Descriptive statistics in nursing essay assignment

Descriptive statistics in nursing essay assignment
Explore key statistical concepts related to data and problem solving through the completion of the following exercises using SPSS and the information found in your Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research textbook. The focus of this assignment is to become familiar with the SPSS data analysis software and to develop an understanding of how to calculate descriptive statistics and make conclusions based on those calculations. As you formulate your responses, keep in mind that descriptive statistics only allow you to make conclusions and recommendations for the sample at hand—not for the larger population to which that sample may belong.
To prepare:

  • Review      the Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research chapters      assigned in this week’s Learning Resources. Pay close attention to the      examples presented, as they provide information that will be useful when      you complete the software exercise this week. You may also wish to review      the Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice video      resources to familiarize yourself with the software.
  • Refer      to the Week      4 Descriptive Statistics Assignment page and follow      the directions to calculate descriptive statistics for the data provided      using SPSS software. If you run into any difficulties or problems, post      them to the Week 4 Discussion 2 area (see attached file)
  • Download      and save the Polit2SetA.sav (see      attached file) data set. You will open the data file in SPSS.
  • Compare      your data output against the tables presented in the Week 4 Descriptive Statistics SPSS Output      document (see attached file) This will enable you to become      comfortable with defining variables, entering data, and creating tables      and graphs.
  • Formulate      an initial interpretation of the meaning or implication of your      calculations.

To complete:

  • Complete      the Part I, Part II, and Part III steps and Assignment as outlined in      the Week      4 Descriptive Statistics Assignment page. (see      attached file for week 4 descriptive statistics assignment page)

Required Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Research methods for evidence-based practice: Quantitative research: Data analysis.Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 10 minutes.
In this week’s video, the presenter describes challenges to collecting and utilizing quantitative data and offers suggestions for assessing and improving data quality. The strategic use of quantitative data by health care organizations is also considered.
Introduction to SPSS”
Used by permission from SPSSVideoTutor.com A division of ConsumerRaters LLC., 1121 S Military Trail, 314, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, USA
Descriptive Statistics”
Used by permission from SPSSVideoTutor.com A division of ConsumerRaters LLC., 1121 S Military Trail, 314, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, USA
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 12 minutes.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 11 minutes.
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Required Readings
Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

  • Chapter      21, “Introduction to Statistical Analysis”

This chapter discusses the concepts of statistical analysis with regard to hypothesis testing. The chapter also identifies and defines common statistical terminology.
Polit, D. (2010). Statistics and data analysis for nursing research (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.

  • Chapter      1, “Introduction to Data Analysis in an Evidence-Based Practice      Environment”

This chapter provides an introduction to quantitative and qualitative data in evidence-based practice. The chapter introduces levels of measurement and types of statistical analyses relevant to different types of research studies.

  • Chapter      2, “Frequency Distributions: Tabulating and Displaying Data”

Chapter 2 discusses frequency distributions as well as the different methods of presenting data, especially when data are very extensive. The chapter includes information on the use of bar charts, pie charts, histograms, and frequency polygons.

  • Chapter      3, “Central Tendency, Variability, and Relative Standing”

This chapter examines the many ways data distribution for a quantitative variable can be described through shape, central tendency, and variability.
Software
IBM SPSS Statistics Standard GradPack (current version). Available in Windows and Macintosh versions. Please refer to the IBM SPSS Softwarearea in the Course Overview section on the left navigation bar for more information on how to install, register, and license this software.
Optional Resources
Bilheimer, L. T., & Klein, R. J. (2010). Data and measurement issues in the analysis of health disparities. Health Services Research, 45(5), 1489–1507. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6773.2010.01143.x
Granberg-Rademacker, J. S. (2010). An algorithm for converting ordinal scale measurement data to interval/ratio scale. Educational & Psychological Measurement, 70(1), 74–90.
This site provides step-by-step procedures and screenshots for working with SPSS.
Walden University. (n.d.). Descriptive statistics. Retrieved August 1, 2011, from http://streaming.waldenu.edu/hdp/researchtutorials/educ8106_player/educ8106_descriptive_stats.html

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Final Project Presentation

You will post a final draft of a PowerPoint presentation conveying the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of your Practicum Project. It is essential that you begin developing your presentation as soon as possible. This will also serve as your Portfolio Assignment for this course.

To prepare:

Review the Practicum Project Presentation Overview, provided in this week’s Learning Resources, for details about this assignment.

Preview the instructions in the Week 10 Discussion. Note that the draft of your PowerPoint presentation posted in the online forum should be complete and polished, i.e., it should be your final draft. While you will have an opportunity to make revisions based on your colleagues’ feedback, the document you share should reflect your best effort to create a thoughtful, clear, and engaging presentation.

Begin working on this assignment as soon as possible.

The development and completion of your Practicum Project is a significant milestone in your Master of Science in Nursing program of study. It is now time to share the results of your effort. As you know, there are many traditional formats you can use to share your results, such as presenting at a professional conference or publishing an article in a journal. As a leader with advanced practice knowledge, you may also have the opportunity to present your results virtually. Webinars and virtual workshops are additional methods professionals can use to share knowledge and evidence-based findings.

