being able to engage in multiple ways. It is also important to be able to
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HAN CAI DBQ Document 1 1. One reason why many Americans wanted to return to a policy of isolationism after World War 1 is that they didn’t want to involve in any more foreign wars. Document 2 2. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s viewpoint about United States involvement in war was that war is like a contagious virus whether it be declared or undeclared. Document 3 3. One reason why Senator Taft was opposed to the United States entering the war in Europe is that the war destroyed more
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Week 7 Assignment- Foodborne Illness Short Answer Questions Write a 125- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: Staphylococcus What is the infectious agent (pathogen) that causes this infectious disease? For example‚ the name of the bacteria‚ virus‚ or parasite. A) Staphylococcus aureus bacteria‚ also called “staph”‚ cause the infectious agent (pathogen) MRSA. MRSA or “mercer” stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This strain of staph is resistant to
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11-37 Russell does not have a material participation therefore in 2009; Russell cannot deduct any of the passive loss. The $40‚000 loss incurred in 2009 from the partnership will be suspended and carried forward to 2010 where it offsets the income of $22‚000. After 2010‚ $18‚000 of the 2009 passive loss remains suspended. 11-42 The net passive activity loss will be (40‚000) Activity A……………………………… $ 10‚0000 Activity B……………………………… $(5‚000) Activity C……………………………….$(25‚000) Activity D………………………………
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5.3. A foreign exchange trader with a U.S. bank took a short position of £5‚000‚000 when the $/£ exchange rate was 1.55. Subsequently‚ the exchange rate has changed to 1.61. Is this movement in the exchange rate good from the point of view of the position taken by the trader? By how much has the bank’s liability changed because of the change in the exchange rate? |R1- | | | | | |
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Holistic/Direct Observation/Witness Statement Professional Discussion/Oral Questioning Record Training Adviser Name: Annie Edwards Learner Name: Gonzalo Cabezas Talavero Witness Name and relationship to learner: Setting: Date: 09/12/14 Unit Outcomes & Evidence Unit 501 (SHC51) Outcome 1.1: How do you review the range of individuals and groups in your workplace whose communication needs must be addressed? I would carry out a supervision process. It could be prepared for a single individual
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