children do not perceive their children as obese. An analysis of this study‚ its methods‚ and its findings is an important exercise in understanding the meaning and relevance of all research. The ability to read research critically and understand how it was generated allows us to identify possible design flaws or to realize the validity of its conclusions and make appropriate use of the data. The study was conducted through an internet research firm for the University of Michigan. Its goal was to
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Analysis of Newspaper Research Report Results Melissa Ruiz HCS/438 Statistical Applications Dodie Fankhauser December 2‚ 2011 When analyzing a research report it is necessary to understand its purpose. Research is finding out what is not already known about the subject. There are two basic purposes for research to learn and to gather evidence. Statistics helps understand how to collect‚ organize‚ and interpret numbers or other information about some topic (Bennett‚ Briggs‚ & Triola
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Analysis of Newspaper Research Report Cynthia Cohen University of Phoenix BSN0524 HCS438 Rebecca Cowens-Alvarado‚ MPH March 25‚ 2007 Analysis of Newspaper Research Report This paper will discuss an article published in Time.com (2007‚ March) by Lindsey Tanner‚ explaining a recent research study which found that the Atkins diet beat three other diets for weight loss over a one year period. The actual research study appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on March
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Analysis of Newspaper Research Report Paper Childhood overweight problems have increased significantly during the past few decades boosting ones understanding of the results that this illness includes. Typically 30% of kids are suffering from fatness and overweight on a yearly basis but yet‚ this problem continues to be to be under diagnosed and untreated (Moran‚ 1999). It is stated that obese kids have a greater danger of developing health care issues and that these complaints may eventually
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This paper is going to present discuss from a statistic point a view a health related newspaper article in which a research study is mentioned and summarized. I will also look into how the conclusions are presented‚ and if the general approach was correct and suitable as far as statistics is involved. The article is named: “Pills protect against ovarian cancer: Study”‚ it was written by Helen Branswell‚ and was published by Toronto Star on January 24th‚ 2008 in its Living/Health section. (See references
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Analysis of Newspaper Research Paper Joy A. Lawrence HCS 438 version3 October 17‚ 2011 Terri K. Peters‚ RN‚ MSN CCRP Analysis of Newspaper Research Paper Research used to develop the science and discipline of health care. Nurses must learn how to read‚ interpret‚ and analyze research studies and report. Learning this skill is important before applying research to practice. The chosen article “women on birth control date bedroom “duds” study suggest” used to interpret the statistical significance
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INSANE BEAUTY INSANE BEAUTY More Info On Page 11 More Info On Page 11 Thursday‚ November 27‚ 2011 49p thesun.co.uk Thursday‚ November 27‚ 2011 49p thesun.co.uk BEAST ARRESTED BEAST ARRESTED FOR MURDER! FOR MURDER! Yesterday in a startling announcement Lisa Johnsons 42‚ Salome’s housemaid exposed how working used to be for Salome. Lisa stood firmly in court as she was interrogated by prosecution about her relationship with Salome
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After taking the Ethical Lens Inventory‚ I have discovered that my personal lens is the Results Lens. Upon further reading I discovered how that translated into my values‚ strengths‚ weaknesses‚ and my blind spot as well as how to see more clearly. The key phrase for those with the Results Lens is “I make choices that are good for everyone.” The values and strengths associated with the Results lens are the core values‚ the classical values‚ and the definition of ethical behavior‚ the tools for analyzing
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News Article Analysis Topic: Demand and Supply Headline: Used- car shortage looms as curbs bite Source: The Strait Times Date: 25th May 2013 Summary Supply of used-cars has decreased from 7000 to 2400 because MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) lifted loan curbs on these vehicles for 60 days. Moreover‚ suppliers are unable to increase supply of used cars since owners are not selling due to future loan restrictions. Under the old scheme‚ car buyers can borrow up to 100 percent of the purchase
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Results Figure 1 compares the different preferences about the types of games among overseas students. The majority of gamers were in favor of on-line games and mobile games. However‚ considerably more males than females preferred on-line games. In contrast‚ substantially less males than females liked mobile games. Over a third of international students enjoyed on-line games totally. The percentage of males (23%) was nearly twice as many as females (12%). In addition‚ the number of males
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