Research Terms Essays and Term Papers
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Stem Cell Research
Stem cells are relatively primitive cells that have the ability to divide rapidly to produce more specialized cells. Stem cells in the embryo are capable of huge variation in the kinds of tissues they make, reproduce rapidly and have attracted interest of researchers for decades. “Stem cell research has the potential to make advances in the treatment of cancer and diabetes that are likely to lead to breakthroughs in gene therapy.” (O'Reilly The Creation) One
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Research Paper Dave Matthews
There are many phenomenal musicians in the world, but very few as diverse and cultured as Dave Matthews. Matthews was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1967. Matthews and his family then moved two years later to Westchester County, New York, where his dad went to work for IBM. Then, in the early '70s, Matthews and his family moved to Cambridge, England, before returning to New York. It was in Cambridge where Matthews’ dad died
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Sonic Research
An external orientation recognizes the fallacy of the assumption that products, such as food and beer, will forever sell themselves; many companies or firms think that if they only could maintain their production and technological superiority. Looking outside, to the external environment, helps the company to the business environment results in major priority given to determining customer's needs and wants. How this may be changing as evidenced by shifts in buying patterns, and adapting products
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Critical Review of a Research Article
Manchester University MEd Educational Psychology Student Registration Number: 440880 MD699 Research Issues in Psychology Critical Review of a Research Article Pupils who exhibit gifted characteristics along with another disability are referred to as ‘twice-exceptional students’ (Morrison, 2001; Nielsen 2002). This term is used in the article that I have chosen to review, which analyses the responses and perceptions through interview, of one particular individual (Andrew) who was identified as being gifted and talented (G/T)
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Riordan Manufacturing: Benchmarking Research
BENCHMARKING APPROACH ISSUE DESCRIPTION: The Riordan sales staff is having trouble retaining top performers with their current compensation and rewards system. Morale and work ethic are on the decline. Alternative Solution: Enhance employee retention by upgrading the way employees are compensated and rewarded. Company Benchmarked: Sonic Drive-Ins The Chief Financial Officer Dale Edgel is concerned that in the past 12 months Riordan’s turnover rates have increased. There is normal level of turnover that a company
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Research Paper
Most literature work is influenced by the period in which the author lived. War, poverty, or any other social trends are all influences on the author. People tend to write about events and describe the time period. Authors always tend to include some aspects of the time period in which they lived. The Romantic Period had a tremendous influence on Mary Shelly's writing of the novel Frankenstein. The Industrial Revolution in England during the 1700's
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Dna Term Project
DNA Testing DNA testing is a method of identification that compares fragments of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). DNA is the genetic material found within the cell nuclei of all living things. The complete DNA of each individual is unique except in identical twins. DNA was first used in 1985 as an identification technique. It was first used to detect the presence of genetic diseases. Soon after, it was used in criminal investigations. The first criminal convictions
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Astronomy Term Assignment
The belief that solar variation can be correlated to recent global warming trends has become a highly debated topic in the scientific community. By comparing and charting historical sunspot data with climate models as well as recorded data, it has become the belief of many scientists that the increase in solar variation, or the amount of energy emitted by the sun, affects global temperatures. Conversely, the solar variation theory has been met with great skepticism.
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Experimental Research
There are several techniques used in Experimental Research and are broken down into several methods of research used in psychology. These research methods are Naturalistic Observation, Correlational Method, Experimental Method, Clinical Method and Survey Method. The Experimental Method is used to give the researcher more control over the experiment. This is the most scientific method of research because the researcher is able to deliberately manipulate the IV (independent variable) while controlling the CV (confounding
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Case Study Consumer Research Inc.
This case study included information on a sample of fifty credit card accounts. This information, table one, included household size, annual income, and the amount charged to the account. Scatter plots of the data were produced. Figure one shows household size vs. amount charged. This graph shows that the positive linear relationship of the data is somewhat strong. The r squared is 0.56, analyzing the graph there is a correlation of household size to amount
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Stem Cell Research
A stem cell is a rudimentary type of cell that can be nurtured into various types of specialized cells ranging from the cardiac cell to the bone marrow. Despite all the optimism in this field of science there are a lot of moral and ethical questions that remain unanswered. Society has its own way of determining if a new technology or a new field of research will complete its way into the field of acceptance
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The Impact of Compulsive Training and Long Term Training
The impact of compulsive training and long term training” Superior athletes have and will always be very hard workers. The problem is that sometimes athletes can begin to train so extensively that they cause long term damage to their bodies, and delay improvement in their sport. The majority of sports are endurance intensive and the majority of overtraining syndrome cases involve endurance sports. At some point during their career, a number of endurance athletes report
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Corporate Finance Research Papers
Name of the Researcher – Dr. Y. S. Vaishampayan Abstract: The Role of Subsidiary Companies from the Perspectives of Growth and Development THEME - Role of Competition, Flexibility and Trade in Economic Growth This Research Paper throws light on the efforts of Indian corporations in their objectives of maximization of shareholders wealth. To achieve this, they have taken the route of subsidiarization. This Paper only takes the results achieved by Indian business corporations in fulfilling
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The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Operations Research
THE NEED FOR A PARADIGM SHIFT IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH Manish Agarwal ABSTRACT The current paradigm in the field of Production and Operations Management (POM) is of mathematical modeling, with competition from empirically based theories. Empirical studies have been the basis for theory generation in marketing and organizational behavior. However, POM remains relatively poor in theoretical developments, resulting in a trend of devaluation of the field. This paper will discuss how adapting the competing paradigm may
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Research and Treatment of Juvenile Sexual offending from a Policy Point of View
Research and Treatment of Juvenile Sexual Offending From a Policy Point of View By Yvonne K. Ray A Paper Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of HS8101 Social Change and Public Policy September 2005 191 Sidney Street Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 208-212-5657 peewee1977@hotmail.com Dr. Timothy Emerick Abstract This paper is a review of previous research conducted on juvenile sexual offending. This paper presents information concerning the research of juvenile sexual offending and the treatments
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Drawing on Appropriate Theory & Examples (i.E. Published Research, Case Studies and Personal Examples) Discuss the Extent to Which Managers Can Influence the Culture of an Organisation?