As you prepare to share your presentation virtually in this Discussion, think about what you would like to convey about your project to your colleagues in this course and to your practicum Faculty Member. What considerations should you take into account as you prepare to present your Practicum Project findings, conclusions, and recommendations online? What strategies can you use to ensure your presentation clearly articulates your results in the virtual environment? Keep these thoughts in mind as you prepare your final draft of your Practicum Project presentation.

To prepare:

Review the Practicum Project Presentation Overview document, included in the Week 9 Learning Resources, and preview the instructions in this week’s Assignment.

Review the information in the Learning Resources, including the suggestions for creating effective PowerPoint presentations.

Consider the distinctions between delivering a presentation in person, e.g., at a professional conference or at your practicum site, and presenting online. What considerations do you need to take into account as you prepare to share your presentation with your colleagues in this online forum? What steps do you need to take to ensure the information is conveyed clearly and effectively?

Using PowerPoint, complete the final draft of your Practicum Project presentation, (as indicated in the Practicum Project Presentation Overview document and this week’s Assignment). Note that the draft of your PowerPoint presentation posted in this online forum should be complete and polished. While you will have an opportunity to make revisions based on your colleagues’ feedback, the document you share should reflect your best effort to create a thoughtful, clear, and engaging presentation.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post the final draft of your Practicum Project presentation (by attaching your PowerPoint to your post). Explain the distinctions that you took into account as you prepared to share your presentation online.

Keep in mind that your presentation must demonstrate graduate-level writing and presentation standards. Your presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Inclusion of all required content, e.g., evidence of scholarly products developed for the Practicum Project

Effective communication and appropriate emphasis of content

Organization and clarity

Visual appeal

Required Readings

Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Alspach, G. (2010). Converting presentations into journal articles: A guide for nurses. Critical Care Nurse, 30(2), 8–15.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 The authors recognize the value of disseminating evidence-based practice in promoting quality care. They address how this can be done using posters.

Forsyth, D. E., Wright, T. L., Scherb, C. A., & Gaspar, P. M. (2010). Disseminating evidence-based practice projects: Poster design and evaluation. Clinical Scholars Review, 3(1), 14–21.

The authors recognize the value of disseminating evidence-based practice in promoting quality care. They address how this can be done using posters.

Jeffress, L., & Lyle, S. D. (2012). Maximizing accessibility of academic publications: Applications of electronic publishing technology. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 5(4), 257–264.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article addresses the use of electronic publishing technology for broader dissemination of research.

Price, B. (2010). Disseminating best practice at conferences. Nursing Standard, 24(25), 35–41.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

In this article, the author provides suggestions for creating and delivering engaging conference presentations.

Roberts, D. (2011). ‘Pay it forward’ through publication. MEDSURG Nursing, 20(3), 112, 122.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The author proposes creating a chain of lifelong learning through the publication of scholarly works. Among other matters, the article suggests the value of identifying a publication mentor.

Russell, C. L., & Ponferrada, L. (2012). How to develop an outstanding conference research abstract. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 39(4), 307–342.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The authors propose recommendations for writing and submitting an abstract for a presentation at a conference.

Sawatzky, J. V. (2011). My abstract was accepted—now what? A guide to effective conference presentations. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 21(2), 37–41.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The article addresses fear of public speaking and provides recommendations for delivering successful presentations at conferences.

 Walden University. (n.d.). Research Dissemination. Retrieved October 18, 2017, from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/researchcenter/orsp/dissemination

This Walden University resource examines how research is disseminated through presentations and publications.

Review the types of articles the following journals produce as well as submission requirements for publication:

 BMJ Publishing Group. (2013). Evidence-Based Nursing. Retrieved from http://ebn.bmj.com/

 Elsevier. (2013). Nurse Leader. Retrieved from http://www.nurseleader.com/

 John Wiley & Sons. (2013). Journal of Nursing Scholarship. Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/%28ISSN%291547-5069/homepage/ForAuthors.html

 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2013). CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing. Retrieved from http://journals.lww.com/cinjournal/pages/default.aspx

 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2013). The Journal of Nursing Administration. Retrieved from http://journals.lww.com/jonajournal/pages/default.aspx

 National League for Nursing. (2011). Publications. Retrieved from http://www.nln.org/nlnjournal/writingjournal.htm

 Online Journal of Nursing Informatics. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.ojni.org/

 Rural Nurse Organization. (2013). Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care. Retrieved from http://rnojournal.binghamton.edu/index.php/RNO

 Wiley-Blackwell. (n.d.) Nurse Author & Editor. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from http://www.naepub.com/

Rogobete, C., Peters, G., & Seruga, J. (2012). Cross media and e-publishing. International Journal of U- & E-Service, Science & Technology, 5(2), 17–29.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Caug124. (2012). How to deliver an effective online presentation [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.dalecarnegie.com/events/how_to_present_online/

This resource examines four stages for creating digital presentations.

 Crosby, T. (2013). How online presentations work. Retrieved from http://money.howstuffworks.com/business-communications/how-online-presentations-work.htm 

This resource provides an overview of online presentations.

