Overview and Objectives-9 In this module, you will share your initial findings with your peers via a discussion post. Make sure you are clear on what option you are working on and give your peers the Overview and Objectives-9 In this module, you will share your initial findings with your peers via a discussion post. Make sure you are clear on what option you are working on and give your peers the basic background information for your project, remember, not everyone will have seen everyone else’s work. Learning Materials Required Texts The Action Research Guidebook: A Process for Pursuing Equity and Excellence in Education 3rd Ed. By Richard Sagor Concise Rules of APA Style 7th Ed. By The American Psychological Association Chapters 9-11 *******Assignment: Reflection #4 choose one option Option 1: Let your peers know what your initial findings are. What patterns are you seeing in your data? What do you suspect the final outcome may be? What are you learning about the project you designed because of your initial findings? Option 2: What are your initial reactions/understandings/reflections on the action research you have read? How will it guide you in the future? Option 3: What patterns did you see in the provided data? What additional actions could have been taken based on the provided data? What have you learned from analyzing the data? **********Second assignment feedback from the teacher Your intro is not super intriguing. It is very sterile and seems to use a lot of academic words. The purpose of the intro is to help your reader connect to your situation and buy into what you learned. Make sure the headings are the same as the template – they don’t need to be separated. From your purpose, I am still very concerned that this is not action research. Your lit review has accurate information about concerning situations for low-SES students; however, you don’t have anything to support whatever the action is you are putting into play with your students. Your methodology, currently, does not tell me what you are actually doing. It essentially says “We are having hamburgers because we are having hamburgers.” I have no idea what you are doing with the students you serve. You are trying to use far too many big words and have completely lost the meaning of what it is you are doing. Additionally, you have not yet finished gathering data so you can’t possibly have a conclusion for your paper. This is not a traditional research paper. You MUST be doing something with your students to address the question you decided on. You have a lot of work to do to clean this up and make it so that it means something. You also need to make serious adjustments so that it is clear what you are doing with the students you serve. Make all adjustments by the time you turn in your final paper. ****The first assignment is a discussion and the Second assignment is adding and correcting the paper from the teacher’s feedback *****the file has an example paper, the actual paper, check list for first task, and template
Overview and Objectives-9 In this module, you will share your initial findings with your peers via a discussion post. Make sure you are clear on what option you are working on and give your peers the Overview and Objectives-9 In this module, you will share your initial findings with your peers via a discussion post. […]
DISCUSSION RESPONSE MEASURES USED IN EPIDEMIOLOGY DUE MARCH 28 MEASURES USED IN EPIDEMIOLOGY Respond to two colleagues in one or more of the following ways: · Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence or research. · Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives. · Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Walden Library. · Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research. · Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings. · Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence. PEER #1 · Delee Ellwinger Initial Post Odds Ratio and Risk Ratio Confusing odds ratio (OR) and risk ratio (RR) are common, and the terms are sometimes incorrectly used interchangeably (Labrecque et al., 2021). The findings from the odds and risk ratios are presented in the same way, leading to misunderstandings in interpretation. To add to the confusion, if the outcome is rare, the results of OR and RR are very similar. However, they do not provide the same analysis and cannot be used interchangeably (Norton et al., 2018). Odds Ratio The odds ratio determines if an exposure is protective or causative but does not determine risk (Curley, 2020). OR is not a predictor of the outcome but instead calculates the probability of an outcome in a stated population by dividing the occurrence number by the non-event number (Chatterjee et al., 2021) (Norton et al., 2018). Odds ratios are notorious for misinterpretation and should only be used in case-control studies (Labrecque et al., 2021). However, when used correctly, results greater than 1 point to the dependent variable connecting to the outcome (Curley, 2020). Risk Ratio The risk ratio determines the benefits or risks of exposure in cohort studies (Curley, 2020). RR tells us how likely the result is depending on exposure. It answers the question of how many times higher/lower the outcome’s risk depends on exposure. The risk ratio calculates the chance of it happening for the group by dividing the incident number by the total group population (Norton et al., 2018). Greater than one means there is an increased risk between exposure and disease. Less than one means benefits may increase from exposure. Strengthen and Support Nursing Practice Depending on the study, the