Category: Sciences 2502
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10 Types of Variables in Research and Statistics
The article “10 Types of Variables in Research and Statistics” by Indeed Career Guide has several advantages. Although it is written by a somewhat commercial website, the work presents an informative introduction to statistics, namely the variables. The language of the article is concise and can easily be understood by people who have recently begun…
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Treatment Statistics
Summary Promising research shows that a new treatment will delay the progression of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. With the new treatment, here are the number of months by which progression of ALS is delayed: 3, 5, 6, 6, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 11, 45 With the old treatment, the mean number of months before…
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Governance System of United Kingdom and United States of America
It is impossible to learn about a country’s history and culture without understanding how it is governed. Having a basic understanding of the governance systems of two major English-speaking countries, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, is crucial. With the help of a comparison of their structure and functions, one can gain…
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Archaeological Obsidian Hydration Dating With Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry
Knowledge of history is key to the survival of civilization. It is important to understand how people lived before and what mistakes they made that led to entire nations fading from existence. The Mayan civilization is an excellent example of a nation collapsing, and the mystery of its failure continues to intrigue people around the…
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Discussion: Science in the Real World
At present, information is paramount in most areas of life, and learning to observe things from a critical perspective is essential. For instance, Annie Murphy Paul (2012) states that the scientist’s gaze is different from a casual observation in terms of attention and analysis. It is easier to take information from the news for granted;…
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Scientific and Engineering Methods: Theory of Science
Table of Contents Introduction Scientific Methodology Engineering Methodology Scientific Method Applied Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Abductive Reasoning Conclusion References Introduction Engineering projects play a significant role in the general development of technology in the modern world. Working on the specific task helps evaluate diverse spheres of life, starting from science and finishing with business branches.…
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Quantitative and Qualitative Research’ Comparison
How does a research problem/question guide the determination to conduct a quantitative versus a qualitative research study? The research question directly correlates with the type of relationship under investigation. Quantitative and qualitative studies differ in their approach to examining relationships (Polt & Beck, 2017). Therefore, selecting a quantitative study for research questions that focus on…
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Quantitative and Qualitative Research Differences
Quantitative and qualitative researches present different opportunities and focus on dissimilar data. The former concentrates on mathematical and statistical techniques, whereas the latter prioritizes observation and interviews. In other words, quantitative research principally involves numbers, and qualitative can apply data in the form of text, recordings, or images. The two types of analysis have both…
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NDA-RWMD Geosphere Characterisation Project
Summary of the Report This is a critical appraisal of the NDA RWMD Geosphere Characterisation Project. The critical appraisal involves a thorough assessment of a report paper to determine the focus or objectives of the study, validity, and reliability of the study methods, the validity of results and generalization of findings to other similar projects.…
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Functions of the Skeletal System
Table of Contents Movement Protection Blood Cell Production and Storage Storage of Minerals/Mineral Homeostasis Relationship between Vitamin D Deficiency and Fragile Bones Reference Movement Due to the ligaments that hold bones together, the bones work as levers driven by muscles. Moreover, the shape of the skeletal system facilitates movement; for example, the small bones of…