 Jacobs, L. F., & Hyman, J. S. (2010, February 24). 15 strategies for giving oral presentations [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/02/24/15-strategies-for-giving-oral-presentations 

The authors provide practical suggestions for delivering effective oral presentations.

 Krieger, S. (n.d.). 12 tips for creating better PowerPoint presentations. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from http://betterevaluation.org/resources/guides/12_tips_for_PP

This resource is focused specifically on how to create effective presentations using PowerPoint.

 Niemantsverdriet, J. W. (n.d.). How to give a successful oral presentation. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from http://people.whitman.edu/~weilercs/TalkingTips/EFCATStalkingTips.pdf

This article advises how to avoid common pitfalls for giving oral presentations and provides suggestions for creating successful posters.

 Purdue University, Purdue Online Writing Lab. (2013). Designing an effective PowerPoint presentation: Quick guide. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/686/01/

With concrete suggestions and design tips, this resource provides guidance for developing a PowerPoint presentation.

 Zhang, L. (n.d.). Creating effective PowerPoint presentations [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved May 20, 2013, from http://library.rmc.edu/mis/images/pptpresentation.pdf 

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Ethics of Global Psychology

Ethics of Global Psychology

https://studysites.sagepub.com/cac6study/pdf/UniversalDeclaration.pdf
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/code-1992.aspx
http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/sites/default/files/iran-code-eng.pdf
http://www.efpa.eu
https://singaporepsychologicalsociety.org/code-of-professional-ethics/
· Utilize the websites provided in this week’s resources to review ethical codes from the following associations:
· American Psychological Association
· Psychology and Counseling Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran
· Singapore Psychological Society
· European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations
· Review the third draft of “The Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists”.
· Review the four ethical situations described below and their related questions to consider in terms of the ethical codes specified above:
3. Suppose Minneapolis, MN is hit by an enormous natural disaster. Many people were unprepared for such a disaster and suffered mental and physical trauma. Would it be ethical for a psychologist to provide his or her services if he or she had not been specifically trained in disaster response? Do the ethical concerns change if the care is provided at the site of the natural disaster as opposed to at an office visit after the disaster has already occurred? Why or why not? Refer to the specific standards involved and provide a rationale for your answer.
3. Iran is under the threat of war from neighboring countries. There is concern that there are enemy sympathizers responsible for attacks within Iranian borders. Under what circumstances is it allowable for an Iranian psychologist to disclose confidential information without the consent of the client? Refer to the specific standards involved. Is there a possibility the Iranian government could misuse these standards? Why or why not?
3. A psychologist in Singapore wishes to refer a client because of a conflict in values and feelings of underlying threats to his safety. Due to these circumstances, the psychologist feels that he cannot provide competent services to his client. What steps should the psychologist take to ensure an appropriate referral? Can the psychologist “warn” the future psychologist that his client may pose harm to them? Why or why not? Refer to the specific standards involved.
3. A psychologist who is bound by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Association is contacted by a former client who, after a six-month absence from therapy, would like to resume his sessions. The psychologist is completely booked. What are the psychologist’s ethical responsibilities to the client? What should the psychologist do? Refer to the specific standards involved.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3
Post a response to one of the four ethical situations described above using the ethical codes specified. Be sure to address each question posed in the situation you selected. Next, select two ethical codes from all listed above that you believe are the most important for the future of global psychology and explain why. Finally, respond to this question: Do you believe it is possible for there to be one set of ethical principles to govern all psychologists globally? Why or why not?
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

