As highlighted in Chapter 9 of your course text, three research methods are available (descriptive, analytic, and evaluative). Discuss these methods and give one example of how each would be used when conducting research using homeless individuals as subjects. Analyze regulatory, accreditation, ethical, and legal issues and challenges related to each research method.
Write a critical thinking essay on the book Fight Club.
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the following sections in your textbook: 9.1 to 9.6 and 9.9 in Chapter 9: Mass-Storage Structure. Finally, read the Operating System – Scheduling Algorithms tutorial (Links to an external site.). Part 1: To complete this assignment, consider the following scenario: A disk drive has 300 cylinders, numbered 0 to 299. The drive is currently serving a request at cylinder 51, and the previous request was at cylinder 56. The pending requests are received in the following order: 72, 56, 103, 111, 17, 189, 236, 198, and 88. Describe how the disk arm moves to satisfy all the pending requests for each of the following disk-scheduling algorithms. (Perhaps you create a diagram similar to the diagrams in Section 9.4 to support your explanation.) FCFS SSTF SCAN Calculate the total distance (in cylinders) that the disk arm moves for each of the above disk-scheduling algorithms. Compare the algorithms and explain which algorithm is the most efficient (the shortest distance) for this scenario. Part 2: Compare the algorithms and determine which is the fairest for the next process in the queue. Explain why this algorithm will always be the fairest disk-scheduling algorithm. Describe an example of circumstances where fairness would be an important goal. Describe a scenario where it would be important that the operating system be unfair.
The purpose of argumentative writing is to express a clear opinion about an issue and to persuade readers to adopt your position–or at least to consider your argument seriously. Important ideas to remember are that issues are not black and white, and there are rarely right/wrong answers in controversies. Opinions depend upon facts, values, and beliefs. To be convincing–which will be your object–you will need to present logical reasons based on shared values and beliefs. You will need to look critically at your position and at others’ points of view. In this essay, you will pick a topic from the list below. The topics are general, which gives you the opportunity to decide specifically what about this subject you want to inform and explain to the readers. You will also gather information from various sources and incorporate it into your paper, citing all borrowed information.
Critically contrast Locke and Leibniz on what constitutes the sameness over time.
Todays’ technology has been the new trend of all times. It is used by many people today including young children. Even though technology has been existing for decades now, it has never been so advanced and popular the way it is now. Today we use technology for everything and anything. Whether it is to check up on a family member, to pay a bill, or even to track down where your vehicle is. However, technology has been so advanced that now your phone, is capable of being your car key and your wallet all in one device. It’s impressive, but the unfortunate part, is that not many realize the issue that it carries along. Even though it becomes easier to carry your wallet in your phone, what no one realizes, is that your personal information becomes available to various of different branches. When you connect your personal information to a cellular device, your information becomes available to anyone that can access it. However, that is not all, even thought consumers might believe that their “privacy” is being kept in private, researchers have showed otherwise. As data is being collected, transnational data can be easily be re-identified in a matter of seconds. It is important that consumers know that their privacy can become easily accessible despite what new cellular device you have.
1) Select ONE of the following: A) Valuation of “new” goods or goods not tradeable in markets B) Financial Markets 2) Discuss behavioral factors that are relevant to the application you selected; identify some ways in which behavioral factors influence overall activity in the area you discuss. Among the questions you should try to address: Do these behavior patterns violate any of the “standard assumptions” of economics? (For instance, do you think that people involved in these economic tasks behave irrationally?) Do you think that the behavior patterns suggest market inefficiency or some kind of systematic policy failure – Why or why not? 3) What measures would you suggest to mitigate any inefficiencies or failures associated with the issues discussed in (2); or, alternatively, what if any measures might you suggest to improve on the outcomes? (These may be regulations, policy reforms, survey design choices…be as specific as possible here!) Why would the measures you suggest be likely to address any problems? In this part, it will probably be helpful to discuss the ways in which the measures you recommend help address some of the issues associated with “System 1 – System 2” thinking. You should strongly consider drawing on at least some materials outside the texts used in the course. The texts from this class include: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Irrational Exuberance (3rd Ed.) by Robert Shiller Quasi Rational Economics by Richard Thaler For example, if you decide to write about financial markets, you might look at some newspaper reports about day-to-day activity in financial markets and identify behavioral influences (The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are good resources for this). If you take option A), you might examine an academic journal article or two. Please feel free to approach me with any questions you may have about outside sources. All formatting rules are the same as for the short papers. ____________________________________________________ Sourcing, Citation and Bibliography: Include a full works cited/bibliography section. Your bibliography style should be consistent and comprehensible, but the precise format you use does not matter. If you use direct quotation from any text or source, include an inline citation with author name and page number(s). For example: “[Quoted Material Here]” (Thaler p. 37). Grading Rubric: Style and Mechanics: 10%. Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Writing flows well (‘readability’). If outside sources are used, citation should be thorough and comprehensible. Paragraphs and Organization: 15%. A clear overall structure and a logical sequencing of topics discussed. Paragraphs internally well-organized and focused. Transitions between topics should be smooth and logical. Use and Synthesis of Sources: 15%. Brought in relevant outside material. Appropriately linked ideas in course with sources. Thesis and Focus: 20%. Clearly stated in appropriate place(s), easily identifiable, and thoughtful. Arguments and evidence throughout are clearly connected to the thesis statement. Argument, Theory, & Evidence: 40%. Demonstrates an understanding of the important theoretical ideas. Uses understanding of ideas from the course to develop a coherent, thoughtful argument. Where appropriate, discuss how a particular piece of evidence tends to corroborate or refute a particular theory.