odds ratio and risk ratio support nursing practice by ensuring the data collected is applicable to support best practice. The odds ratio is calculated in case-control studies; the risk ratio is calculated through cohort studies. Evidence-based practice must have confirmation of the benefit of the intervention (Schloemer et al., 2021). OR and RR provide information to help clinicians make informed decisions (Pantaleon, 2019). Health promotion and prevention programs also need accurate data to support recommendations and policies (Schloemer et al., 2021). Statistics influence program funding and implementation. Limitations of not Using Measures of Effect While OR and RR have limitations, the absence of data restricts nursing practice (Su, 2021). Odds ratios may overestimate risk and cannot be used to compare the results of different studies because of the arbitrary nature of the variables (Norton et al., 2018). The risk ratio is easily understood, but without accurate primary data, RR can identify correlations where there are none (Dattani, 2023). Despite limitations, statistics and measures of effect must be used to ensure interventions have scientific backing. Arbitrary policies and recommendations confuse the public and ensure chaos and noncompliance ensue (Su, 2021). References Chatterjee, A., Woodruff, H., Wu, G., & Lambin, P. (2021). Limitations of only reporting the odds ratio in the age of precision medicine: A deterministic simulation study. Frontiers in Medicine, 8. to an external site. Curley, A. L. C. (Ed.). (2020). Population-based nursing: Concepts and competencies for advanced practice (3rd ed.). Springer. Dattani, S. (2023). Risk ratios, odds ratios, risk differences: How do researchers calculate the risk from a risk factor? Our World in Data. to an external site. Labrecque, J. A., Hunink, M. M. G., Ikram, M. A., & Ikram, M. K. (2021). Do case-control studies always estimate odds ratios? American Journal of Epidemiology, 190(2), 318–321. to an external site. Norton, E. C., Dowd, B. E., & Maciejewski, M. L. (2018). Odds ratios–Current best practice and use. JAMA, 320(1), 84-85. to an external site. Schloemer, T., Bock, F., Schroder-Back, P. (2021). Implementation of evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention interventions: theoretical and practical implications of the concept of transferability for decision-making and the transfer process. Springer, 64(5), 534-543. to an external site. Su, Z. (2021). Rigorous policy-making amid COVID-19 and beyond: Literature review and critical insights. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(23). to an external site. ReplyReply to Comment · PEER #2 Miriam Edouard Epidemiologic Measures in Population Health Mortality and morbidity In caring for the homeless population mortality and morbidity measures play a crucial role in strengthening nursing practice, particularly in the context of caring for homeless individuals. Here’s how these epidemiological measures can support homeless healthcare and the limitations of not using them. Support Nurse Practice: Targeted Intervention: Understanding mortality and morbidity in my practice of homeless individuals, allows the practice to identify health issues and tailor interventions accordingly. For instance, in my role as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) working with the homeless population, leveraging such epidemiological measures enables me to identify prevalent health issues and tailor interventions accordingly. For instance, drawing insights from the study “Mortality, Morbidity, and Health in Developed Societies: a Review of Data Sources” by Wunsch et al. (2018), if morbidity measures reveal a high prevalence of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) among homeless individuals, I can prioritize screening, medication education, and treatment options accordingly. This proactive approach not only addresses immediate health needs but also contributes to preventive care and overall health promotion among this vulnerable population. Limitations of Not Using Measures of Effect: Neglecting to utilize measures of effect in nursing practice presents significant limitations, particularly in terms of missed opportunities for prevention and intervention. For example, mortality and morbidity data are vital for identifying health risks, trends, and opportunities for early prevention and intervention. For instance, drawing insights from the study “Quality Improvement Focused Morbidity and Mortality Rounds: An Integrative Review” by Churchill et al. (2020), the absence of mortality and morbidity data can lead NPs to overlook critical health trends and patterns. This oversight may result in delayed diagnosis or disease progression, ultimately compromising patient outcomes and exacerbating healthcare disparities Examples from Scholarly Literature: 2. The article “Mortality, Morbidity, and Health in Developed Societies: a Review of Data Sources” by Wunsch et al. (2018) is an example of how the mortality and morbidity data strengthen homeless intervention practices by providing insight into chronic disease among homeless individuals. 2. The article “Quality Improvement Focused Morbidity and Mortality Rounds: An Integrative Review” by Churchill et al. (2020) is another example of the limitations of not using measures of effect can negatively impact promotion and engagement in quality improvement (QI) and patient safety, References Churchill, K. P., Murphy, J., & Smith, N. (2020). Quality improvement focused morbidity and mortality rounds: An integrative review. Cureus. to an external site. Curley, A. L., Ed. (2020). Measures of Morbidity and Mortality Used in Epidemiology. In Population-based nursing, third edition: Concepts and competencies for advanced practice (3rd ed., pp. 91–131). Springer Publishing Company. Wunsch, G., & Gourbin, C. (2018). Mortality, morbidity, and health in developed societies: A review of data sources. 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DISCUSSION RESPONSE MEASURES USED IN EPIDEMIOLOGY DUE MARCH 28 MEASURES USED IN EPIDEMIOLOGY Respond to two colleagues in one or more of the following ways: · Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence or research. · Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives. · Offer […]