https://studysites.sagepub.com/cac6study/pdf/UniversalDeclaration.pdf
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/code
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1992.aspx
http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/sites/default/files/iran
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code
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eng.pdf
http://www.efpa.eu
https://singaporepsychologicalsociety.org/code
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professional
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ethics/
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Utilize the websites provided in this week’s resou
rces to review ethical codes from the
following associations:
o
American Psychological Association
o
Psychology and Counseling Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran
o
Singapore Psychological Society
o
European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations
·
Revie
w the third draft of “The Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for
Psychologists”.
·
Review the four ethical situations described below and their related questions to
consider in terms of the ethical codes specified above:
1.
Suppose Minneapolis, MN is h
it by an enormous natural disaster. Many people were
unprepared for such a disaster and suffered mental and physical trauma. Would it be
ethical for a psychologist to provide his or her services if he or she had not been specifically
trained in disaster re
sponse? Do the ethical concerns change if the care is provided at the
site of the natural disaster as opposed to at an office visit after the disaster has already
occurred? Why or why not? Refer to the specific standards involved and provide a rationale
fo
r your answer.
2.
Iran is under the threat of war from neighboring countries. There is concern that there are
enemy sympathizers responsible for attacks within Iranian borders. Under what
circumstances is it allowable for an Iranian psychologist to disclose c
onfidential
information without the consent of the client? Refer to the specific standards involved. Is
there a possibility the Iranian government could misuse these standards? Why or why not?
3.
A psychologist in Singapore wishes to refer a client because of a conflict in values and
feelings of underlying threats to his safety. Due to these circumstances, the psychologist
feels that he cannot provide competent services to his client. What steps sh
ould the
psychologist take to ensure an appropriate referral? Can the psychologist “warn” the future
psychologist that his client may pose harm to them? Why or why not? Refer to the specific
standards involved.
4.
A psychologist who is bound by the European F
ederation of Psychologists’ Association is
contacted by a former client who, after a six
–
month absence from therapy, would like to
resume his sessions. The psychologist is completely booked. What are the psychologist’s
ethical responsibilities to the clien
t? What should the psychologist do? Refer to the specific
standards involved.
With these thoughts in mind:
https://studysites.sagepub.com/cac6study/pdf/UniversalDeclaration.pdf
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/code-1992.aspx
http://ethics.iit.edu/ecodes/sites/default/files/iran-code-eng.pdf
http://www.efpa.eu
 Utilize the websites provided in this week’s resources to review ethical codes from the
following associations:
o American Psychological Association
o Psychology and Counseling Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran
o Singapore Psychological Society
o European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations
 Review the third draft of “The Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for
Psychologists”.
 Review the four ethical situations described below and their related questions to
consider in terms of the ethical codes specified above:
1. Suppose Minneapolis, MN is hit by an enormous natural disaster. Many people were
unprepared for such a disaster and suffered mental and physical trauma. Would it be
ethical for a psychologist to provide his or her services if he or she had not been specifically
trained in disaster response? Do the ethical concerns change if the care is provided at the
site of the natural disaster as opposed to at an office visit after the disaster has already
occurred? Why or why not? Refer to the specific standards involved and provide a rationale
for your answer.
2. Iran is under the threat of war from neighboring countries. There is concern that there are
enemy sympathizers responsible for attacks within Iranian borders. Under what
circumstances is it allowable for an Iranian psychologist to disclose confidential
information without the consent of the client? Refer to the specific standards involved. Is
there a possibility the Iranian government could misuse these standards? Why or why not?
3. A psychologist in Singapore wishes to refer a client because of a conflict in values and
feelings of underlying threats to his safety. Due to these circumstances, the psychologist
feels that he cannot provide competent services to his client. What steps should the
psychologist take to ensure an appropriate referral? Can the psychologist “warn” the future
psychologist that his client may pose harm to them? Why or why not? Refer to the specific
standards involved.
4. A psychologist who is bound by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Association is
contacted by a former client who, after a six-month absence from therapy, would like to
resume his sessions. The psychologist is completely booked. What are the psychologist’s
ethical responsibilities to the client? What should the psychologist do? Refer to the specific
standards involved.
With these thoughts in mind:
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MEDICAL SCHOOLS NURSING SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS IN RECENT YEARS.

Hello i need a Good and Positive Comment related with this argument .A paragraph with no more 100 words.Kristie Keel6 postsRe:Topic 1 DQ 1Science does not pay respect to spirituality faith and religion. Science focuses on facts and data. After working many years in the nursing field I fell like this conflict is improving but still exists. Medical schools nursing schools and healthcare systems in recent years has made an concerted effort to increase awareness to cultural religion and spirituality helping healthcare professionals become more aware of how to treat the whole patient. The focus of healthcare has added more compassion into practice and to take into account patients mental needs as well as physical wellness. To me the physical is the science perspective and the mental is a more religious perspective. Science and religion shouls work together for the good of the whole patient just like physical and mental health work together for holistic care. When we are mindful to the various elements of the human experience and are acutely aware of the sacred responsibility we hold when we treat the [body] of another person and we are humbled by the beauty sensitivity and complexity of the design of the human body and spirit. it is that moment that we do our best work and are in service to the well-being of the patient and we are grateful for the fulfilling experience of restoring health to that person. Rota J. (2017). Mirror of the body. Retrieved from Goodread>quotes>tag>holistisic-health.

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Differentiate between specialty nursing practice and advanced practice nursing by comparing and contrasting these levels of practice in the following dimensions: knowledge base, scope of practice, credentialing, and regulation.

Specialty Nursing versus Advanced Nursing 

Differentiate between specialty nursing practice and advanced practice nursing by comparing and contrasting these levels of practice in the following dimensions: knowledge base, scope of practice, credentialing, and regulation.

Textbook Readings

Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach

•Chapter 4: “Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse”

•Chapter 5: “Evolving and Innovative Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nursing”

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Environmental science homework help