Culture is a term that is used in workplaces discussions but it is taken for granted that we understand what it means. In their publication In Search of Excellence, Peters and Waterman (1982) drew a lot of attention to the importance of culture to achieve high levels of organisational effectiveness. They made use of over 100 years of theory and research in cultural anthropology and folklore studies to inspire and legitimise their efforts. This generated
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Term Paper
What is the Supremacy Clause? Article VI of the Constitution, which states that laws passed by the national government and all treaties are the supreme laws of the land and superior to all laws adopted by any state or any subdivision. To a certain extent this clause only indicates a truism: in those areas where the national government has rightful authority its laws are supreme. The clause specifically indicates that the national law is supreme
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Sociology Research Methods Essay Assignment
Sociology Research Methods Essay Assignment “Bringing Home the Bacon: Marital Allocation of Income-Earning Responsibility, Job Shifts and Men’s Wages” By: Gorman, Elizabeth H. 1999 Research Question The research question addressed in the article “Bringing Home the Bacon: Marital Allocation of Income-Earning Responsibility, Job Shifts and Men’s Wages” discusses the issue of marriage and how it impacts men’s job shift patterns and how job shifting also influences men’s wages. The research question was presented clearly and
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The Influences of Terms of Address
For a good month, I have done ethnographic research on terms of address and why people use the ones that they do around specific people as well as in certain situations. At first I didn't know that this is what my research would be based around. However, right away I realized that because so many terms of address are commonly used in certain situations and around specific people, that there were factors that were influencing
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Historical Development in Nursing Research and Utilization
Collaborative Practice Paper This paper will be addressing a clinical case study from the writer's current experience that illustrates collaborative nursing practice. According to Schueller and Kimbrell (2003, p. 2), "When one refers to collaborative practice within a hospital setting, they are referring to healthcare personnel working together to care for patients and families". Collaboration is defined as "working together, especially in a joint intellectual effort to achieve a desired outcome; to cooperate" (American Heritage
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Long Term and Short Term Causes of the Arab/ Israeli Conflict
The Arab Israeli conflict. The Arab/Israeli conflict is a conflict between the Arabs and the Jews over a small piece of land known as the holy land which is an area in the Middle East of the Arab world. The Arabs call the land Palestine, the Jews call it Israel but both religions have strong religious links with the land. There is conflict between the two religions because they both believe that the land belongs
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Mergers and Acquisitions Research Paper
Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS DEFINED 1 III. WHY M&A? 1 A. PERFORMANCE 1 B. MARKET FACTORS 2 C. METHODS 2 IV. ISSUES 2 A. CULTURE AND EMPLOYEES 3 B. LEADERSHIP 3 C. CUSTOMERS 3 D. VEBLEN AND GOODWILL 4 V. MAKING M&A SUCCESSFUL 4 A. COMPANY TYPE 4 B. IDENTIFICATION OF OPPORTUNITIES 5 C. SPEED OF INTEGRATION 5 D. CUSTOMERS 6 E. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE 6 VI. CONCLUSIONS 6
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Biomedical Research on Animals
Heart attacks, bladder failure, and lack of medical cures are all very serious problems that are killing people today. How can doctors learn more about these medical difficulties? Through animal testing doctors can obtain valid results regarding these medical problems and create cures for people with many other medical difficulties. The progression of medicine and the day to day life styles of the general population rely on the ethical practice of animal testing. The alternatives
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Sociology Research Paper
AIDS/HIV A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC I. What do I want to know? The spread of AIDS/HIV has been increasing at an alarming rate even though we are more educated and more equipped to deal with this disease than we ever were. I would like to know why this is the case? Why even though the virus is so rampant have we not been able to find a cure? Could there be a political or economic
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Organizational Behavior Terms and Concepts Paper
Running header: ORGANIZATIONAL TERMS Organizational Behavior Terms and Concepts Paper Brandon Beaver Organizational Behavior Terms and Concept Paper With corporate organization’s growing to a more global market; managers have to change the way they view his or her organization. There are more assets for manger’s to help aid them in continuing to allow the organization grow. Some of the tools which a manger may use is learning how to evaluate organizational behavior, organizational culture, and
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