Data Collection Methods OBSERVATIONS Observation is a primary method of collecting data by human‚ mechanical‚ electrical or electronics means with direct or indirect contact. As per Langley P‚ “Observations involve looking and listening very carefully. We all watch other people sometimes but we do not usually watch them in order to discover particular information about their behavior. This is what observation in social science involves.” Observation is the main source of information in the
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Absolute Standards Approach is an appraisal method used to assess the performance of employees by presenting a detailed description of the employees’ actual behavior in comparison to a certain set of standards. In this type of appraisal format‚ the appraisers compare the employees to a certain set of standards‚ which may come in the form of checklists‚ rating scales‚ etc‚ rather than to other employees within the organization. The Absolute Standard Appraisal method has 4 techniques: Checklists‚ Essays
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Dating Methods Method Details Dendrochronology Counting tree rings‚ based on the fact that trees grow by adding a ring to the truck each year. Wood structures found (homes)‚ pillar‚ boat (maritime features)‚ ornaments‚ inscriptions in wood‚ furniture Pollen Analysis Useful in bogs and marshes‚ where pollen grains are taken from a layer of the bog then examined by microscopes Wood products‚ plants/flowers‚ animals‚ crops (types of food)‚ human remains Stratification When the archaeologists
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review your own citations and references since WritePoint capability in this area is limited. Thank you for using WritePoint. Two methods of losing weight There are many con’s to losing weight‚ but there are also many benefits. Two methods of losing weight are exercising and using diet pills. You will learn about losing weight with these two methods and the benefits. Here’s a secret that may surprise you - weight loss is very much possible! This is even true for highly obese people.
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Using the SQ3R Study Method A. Kent Van Cleave‚ Jr.‚ Ph.D. Why use a study method? Perhaps you have noticed recently that everyone‚ especially in the news media‚ is talking about something called the information revolution. This term refers to some profound changes that have affected most aspects of our lives and that have been caused by computers. In the workplace‚ information technology has caused many work organizations to completely restructure themselves. Electronic data interchange
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Joint Venture: Proportionate Consolidation Method & Equity Method Andrea Marciana B. Diwa Modadv1– K32 10926739 June 11‚ 2012 - Monday INTRODUCTION Joint venture is identified as a topic of study because of the massive rise in international joint ventures during the business globalization and because of the different joint venture accounting practices across countries. The increasing trend to produce financial statements which are free from errors and misstatements lead to the
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In this essay I will compare two well-known and widely used methods of software development‚ the traditional Waterfall Method and the more recently established Agile Method. The Waterfall method is a structured‚ linear approach that breaks down the software development process‚ or life-cycle‚ into distinct stages. The Agile method is just as the name states‚ it is flexible and adaptable. It breaks the development process into smaller segments defined by deliverable goals‚ each segment runs through
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is to get optimum airflow through the engine. The object is the clearance between the blades and the shrouds. Method : * measure the length of all blades * measure the diameter of the shrouds * measure clearance between blades and shrouds * check on the manual book about the clearance limitations * make adjustment to get optimum clearance refer to manual This method will directly effect on the engine performance by resulting an optimum airflow through the engine which will maintain
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The audiolingual method I) Key Features 1. New material is presented in dialog form. 2. There is dependence on mimicry‚ memorization of set phrases‚ and over-learning. 3. Structures are sequenced by means of constractive analysis and taught one at a time. 4. Structual patterns are taught using repetitive drills. 5. There is little or no grammatical explanation. Grammar is taught by inductive analogy rather than deductive explanation. 6. Vocabulary is strictly limited and
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An example of Socratic Method: In Plato’s The Republic we come to ponder the question of justice. Just exactly where in the dialogue does Socrates win over the debate with Thrasymachus and gain the support of the bystanders? This is very open-ended and opinionated question‚ but there are parts of the dialogue in which rises to a climax and then falls. As you read on I express in my best words where I feel Socrates took control of this debate over what justice is. There is no doubt a lot going
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