Probability distribution Definition with example: The total set of all the probabilities of a random variable to attain all the possible values. Let me give an example. We toss a coin 3 times and try to find what the probability of obtaining head is? Here the event of getting head is known as the random variable. Now what are the possible values of the random variable‚ i.e. what is the possible number of times that head might occur? It is 0 (head never occurs)‚ 1 (head occurs once out of 2 tosses)
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The Devil in the Shape of a Woman is a book dealing with witchcraft in Colonial New England. The author is Carol F. Karlsen‚ who is currently a professor in the history department at the University of Michigan specializing in American women‚ early American social and cultural studies; she received her Ph D. from Yale University in 1980. In this book the author explores the social construction of witchcraft in Colonial New England between the years 1620 through 1725. The thesis of the book is to
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Social Research by Sotirios Sarantakos “Research Methods: Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods” by Babbi‚ Earl Intro to Social Research Social Research -Systematic study of social phenomena using social sci methods‚ theories‚ and concepts *Social phenomena = People and society -Goal is to go beyond common sense understandings of social processes and social problems Why conduct social research? -To understand par. phenomena -To provide solutions grounded on research &
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“no matter what research method are used ‚all sociological studies will be affected by the values of the researcher”.Explain and asses. In my answer ‚ I will explain ans asses the statement of “no matter what research method are used ‚all sociological studies will be affected by the values of the researcher” through interactionist’s ‚ functionalist’s ‚postmodernist’s and marxist’s values. Interactionist claims that people create their own meanings. They react ‚reflect on their own behaviour
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1.Single random sampling : a. Definition: Simple random sampling is the basic sampling technique where we select a group of subjects (a sample) for study from a larger group (a population). Each individual is chosen entirely by chance and each member of the population has an equal chance of being included in the sample. Every possible sample of a given size has the same chance of selection; i.e. each member of the population is equally likely to be chosen at any stage in the sampling process.
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Chapter 2 METHOD Presented in this chapter is the research design‚ research subjects‚ research instruments‚ preparation and construction of the questionnaires‚ reliability and validity of the research instrument‚ data gathering procedure and the statistical treatment data. Research Design A research design is the framework for a study which provides useful deadlines for collecting and analyzing data. Research design can be thought of as the logic or master plan of a research that throws light
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Solution to Case 04 Determining the Cost of Capital Can One Size Fit All? Questions: 1. Why do you think Larry Stone wants to estimate the firm’s hurdle rate? Is it justifiable to use the firm’s weighted average cost of capital as the divisional cost of capital? Please explain. Larry wants to estimate the firm’s hurdle rate because it would provide him with a yardstick with which to measure the feasibility of future investment proposals. The firm had thus far been using a ‘gut feel’ approach
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DISTRIBUTION DEFINITION A distribution channel is a set of independent organizations involved in the process of making a product or service available to the consumer or a business user. IMPORTANCE OF DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS The main function of a distribution channel is to provide a link between production and consumption. Organisations that form any particular distribution channel perform many key functions: Information Gathering and distributing market research and intelligence - important
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Retail Channel Producer Mattel was one of the first to utilize independent monitoring of its manufacturing facilities and make findings available to the public. Informationweek.com stated that "Mattel can meet demand because it spent the last few years paying a lot of attention to software and processes that simplify its supply chain‚ cut costs‚ shorten cycle times‚ and bring more science to the art of meeting customer demand." With headquarters in El Segundo‚ California‚ Mattel has
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]Case Study: TOMS One for One 1. What is the social value proposition for TOMS Shoes? The name TOMS Shoes is derived from “tomorrow” was taken from the original concept “shoes for tomorrow.” TOMS Shoes has developed the social value proposition of the company off the One for One model and the importance of shoes. The One for One Model is for every pair of shoes bought one will be given away to a child in a developing country. The impact that TOMS is trying to make on individuals combines
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