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Chemistry
1. Place the 50 candies in the bag and seal it. Shake the bag for 10 seconds, and then open it and pour the candies out on a table. Remove all the candies that have the letters on them facing upward and leave the ones that have the letters facing downward. Eat the ones you removed, and count how many are left remaining on the table. Record this number in your data table in the whiteboard. Then calculate the percentage of candies remaining using the following formula:
2. Now place the remaining candies back in the bag and seal and shake again for 10 seconds. Then do just as before and remove and eat all of the candies that have the letters facing upward but leave and count the ones that have the letters facing downward.
3. Repeat this process with your remaining candies until you have only two or three left, each time shaking the bag for 10 seconds and each time recording your data in the data table.
4. In the notes section of the whiteboard, explain how this activity demonstrates exponential decay. If this were radioactive decay, approximately what would be the half-life of your candy?

During Module 5, we have studied social stratification and how it influences what goes on in many social interactions among people. After you

have read the reading assignment and lecture for this module, please respond to all parts of the discussion by the due date assigned.:
1. What are some of the factors that affect social mobility? Can these be overcome?
2. Do you believe the structural-functionalist or the social-conflict approach best explains social stratification? Why?
3. Is it possible for members of a minority group to be racist? Why or why not?
4. When you think of various groups (race, class, and gender) in society, which ones have the most power and which ones have the least?

What and who are some examples? Has this changed over time? Do you think it will change in the future? Why or why not?

 

Goal: Write an analysis of the trends that impact a specific consulting specialty area, such as change management, performance quality, etc.
Format Requirements: The paper is to be clear and concise, and you will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The paper is to be

no shorter than 7 pages nor longer than 10 pages in length (typed, double-spaced). You will automatically lose points if these limits are not followed.

The 7-page minimum does not include the title page, abstract, reference page, or any diagrams, graphs, tables, pictures, charts, etc., that are not pure

written text. Incorporate a minimum of at least 3 peer-reviewed scholarly sources published within the last 5 years. Citations should be referenced

according to APA style.
Content Requirements: Select a consulting specialty area, such as change management, performance quality, strategic management, growth, branding, etc.

Write an analysis of the trends that are impacting this area. What are the leading firms in this area, and what are the challenges these firms face or

will likely face according to the trends?

 

The Research Report
The Research Report should present a comprehensive overview of the chosen organisation.
Outline what the organization does and how it does it. Mention should be made of the context
(e.g. product market and the business environment) that the organization operates in. Students
may wish to focus on a particular part of the operation that produces a discrete product or
service. Topics and issues that should be included in the Research Report include:

 

7. Process measurement and analysis- (150 words)
8. Aggregate planning, inventory management systems and procedures- (150 words)

 

Example of a Formal Outline

 

100 points

Directions: Research and develop an informative speech on a topic that is both interesting and meaningful to not only you but also the audience.

Everyone needs to turn in the following items for their speech. NO VISUAL AIDS CAN BE USED IN THIS SPEECH!

1. A typed formal outline! Not a speaking outline or outline template.
2. Instead of a work cited page, here is what I want you to do. You need 4 or more sources! Only one can be Internet! Instead of the work cited

page, please photo copy the material instead. For example, if you used a book as a source, you would only have to photocopy the cover of the book and

pages that you used in the book. Again, you don’t have to photocopy the whole book, just the pages that you used. You would also have to highlight or

circle the information on the photocopied page that you used for the research. This rule also applies to magazines and journals. REMEMBER to photo copy

the cover so that I know where you got it from and highlight/circle the info you used! If you have a website, just print out the pages you used and the

first page, or home page, for the site.
3. A USB drive with at least 1 gig of memory available.

Time: 5 to 6:30 minutes long. Every 10 seconds over/under time will be a 5-point time penalty.

When do I speak? We will pick speaking dates in class. If you’re not present when speaking dates are picked, you will automatically be scheduled to

speak on the first day of speeches.

 

Grading Criteria:

Content of the outline 20 points
Must have informative value so that we learn from it.
Must offer us enough information so that it is not vague.
Sources need to be attached and properly cited in the outline.
No outline will be accepted without all 4 sources attached.
The outline must be formal and follow the example I gave you, specifically
with tabs, spaces and headings. For example, AG, Topic, CRED, PS, and RCI.

