3b. Chi squared analysis A chi-square test is also referred to X². It is a statistical test that is used to find a significant difference between the observed data to the expected data in one or more groups. To calculate a chi square you have to carry out the equation‚ X^2= ∑▒(O-E)"²" ÷E. Hₒ = this means that statistically there is no change between the observed and the expected frequencies of the results. Hₐ = this means that there is a significant change between the observed and the expected
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A Research Study Paper on Followers’ Personalities and Perception on Leadership Amy L Dempsey Grand Canyon University College of Doctoral Studies January 14‚ 2015 Research Study Paper on Followers’ Personalities and Perception on Leadership Introduction This paper compares three empirical articles relating to personality‚ leadership‚ and a reference chosen from one of the first two articles. Article one by Palmer‚ Green‚ & Zarate (2013) “The Relationship between Followers’ Personality
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Introduction to Research Subject and Rationale Substance use continues to be a major public health concern‚ not only for communities across the nation‚ but also for higher education institutions and administrators. The harmful consequences associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and the negative effects on students‚ families‚ campuses‚ and surrounding communities have been well documented in the substance use field. Historically‚ a substantial amount of research has been conducted looking
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Critique a Research Study Critique a Research Study The nursing research study I chose at the beginning of the semester was Impact of health literacy and patient trust on glycemic control in an urban USA population. The research article begins with a description of Diabetes‚ its consequences of the disease process‚ complications‚ economic cost‚ and the public health crisis that is foreseen over the next few decades. Research has shown that improvement of glycosylated hemoglobin concentration
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[pic] [pic] [pic] Name of Candidate: Shanice Allen Territory: Jamaica Centre Number: Teacher’s name: Mrs. Mc Morris Table of Contents Title Page Statement of Problem Introduction and Purpose of Research Literature Review Data Collection Methods Presentation of Data Interpretation of Findings Discussion of Findings Conclusion / Limitations/ Recommendations Bibliography Appendices Statement of Problem Religion Topic: How does religion promote and develop social change
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METHODOLOGY Methodology is the part of a research proposal in which the methods to be used are described. The research design‚ the population to be studied‚ and the research instruments or tools to be used are discussed here. Research Design In this study qualitative approach was followed. A qualitative research design is a research method used extensively by scientists and researchers studying human behaviour and habits. Qualitative methods are often closely allied with interviews‚ survey
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critique Hess’s quantitative study of vascular access improvement in pediatric population by using a vein viewing device. The author utilized a prospective‚ non-randomized study at a tertiary care center. The sample of the study included 150 procedures in the control group and 91 procedures in the experimental group from the ages 0 to 17 years. The primary aim of the study was to increase the first-attempt success rate of venipuncture and decrease procedure time for the study population. Problem and
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Research & Studies Moringa Research: While traditional Ayurvedic medicine used this tree to heal or prevent hundreds of diseases‚ scientific evidence is accumulating to support many of the healing properties of Moringa. Some of its chemical compounds have been isolated and described. Around the world Moringa is the subject of legends and praise‚ awe and respect – so much so that it is also called “Miracle Tree‚” “Mother’s Best Friend‚” and “Never Die.” Below you will find a selection of
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The participant of this research study was a 3-year-old boy named Jake with a primary diagnosis of autism. Jake was enrolled at a private clinic that provided one-to-one educational services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Instruction and treatment were guided by the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and incorporated Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal behavior. The educational setting consisted of two classrooms and one activity room. Approximately nine
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Advantages of case study There are a number of advantages in using case studies. First‚ the examination of the data is most often conducted within the context of its use (Yin‚ 1984)‚ that is‚ within the situation in which the activity takes place. A case study might be interested‚ for example‚ in the process by which a subject comprehends an authentic text. To explore the strategies the reader uses‚ the researcher must observe the subject within her environment‚ such as reading in classroom
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