Introduction Noticing Hypothesis The noticing hypothesis is a concept in second-language acquisition proposed by Richard Schmidt in 1990. He stated that learners cannot learn the grammatical features of a language unless they notice them. Noticing alone does not mean that learners automatically acquire language; rather‚ the hypothesis states that noticing is the essential starting point for acquisition. There is debate over whether learners must consciously notice something‚ or whether the noticing
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INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS This chapter introduces the fundamental elements of qualitative research methods‚ beginning with a definition of qualitative of research‚ followed by discussion on the evolution of qualitative research methods and how it is different from quantitative research methods. Also discussed is the importance of ethical considerations when doing qualitative research. Just like all research‚ qualitative research is a type
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variables (at least 2 quantitative and 2 qualitative) you would like to collect information on from the sample. • Write a survey that asks clear questions that will allow you to collect your data. Type this survey up in (with your name somewhere at the top) and print 45 copies. Research Questions: • Write at least 3 research questions about the population that can be answered from your data. Two or more of these questions should be able to be answered by a hypothesis test (these questions will investigate
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Marris’s Hypothesis of maximization of Firm’s growth rate According to Robin Marris – USA‚ managers maximize firm’s Balanced Growth rate subject to managerial and financial constraints. He defines firm’s Balanced Growth rate(G) as G = GD = GC Where GD = growth rate of demand for firms product GC = growth rate of capital supply to the firm. In simple words‚ a firm’s growth rate is balanced when demand for its product and supply of capital to the firm increases at the same rate.the two growth
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• 2 hypothesis of heredity o “Blending” hypothesis: you are a mixture of genetic information from your parents. (bucket of paint) o “Particulate” hypothesis: you receive discreet packets of genetic information‚ passed on undiluted to future generations. (bucket of marbles) • Mendelian genetics o Character: inheritable feature‚ i.e.‚ fur color o Trait: variant for a character‚ i.e.‚ brown o True-bred: all off-spring of same variety o Hybridization: crossing of two different true-breds o P
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Duckweed as a nutrient thief and bioremediator Hypothesis: This experiment will evaluate duckweed and its ability to remove nutrients and toxins from water sources. Thus‚ duckweed will kill the organisms that require similar nutrients‚ yet aid the organisms that would otherwise die to toxins. Specifically‚ if one was to place Elodea plants in a tank with duckweed‚ then the Elodea will die due to the lack of nutrients from the duckweed having used the nutrients for its own benefits. Furthermore
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interval scale c. ratio scale d. None of these alternatives is correct. 3. Statistical studies in which researchers control variables of interest are a. experimental studies b. control observational studies c. non-experimental studies d. observational studies 3. 4. A statistics professor asked students in a class their ages. On the basis of this information‚ the professor
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and use the iPhone 4s. The other two participants both currently own the iPhone 4‚ the predecessor to the iPhone 4s. Similarly‚ three out of five participants are currently on a plan and the other two participants were on a prepaid plan. When asked why they chose to purchase the iPhone 4s the participants gave a number of different reasons for this. One reasons that they all agreed upon was that they felt that the iPhone was the most reliable smart phone in the market‚ due to the fact that it has
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28 November 2012 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Inappropriate Tool for School In today’s society‚ more and more inappropriate material is becoming acceptable. Children are becoming more comfortable with bad language‚ corrupt movies‚ and offensive books as they are exposed to this material more frequently. The age they begin to learn about violence‚ drugs‚ and sex is lower than ever before. Today’s generation seems to be more experienced and knowledgeable about these shockingly crude things than
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research has evaluated it’s utility as an adjunct to psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD. To evaluate the effects of MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of resistant and chronic PTSD‚ Oehen‚ Traber‚ Widmer and Schnyder (2013) conducted a pilot study to test the safety and efficacy of this treatment. First‚ Oehen et al. (2013) briefly outlined a current neurocircuitry model for PTSD. Oehen et al. (2013) stated that individuals with PTSD experience exaggerated and uncontrolled fear responses
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