Organization/Delivery 80 points
Your introduction, body, and conclusion must be distinguishable.

Introduction has clever attention-getting material (AG), clearly states the topic (T), establishes credibility/goodwill (CRED/GW), and previews main

points (PS).
Body has 3 main points (MP1, MP2 and MP3) with transitions between each main point.
Conclusion Signals the end (STE) of the speech as well as reviews central idea (RCI) and refers back to the attention getter (RBTAG).

Speech is not to be read to the audience. Extemporaneous delivery!
Speaker has eye contact with the audience.
Speech must flow and not use a lot of vocal/verbal pauses (um, likes, ugh)
Speakers voice is loud and clear.
Speaker cites all 4 of their sources with date of publication.
Example of a Formal Outline

***The layout of your outline should mirror this outline. For example, notice the spacing and tabs of the outline indicated with the arrows.
As you can see the indicates how the beginning of each sentence lines up. Also, notice the sources are clearly underlined and the date of

the source appears before or after it.

Topic: Changes in Dentistry

General Purpose: To inform

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the changes in dentistry that affects their teeth.

Central Idea: In order to comprehend the field of dentistry painful past but advancing future it is important to know the history, latest discoveries

and technologies of the present day, and what the future of dentistry holds.

Main Points: I. The history of dentistry.
II. The latest discoveries and technologies of present day dentistry.
III. What the future of dentistry holds.

Introduction

AG: Five thousand years ago the Babylonians believed that the cause of cavities was a magical worm that wanted to live inside their teeth, so it

invaded people’s mouths and burrowed through their enamel.
T: The field of dentistry has a crude and painful past, but it is currently advancing toward an amazingly painless future.
Cred/GW: As someone who works in the field of dentistry and plans on becoming one, I feel that I’m qualified to talk about the topic. Also,

because you’ll hopefully have teeth, you will need to know more about them to appreciate and keep them.
PS: Let’s first examine the history of dentistry. Then we can brush up on the latest in discoveries and technologies of the present. To finish with

my speech, we will take a look ahead at what the future of dentistry holds.
(Transition: So let’s begin at the roots and discuss the painful origin of the dental field.)

Body
MP 1: People complain about their dentistry today, but dentistry of the past was really harsh.
Dental practice has been around since civilization has been around. According to the December 2000 book, Dental Science in a New Age, archaeologists

examined Egyptian mummies and discovered the first evidence of extracted teeth, false teeth, and even bridges. Smithsonian scientists discovered the

first evidence of a filled tooth in a Native American, dated 1100AD! Back then dentistry was painful. In fact, Hippocrates dedicated 32 pages of his

writings entitled, “The agony of the toothache.” It was so painful because tooth decay was just scraped out with a curved pointed pick or, the bad

tooth was wrenched right from the jaw with pliers. Anesthesia or pain relievers did not exist back then! Neither did Dental insurance!
(Transition: Okay, the past was bad, so now let’s brush up on the latest in present dentistry)

MP 2: Today in dentistry, there are some interesting discoveries and technological advances.
According to the November 2000 issue of New York Times, one discovery is that gum disease is a major risk factor for heart disease. Oral

bacteria enter the bloodstream by small ulcers in the gums. This bacteria causes the blood to from clumps. These clumps circulate throughout our system

and when they reach the heart, they can block a heart valve or cause one to become infected. According to scientist from www.ada.org, last accessed on

November 2, 2001, they reported that gum disease is contagious! It can be transmitted through mouth-to-mouth contact. As if kissing didn’t get enough

people in trouble already! New discoveries aren’t all that is happening in dentistry. Today we have amazing advances in technology. The New Ionic

toothbrush removes plaque through magnetic charges. Our teeth normally have a negative charge in polarity, and plaque has a positive charge. Since

opposite charges attract, plaque is bonded to our teeth through ionic charges, that is, until a dentist scrapes it off. But the bristles on the ionic

toothbrush send out negative charges that temporarily change the polarity of our teeth from negative to positive. When our teeth become positively

charged like plaque, there is no more ionic bond and the plaque falls off. Test results show that the ionic toothbrush was 47% more effective than

regular brushing, according to Chemist and Druggist, June 1998. The ionic toothbrush is amazing, but it is not nearly amazing as today’s laser drill.

