This research study employs quasi-experimental research design; this is based on the objectives of the research study which I will say is justified because the researchers intended to utilize time series in measuring the causal effect resulting from marriage initiatives across the 50 States that the study is focused on....
Significance of Action Research Action research is a process that offers to learn a practical way of investigating one’s work, checking as it is, and structuring it in a way one wants it to be. Since action research is often conducted by the teacher-researcher, it is often called a practice-based...
Statistics represent one of the highly significant elements of research in modern times with respect to the manner in which it sorts data into quantifiable forms. Some people confuse inferential and descriptive statistics, which makes it difficult for them to choose the best alternative to employ in their research. However,...
The methods used in survey give quantitative explanations of views, attitudes, or tendencies of a given sample. Surveying may be longitudinal or cross-sectional with questionnaires being one of the best tools for these methods (Babbie, 1990). The researcher makes most of the conclusions, based on a sample or a subset...
Questions Reasons for Selecting a Non-parametric Test The nature of data determines the preference for non-parametric tests over parametric tests. The non-normal distribution of data is a major reason for choosing a non-parametric test. In essence, non-parametric tests apply when the distribution of data does not meet the assumption of...
According to Maslow, what are the characteristics of self-actualizing people? Why are these characteristics important? People who look for self-actualization tend to embrace such values as justice, truth, simplicity, goodness, and oneness. Besides, self-actualizing people do not have any psychopathologies, efficient view on reality, need for autonomy and privacy (alone...
Introduction Overwhelming evidence suggests that recent climate change is a result of human activities. “Warming of the climate system is unequivocal; as is now evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global mean sea level (L9).” The...
Significance Drama is a very important element in teaching. The objective of every teacher is to make students understand and excel in their studies. In languages, the objective is to help students gain fluency in the language they are studying. Every educator wants to implement a learning method that is...
Audience Profile The target audience that I intend to reach with the project is composed of people aged 30-45 whose awareness of the state of Washington air is too low. These people are young and active, and they are most likely to have little children. Thus, the focus on the...
Progress Report The research topic of my choice is as follows: “Does the image of women promoted by the media cause them to undertake cosmetic surgery?” The interest in such kind of a question is based on the growing persuasion that media have more effect on people than people even...
Abstract In general, the cost of recycling can vary depending on the location of the landfill. Additionally, the cost of cleaning plastic wastes can drive the cost of recycling. This paper looks into the cost-effectiveness of recycling plastics as compared to manufacturing new plastic products. Also, the paper looks into...
Executive Summary Social media are extremely crucial to every organization communication; it makes up the heart of each business. Every information that the organization passes to its stakeholder is exceedingly dear. The feedback given by stakeholders is the motivating factor of an organization. It enables an organization to analyze its...
How effective teachers support the youngest children’s literacy development A teacher is significant in influencing a child understanding of a language. Annandalen (2010) indicate that in invoking a child’s interest in learning, a teacher needs to find an enthralling story to captivate learners’ attention; thus, through this, learners are able...
Introduction Chapter Overview The concept of social media and its role in enhancing communication is an interesting subject to researchers and scholars nowadays. In this chapter, the paper will provide an in-depth analysis of the social media, its trends, trend analysis of social media industry, and the current state of...
Tombstone The book under consideration is entitled “Sustainable Energy — Without Hot Air.” The author of the book is David MacKay. The book was published in England in 2009. The book was published by an independent publishers group — UIT Cambridge Ltd. I have obtained the book via the search...
Abstract The project aims to discover and assess the optimal hybrid energy system that can be used in the remote and rural areas of Australia to provide electricity to Base Transceiver Stations. The focus was on discovering the sustainable approach to addressing the issue because of the necessity to decrease...
Introduction On average, energy production within Russia reaches 7,534 TWh (tera-watt hours) annually with an estimated increase of 9 to 11 percent every 5 to 6 years as a direct result of the country’s natural population growth (Energy Consumption and Production QUADS, 2012). The country contains 32 percent of currently...
Abstract The UAE construction industry has been on the global map for its magnificent structures that have amazed the world in the past few years. Part of the attention that has been given to the expanding construction industry is its environmental impact. This paper focuses on the UAE construction industry...
Introduction In the wake of the past century, man has been forced to acknowledge the fragile balance that existed between him and the environment. Environmental changes have resulted in some undesirable effects such as floods and droughts which pose a threat to the survival of man. However experts on the...
Introduction The journey towards African American’s freedom was characterized by major setbacks on the part of the black Americans. Despite these setbacks, the African Americans continued in their quest for freedom believing that they were meant to be equal to their white counterparts. The oppression of this population especially due...
Liberalism in the United States was founded on the political ideals of the Enlightenment with no monarchy, no hereditary aristocracy, and no established religion (Googleberg 204). American classical liberalism promotes a free market economy. In this sense, the government should not interfere with trade transactions. According to classical liberalists, wealth...
Describe the conditions that might cause a building to be declared as “sick,” and suggest three ways to prevent sick building syndrome. When occupants experience health problems the said building can be declared as having a sick building syndrome or SBS. But it must be made clear that SBS can...