How Big is Your Carbon Footprint?
One of the cornerstone concepts in environmental science is global warming and climate change. Throughout the term, you will learn about numerous ways in which human behaviors can modify ecosystems. For this Assignment, you will do the following:
Assess your initial carbon footprint using the following website and report the results:
EPA. (n.d.). Household carbon footprint calculator.
https://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprint-calculator
2. Track a typical day in your life, and in a paragraph, record any behaviors that may have an impact on the environment and your carbon footprint. Describe any regular activities that you engage in including:
How do you get to work? If you drive long distances, how is your gas mileage?
How do you prepare meals? Do you eat in or take out? How much food do you throw out?
Do you leave lights or other electronics on at home when you are not there?
How often and how much water do you use (i.e., how long are your showers, do you have any leaky faucets, do you leave the water on when you brush your teeth)?
Do you recycle repurpose or reuse items?
What kind of heat do you use to heat your house? Do you use air conditioning? etc.
3. After you have identified ways in which you could have an impact on your environment, select one activity that you could change to reduce this impact. Shrink That Footprint (http://shrinkthatfootprint.com/) lists many actions you can take — some as minor as getting coffee without a disposable cup every day.
Be sure to choose an action that is realistically possible. For example, buying a new home might save you a great deal of money, but is not something that can be completed in 9 weeks.
4. Design a clear, testable hypothesis using the one behavior selected that you will change. This hypothesis will be used to describe the influence your change will have on your carbon footprint. A hypothesis is a specific statement of “if…then.”
For assistance in designing a testable hypothesis, review the following video or visit the Science Center for additional resources:
http://www.screencast.com/t/VgOfderB8
5. Include a paragraph describing how you will test your hypothesis. What are your methods? Clearly outline each of the steps you will take to test your hypothesis.
For example: If I decide to unplug my computer every night, then I will save a certain amount of money, energy, and carbon over the course of 2 months.
I will prove this by: Calculating my carbon footprint leaving my computer on when I’m asleep. Then I will calculate and compare my carbon footprint after I start using a power strip I can turn off every night, including my computer, the monitor, and my printer. If my hypothesis is correct, my carbon footprint in the second case will be much less than it is for the first!
I will measure the carbon output from the devices by calculating how much electricity is drained by plugged-in sources (using the footprint calculator and the estimates on Carbon Rally). Then, I will faithfully record how many nights, and for how many hours, I remember to do this, as well as the expenditure for a new power strip (if it turns out I don’t have one in a closet somewhere).
So, come up with a hypothesis, a working change to make in your lifestyle, and a way to measure that change. You will also be observing the changes in your lifestyle (as well as money spent and carbon saved) over the next 9 weeks.
Those observations will be explained in greater detail in Weeks 3, 5, and 7.
Basic Writing Expectations:
Your report should be approximately 500 words.
Include a title page, double space your paper, and use a font size of 10 or 12.
Include a highly developed viewpoint/thesis, purpose, and exceptional content.
Demonstrate superior organization — use logic.
Make certain that your paper is free of grammar and spelling errors.
Avoid plagiarism.
Use the APA style for all citations.
Always include an introduction and conclusion.

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Live Lecture

Give and example and explain how you would Develop a Communication Program following the 3 colored squares listed in the first file below. 

 

I have also attached Chapter 12 if you should need it to help complete assignment.

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What is a gene?