The laser drill is easy to operate and has many advantages to the old drill. According to the May 1997 Newsweek, the laser is totally painless. It was

tested over 1300 teeth and only 3 people requested anesthesia. That means with the laser drill, novocain is not necessary. Another advantage to the

laser drill is that it sterilizes everything it touches, so infections are greatly reduced.
(Transition: Recent discoveries may sound great, but what the future holds for dentistry is even better!)

MP 3: Three major future developments include genetics tests for gum disease, an option to dentures and a vaccine

for cavities.
According to the American Dental Association website updated December 2001, researchers have identified a gene that indicates if a person will have gum

disease and will use this information to test people to see who will get gum disease. These researchers say that over a third of the population carry

this gene and are six times more likely to develop gum disease. In addition to generic tests, scientists are now developing a new kind of dental

implant. Some day dentist will implant titanium teeth in your mouth to replace your natural teeth rendering dentures totally obsolete. This development

would eliminate the pain and discomfort associated with dentures, according to the July 1996 Consumer Reports. As if titanium implants weren’t enough,

scientist are trying to eliminate cavities altogether with a vaccine. The Toronto Sun Newspaper from May of 1998 tells us that researchers are

engineering a bacterium that when swallowed, causes the body to release anti-cavity antibodies in the saliva. This development would put many of us at

ease and of course, many dentists out of a job.

Conclusion
STE/ RCI & RBTAG Today we traveled through the time line of dentistry. We saw some of the crude, painful practices of early dentistry, discussed

the latest in discoveries and technologies of today, and finally took a look at what the future of dentistry holds for us. Of course we snicker at

those ancient Babylonians who thought a tiny worm caused cavities, but knowing that microscopic bacteria is the cause of most dental problems, they

weren’t far off.

 

 

Application: Case Study – Substance Use and the Adolescent
Over the past decade, cases of substance related disorders have appeared more prevalent in society. From the mental health perspective, research

has shown an increase in cases of substance related disorders, particularly with adolescents. This increase has prompted further investigation

into adolescent risk and resilience factors, as well as accuracy in diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans. Yet, in cases of adolescent

substance use, further investigation is still needed concerning notification rights of parents, legal authorities, and/or case workers.
For this Application, review the client case study in the Learning Resources. Consider the characteristics of the client. Which specific

characteristics might you consider important in developing a diagnosis? Consider your rationale for assigning particular diagnoses on the basis

of the DSM. Also, think about what other information or people you may need to include in the assessment in order to make an accurate diagnosis.
The Assignment (3–4 pages)
A DSM diagnosis of the client in the case study
An explanation of your rationale for assigning the diagnosis on the basis of the DSM
An explanation of what other information you might need about the client to make an accurate diagnosis
A brief description of additional individuals you might include in your assessment and explain why
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources as well as current literature used in its preparation. You are to

provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.
**required reading
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric

Publishing.
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Paris, J. (2015). The intelligent clinician’s guide to the DSM-5 (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 12, Substance Use, Eating, and Sexual Disorders
Burrow-Sanchez, J. J. (2006). Understanding adolescent substance abuse: Prevalence, risk factors, and clinical implications. Journal of

Counseling & Development, 84(3), 283–290. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Escobar, J. I., & Vega, W. A. (2006). Cultural issues and psychiatric diagnosis: Providing a general background for considering substance use

diagnoses. Addiction, 101(Suppl), 40–47. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Gloria, A. M., & Peregoy, J. J. (1996). Counseling Latino alcohol and other substance users/abusers: Cultural considerations for counselors.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 13(2), 119–126. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Helwig, A. A., & Holicky, R. (1994). Substance abuse in persons with disabilities: Treatment considerations. Journal of Counseling &

Development, 72(3), 227–233. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Schinke, S. P., Orlandi, M. A., Botvin, G. J., Gilchrist, L. D., Trimble, J. E., & Locklear, V. S. (1988). Preventing substance abuse among

