Question 2 Part (a) Table 1; Data Summary ∑f=80 Calculations The sample arithmetic mean x ̅=( ∑▒〖(MI)×f〗)/(∑▒f) =1535/80=19.19 The median x ̅ =〖 L〗_(1 )+( (N/2-∑▒〖fmed )×c〗)/fmed =15+((40-27))/((22))×5 = 15 + 2.95 = 17.95 〖 L〗_(1 )=Lower class limit of the median N=Total Frequency ∑▒█(fmed )=Sum of the frequencies of classes below the median class@) fmed =Frequency of the median class c=Width of the median class The mode (X ) ̂=〖 L〗_(1 )+ (f_(0-f_1 )/(2 f_0-f_(1
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Psychology AS Psychology (AQA‚ A) Research Methods Workbook Name …… Stella Akinwumi……………………………………... Section 1 - Quantitative and qualitative research methods Research methods are the ways that psychologists investigate a theory. Different methods will be appropriate for different topics/theories/situations. Quantitative = Quantitative research gathers data in numerical form which can be put into categories‚ or in
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means of various objective methods and procedures. The term objective indicates that these methods and procedures do not rely on personal feelings or opinions and that the specific methods are used at each stage of the research process. These methods include procedures for drawing samples (e.g. simple random sampling)‚ measuring variables‚ collecting information and analysing the information. Research methodology considers and explains the logic behind research methods and techniques. Sources
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at the Ghana National Scheme (GNSS)‚ to recommend solutions to the challenges where appropriate. The main objectives of the study are to evaluate the current performance appraisal system at the Ghana National Scheme (GNSS). The study has become necessary due to the challenges facing the GNSS with regards to the implementation of performance appraisal system. The study was conducted entirely through the use of questionnaire‚ interviews and discussions. The questionnaire and interviews gathered
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"In the Philippines‚ the term gay has been used loosely to include homosexuals‚ bisexuals‚ transsexuals‚ crossdressers‚ and effeminate men. Filipino gays are mostly stereotyped as effeminate‚ crossdressers‚ hairdressers‚ camp and ridiculed. Bakla or Bading‚ a derogatory Filipino word for gay‚ is commonly used. Tibo or tomboy has a similar function‚ and refers to lesbians‚ usually of the butch and masculine type. A more benign slang word for gay men is billy boy. For Filipino gays‚ the Tagalog
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into a range of techniques used. The core of the module is theoretical‚ but practice issues will be addressed and techniques explored at a practical level. The module aims to enable intending therapeutic playworkers to make appropriate choices as to methods used and to develop skills in those they prefer. LEARNING OUTCOMES: On completion of the module‚ students will be able to: demonstrate an understanding of a range of therapeutic uses of play and insight into their differences demonstrate
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to prepare and/or answer questions related to journal entries‚ adjusting journal entries‚ and closing entries. • Be able to reconstruct an event or adjustment when information is missing or not given in chronological order. This may require using end of period information and cash receipt/disbursement information to reconstruct the event or adjustment needed. Chapter 3 – The Balance Sheet • Be able to prepare and/or answer questions related to a classified balance sheet
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Overall Objective 8 Specific Aims 8 BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE 9 research design and methods 10 Overview 10 Population and Study Sample 10 Sample Size and Selection of Sample 10 Sources of Data 10 Collection of Data 10 Exposure Assessment 10 Data Management 10 Data Analysis Strategies 10 Ethics and Human Subjects Issues 10 Timeframes 10 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Study 11 Public Health Significance 12 Budget and Motivation 13 references 14 Appendices 15
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Delphi method∗ Abstract The Delphi method was originally developed in the 50s by the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica‚ California. This approach consists of a survey conducted in two or more rounds and provides the participants in the second round with the results of the first so that they can alter the original assessments if they want to - or stick to their previous opinion. Nobody ‘looses face’ because the survey is done anonymously using a questionnaire (the first Delphis were panels)
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introduce and critically evaluate the following research techniques: case studies‚ questionaires and interviews to all possible readers by giving some examples of applications of these research methods in academic accounting and finance literature. There are many approaches that can be used from researchers to conduct an investigation. Questionaires‚ interviews and case studies are some of them. In agreement with (Yin 2009)‚ case study as a reserch tool‚ can be utilised in many different situations‚ to
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