What is the key feature of a cross-sectional study? Present the strengths and weaknesses of the approach. Select two other peers’ postings and debate their rational. Cross sectional study is known for some time being used in a very general sense to help classify‚ (Ridner‚ 2007) all or any study that is not involve any kind of follow up of a research subjects like for instant like there is a study in which a group of subjects are than recruited over a very long amount of time. But is never ever been
Premium Scientific method Research methods Research
At the beginning of the school year‚ screening instruments are usually given to all students. These tools help identify struggling students‚ but they don’t give specific information about their strengths and weaknesses. 3. Diagnostic assessments identify the specific strengths and weaknesses of students at-risk. This information helps teachers differentiate and modify the general education curriculum for students. Diagnostic assessments can also be used to develop the appropriate IEP
Premium Education Educational psychology Psychometrics
Equestrian Program there have been plenty of distinct moments that have revealed both strengths and weaknesses of my abilities as an equestrian and as an individual. Over the course of a few weeks there has been much learned about myself both as a rider and on a more personal level. My perceived strengths include a willingness to learn‚ listening skills‚ and a positive attitude while my weaknesses that need to be improved upon is the ability to procrastinate‚ missing the simple details‚ and a lack
Premium Psychology English-language films Management
of the kingdom. However‚ there is controversy as to whether Tiberius really stepped up to the role as efficiently as others. He was definitely a man of tradition‚ but was not well liked by the population. Tiberius’ reign held both strengths and weaknesses which created a debate as to whether he was a successful ruler or not. Despite his poor judgement of individuals‚ Tiberius had many positive qualities. He stuck to tradition and liked those who spoke up‚ a quality he possibly wished to possess
Premium Tiberius Augustus Roman Empire
prestigious Princeton University. Until it all made sense‚ it hit her‚ she would become a successful woman. But first she would encounter some academic weaknesses that she had found out about herself in order to get ahead and go on to wining some of the top awards at the university. It took her some time to figure out where these academic weaknesses originated from but in the end she figures it out and works hard on it. “My very first midterm paper‚ for American history class‚ came back with a C” (168)
Premium High school College Psychology
trade amongst other countries‚ improved agricultural systems‚ fortified and expanded Egyptian borders with a strong military reputation‚ and explore the arts and literature to a depth which Egyptians had not previously. The Middle Kingdom has little weaknesses‚ but these did not prevent its gradual downfall. For Ancient Egypt‚ a significant advantage of the Middle Kingdom was its trade with other countries. In Palestine and Lower Syria‚ Egyptian artifacts of the Twelfth Dynasty kings have been found[3]
Premium Ancient Egypt
Under the control of the Articles of Confederation‚ the central government was weak. Congress was a unicameral legislature that made laws. There were no executive or judiciary branches. Some of the weaknesses included that Congress can’t pass laws unless nine states supported it‚ the Articles could not be amended unless all thirteen states approved it‚ Congress could not collect taxes‚ and they also could not raise an army. The seventh article states "When land forces are raised by any state‚ for
Premium Articles of Confederation United States Constitution United States
Merton et al (1956). Merton’s study influenced the creation of the procedures that are now accepted as common practice in focus groups. Although this particular method possesses a substantial number of strengths‚ focus groups also occupy a number of weaknesses that disadvantage the researcher and limit findings which can be discussed in relevance to theories. Firstly‚ Dawn Snape and Liz Spencer (2003‚ p.3) propose that it is important to define the practice of qualitative data before discussing the implications
Premium Scientific method Qualitative research Research
The main strengths and weaknesses of sanction policies June 2015 Student ID:673806 Acronyms CIPFA: Chartered Institute of Public finance and Accounting DWP: Department of Works and Pension LCFS: Local Counter Fraud Specialist NAO: National Audit Office NFA: National Fraud Authority NHS: National Health Service NHS CFSMS: National Health Service Counter Fraud and Security Management Services XXXXX: XXXXX ousing Gr Table of Contents 1.Executive Summary..............
Premium Fraud Local government
also a greater chance of aging in place and dying at home instead of a hospital or institution‚ greater use of hospice and/or palliative care‚ and reduced use of ventilators or other machines to artificially keep a person alive. There are also weaknesses to this. First‚ many people are uneducated about advance care planning and have not been exposed to it during their younger or healthier years. Next‚ sometimes‚ health care facilities are not aware that an individual has an advance directive or
Premium Medicine Death Patient