Exam Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) What is a gene? A) a type of eukaryotic cell B) an organelle that houses DNA C) a type of prokaryotic cell D) a type of animal cell E) a unit of heredity
2) Which of the following is a scientific conclusion based on knowing that humans and bacteria share a common genetic language?
A) Humans and bacteria have the same number of genes. B) Humans and bacteria share a common ancestor. C) The cells of both humans and bacteria store their DNA in a
nucleus. D) The same genetic code was created for humans as for bacteria. E) Bacteria will eventually develop into humans.
3) What is the difference between discovery science and hypothesis-driven science?
A) There is no difference between them. B) Discovery science involves predictions about outcomes, whereas
hypothesis-driven science involves tentative answers to specific questions.
C) Discovery science is based on deductive reasoning, whereas hypothesis-driven science is based on inductive reasoning.
D) Discovery science leads from the specific to the general, whereas hypothesis-driven science leads from the general to the specific.
E) Discovery science “discovers” new knowledge, whereas hypothesis-driven science does not.
4) What are eukaryotic genes composed of? A) A B) RNA C) C D) G E) DNA
5) Which of the following is a producer? A) dog B) sun C) cat D) earthworm E) house plant
6) Which of these is a hypothesis? A) My car is too old to function properly. B) If my car does not start and I recharge the battery, then my car will
start. C) What is wrong with my car? D) My car’s battery is dead. E) My car will not start.
7) What is the difference between a tissue and an organ system? A) A tissue cannot exist unless it is a component of an organ system,
whereas an organ system can exist independently of tissues. B) Tissues are not considered to be living, whereas organ systems are
considered to be living. C) The tissue level of organization is more inclusive than the organ
system level. D) Tissues are not composed of cells; organ systems are composed of
cells. E) An organ system includes tissues.
8) Adjacent water molecules are connected by the ______. A) sharing of electrons between the hydrogen of one water molecule
and the oxygen of another water molecule B) sharing of electrons between hydrogens of adjacent water
molecules C) electrical attraction between the hydrogens of adjacent water
molecules D) sharing of electrons between adjacent oxygen molecules E) electrical attraction between the hydrogen of one water molecule
and the oxygen of another water molecule
9) An atom with an electrical charge is a(n) ______. A) ion B) compound C) molecule D) radioisotope E) isotope
10) Sugar dissolves when stirred into water. The sugar is the ______, the water is the ______, and the sweetened water is the ______.
A) solution . . . solute . . . solvent B) solvent . . . solute . . . solution C) solution . . . solvent . . . solute D) solute . . . solvent . . . solution E) solvent . . . solution . . . solute
Please read the following scenario to answer the following question(s).
The last few miles of the marathon are the most difficult for Heather, her hair plastered to her head, sweat clinging to her arms, and her legs already feeling as if they had nothing left, just dead weight. After grabbing a cup of ice water, she feels the ice cubes smash against her nose as she gulps some cool refreshment and keeps on running. In these last few miles, the breeze kicks up and she finally feels some coolness against her skin. Drips of sweat, once clinging to her forehead, now spill down, and Heather feels more pain as the sweat flows into her eyes.
11) Sweat remained on Heather’s forehead and arms because of the ______. A) high evaporative cooling effect of water B) cohesive nature of water C) ability of water to act as a solvent D) high salt content of sweat E) ability of water to moderate heat
12) The hydrogens and oxygen of a water molecule are held together by _____ bonds.
A) osmotic B) ionic C) hydrogen D) covalent E) hydrolytic
13) In the following reaction, what type of bond is holding the two atoms together? K + Cl → K+ + Cl— → KCl
A) hydrophilic B) ionic C) hypertonic D) covalent E) hydrophobic
14) Which of the following elements, essential to life, is a trace element? A) sulfur B) iodine C) calcium D) hydrogen E) phosphorus
15) The consumption of sugar is a major cause of ______. A) gout B) cancer C) rheumatoid arthritis D) acne E) tooth decay
16) A friend of yours appears to have put on a lot of muscle very quickly, and at the same time you notice that your friend has become very irritable and depressed. It is reasonable for you to suspect that your friend has begun to take ______.
A) ephedra B) amino acid supplements C) protein powder D) creatine E) an anabolic steroid
17) A protein’s function is dependent on its ______. A) size B) temperature C) shape D) pH E) weight
18) The linear sequence of monomers in a polypeptide chain is referred to as its ______ structure.
A) tertiary B) pentamerous C) secondary D) primary E) quaternary
19) Amino acids consist of ______. A) a central hydrogen, a nitrogen atom, an amino group, and a
carboxyl group B) a central nitrogen, a carbon atom, an amino group, and a carbonyl
group C) a central hydrogen, a nitrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, and a
carbonyl group D) a central carbon, a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, and a
carbonyl group E) a central carbon, a hydrogen atom, an amino group, and a carboxyl
group
20) Saturated fats are saturated with ______. A) hydrogen B) oxygen C) carbon D) phosphorus E) nitrogen
21) Proteins are polymers constructed from ______ monomers. A) 5-carbon ring B) nucleotide C) hydrocarbon D) amino acid E) peptide
22) Tay-Sachs disease results from ______ lacking a specific type of lipid- digesting enzyme.
A) the Golgi apparatus B) mitochondria C) lysosomes D) the endoplasmic reticulum E) the plasma membrane
23) When mixed with water, phospholipids spontaneously form membranes because they ______.
A) have hydrophilic phosphate groups that are attracted to water and hydrophobic fatty acid tails that avoid water
B) are capable of violating the second law of thermodynamics C) do not spontaneously form membranes when mixed with water D) have hydrophilic phosphate groups that are attracted to their
hydrophobic fatty acid tails E) have hydrophilic fatty acid tails that are attracted to water and
hydrophobic phosphate groups that avoid water