Internal Control, Reporting Cash, and Accounting for Receivables In this area, we will talk about the importance of internal control in a business organization and the reporting of cash on the balance sheet as well as managing receivables and estimating uncollectible accounts. What is internal control, and what are the objectives of a well-designed internal control structure in an organization? Due Tuesday 26th by 6PM New York Time / 2 pages
Internal Control, Reporting Cash, and Accounting for Receivables In this area, we will talk about the importance of internal control in a business organization and the reporting of cash on the balance sheet as well as managing receivables and estimating uncollectible accounts. What is internal control, and what are the objectives of a well-designed internal […]
Upload has all the information you need. Excel PivotTables Assignment (10 Points) An Excel PivotTable is used to present Excel information in a table format. The idea is that you can click drop down lists and change the data that is being displayed (hence, you may “pivot” information into and out of the table). For example, in a teacher’s grade book, you may choose just one student from a drop-down list of students, and then display only the one student’s scores. In this assignment, you watch two videos, and then complete a short PivotTable exercise. Place your completed PivotTable exercise file in this week’s D2L Assignment dropbox. 1st Video: Pivot Table Excel Tutorial by Kevin Stratford The first video shows how PivotTables may be used to display a company’s inventory. Do not try to memorize the specific steps being demonstrated, just focus on how the presenter “pivots” information into and out of the PivotTable depending upon the information he wants to display. Click this link to view the first 13.5-minute YouTube video: 2nd Video and Assignment: Excel 2016– Intro to Pivot Tables by GCF Global Although the video is based on the 2016 version of Excel, the same steps are followed when using the current version of Excel. Display the GCF Global Excel 2016 – Intro to PivotTables web page by clicking on the link below (or access the link directly from your browser). https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/excel2016/intro-to-pivottables/1/. If needed, choose your desired cookie option, then complete the steps listed below. 1. Read the introductory paragraphs and watch the video. 2. Near the top of the Web page, click the practice workbook link to download the practice workbook. 3. Save the file as Lastname_Firstname_PIVOTTABLES.xlsx. 4. Read the Using PivotTables to answer questions paragraphs to review an introduction to PivotTables. 5. Read and complete the seven steps in the To create a PivotTable: section: a. After you complete step 7 in this section, your PivotTable should look like the one shown in step 7 on the Web page. b. For our purposes, you do not need to change the number format to Currency. 6. Read and complete the steps in the Pivoting data section. a. When you add the Month field to the COLUMNS setting, your PivotTable should look like the one in step 2 of this section. 7. Read and complete the steps in the To change a row or column: section. a. Complete steps 1 and 2 in this section. When you complete these steps, your PivotTable should look like the one in step 3 of this section (the same PivotTable is shown below). · You will have completed the assignment when your PivotTable looks like the illustration below: b. Students do not need to complete the steps in the Challenge! section at the bottom of the web page. 8. Save your completed Lastname_Firstname_PIVOTTABLES.xlsx file 9. Upload your file into this week’s D2L Assignment dropbox. Excel PivotTables Assignment Page 8 of 8 image1.png image2.png
Upload has all the information you need. Excel PivotTables Assignment (10 Points) An Excel PivotTable is used to present Excel information in a table format. The idea is that you can click drop down lists and change the data that is being displayed (hence, you may “pivot” information into and out of the table). For […]
