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Research Methods

Social Research Methods Survey Paper:
For this assignment, worth 10% of your final grade, you will write a research paper (at least 4 pages in length) that describes your research. Remember, you are conducting social scientific research, meaning that your methods and research process should be logical, systematic, documented, and unbiased. Please use standard document formatting in your paper (double-spaced, 1 inch margins, 11 or 12 point font.)
1. State your research question and describe your methods (about 1 page). Here, it would also be appropriate to talk about any tough decisions or issues that you experienced. At the least, be sure to address the following questions:
• What is your research question and hypothesis? Why did you expect your independent and dependent variables to be associated? **Are women more likely to get warning over tickets for speeding than men?
• How did you find your respondents (where/when were they surveyed)? **I found them walking across the college campus.

• What are your key concepts and how are they operationalized? Justify your decisions 
(e.g., question wording, response options, level of measurement).
• What steps, if any, did you take to ensure the accuracy of your data?
2. Describe your finding (about 1 page). Did any interesting patterns or anomalies emerge? Did your findings support or challenge your initial hypotheses? Please keep in mind that I am not concerned about how interesting your findings are, but I care a lot about whether you understand and can execute survey research. For full credit, include the following:
FINDINGS: men got more tickets than females
Summarize the distribution of each variable. In other words, what does the central tendency, variability, and skewness look like?
Describe the association between your two variables (e.g., gamma or chi-square)
Include at least one graph with your paper.
3. Write a discussion and conclusion (about 2 pages). Describe the process of survey research. What was frustrating, interesting, appealing, etc.? Would you change anything about the questionnaire (e.g. question wording, design, were important questions left unanswered)? How has the project changed your ideas about survey research and/or about your area of study, if at all?

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Jury Nullification Paper

 

Write a 700 to 1,000 word paper in which you address the following:
*Explain whether ethnicity influences courtroom proceedings and judicial practices.
*Summarize the arguments for and against ethnicity-based jury nullification.
*Include contemporary examples of ethnicity-based jury nullification.
*Conclude by choosing a position for or against ethnicity-based jury nullification and defend your decision.

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Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists

 
Using your thesis statement and research, present the problem that needs to be addressed with your proposed solution. Note: Your solution, advantages, and challenges, will be in Parts 2 and 3.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1.Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with logic, ethics, or emotion).
2.Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. (Revised from Assignment 2)
3.Describe the history and status of the issue and provide an overview of the problem(s) that need to be addressed. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
4.Explain the first problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
5.Explain the second problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.). and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
6.Explain the third problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.
7.Provide a concluding paragraph that summarizes the stated problems and promises a solution.
8.Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
9.Use effective transitional words, phrases, and sentences throughout the paper.
10.Support claims with at least three (3) quality, relevant references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines:

•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

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The experience of discrimination

 
Imagine you are in heaven, and the angel in front of you says: “You are going to be born to the world. In America. But guess what? We give you choices. There are some groups in America that are in disadvantaged positions… for example, Blacks. So you can choose to be born White, or you can choose to be born Black with cash compensation. The cash will be deposited to your bank account when you are born.”

Question: If you choose to be born Black in America, how much compensation do you think is reasonable? The more specific the better.

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Operations management

 
Font 12 times Roman *Titles
*Name of the referenced person with the quotes and citation

*research many people as possible and come with conclusions

*content page put too much details

*use as many photos and graphs supporting the research as possible

*in the research I want to have many people talking about different aspect and with there own thought to come with conclusions.

*I want web pages, bibliography and Harvard referencing

executive summary just 1 page

2 perfection for executive summary fall
in 2 perfection
1st paragraph introduction to understand the report

2nd executive summary background to that report section

3 what happen to the research last part results and recommendation
content page in details

Title page graph/photos bibliography / harvard referencing appendix in the last page

I want every diagrams you put need to be cited

I want a lot of diagrams and graphs supporting my hypothesis

I want three sections of citation, bibliography and references ( don’t mix them up) it is highly crucial

each graph or diagrams need to be cited again,

I need conclusion

I need ex summary

I need abstract about the issue

I need own thoughts and I need evidence to justify my own words

I need you to make sections for the report (ie each aspect you deal with need to be In separate section don’t mix them up plz)

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Impacts of Oil Production in the Developing World