24) When using a light microscope to view a cell you obtained from scraping under your fingernails, you notice that the cell lacks a nucleus; therefore, you conclude that the cell must be a type of ______ cell.
A) fungal B) plant C) prokaryotic D) animal E) eukaryotic
25) Based on its function in detoxifying drugs, you would expect to find a large amount of smooth ER in ______ cells.
A) lung B) brain C) muscle D) liver E) intestinal
26) In plant cells, ______ contain organic nutrients, pigments, and poisons. A) ribosomes B) mitochondria C) chloroplasts D) lysosomes E) central vacuoles
27) In eukaryotic cells, what name is given to the region between the nucleus and the plasma membrane?
A) nucleoplasm B) cytosol C) gene D) phospholipid bilayer E) cytoplasm
Read the following scenario to answer the following question(s).
The earliest cells detectable in fossils were different from the cells in animals, plants, fungi, and protists living today. These first prokaryotic cells gave rise to eukaryotic cells approximately 1.7 billion years ago. The structure of eukaryotic cells today suggests how they might have evolved from their prokaryotic ancestors. Scientists examining mitochondria and chloroplasts now think that these organelles were probably free-living prokaryotes before becoming a part of eukaryotic cells long ago.
28) What evidence suggests that mitochondria might have evolved before chloroplasts?
A) Some mitochondria have chloroplasts inside of them. B) Almost all eukaryotes have mitochondria but only some cells have
chloroplasts. C) A double membrane surrounds mitochondria and a single
membrane surrounds chloroplasts. D) Only mitochondria have their own DNA. E) Mitochondria can sometimes divide to produce chloroplasts.
29) A cell that neither gains nor loses water when it is immersed in a solution is ______.
A) isotonic to its environment B) metabolically inactive C) hypertonic to its environment D) hypotonic to its environment E) dead
30) Ozygen crosses a plasma membrane by ______. A) phagocytosis B) pinocytosis C) active transport D) osmosis E) passive transport
31) Facilitated diffusion across a biological membrane requires ______ and moves a substance ______ its concentration gradient.
A) energy and transport proteins . . . down B) transport proteins . . . against C) transport proteins . . . down D) energy and transport proteins . . . against E) energy . . . down
32) Which component of the following reaction is the substrate? lactose + lactase + water → lactase + glucose + fructose
A) lactose B) fructose C) glucose D) lactase E) There is no substrate in this reaction.
33) The energy of motion is ______ energy. A) potential B) created C) stored D) conserved E) kinetic
34) In a hypotonic solution, an animal cell will _____. A) experience turgor B) shrivel C) neither gain nor lose water D) lyse E) lose water
35) An enzyme’s function is dependent on its ______. A) size B) shape C) weight D) pH E) temperature
36) The final electron acceptor of aerobic respiration is ______. A) ATP B) lactic acid C) oxygen D) carbon dioxide E) NAD+
37) Aerobic means with ______. A) oxygen B) carbon dioxide C) ATP D) carbohydrate E) light
38) Where in the cell does glycolysis occur? A) cytosol B) within the fluid just inside the inner mitochondrial membrane C) along the outside of the outer mitochondrial membrane D) ER E) between the inner and outer mitochondrial membrane
39) In metabolic terms, dogs are best described as ______. A) obligate aerobes B) facultative anaerobes C) obligate anaerobes D) facultative aerobes E) producers
40) The functioning of an electron transport chain is analogous to ______. A) a canoe going over a waterfall B) playing Ping-Pong C) a person leaping from the top to the bottom of a flight of stairs in
one jump D) a Slinky toy going down a flight of stairs E) a person climbing a flight of stairs one step at a time
41) Some friends are trying to make wine in their basement. They’ve added yeast to a sweet grape juice mixture and have allowed the yeast to grow. After several days they find that sugar levels in the grape juice have dropped, but there’s no alcohol in the mixture. The most likely explanation is that ______.
A) the mixture needs less sugar; high sugar concentrations stimulate cellular respiration, and alcohol is not a by-product of cellular respiration
B) the mixture needs more sugar; yeast need a lot of energy before they can begin to produce alcohol
C) the mixture needs less oxygen; yeast only produce alcohol in the absence of oxygen
D) the mixture needs more oxygen; yeast need oxygen to break down sugar and get enough energy to produce alcohol
E) none of the above
42) Large amounts of oxygen gas first appeared in Earth’s atmosphere about ______ years ago.
A) 4.5 billion B) 500 million C) 1.5 billion D) 2.5 billion E) 3.5 billion
Please refer to the accompanying figure to answer the following question(s).
43) One of the compounds that is a direct output of the Calvin cycle is ______.
A) C6H12O6 B) G3P C) O2 D) ATP E) NADPH
44) C4 plants conserve water by ______. A) keeping their stomata closed most of the time B) shuttling CO2 from the Calvin cycle to the water-splitting
photosystem C) growing very deep roots D) incorporating CO2 into RuBP E) running the Calvin cycle at night
45) Which of these colors contributes the least energy to photosynthesis? A) blue B) orange C) violet D) red E) green
46) What is responsible for the yellow-orange coloration of leaves in the fall? A) RuBP B) chlorophyll b C) carotenoids D) chlorophyll a E) phycoerythrin
47) How many molecules of glucose are produced by each cycle of the light reaction?
A) four B) three C) two D) zero E) one
48) Oxygen is highly corrosive; therefore, which of the following would provide definitive evidence of large amounts of O2 in the atmosphere?
A) the presence, in the fossil record, of cells with chloroplasts B) the presence, in the fossil record, of cells with mitochondria C) mass extinction D) rust E) the presence of cyanobacteria in the fossil record
49) In photosynthesis, an H+ ion gradient forms across the ______. A) thylakoid membrane B) inner chloroplast membrane C) endomembrane D) stromal membrane E) outer chloroplast membrane
50) Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide? A) sucrose B) starch C) maltose D) fructose E) glucose
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Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid; 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Part 1: Legislation Comparison Grid

