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Business Research, 2008.
A review of the importance of timely business research in today's economic world.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper provides an overview of current business research practices, why the business research process is necessary to assist managers in the decision-making process and how such research is typically conducted. A discussion and assessment of the relative the strengths and weaknesses of the various parts of the business research process is followed by an analysis of why this research is important to companies seeking to maintain and expand their market share in an increasingly globalized marketplace. The paper then provides a business research proposal to collect relevant primary data concerning the importance of business research in the decision-making process and how manages are using such resources today. A summary of the research and salient findings are presented in the conclusion.
Outline:
Part I: Purpose of Business Research
Overview of Current Business Research Practices
The Importance of Business Research in the Decision-Making Process.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Current Business Research Practices.
Importance of Research Topic
Part II: Business Research Proposal
Background
Research Objective
Methodology
Preliminary Literature Review
Data-Gathering Method and Sources of Data
From the Paper
"Good managers are able to accomplish a great deal in virtually any environment based on an intuitive sense of what is needed to accomplish organizational goals, but this "seat-of-the-pants" management style will only take a company so far. In truth, timely information about a company's performance as well as its competitors' performance, the environment in which it competes, and current economic trends are just part of the vast array of information that business managers need to remain competitive today. Moreover, there is always the risk of relying on the wrong information or even the right information for the wrong purposes".
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Use of Secondary Research, 2008.
An analysis of the secondary research in two articles: "Interpersonal Influence and Consumer Innovativeness" by Ronald Clark and Ronald Goldsmith and "A Magic Potion? Wellness Drinks", in the January 2007 issue of the "Economist".
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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Secondary research (also known as desk research) involves the summary, collation and/or synthesis of existing research rather than primary research, where data is collected from, for example, research subjects or experiments. The author of this paper examines and evaluates the effective use of secondary research in two separate articles: "Interpersonal Influence and Consumer Innovativeness" by Ronald Clark and Ronald Goldsmith and "A Magic Potion? Wellness Drinks", in the January 2007 issue of the "Economist". The writer examines each article in turn and evaluates the effectiveness of secondary research as used in the specific article.
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"When considering the launch of a new product there are a wealth of information resources, all available through secondary data, that need to be considered. First, there is the need for creating a reasonable and accurate product plan based on unmet customers' needs. Existing market research reports and a series of market studies will define the major unmet needs of any market segment. Using demographics as the foundation for completing a comparison of multiple secondary sources would also lead to the development of an interconnected database of factors, all gleaned through secondary research, which would serve to further provide insights into the market. The use of pricing studies and pricing analysis, in addition to studies of distribution channels, could also be used to create a more realistic picture of the market."
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Accelerated Reading vs. Traditional, 2008.
A research proposal to investigate accelerated reading programs as opposed to traditional teaching methods.
5,380 words (approx. 21.5 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 132.95
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The author of this paper states that, over the past few years, there has been a gradual decline in the reading ability of American children. The writer proposes a research project to examine the benefits that may be gained from an accelerated reading program rather than by conventional teaching methods. After examining the existing situation and outlining the parameters of the proposed research, the writer proceeds to review current literature on the subject. Following the literature review, the writer describes in detail the process of the proposed research.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Statement of Problem
Setting and Subjects
Methodology
Test Classroom
Traditional Reading Classroom
Comparison
Expected Findings
Limitations
Discussion
Suggestion for Further Research
References
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"Many argue that the venue of fast paced and extrinsic rewards of video learning and technology pass times has created in this generation, and likely the one that will follow it, a different set of expectations for learning. These expectations do not necessarily favor quietly sitting in a room and reading a book, or even quietly sitting in a room full of peers and being read to. Intrinsic desire to read according to some has gone down significantly over the years as kids have become more exceedingly exposed to the modern brand of instant entertainment available in their own living rooms. Educators and enterprising education program suppliers have in turn attempted to add a whole subset of options for the school consumer that reportedly bridge the gap between the modern information society in which we live and the traditional model of learning core skills, such as reading. One of these so called alternative options, is the much touted Accelerated Reader Program, which will be further explained later in this work."
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Nursing Research Design and Sampling Methodology, 2008.
This paper is a research proposal to investigate methods of preventing nosocomial infections.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The writer of this paper proposes carrying out a research project to find methods to monitor health workers in an attempt to improve hygiene and prevent the occurrence of nosocomial infections. The writer begins by explaining what research method is to be used and then continues with a description of nosocomial infections and how they are spread. The author describes how use would be made of surveillance cameras to monitor health worker's adherence to standards of hygiene and examines the benefits and disadvantages involved before making his final conclusions.
From the Paper
"To begin preliminary research into ways to prevent nosocomial infections, infections that originate or occur in a hospital or hospital-like setting, I would like to conduct a research study upon my staff of nurses. Nosocomial infections are dangerous because they are often antibiotic-resistant. Patients tend to be susceptible to such infections when they have broken skin or have injuries with exposed mucous membranes (Abedon, 1998). One possible way to limit the spread of such infections is hand-washing. "These pathogens also tend to become incorporated into the normal flora of hospital workers," and thus acquired, these "opportunistic infections thus tend to be both very available for transmission to patients and not easily treated once infections are under way" (Abedon, 1998). However, because it is difficult to monitor or quantify in a busy day how much a nurse does or does not wash his or her hands, I would suggest the following: the structure of my research would require the ward of nurses in question to be filmed over the course of the day, and their behavior regarding hand-washing would be observed by a monitor. Researchers would track how much and how often particular nurses washed their hands over the course of a day using the recoded film."
