Buston and Wight in 2010 conducted a qualitative study (in-depth interviews) to better comprehend what motivates incarcerated male young offenders to seek STIs testing and why others have not been tested. The independent variables included characteristics of the interviewees (e.g.‚ age‚ sex education‚ sexual partner history‚ contraceptive use‚ testing for STIs‚ residential care‚ religious background‚ and education level). The dependent variable was STI testing behaviors. The sample included 40
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to minimize anxiety. 2. What is the justification for using a qualitative method? A quantitative study cannot be used because information cannot be obtained objectively and results being tested cannot be measured. The qualitative method is appropriate because the study involves gathering and analyzing information regarding the children’s experiences. 3. What are the philosophical underpinnings of the research method? Qualitative researchers believe that an individual’s experiences
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QUALITATIVE FORECASTING METHODS Qualitative forecasting methods are based on educated opinions of appropriate persons 1. Delphi method: forecast is developed by a panel of experts who anonymously answer a series of questions; responses are fed back to panel members who then may change their original responses a- very time consuming and expensive b- new groupware makes this process much more feasible 2. Market research: panels‚ questionnaires‚ test markets‚ surveys‚ etc. 3. Product life-cycle
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Qualitative and Quantitative Research Tina Okun June 24‚ 2015 Professor Makin Research Methods and Statistics for Criminal Justice Abstract This essay will describe a research subject. The essay will discuss existing literature in regards to the subject. Variables that affect the subject will be explored. The methodology in which the research will be conducted will be revealed. The rationale of the methodology will also be provided. Lastly‚ annotated references will be included
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Qualitatives Interview Reflexion The topic “Wie stellt sich die Person‚ wenn sie gewinnen würde‚ ihren eigenen Reichtum vor? Wie würde sie mit dem Geld umgehen?” which I’m going to observe‚ I have chosen to analyze the results from interview that I have conduct at 10th of November 2013. My interview partner is student of business administration‚ at age 22. We provided very interesting and fascinating conversation almost hour and a half‚ where he dreamed to be one of the luckiest persons in the
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Statistical Methods 2011Fal Quiz #1--Key Date: 10/25/2011 A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (50%) 1. Temperature is an example of a variable that uses a. the ratio scale b. the interval scale c. the ordinal scale d. either the ratio or the ordinal scale 2. The nominal scale of measurement has the properties of the a. ordinal scale b. only interval scale c. ratio scale d. None of these alternatives is correct. 3. Statistical studies in which researchers control variables of
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Qualitative Report: Project Proposal PSY2005 Please have these completed and returned to me by Monday 4pm‚ and I shall return them with feedback that evening so that you can get on with your interviewing. There is no class next week. Group name: Group members: Heather Grant‚ Sharon Obisesan‚ Xiao Chen‚ Geraldine Gowdie (1)General: How friendships formed and/or maintained at university? What is/are your research question(s) ? How friendships are formed and maintained within students before
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QUANTITATIVE ARTICLE REVIEW Context-Sensitive Positive Behavior Supports for Young Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Second Replication Study EDUC 518 February 7‚ 2014 SUMMARY Traumatic brain injury or TBI as it is sometimes called is the injury of the brain that is caused by a powerful force outside of the body. Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in childhood (Kraus‚ 1995). As a result of TBI‚ many young children/students display negative behaviors
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COMPETENCIES Competencies are the measurable or observable knowledge‚ skills‚ abilities‚ and behaviors (KSABs) critical to successful job performance. Choosing the right competencies allows employers to: * Plan how they will organize and develop their workforce. * Determine which job classes best fit their business needs. * Recruit and select the best employees. * Manage and train employees effectively. * Develop staff to fill future vacancies Competency Types
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Examples Of Improving Thesis Statements · The War of 1812 came before the American Civil War. (Bad example) · The War of 1812 set into motion the main events that caused the American Civil War. (Good example) · The judicial system needs to have power over Congress in order to do its job. (Bad example) · In order for the judicial system to judge whether a law is constitutional‚ it must have the power to overturn a temporary law of Congress. (Good example) · People need to stay healthy for
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