Revised Spring 2024 BIO-110 Lab: Peppered Moth Video Lab Submission Instructions: Type your answers and paste any required pictures directly into this Word document. Submit it via the Blackboard submission link in Word format (docx). · Answers typed into a new blank document or submitted in the other formats will not be accepted. · If this lab requires pictures, they must be embedded (pasted into the document) and will not be accepted as stand-alone files. Each picture must be sized to at least 3” x 3”. · Assignments may not be submitted via email without express permission from the instructor. If an assignment is submitted incorrectly, you will be contacted via email and the assignment will not be graded unless resubmitted properly. Late penalties may apply; lab assignments may be submitted up to 7 days late. Objectives: 1. Identify an evolving population from a change in its allele frequencies over generations. 2. Students will describe the four requirements of evolution by natural selection. 3. Students will summarize the four main observations that make up Darwin’s theory of natural selection. Introduction: Population genetics studies the diversity of a population at the level of the gene. Said population includes all interbreeding members of a single species within a shared location. This field assesses how a population’ genetic diversity may change in response to certain evolutionary agents. These agents include genetic drift (random change), gene flow (migration), natural selection, nonrandom mating (mating adjacent individuals), and mutations. Without these agents, a population would experience genetic equilibrium. This is the state where a population’s allelic frequency remains static. Procedure: Complete Parts I and II of this assignment Part I: Mark-Recapture Watch the video Mark-Recapture (opens new window). Then answer the questions below. 1. Briefly explain how the Mark-Recapture technique is used to estimate the size of a population. 2. What is the Simple Mark-Recapture equation shown first in the video? See time 2:07/8:00. #3-5. You have been asked to measure the size of a population of adult bluegill sunfish in a local pond. During your first sampling, you capture 108 bluegill and mark each with a spot of waterproof red paint on its tail fin. During your second sampling, you capture 120 bluegill; 12 of these have red paint on their tail fin. 3. According to the paragraph above, is the actual population size likely to be close to 108? Explain your answer. ( Answer this question before you use the equation.) 4. According to the paragraph above: · M = · R = · C = 5. Estimate the size of the bluegill population in paragraph using the equation in #2 above and the values in #4 above. Part II: Natural Selection: Watch the video Natural Selection – Peppered Moth (opens new window). Then answer the questions below using the video and your textbook, if necessary. 6. Explain each of Darwin’s four principles of evolution. 7. How did the dark phenotype come to exist? 8. Explain how the proportion of dark moths changed from less than 1% to almost 95% in polluted forests. 9. As the dark phenotype became more common, the allele for dark coloration became more common in the population. Consequently, the allele for light coloration became less common. Did the moth population evolve? Explain how you know your answer is true. 10. Regarding #9 above, did any individual moth(s) evolve? Explain.
Revised Spring 2024 BIO-110 Lab: Peppered Moth Video Lab Submission Instructions: Type your answers and paste any required pictures directly into this Word document. Submit it via the Blackboard submission link in Word format (docx). · Answers typed into a new blank document or submitted in the other formats will not be accepted. · If […]
Address one of the following What is the Expected Rate of Return on an investment and what does it tell us about the probability of the risk involved with a particular investment? In terms of risk, what are the advantages (and/or disadvantages) of a well-diversified portfolio? Investments are based on the belief that the rate of return justifies or compensates the investor for the risk associated with that particular investment. The risk associated with this investment is associated with the chance that a loss will be incurred. Or, to put it another way, the greater the chance of a loss the riskier the investment. Therefore, some statistical measures of the risk involved with an investment are necessary before the investment is made.
Address one of the following What is the Expected Rate of Return on an investment and what does it tell us about the probability of the risk involved with a particular investment? In terms of risk, what are the advantages (and/or disadvantages) of a well-diversified portfolio? Investments are based on the belief that the rate […]
Address one of the following What is the Expected Rate of Return on an investment and what does it tell us about the probability of the risk involved with a particular investment? In terms of risk, what are the advantages (and/or disadvantages) of a well-diversified portfolio? Investments are based on the belief that the rate of return justifies or compensates the investor for the risk associated with that particular investment. The risk associated with this investment is associated with the chance that a loss will be incurred. Or, to put it another way, the greater the chance of a loss the riskier the investment. Therefore, some statistical measures of the risk involved with an investment are necessary before the investment is made.
Address one of the following What is the Expected Rate of Return on an investment and what does it tell us about the probability of the risk involved with a particular investment? In terms of risk, what are the advantages (and/or disadvantages) of a well-diversified portfolio? Investments are based on the belief that the rate […]
In each of our weekly forums we will be using the “three R approach.” Ideally, your post should be about three paragraphs long and be completed by Wednesday evening. 1. Resonate: What did you agree with? What spoke to you? 2. Resist: What did you disagree with? What did you struggle with? 3. Relevant: What did you take away from you this week? How can this material be applied to your life and others? Video on Stephen Matthew. This is all about our climate change with the Christian community and the world.