Based on the health-related bill you selected, complete the Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

  • Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
  • Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
  • Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
  • Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
  • Is it receiving press coverage?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

  • Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
  • Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
  • Recommend at least one amendment to the bill in support of your position.

Legislation Comparison Grid Template

Use this document to complete Part 1 of the Module 2 Assessment Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Health-related Bill NameH.R. 647: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
DescriptionThis bill came to fruition as the tool to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, social work schools, and other programs, including physician assistant education programs, to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and to support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative medicine (H.R. 647). (2019, January 17).
Federal or State?Federal
Legislative IntentThe Secretary, acting as a liaison of the Director of the National Institutes of Health, shall embark on a strategy to be applied across the institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to expand and augment national research programs in palliative care in order to address the quality of care and quality of life for the rapidly growing population of patients in the United States with serious or life-threatening illnesses, including cancer; heart, kidney, liver, lung, and infectious diseases; as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (H.R. 647). (2019, January 17).
Target PopulationThose who have entered a graduate medical education program
Status of the bill (Is it in hearings or committees? Is it receiving press coverage?)The aforementioned bill has entered the first phase in the legislative process. On January 17, 2019 the proposed bill was introduced to congress.
General Notes/CommentsHealth professions schools with programs in psychology, pharmacy, nursing, social work, physician assistant education, chaplaincy, or other health disciplines, as approved by the Secretary. Such a fellowship shall be open to current faculty, and appropriately credentialed volunteer faculty and practitioners, who do not have formal training in palliative care, to upgrade their knowledge and clinical skills for the care of individuals with serious or life-threatening illness and to enhance their interdisciplinary and interprofessional teaching skills.

Reference

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 647). (2019, January 17). Retrieved March 18, 2019, from https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr647

Legislation Comparison Grid Template

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>Management homework help

Kenneth Brown is the principal owner of Brown Oil, Inc. After quitting his university teaching job, Ken has been able to increase his annual salary by a factor of over 100. At the present time, Ken is forced to consider purchasing some more equipment for Brown Oil because of competition. His alternatives are shown in the following table:
Equipment
Favorable Market ($)
with probability 70%
Unfavorable Market ($)
with probability 30%
Sub 100300,000–200,000Oiler J250,000–100,000Texan75,000–18,000
For example, if Ken purchases a Sub 100 and if there is a favorable market, he will realize a profit of $300,000. On the other hand, if the market is unfavorable, Ken will suffer a loss of $200,000. But Ken has always been a very optimistic decision maker.
Although Ken Brown is the principal owner of Brown Oil, his brother Bob is credited with making the company a financial success. Bob is vice president of finance. Bob attributes his success to his pessimistic attitude about business and the oil industry.

Question 1 (10 points)

If Bob would want to base his decision on the Maximin criterion, then which equipment would he choose?Question 1 options:Sub 100Oiler JTexanThe same as his brother Ken’s choice

Question 2 (10 points)

Question 2 options:Based on the above information, the Expected Monetary Value (EMV) of Sub 100 is. (Please round to a whole dollar.)

Question 3 (10 points)

Question 3 options:Based on the above information, the Expected Monetary Value (EMV) of Oiler J is. (Please round to a whole dollar.)

Question 4 (10 points)

If Ken would want to maximize the Expected Monetary Value (EMV), then he should choose __________.Question 4 options:Sub 100Oiler JTexan

Question 5 (10 points)

Question 5 options:If Ken believes that Sub 100 cannot get $300,000 even in a favorable market, then this figure needs to be at leastless for Ken to change his decision. (Please round to a whole dollar.)
Hint: You may want to use the What-If-Analysis Goal Seek Tool in Excel as described in Week 1 PPP Slides (1-30).

Part 2

Megley Cheese Company is a small manufacturer of several different cheese products. One of the products is a cheese spread that is sold to retail outlets. Jason Megley must decide how many cases of cheese spread to manufacture each month. The probability that the demand will be six cases is 0.1, for 7 cases is 0.3, for 8 cases is 0.5, and for 9 cases is 0.1. The cost of every case is $45, and the price that Jason gets for each case is $95. Unfortunately, any cases not sold by the end of the month are of no value, due to spoilage.
Hint: You need to fill in the following table and be careful with the waste whenever production exceeds consumption or the forgone revenue if supply/production falls short of demand.
ProfitDemand is 6Demand is 7Demand is 8Demand is 9Probability    Production is 6    Production is 7    Production is 8    Production is 9

Question 6 (10 points)

Question 6 options:The Expected Monetary Value (EMV) of producing 6 cases of cheese spread is. (Please round to a whole dollar.)

Question 7 (10 points)

Question 7 options:The Expected Monetary Value (EMV) of producing 9 cases of cheese spread is. (Please round to a whole dollar.)

Question 8 (10 points)

John should manufacture _________ cases of cheese spread.Question 8 options:6789

Part 3

A group of medical professionals is considering the construction of a private clinic. If the medical demand is high (i.e., there is a favorable market for the clinic), the physicians could realize a net profit of $100,000. If the market is not favorable, they could lose $40,000. Of course, they don’t have to proceed at all, in which case there is no cost. In the absence of any market data, the best the physicians can guess is that there is a 50–50 chance the clinic will be successful.

Question 9 (20 points)

Question 9 options:
Construct a decision tree by fill-in the blanks below in reference to the following chart.
The decision choice at Decision 1 is ____ and that at Decision 2 is ____ Event 1 is ____ and Event 2 is ____ .
The probability for Prob1 is ____ and that for Prob2 is ____ .
Payoff 1 is ____ and Payoff 2 is ____ .
EMV 1 is ____ and EMV 2 is ____ .
Problem Set 3
and that at Decision 2 isEvent 1 isand Event 2 is.
The probability for Prob1 isand that for Prob2 is.
Payoff 1 isand Payoff 2 is.
EMV 1 isand EMV 2 is.

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