Introduction The promotions industry is a complicated industry with various organisations taking an active role in the communications process. Advertising is a means to impart messages to a target audience by means of a medium, such as radio, television or print, wherein the primary objective is to sell a product...
Introduction The issue of freedom as an integral component of a democratic society arises periodically and provokes disputes. Despite the implementation of relevant laws and regulations that classify the range of available freedoms and the responsibility borne by residents, difficulties and misunderstandings still exist. One of the topical aspects of...
Introduction Violence in the media has apparently become the norm, and is almost impossible to find any TV program that does not have a violent element in it. In my opinion, I think media tends to glorify violence which sends the wrong perception to the society. The media gives so...
Introduction The Middle East has been regarded as one of the hot spots on the world map. One of the primary points of discord is the establishment of the Jewish state on the territories that are characterized by a complex historical background (Bunton 2). The territories of the present-day Israel...
Abstract Social media platforms created new opportunities for brands to interact with potential and existing customers in the digital space. In particular, the rise of micro-celebrities, also called social media influencers (SMIs), caused the development of SMI advertisement. There are many advantages to SMI advertisement, which is why many brands...
Introduction Global warming is a term used to define the issue of the rise of carbon dioxide contained in the earth’s atmosphere. When the concentration of carbon dioxide increases, it tends to act as a blanket trapping the heat from the sun. As a result, the atmosphere of the earth...
Introduction Overview Energy plays a significant role in enhancing major operations in any country. However, the majority of the countries in the world rely on petroleum as the only source of energy. With the increase in the price of global oil, it becomes hard for most countries to operate. In...
The effects of social media on society cut across social, political, economic and cultural spheres. Transformation in information technology has changed how people communicate and interact. Today, people use social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snaptchat, Instagram, and LinkedIn to socialize and market their products. Moreover, politicians use the...
Introduction Video games are swiftly dominating the world of electronic entertainment across the globe. According to Lee, Cheung, and Chan (2015), video game addiction is an extreme and compelling engagement in video gaming. The rapid increase of gaming platforms including online and offline games has contributed to the increased obsession...
Hispanic Americans What is the group’s history in the United States? Spanish invaders were the first representatives of this cultural group in America. In the middle of the 18th century, the first Spanish ships came to Alaska. Spanish-speaking citizens reached the territory of California and Texas and settled there. What...
Intelligence is a critical concept in psychology and education because it is believed to impact an individual’s learning capacity and academic performance. Recent theories focused on the very definition of intelligence, attempting to expand it beyond academic skills and abilities. Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory is an example of such a...
Introduction In antiquity, art was used not only for expressing people’s talents and creativity but also to convey some important messages. One of such types of messages was the expression of political power through art. Two of the works that seem to have born political meaning very clearly are Augustus...
Introduction When discussing the present tendencies related to cultural and social development, it is important to pay attention to famous companies that can influence the whole of society by attracting the audience that loves everything bright and fun, the audience that is ready to follow the examples of their favorite...
Introduction In this paper, I will expound on the relationship between context and building. The study will be in three parts. In the first part, I would define the concept of context and its relationship with architecture. In the second part, I will highlight the role of context in architectural...
Introduction Self-directed learning refers to the activities that learners engage in so that they can be able to cope with their learning processes effectively. It is a concept that enables students to monitor themselves and evaluate their learning strategies by helping them utilize the learning materials that are provided to...
Understanding cultural norms and differences can prevent uncomfortable moments and work stoppages and break local laws and political issues. As I was doing my first job overseas, I spent more time explaining, drawing pictures, and learning some cultural differences to perform simple tasks. To be competitive overseas while overcoming the...
Introduction Despite the recent recessions, the trade connections between countries continue to strengthen, as they integrate themselves into the global market, in an attempt to profit from the international trade. These processes are the result of globalization. Globalization, at its core, is the process of worldwide economic, cultural, communicational, and...
Introduction Globalization is a fundamental trend that has largely shaped the lives of many over the past decades. Cultural sharing, improved international cooperation, and extensive opportunities for trade are all among the benefits of globalization. However, globalisation also presents significant disadvantages. For example, according to Collins (2015), globalization has increased...
Introduction Leonardo da Vinci is usually regarded as an artistic genius who possessed great ability in art and understanding of the human physical features and natural sciences as depicted in his art. Leonardo da Vinci was also an accomplished musician and scientist. No other artist of his generation had such...
Richard Hamilton – Interior II A single look at the Interior II is enough to realize how clever and subtle the use of space and perspective is. Very sloppy and rough at the first glance, Interior II reveals a range of subtle ideas. The unique perspective of the picture stresses...
Introduction The stylized elements that define the physical characteristics inherent in a work of art, such as a sculpture, are often the result of aesthetic and cultural influences from the society that the sculptor is a part of (Sayre, 2015). Evidence of this can be seen in the sheer variety...
Abstract The present paper is devoted to the investigation of problems pertaining to the development of the national and ethnic identity in first- and second-generation immigrants through the analysis of literary works by Asian American writers: John Okada, Bharati Mukherjee, Jhumpa Lahiri, Maxine Hong Kingston, Frank Chin, and Mei Ng....