03/07/12 Quantitative research techniques used in Sociology Devon D.E. Francis Definition Quantitative research consists of those studies in which the data concerned can be analyzed in terms of numbers; Research can also be qualitative‚ that is‚ it can describe events‚ persons and so forth scientifically without the use of numerical data. Quantitative research is based more directly on its original plans and its results are more readily analyzed and interpreted. It is more open and responsive
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university of New Jersey‚ “Music can even be used to strengthen or weaken emotions”. People in general completely agree on it! Is music a positive or a negative? It’s a positive‚ because music helps people to cope with our everyday life. Lyrics do affect/relate to people’s life When your feeling down a specific song makes you feel better. As Dr. Reed university of Texas states “many songs‚ genres of music triggers different emotions towards a person.” Music is a positive
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Happiness is one of many human emotions. Life events‚ including both external and internal stimuli often elicit a state of emotional happiness. Individual’s natural temperament‚ age‚ gender‚ culture‚ and religious affiliation are all mitigating factors in the way individual’s respond to life’s circumstances and in turn the changes in their happiness levels. Furthermore‚ the need to find happiness‚ fulfilment and overcome obstacles in life is an inherent human trait. Myers (2000) draws on several
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Have you ever felt angry‚ stressed out‚ or just upset and wanted to know how to calm yourself? Then‚ coping skills are for you. Coping skills are ways we calm our emotions‚ and can help improve our relations with family‚ coworkers‚ and friends. First‚ to understand how to cope‚ you need to know what coping skills are. Coping skills are abilities or talents we use to effectively respond to issues. Coping is a response to stressors‚ which are anything that causes stress. Is there a wrong way to cope
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Emotion and motivation plays an important role in success | Emotion and motivation go together hand in hand. Indeed‚ emotions play an important part in our lives‚ and even more so in self improvement. Often times‚ successful people are those who know how to take control of their emotions and use it to their benefit. The best sportsmen and women are able to stay calm in the heat of the competition. And whenever they meet setbacks‚ they usually come right back immediately with a crushing performance
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Motivation and Emotion - In this section‚ we will examine motives‚ motivation‚ and some related theoretical perspectives. Then‚ we’ll look at Emotions‚ some of the components or elements to emotions‚ and some theoretical perspectives. Motivation Some "Why" questions: Why do you go to class each day? Why did Cain kill Abel? Why do students study for hours (sometimes even days) to pass examinations (and don’t say‚ "to pass examinations")? Why do professors teach students‚ and why do they test students
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Theory of Emotion Name Institutional Affiliation Theories of Emotion One of the most outstanding theories of learning in the field of psychology is the cognitive theory. This theory attempts to explain the behavior of human beings through an evaluation and recognition of their thought process. According to cognitive theorists‚ the thoughts of an individual are the single most crucial determinants of the behaviors and emotions of an individual. Consequently‚ these thoughts are responsible for the
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An author uses words‚ an artist may use paint‚ a musician an instrument‚ but what about a filmmaker? The filmmaker uses words‚ actors‚ music‚ and most importantly‚ the camera. When used properly the camera brings the audience along for a ride with the characters. Not all filmmakers are capable of using their camera in this way; others develop this skill over time. One such artist is Martin Scorsese. His break out film was‚ “Mean Streets (Scorsese‚ 1973)‚” and nearly twenty years later‚ he perfected
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Chris Zurcher Prof. Floyd ENG 101-C10 Medicaid Fraud in America: Uncovering Wasteful Spending in Healthcare In 2012‚ the State of South Carolina spent $4.8 billion on the Medicaid program. At the end of that fiscal year‚ the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General reported that nationwide only $1.4 billion had been recovered in fraudulent cases. “The US spends more than $2 trillion on healthcare annually. At least 3% of that spending-or $68 billion-is lost to fraud
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Eight Basic Ratios Used in Health Care Carrie "Shellie" Cobbs Health Care Financial Accounting HCS 405 Robert Hammer November 10‚ 2013 Eight Basic Ratios Used in Health Care Solvency Ratios 5. Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is figured Unrestricted Net Assets + Interest + Depreciation / Maximum Annual Debt Service DSCR 2009 (Unaudited) 627 + 3708 + 36‚036 = 40‚371 40‚371 / 14‚609 = 2.76 DSCR 2008 (Unaudited) 15‚846 + 3597 + 24‚955 = 44‚398 44‚398 / 4‚195 = 10.5 DSCR 2009 (Audited) 36‚036 + 3‚708
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