 
Assessment Brief

The Regular Assignment requires you to engage with the debates on the impacts of oil&gas production in petroleum-dependent developing countries. In preparing for the debate data should be gathered from the group’s independent research with specific illustrative examples from as many oil and gas producing developing countries as possible and should be presented using a range of theoretical frameworks and methods covered in units 1-5 of this module.
Debate Motion
Debate: Petroleum-producing developing countries stand to benefit more by doing business with China and India as against Western Democracies

Group 4 is Negative (opposes/contests the motion)
Further Information
• The Debates: Group 4 to contest the motion (Negative). There are three major challenges/tasks for each team:
I. Your Position (12 minutes): Based on a well-referenced interpretation of the motion, present arguments in support of your ‘view’ or ‘team line’ and use this to impress upon the audience a basic statement of why the proposition is true (affirmative) or false (negative).
II. Rebuttals and Cross-examination (12 minutes): You will be given a chance to rebut (or critique) your opponent’s main arguments and/or to cross examine them (Q&A).
III. Closing Statements (2 minutes): Each team will make a brief closing statement.
To be submitted at the time of the debate:
1. Hard Copy of your Position Paper (maximum 3 A4 pages). This handout should clearly summarize your key arguments, the contributions of each group member and a list of the most relevant references Harvard style. It should also indicate your Group Number, Names and ID numbers of group members.

2. Please i need you to follow rubric attached accordingly for good grades.

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Line Managers’ role in performance management

 
I only need help with part of my results and analysis chapter, specifically writing about how line managers apply leadership in managing performance.
I have some untidy data that I would like you to use when writing about the topic. Please see below:

Although data analysis supports the fact that there is a positive correlation between the length of service and experience and latent complacency in dealing with performance issues, there is a strong evidence that shows that the leadership style is detrimental in the way how people are managed.
All interviewees have been asked why they have been promoted as a Line Manager. The overall response was because of their knowledge about the company and operational experience rather than for their leadership skills. Moreover, some of the Line Managers went to the extent of saying that it is the Company’s role and best interest to train them on how to be a great leader. Furthermore, when asked about development and career progression of their teams, the general overview was that this was down to the individuals who need to prove that they perform well and know their job. At the same time, the employee satisfaction survey results shows that 26% of employees believed that the company supports their career development.
Motivation was seen to be the way in which line managers keep alive employees’ level of desire to perform . All line managers that have been interviewed advised that they use morning briefings to motivate staff by focusing on positive aspects of the role and showing appreciation for employees good work however the results of employee satisfaction survey shows that 31% employees believed that their line managers values their talents and gives them praise and recognition when they do a good job and 26% feel that their ideas and suggestions are listened to.
When Line Managers were asked what leadership means to them, there was a wide range of answers: some of them considered that leadership is the ability of a manager to mentor and coach a team by showing them the right direction and role modelling. Some explained that leadership means managing employees performance whilst others gave a more general answer stating that leadership means leading and managing a team. There was also a general agreement that leadership is a skill that is learnt rather than something that you have been born with.
In regards to what their leadership style is, the range of answers also varied however the majority of line managersl confirmed that ultimately the manager should have the last say and that the employees should follow their instruction and guidance as they have experience and they know ” how to deliver outputs as per company standards and processes”. Every line manager confirmed that they give praise or offer incentives when employees do a god job or “take them to HR” when performance falls below standards. When asked about how they monitor performance, some of them confirmed that they do spot checks or action upon mistakes happen, for example receiving a customer complaint or employee being late.
With exception of a Line Manager who described himself as “pushy, with no patience and aggressive at times”, none of them used delegation as a method of management either because they did not trust the employees or because they did not want to add pressure and overload on them.
One of the interview purpose was to determine the type of leadership that the Company adopts overall. Using Bass (1985) full range of leadership model, the researcher listed all components that belong to transactional and transformational leadership and measured them against the answers given by Line Managers during interviews. It was ascertained in the literature review that leaders in the service industry tend to adopt a transformational leadership style as then need to inspire individuals and encourage them to use initiative. However, the results below don’t support this theory as the Company seems to adopt a more transactional style, with a preference for Passive Management by Exception, followed by contingency rewards and Active Management by exception

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Samsung market Reserch survey Questionnaitre to be included

 

Group project on marketing opportunities for a brand of consumer products. You will choose/be assigned a brand of consumer products. Each group will be assigned a different brand. Research the brand, the organization that markets the brand, the marketing environment, the market and the market segments in the UAE. Then infer the marketing opportunities (including targeted segments) available for the brand from the market information.