American-Indian adolescents: A bicultural competence skills approach. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 35(1), 87–90.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Media
Laureate Education. (Producer). (2012). Psychopathology: Substance-related and addictive disorders. [Video file]. Retrieved from

https://class.waldenu.edu

For lab 8, you will have an opportunity to engage in some animal behavior research yourself! You should find an animal that you can

actually observe in your everyday life that illustrates one or more of the concepts we’ve learned about in the course (parental investment

theory, sexual selection, exotic mating behavior, etc…) If you cannot observe the mating behavior yourself, you can use the observation

of animal behavior as an inspiration to tell us about what may be known about the animal’s habits. In other words, even if you can’t

witness mating behavior you can use an animal that interests you. For example, male house cats have been documented practicing infanticide

of already present kitten litters when they take over a new territory. The theory is that by doing this, the resident adult females will

enter estrus sooner (which improves the mating prospects of the murderous male). Hopefully, you won’t witness such a horrific act, but you

could observe your house cat and supplement this observation with research about their mating behavior. Good places to find inspiration

include your local parks, zoos, aquariums, and pet stores. For a final product, you should write a 500 word mini-report that includes at

least three research references about your topic and you should attempt to take a selfie next to your organism of choice (perhaps looking

horrified if you are catching them Inflagrantedelicto) You should include the references and selfie in a word document.

 

Clashing with Western Medicine
J.T. is a 78 year old Hmong woman. She is currently experiencing extreme shortness of breath at her home. She was alone in her home. Her neighbor noticed her distress and called 911. J.T. is of Southern Chinese descent, on Medicare, and has lived in the U.S. for 45 years. EMS believes J.T. needs emergency care at a hospital. The Hmong have an unfavorable regard for hospitals, believing hospitals were inhabited by spirits of people who died there (Thorburn, Kue, Keon, & Lo, 2012).

Answer two (2) of the following questions based on your readings this week and the scenario above:

1. How does J.T.’s cultural perceptions and beliefs impact delivery of care?
2. Does the patient having Medicare mean they have acculturated to Western beliefs on health care? Explain.
3. Briefly compare and contrast the differences in care, insurance, and hospitals of the U.S. and China. Think about if J.T. were in China, how would circumstances be different for her care?
4. If you become a traveling Transcultural Nurse and practice in China, how might you prepare to manage practice in their healthcare delivery system?
Reference

Thorburn, S., Kue, J., Keon, K., & Lo, P. (2012). Medical mistrust and discrimination in health care: A Qualitative study of Hmong women and men. Journal Of Community Health, 37(4), 822-829 8p.

 

Assignment Description: Career Essay (5 paragraph Essay)

Your essay needs to contain 5 paragraphs – an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Please type using 12 point, non-cursive font, and double spaced..

Directions:

Write a five paragraph essay providing three reasons why a job or profession would be an ideal fit for you. Your essay must be typed using 12 point – non-cursive font.

As you will recall from this week’s lesson, a five paragraph essay is a good way to review and practice basic essay structure because it includes these elements: an introduction containing an attention getting device and a three-part thesis statement, a body paragraph for each of the three points or reasons within the thesis statement, and a concluding paragraph.

Here is an example of complete introduction.

 

Note: The submission of this assignment is optional. It will not affect your
grade negatively if you chose not to submit it. I will grade this assignment
after the final exam has been graded.
Question:
You recently started following Soccer and are deciding which country to follow
(other than your own country) in the upcoming FIFA world cup. You decide to use
your BRM knowledge and tools to come to a decision that might result in following a
country’s team, which has a higher chance of winning the world cup. You get your
hands on the FIFA rankings based on points for 30 countries.
A) Download the data set called “FIFA Rankings Data-Extra Credit Homeworkxlsx”
The first variable is the FIFA ranking points (the higher the points, the better the
team). The second variable is the economic factor and the third is labor market
factors.
B) You have a proposition that economic factors and labor market factors might
contribute to soccer rankings. Can you use your intuition make a prediction about
how (positively or negatively) both these variables may be related to soccer
rankings? Justify your choice.
C) Build a Multiple Linear Regression Model to confirm the above proposition. Give
all the details of the model. (Use Excel’s data analysis toolpak or R to do 50)
Make sure you present the following as a part of your solution;

Regression equation

Scatterplot (with and with out the regression line) (extra points for using the

3d plot in R)

ANOVA Table

R sq and adjusted R sq
D) 15 your intercept term statistically significant? Are any of your coefficient terms
statistically significant?
E) 15 the model a good fit to the data? Based on your model, would you decide to
follow a country with high GDP and low unemployment rate?
F) Comment on which one of the assumptions of OLS might have been violated.