In each of our weekly forums we will be using the “three R approach.” Ideally, your post should be about three paragraphs long and be completed by Wednesday evening. 1. Resonate: What did you agree with? What spoke to you? 2. Resist: What did you disagree with? What did you struggle with? 3. Relevant: […]
write a well developed essay using this outline and works cited page Thesis- The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology has sparked fears about its potential to disrupt traditional employment structures, leading to job displacement and economic instability in various sectors I. IntroductionA. Defining AI and automationB. Rising concerns about AI’s impact on jobs and the economy II. Potential job displacements by AIA. Automation of tasks and roles traditionally performed by humansB. Job loss and unemployment C. Impact on manufacturing, retail, and customer serviceIII. Current economic repercussions of AIA. Widening gap between skilled and unskilled workersB. Potential effects on economic growth and productivity IV. Strategies and solutions to address the impacts of AI on jobs and the economyA. Promotion of collaboration between humans and AIB. Education training programs to prepare the workforce for AI integrationV. ConclusionA. Revisit key points regarding the concerns of AI’s impact on jobs, humans, and the economyB. Planning ahead to mitigate AI and automation impact Works Cited Furman, J., & Seamans, R. “AI and the Economy. Innovation policy and the economy” 2019(1), 161-191 London. “Automation and Anxiety” The Economist, 25 June 2016, 413-419
write a well developed essay using this outline and works cited page Thesis- The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology has sparked fears about its potential to disrupt traditional employment structures, leading to job displacement and economic instability in various sectors I. IntroductionA. Defining AI and automationB. Rising concerns about AI’s impact on jobs and the economy II. Potential job displacements […]
Module/Unit Five Integrative Assignment Literature Instructions – Choose one of the following assignments to show your knowledge of Jamaica Kincaid’s Annie John and the material on Pre-writing strategies. Please read Annie John closely and pay attention to characterization, setting, how the action flows and the story line moves forward. Use the resources of this unit/module, journal assignment, PowerPoint presentation, reading comprehension information, and perhaps do a bit of research to help you achieve success on this assignment. Please cite sources using MLA or APA citation style. 1 – Create an extensive presentation of events that occur in Jamaica Kincaid’s novel, including when events happened and how the events show that the novel is not only a coming of age story, but a story meant to show the contrasts of a culture that has three distinct pasts, one informed by slavery, one informed by indigenous peoples, and one informed by the colonizers. Discuss the complexity of Annie John’s life and include an introductory paragraph, detailed paragraghs, and at the end of the assignment, discuss what you’ve learned about the complexity of Antigua culture and v the effectiveness of Kincaid’s bildunsroman that weaves in the complexity of culture. Length minimum, 3 – 5 pages. Please include a title, parenthetical citations to match direct citations, and a works cited page. 2 – Using the ideas of the Prewriting material, specify in depth five different, specific strategies you would could possibly use to generate student writing. Please include any supplementary materials you would create as well. Length 5 or more pages, depending on depth and resourcefulness. Please include a title and be sure to reference all resources accurately including primary (The Primary) and secondary (critical or pedagogical) resources. 3 – Create a PowerPoint Presentation for someone who has never read Jamaica Kincaid’s Annie John. Include such story elements as how tension is displayed, key themes, the meaning of symbolism, and point of view and much more as applicable. Include a Pre-writing strategy to help them fully understand what has been presented. Length 10 – 20 slides. Please include a title, and be sure to reference all resources accurately including primary (The Primary) and secondary (critical or pedagogical) resources. 4 – Write an bildunsroman – a coming of age story – that also reflects some deep truths about the culture the person who is coming of age lives within. This story should show the contrast of the new – the young person growing up, and the old – the past culture that functions as a point of friction for this person’s maturity. The story or narrative should be a minimum of ten pages long and definitely be about a character who learns from her experiences, mainly because for most of her life, the truth is hidden from her. Length 10 – 20 double spaced pages. Please include a title. 5 – Watch a movie that has similar themes to Jamaica Kincaid’s Annie John and compare and contrast the alike (categorical) features found in Kincaid’s novel to it. Writing a comparative paper would mean writing in depth about the plots, themes, moments, characters in ways that bring the highlights of both mediums out fully. Length 3 – 6 pages. Include a references or works cited entry. Please include a title, and be sure to reference all resources accurately including primary ( Annie John ) and secondary (critical or pedagogical) resources. 6 – Write a persuasive essay on Jamaica Kincaid’s Annie John, discussing something you believe is very important that Jamaica Kincaid is trying to express about growing up, coming of age, how the past remains alive in the present, the complexity of parenting,, way of life, cultural conflict, opposing forces that make the novel so interestin, nature symbolism or other kinds of symbolism, or how doe the shifting tensions of the story accentuate its meaning. The paper should be 3 to 6 pages in length, double-spaced, titled, one inch margins, times new roman 12pt font. When using critical sources, (works cited or references required) they must be cited accurately, and integrated in your writing with parenthetical citations according to MLA or APA style.
Module/Unit Five Integrative Assignment Literature Instructions – Choose one of the following assignments to show your knowledge of Jamaica Kincaid’s Annie John and the material on Pre-writing strategies. Please read Annie John closely and pay attention to characterization, setting, how the action flows and the story line moves forward. Use the resources of this unit/module, journal […]