This is an external work which must follow APA Formatting guidelines. This project will cover CLOs 1, 2, 3, and 4. You will submit a written report consisting of 1500 to 2000 words. The market research survey questionnaire(s) should be submitted as appendix to the report. Following the report submission, individually you will orally defend your marketing analysis and plan at a set date and answer specific questions on your assignment.
Guidelines for Market Research

Secondary Research

* To research about the brand, the product, the marketing environment, the market and the market segments in the UAE from information that is publicly available.

* Use credible sources of information and, where possible, use the databases available on the HCT library website.
Part A of the report:

Report Content
Current Market Situation

1. Brief background information about the Brand

* Brand: (1) where it originates from, (2) when it was introduced in the UAE, (3) existing product lines/items in the UAE

* Organization that markets the brand: (1) business activities, (2) date of establishment in the UAE, (3) structure and size, (4) strengths and weaknesses
2. Market environment

Market environment: (1) two micro-environmental and two macro-environmental factors that have the biggest impact on the brand’s existing product lines/items in the UAE, (2) major changes and trends that impact marketing decisions of the brand’s existing product lines/items in the UAE

3. Consumer product: discuss the product you have chosen in terms of

* Description of the product: describe the core and actual product

* Associated services offered with the product

* One strength and one weakness of the product
4. Market Description and Segmentation

* Market for the brand’s product lines/items in the UAE: (1) define the market, (2) who are customers buying them from, (5) customers’ current needs and wants,

* Market segments: (1) define the existing market segments, (2) segments in which the brand’s existing product lines/items are offered

* Market segmentation could be done using at least two variables.

* Target market for the brand/ product identified and described using at least two variables; use of more relevant variables will be graded higher
Primary Research

* To research about the market and the market segments in the UAE from information that is not publicly available.

* Prepare a survey questionnaire to determine: (1) customers’ current needs and wants, (2) potential changes to customers’ needs and wants, (3) existing market segments, (4) potential changes to existing segments, (5) potential new segments, (6) customer psychographics, (7) customers’ buying behavior

* Conduct the survey on a representative sample of appropriate size.
Part B of the report

1. Marketing Opportunities

* Describe four growth opportunities for the brand using the product/market expansion grid that could be used by the company to increase sales.

* From the market information, infer the marketing opportunities for the brand in each of the existing and potential new market segments using the product/market expansion grid

* Choose ONLY one of the above described marketing opportunities (you cannot choose market penetration).

* Decide whether to target existing market segments or potential new market segments by offering existing product lines/items or new product lines/items. Explain with reference to the market research.
2. Application of the marketing mix:

Develop a marketing mix including current and or new target market which addresses the marketing opportunity that you have identified to grow the business based on your market research.
Application of the Marketing Mix – Proposed Product

In this section of the report, you need to explain how your brand should use the “product” mix. The way that you explain the proposed product needs to be in-line with your assigned marketing opportunity (keep in mind that your marketing opportunity needs to be discussed at a local level, i.e., Abu Dhabi, Dubai or UAE).

Specifics:

* Product specification – consumer/industrial product

* Fully describe the product in terms of the core, actual and augmented levels.

* Benefits

* Actual product

* Augmented product

* Product specification – convenience, shopping, specialty, unsought
Application of Marketing Mix – Proposed Price

The product price is structured based on the findings as well with elaboration on the pricing strategy used and reasons behind using this specific strategy. In this section of the report, you need to explain how your brand should use “price”. The way that you explain the proposed price needs to be in-line with your assigned marketing opportunity (keep in mind that your marketing opportunity needs to be discussed at a local level, i.e., Abu Dhabi, Dubai or UAE)
What the product specification is, will influence the pricing strategy.

* What are the costs involved in producing the product or service, importing it, distributing it.

* Which strategy are you choosing? Why? How does the price reflect the decisions you have made in the product strategy (e.g. luxury good, convenience good, etc.)