Salmonella Outbreak Investigation On February 7, 2018, a nurse employed at the Flinn Corporation noticed an increase in the number of employees who were sick. She was concerned that there may be a Salmonella outbreak at the company. She has interviewed each of the employees at the corporation. She has taken samples and sent them out for testing but has not received the results. She asks you, the local epidemiologist, to investigate to see if an outbreak exists and if so what the source of the outbreak is. You follow the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s steps in outbreak investigation (https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson6/section1.html) and report your findings to her. Please note that we will not address all outbreak investigation steps in this assignment. Use the attached Excel worksheet to produce graphs and statistics to answer the questions below. Submit your report as a Word doc (or PDF) and include figures and tables you generate. The report should be easy to follow and interpret and should be written as an academic paper in proper APA formatting. 1. Look at the Excel Spreadsheet attached. There are 3 worksheets (see tabs on bottom of page – “Nurse’s Interview”, “Epi Curve”, “Retrospective Cohort Study”). The first sheet “Nurse’s Interview” has a line list of employees who work at Flinn Corporation. This sheet represents the data the nurse has collected from those employees in an interview. Do you think that an outbreak exists? Why would you recommend to further investigate? Discuss your reasoning. (Step 2: Establish outbreak). 2. Research salmonellosis using academic sources. Are the symptoms that the ill employees exhibit consistent with salmonellosis? Provide a brief summary (1-2 paragraphs) of the disease and discuss the chain of infection for this disease. Use in-text citations in proper APA format and include all sources in your reference section. (Step 3: Verify diagnosis) 3. Identify the percentage of ill employees with each symptom. For example, 1 out of 12 ill employees had blood in stool (Bs) = 8.3%. (Step 4: Working case definition) 4. Conduct descriptive epidemiology (Step 6). Describe the characteristics of the ill employees to determine trends and risk factors. a. Person – Calculate the percentage of ill employees that are male/female. Determine the mean age of the ill employees. b. Place – What percentage of ill employees ate at the cafeteria? What percentage of well employees ate at the cafeteria? c. Time – Using the data collected in the Nurse’s Interview, fill in the column “# of cases” in the “Epi Curve” worksheet. Use 0 if there are no cases. As you fill in the data, the graph will automatically generate. Choose an appropriate title for the graph. Copy and paste graph into your report. What type of epidemic curve is it? (Hint: read https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson6/section2.html#step6) 5. Based on the information you have gathered, you have developed an hypothesis that there is a food being served at the cafeteria that is causing the employees to become ill. You need to further test this hypothesis by conducting a retrospective cohort study (Step 8). Use the worksheet “Retrospective Cohort Study” to calculate attack rates and risk ratios. The first food item Baked Chicken is done for you. You can also consult https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson6/section2.html#step8 for help. Report the Risk ratio for each food item. Based on risk ratios, which is food is most likely to be the source of the illness? Explain. 6. Based on your findings, what would you recommend for prevention and control measures? Apply food safety principles from academic sources to discuss further prevention of Salmonella outbreaks in the cafeteria. (Step 11) Use in-text citations and include sources in reference section.
For your final paper, please write a paper discussing the following: 1) Select ONE of the following: A) Valuation of “new” goods or goods not tradeable in markets B) Financial Markets C) Other economic topic of your choice (Please discuss with me before submitting) 2) Discuss behavioral factors that are relevant to the application you selected; identify some ways in which behavioral factors influence overall activity in the area you discuss. Among the questions you should try to address: Do these behavior patterns violate any of the “standard assumptions” of economics? (For instance, do you think that people involved in these economic tasks behave irrationally?) Do you think that the behavior patterns suggest market inefficiency or some kind of systematic policy failure – Why or why not? 3) What measures would you suggest to mitigate any inefficiencies or failures associated with the issues discussed in (2); or, alternatively, what if any measures might you suggest to improve on the outcomes? (These may be regulations, policy reforms, survey design choices…be as specific as possible here!) Why would the measures you suggest be likely to address any problems? In this part, it will probably be helpful to discuss the ways in which the measures you recommend help address some of the issues associated with “System 1 – System 2” thinking. You should strongly consider drawing on at least some materials outside the texts used in the course. For example, if you decide to write about financial markets, you might look at some newspaper reports about day-to-day activity in financial markets and identify behavioral influences (The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are good resources for this). If you take option A), you might examine an academic journal article or two. Please feel free to approach me with any questions you may have about outside sources. All formatting rules are the same as for the short papers. ____________________________________________________ Sourcing, Citation and Bibliography: Include a full works cited/bibliography section. Your bibliography style should be consistent and comprehensible, but the precise format you use does not matter. If you use direct quotation from any text or source, include an inline citation with author name and page number(s). For example: “[Quoted Material Here]” (Thaler p. 37). Grading Rubric: Style and Mechanics: 10%. Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Writing flows well (‘readability’). If outside sources are used, citation should be thorough and comprehensible. Paragraphs and Organization: 15%. A clear overall structure and a logical sequencing of topics discussed. Paragraphs internally well-organized and focused. Transitions between topics should be smooth and logical. Use and Synthesis of Sources: 15%. Brought in relevant outside material. Appropriately linked ideas in course with sources. Thesis and Focus: 20%. Clearly stated in appropriate place(s), easily identifiable, and thoughtful. Arguments and evidence throughout are clearly connected to the thesis statement. Argument, Theory, & Evidence: 40%. Demonstrates an understanding of the important theoretical ideas. Uses understanding of ideas from the course to develop a coherent, thoughtful argument. Where appropriate, discusses how a particular piece of evidence tends to corroborate or refute a particular theory.
Outline and discuss considerations in transitioning from the non-renewable to renewable energy resource model. Outline and discuss considerations in transitioning from the non-renewable to renewable energy resource model.