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Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research, 2008.
A comparison of the qualitative vs. quantitative research styles.
901 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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The paper identifies the distinct features and goals of qualitative vs. quantitative research styles. The paper then explains the types of qualitative research, namely, phenomenology and ethnography and types of quantitative research, namely, experimental and quasi-experimental types and the use of a descriptive study. The paper relates that mixing qualitative and quantitative research designs are far better than using one over the other.
From the Paper
"Two types or research styles have been utilized by researchers for years. The Qualitative research style is a method wherein the primary goal is to give a detailed description of a phenomenon or an event (Neill, 2007). It deals with finding answers on a social or human issue from different perspectives. It has no rigid truth; its findings depend largely on how or what the person experiences during that time. An example of a qualitative research was that conducted by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in 1969, wherein she interviewed a number of patients who were dying. From these interviews, she was able to come up with theories on the stages of dying. On the other hand, the Quantitative research style is more precise and objective in its methods and intention. It aims to classify, count and construct statistical models to explain the observed phenomena."
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Primary Factors that Affect Choice of Fast Food, 2008.
A research paper on the primary factors that affect choice of fast food
among individuals of different countries, highlighting the differentiations in health perspectives related to consumption of fast food.
7,473 words (approx. 29.9 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 164.95
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This paper presents a research paper that discusses the the impact that culture has on the consumption of fast food and compares the difference in buying behavior in different countries. The paper investigates the major factors that affect customer's choice in fast food and comments on the relationship between food consumptions and health. The paper includes tables and figures.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Background of the Study
Methodology
Introduction
Research Questions
Literature Review
From the Paper
"Globalization is greatly changing society and culture all around the globe in terms of consumer choices, lifestyle, individual preferences, socialization and custom and at the same time all of these factors are individualizing and changing specific aspects of marketing for fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and others. In short, understanding factors affecting consumer choices regarding fast food is a complex focus of research because many diverse and various factors must be taken into consideration in terms of fast food and indeed the non-foodness' of fast food must be examined. 'Non-foodness' is a term coined in the work of Kwan which is a term used to refer to other reasons that fast food is chosen for consumption among consumers internationally."
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Analysis of Statistical Procedures, 2008.
An examination of the use of analysis of variance model (ANOVA) to analyze statistical procedures by Nicholas Bakalar in his study, "Patterns: Parkinson's Raises Risks of Depression in Relatives."
760 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the analysis of statistical procedures, particularly using the analysis of variance model (ANOVA). The paper focuses on the use of ANOVA by Nicholas Bakalar in his study, "Patterns: Parkinson's Raises Risks of Depression in Relatives." The paper discusses why ANOVA was chosen as an appropriate method of statistical procedure analysis and looks at the benefits of using this method.
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"This study goes beyond showing the higher risks of family members. This disease now shows that it is detrimental not only to those afflicted by it, but also those surrounding them as well. It gives researchers the data necessary to take precautionary steps to help those individuals who may be at higher risk of exhibiting signs of depression and anxiety disorder. Now that researchers have statistical data showing exactly how much more at risk this specific population is, methods can be taken in order to ensure proper diagnosis, treatment, and precautionary analysis of individuals with immediate family members afflicted with the terror which is Parkinson's disease."
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The Quantitative Method, 2008.
A look at the increase in quantitative methods of research in American society.
2,362 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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The paper discusses how data has become a pervasive aspect of life in the modern world. The paper explores how the quantitative methodology has been brought into mainstream media and education by focusing on two specific phenomena. The paper examines the accountability movement in education and the frequent utilization of statistics and scientific studies in media representations.
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"The mainstream media has always utilized polling as a tool of expression of concepts and public opinion, yet more recently there has been an increase in the number and complexity of reporting on quantitative scientific research, especially in medial research. Rarely an evening goes by in which the news does not discuss some quantitative research finding. Many times the issues are surrounding health and wellness, weight loss, pharmaceuticals and the like. Often these programs pick up news from major news carries, such as the Associated Press, making it clear that the information is being sought by major mass media links."
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Childhood Animacy, 2008.
A meta-research examination of Jean Piaget's conclusions on development of the concept of animacy.
2,580 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper explains that Jean Piaget argued that, until the age of eleven or twelve, children were fundamentally animistic, the incapacity to be able to clearly differentiate between animate and inanimate objects. The paper presents a complete meta-research analysis into this theory, which reveals that the wide body of literature on the subject undermines Piaget's claims. The paper's findings illustrate that the development of this psychological concept occurs much earlier in the developmental process, even as early as age three or four. The paper concludes that, whatever Piaget's contributions to developmental studies, his conclusions on animacy must be abandoned in favor of the weight of academic discourse on the subject.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Dewart's (1979) research into language and animacy highlights the important point that Piaget's late development of a concept of animacy is incorrect. Similarly Schwartz (1980) found that a child's ability to judge a sentence anomalous was based on the preexisting knowledge of animacy. Working with young children and combined with Dewart, this study impressively pushes the development of a conception of animacy to at least preschool ages. Dewart found that children as young as five were able to determine animacy based on sentence structure."
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