Category: Sciences 2502

The null hypothesis is a hypothesis which states that there is “no effect, no difference, or no relationship among the variables being studied” (Smith, Gratz, & Bousquet, 2009, p. 161). Conversely, the alternative hypothesis is a hypothesis that claims that there is an effect, a relationship, or a difference between the studied variables. These two…

It is important to determine the validity and reliability of the research instruments when reading a research study. How does the validity and reliability of an instrument influence the credibility of the study and the value of the evidence? When carrying out research, one must make sure that the value of the evidence used in…

Questions about the origin and, consequently, the further development of our Universe have often bothered me since the uncertainty of knowledge breeds panic and arouses curiosity. In fact, in the absence of constructive information due to the lack of technological development, I used to find answers to all unexplained questions with the help of conspiracy…

Table of Contents Analysis of Responsibilities and Interactions Evaluation of Leader’s Behavior Conclusion References I have recently attended a group meeting in my community, which aimed at the discovery of the necessity of the vegetation in the area. In this instance, the group consisted out of six members, and I could freely observe their interactions.…

Table of Contents Introduction One Year Hundred Years Thousand Years Conclusion Reference Introduction It is important to note that modern civilization is held primarily by the large networks of infrastructure regularly maintained and improved by humans. A sudden disappearance of humanity will mark the downfall of all human-made structures and objects, starting with the most…

Gas prices is a ratio variable because it has an absolute zero (Patten and Newhart 117), and it is possible to make up a meaningful ratio from two of its different values. For example, a price of gas of $100 per unit is two times as high as the price of $50, and these two…

Table of Contents Introduction Geological Context and Features Effect on the Population Immediate Impact Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Geology is a natural science which studies soil and its composition, including rocks and minerals. It focuses strongly on the transformation of the Earth’s geology over the 4.5 billion years of its existence as it underwent a…

Choosing a long-term research design when developing a research design is a key step in obtaining reliable results and validating the theory. Currently, in science, there are two main approaches to data analysis, which are divided into quantitative and qualitative. While quantitative methods are most commonly used in the natural and exact sciences, qualitative methods…

How Does a Research Problem/Question Guide the Determination to Conduct a Quantitative versus a Qualitative Research Study? The description of a specific research problem or how a research question is formulated defines the selection of the study design since the nature of the analysis is encoded in the research question or the problem statement. The…

Self-reflexivity is considered the highest stage of knowledge (Popoveniuc, 2014). Therefore, to understand the peculiarities of research, it is necessary to apply the concept of self-reflexivity. Realizing biases and viewpoints of other cultures will help me to apply cultural relativism to my work. When analyzing the sources used for my “Week Three Assignment Worksheet,” I…