Category: Sciences 2502
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Auxins Hormone and Rice Dwarf Virus
Summary Auxin hormone is one of the plant hormones, among other hormones, which include cytokinins, abscisic acid, salicylic acid, and ethylene. Unlike the other hormones, some of the roles of Auxin to plants include helping in the interlinkage of many behavior and processes of growth of the plants in their life cycle. This research paper…
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Colibactin and Its Chemical Impact
The major development relevant to the selected news story is the super-power ability of colibactin and how it contributes to the destruction of other cells. The scientist who contributed to the current topic research was Emily Balskus, who discovered that in the presence of some gut bacteria, there exist some specific microbes. These microorganisms may…
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Qualitative Study: “Skinny Is Not Enough”
Table of Contents Literature Review Design and Procedures Results and Implications Conclusions and Recommendations Works Cited In their qualitative study “Skinny Is Not Enough: A Content Analysis of Fitspiration on Pinterest,” Simpson and Mazzeo analyze fitspirational messages on social media websites. The authors utilize Bandura’ Social Cognitive Theory “to examine the standards and behaviors conveyed…
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Statistics: “The Signal and the Noise” by Nate Silver
Table of Contents Introduction Bayes’ Probabilistic Theory The General Beliefs about the Relevance of Risk and Uncertainty Conclusion Reference List Introduction Authored by Nate Silver, the book ‘The Signal and the Noise: Why Some Predictions Fail, but Some Don’t’ is an informative piece that discusses how the process of making critical decisions based on the…
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Galaxies Nature and Frequency
Table of Contents Nature of Different Galaxies Frequency and Distribution of Galaxies Conclusion Works Cited It should be noted that galaxies are the main structural components of the universe, which contain almost all of its substance that radiates in the visible area of the spectrum. Stars are born and die in galaxies, and planetary systems…
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The Movement of Materials in Biological Systems
Table of Contents Abstract Osmosis and diffusion Facilitated transport and active transport References Abstract The movement of materials in biological systems takes place through various processes that include osmosis, diffusion, facilitated transport, and active transport. Osmosis involves movement of molecules from regions of low concentration to regions of high concentration while diffusion involves movement of…
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Whole-Genome Sequencing in Genome Epidemiology
Introduction Genome epidemiology is a relatively young but promising sphere of scientific knowledge that appeals to genetics to anticipate and cease the spread of infectious diseases. One of the innovative methods it applies to study outbreaks is whole-genome sequencing. As apparent from the name, it enables depicting of the entire DNA sequence immediately, simplifying the…
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Research Design: Methodology, Data Collection, and Sampling
Table of Contents Research Methodology Research Design Research Methods Data Collection Method Sampling Design Data Analysis Procedures References Research Methodology Quantitative research, as the name implies, involves counting the results of observations. This kind of analysis should be used when something needs to be confirmed or verified, such as a theory or hypothesis. Qualitative research…
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The Facts About SpaceX Missions
Table of Contents Introduction Findings Conclusion References Introduction SpaceX was created in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and make life on other planets accessible to all people. More specifically, the company’s missions are centered around innovations and a leadership atmosphere bringing the result to the whole world. Since its inception, the corporation has demonstrated its…
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Simpson’s Paradox as a Statistical Effect
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction One of the most sensitive areas of research is statistical analysis because the output interpretation of the results depends on their reliability and validity. Many academic studies aim to use quantitative methods of measurement to gather initial results and, from them, draw conclusions about the nature…