* Price skimming or price penetration

* How does the product classification influence the pricing strategy
Application of Marketing Mix – Proposed Place

Propose the most suitable distribution channel for the product. In this section of the report, you need to explain how your brand should use “place”. The way that you explain the proposed place needs to be in-line with your assigned marketing opportunity (keep in mind that your marketing opportunity needs to be discussed at a local level, i.e., Abu Dhabi, Dubai or UAE)

Specifics:

* Type of distribution – intensive, selective, exclusive

* How does this relate to the product classification

* Where do you (the Brand and your opportunity) lay within the supply chain? How does this influence your distribution strategy?

* Push or Pull strategy within the distribution strategy
Application of Marketing Mix – Proposed Promotion

Develop a thorough promotion mix covering all the elements that might be used or where it is applicable e.g. Advertising, Personal Selling, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, Direct Marketing.

In this section of the report, you need to explain how your brand should use “promotion”. The way that you explain the proposed promotion needs to be in-line with your assigned marketing opportunity (keep in mind that your marketing opportunity needs to be discussed at a local level, i.e., Abu Dhabi, Dubai or UAE)

Specifics:

* Push or pull strategy – tied directly to the distribution strategy

* IMC strategy

* What is the mix of promotional elements you are using or will use?
Analysis from market research (Charts are encouraged)

* You now need to carry out primary research to be able to complete part B of your project.

You need to research about the market, the market segments in the UAE, and the marketing mix from information that is not publicly available. So, you need to prepare a survey questionnaire. Then, conduct the survey on a representative sample of appropriate size (minimum 20 respondents). Please read the information mentioned below to guide you in this part.
* To complete this market research, ensure that your questionnaire covers some of the following criteria:

* Current brand/ product usage rate including usage of competitor brands/ products

* Level of satisfaction with brand / product including competitor products.

* Reason for satisfaction with brand / product including competitor products. This may include elements of the marketing mix.

* The customers’ current needs and wants, potential changes to customers’ needs and wants (based on your research)

* Existing market segments, potential changes to existing segments, potential new segments,

* Customer psychographics, customers’ buying behavior,

* Marketing mix questions (price, product, place and promotion)

* Include any other relevant information that you feel is necessary to explain your chosen marketing opportunity.

* Identification of the marketing opportunity.

* Ensure that your teacher approves the questionnaire before you conduct the survey.
* Put your results of the questionnaire in tables

* Use the results to discuss in details your proposal for the marketing growth opportunity

> Discuss the following: type of product, the 3 levels of the product, and the branding strategy.

> Two (2) promotional tools you recommend should be used. Discuss why you have chosen these tools.

> Which pricing strategy should be used? Discuss the factors you took into consideration when choosing the pricing strategy.

> Distribution strategy and type of channel used.
* References- make sure that you use at least 4 different sources. Make sure that you use the right referencing techniques.
* Formatting
* Recommendations:

Each group should make one recommendation and a marketing idea and give details of its objective, cost, appeal and target audience.

Provide full details of the marketing opportunity covering the 4P’s
This should be the main focus of your presentation and must discuss the marketing mix.

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Confidentiality Breach

Content
• Project 3: Confidentiality Breach
The word limit for this assessment is 2000 words.
Review the scenario 1 below and address the points below in a report format:
o Identify the legal and ethical issues raised.
o Identify appropriate legislation for the particular scenario that you are reviewing.
o Identify risk management strategies that can be implemented in order to avoid breaches of confidentiality.
o Develop a policy to address the issues raised in the scenario selected.
Scenario 1
An employee obtained confidential patient information from the hospital medical records and used this information to visit a former female patient at her home. This was done without invitation. The employee was a male nurse at a public hospital. There was no work related reasons that the employee had for visiting the patient. The employee was subsequently dismissed from employment.
Please, read the Marking Rubric (pdf file) as it is very important.
2000 words
UK style

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Experimental Design and Describing Data

 
TEXTBOOK
Biostatistics
for the Biological
and Health Sciences
Read chapters 1 and 2.
TOPIC 1. Why is the standard deviation usually more useful and easier to understand than the variance?
TOPIC 2. You are designing an experiment to study the effect of temperature on the growth of bacteria in Petri dishes. Your heat source is a lamp that is affixed at one end of the lab bench. What experimental design will you use and why? What other variables do you need to consider?