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Research Papers
Includes questions related to the research, preparation and composition of formal written reports based on well researched findings and presented ideas.
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What is an example of minimal plagiarism?
Minimal plagiarism is whereby plagiarist presents someone's concept with different flow or punctuation
What is an example of ex post factor research?
Ex post facto research
When translated literally, ex post facto means ‘from what is done afterwards’. In the context of
social and educational research the phrase means ‘after the fact’ or ‘retrospectively’ and refers to those studies which investigate possible cause-and-effect relationships byobserving an existing condition or state of affairs and searching back in time for plausible causal factors. In effect, researchers ask themselves
what factors seem to be associated with certain occurrences, or conditions, or aspects of behaviour.
Expost facto research, then, is a method of teasing out possible antecedents of events that have happened and cannot, therefore,be engineeredor manipulatedbythe investigator.The following examplewill
illustrate the basic idea. Imagine a situation in which there has been a dramatic increase in the number offatal road accidents in a particular locality. An expert is called in to investigate. Naturally, there is no way in which she can study the actual accidents because they have happened; nor can she turn to technology for a video replay of the incidents. What she can do, however, is attempt a reconstruction by studying the
statistics, examining the accident spots, and taking note of the statements given by victims and witnesses. In thisway theexpert willbe ina position toidentify possible determinants ofthe accidents. These may
include excessive speed, poor road conditions, careless driving, frustration, inefficient vehicles, the effects of drugs or alcohol and so on. On the basis of her examination, she can formulate hypotheses as to the
likely causes and submit them to the appropriate authority in the form of recommendations. These may includeimproving roadconditions,orlowering thespeedlimit, orincreasing police surveillance, for
instance. The point of interest to us is that in identifying the causes retrospectively, the expert adopts an ex post facto
perspective.
Kerlinger (1970) has defined expostfacto research moreformally asthat inwhich theindependent
variable or variables have already occurred and in which the researcher starts with the observation of a dependent variable or variables. She then studies the independent variable or variables in retrospect for their possible relationship to, and effects on, the dependent variable or variables. The researcher is thus examining retrospectively the effects of a naturally occurring event on a subsequent outcome with a
view to establishing a causal link between them. Interestingly, some instances of
ex post facto
designs correspond to experimental research in reverse, for instead of taking groups that are equivalent and
subjecting them to different treatments so as to bring about differences in the dependent variables to be measured, an ex post facto experiment begins with groups that are already different in some respect and searches in retrospect for the factor that brought about the difference. Indeed Spector (1993:42) suggests that ex post facto
research is a procedure that isintended to transform a non-experimental research design into a pseudo-experimental form.
What is the difference between clinical significance and statistical significance?
look for a paper being published in "The Oncologist" later this year (2008)
When is a problem researchable?
is a problem that can be investigated through the collection and analysis of data.
Is research paper a brief report of research work based on?
A research paper is a brief report of
research work based on
Civ 2, i need to write a page on this exact Q
What is the scope and limitation of dengue fever?
Dengue has become a global problem since the Second World War and is endemic in more than 110 countries.
Review of related literature about banana?
The Difficulties of fruit dealers, it's not different from other market dealers in a certain way. Commonly, problem occurs when delivering it results of disadvantages. For example, traffic, road constructions, and even weather disturbances. All of these are stated here in the review for the fact that these can be a reason of fruit spoilage. Choosing an appropriate fruit shouldn't be lost here either. Fruits commonly seen in the market would be like apple, banana, oranges, mango, and any other fruits. And I say banana would easy to be eaten. The banana plant is the largest herbaceous flowering plant. The plants are normally tall and fairly sturdy and are often mistaken for trees, but their main or upright stem is actually a pseudo stem that grows 6 to 7.6 meters (20 to 24.9 ft) tall, growing from a corm. Banana is a staple starch for many tropical populations. The flesh can vary in texture from firm to mushy. Both skin and inner part can be eaten raw or cooked. Bananas' flavor is due, amongst other chemicals, to isoamyl acetate which is one of the main constituents of banana oil. Banana hearts are used as vegetables in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, either raw or steamed with dips or cooked in soups, curries and fried foods.[51]The flavor resembles that of artichoke. As with artichokes, both the fleshy part of the bracts and the heart are edible. Banana leaves are large, flexible, and waterproof. They are often used as ecologically friendly disposable food containers or as "plates" in South Asia and several Southeast Asian countries and may be also used as umbrellas when the pseudo stems are tied together to form a floatation device only in regions where banana grows. The tender core of the banana plant's trunk is also used in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, and notably in the Burmese dish mohinga (rice noodles in fish soup) Banana peel may also have capability to extract heavy metal contamination from river water, similar to other purification materials. (Most of it are taken from Wikipedia)
How do you write a research paper proposal?
Think of it as an abstract in miniature. That is, a summary of the questions you are seeking to answer, the direction you are going with your research, and your hunch on the outcome of said research. It's essentially a hypothesis in prose.
Different definitions of research by different authors?
to search somthing in order to have information in a systematic way is called research
That there are parts of the constitution that he doesn't like
What are the differences between action research and experimental research?
In "Action Research" the researcher is part of the process under investigation; in "Experimental Research" the researcher tries not to influence the process.
What are the component of the research problem?
The components of a research problem typically include the identification of a specific issue or gap in knowledge, the formulation of research questions or hypotheses, and the definition of the study's objectives and significance. Additionally, it often encompasses the context or background of the problem and the target population or setting for the research. Together, these elements guide the research process and ensure that it addresses a meaningful and relevant issue.
What would be your biggest challenge coming into this role?
This is one of the types of question that you may get at an interview; they are intended to get you to talk about yourself in a fairly informal manner. The questions are usually about some aspect of your own life so it is not possible for anyone else to answer them for you.
You should think carefully, before attending the interview, about such questions as this so as to be prepared when asked. There are several such questions and there is a great deal of information on the internet and elsewhere about techniques to employ when attending interviews.
What is a good hook for a North Korea research paper?
It depends on what you are researching about North Korea, but it could be a quote from a North Korean politician, a South Korean politician on North Korea, comments made by North Korean defectors, stories about the Japanese Occupation, etc.
Which is an example of informal research?
An example of an informal essay is an essay written for a classroom project. This is an essay that provides a glimpse of the individuals personal level of knowledge or understanding which was gained.
