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Why is Leonard Peltier important to Native Americans and the U.S. government?

 

Do you think Indian sports mascots are racist? Explain.

 

How does reservation life affect Native film makers? Should Indians

film only stories about Indians? Why or why not?

 

Why is it important to preserve the cultural heritage of Native Americans and to promote Native American living cultures?

 

Explain what Traci Morgan means when she says selling Indian identity is part of the marketing scheme for Native art.

 

List four points you got from REEL INJUN. What did you like/dislike about REEL INJUN? Anything surprise you?  If you could not see the video for some reason, tell me about another film you have watched on American Indians.

 

Explain the difference between respect for sacred Indian objects as mascots and typical Indian sports mascots.

 

 

How does storytelling function for Indian people? How does this connect to identity?

 

 

Explain the connection Elizabeth Cook-Lynn sees between the current War on Terror and the U.S. response to the death of Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer in 1876.

Measurement and Description – chapters 1 and 2

1. Measurement issues. Data, even numerically coded variables, can be one of 4 levels -nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio. It is important to identify which level a variable is, as this impact the kind of analysis we can do with the data. For example, descriptive statistics such as means can only be done on interval or ratio level data. Please list under each label, the variables in our data set that belong in each group.

   Nominal Ordinal Interval Ratio

 

1. For each variable that you did not call ratio, why did you make that decision?

2. The first step in analyzing data sets is to find some summary descriptive statistics for key variables. For salary, compa, age, performance rating, and service; find the mean, standard deviation, and range for 3 groups: overall sample, Females, and Males. You can use either the Data Analysis Descriptive Statistics tool or the Fx =average and =stdev functions. (the range must be found using the difference between the =max and =min functions with Fx) functions.

   Note: Place data to the right, if you use Descriptive statistics, place that to the right as well.

3. What is the probability for a:

   a. Randomly selected person being a male in grade E?

   b. Randomly selected male being in grade E?

   Note part b is the same as given a male, what is probability of being in grade E?

   c. Why are the results different?

4. 4. For each group (overall, females, and males) find:

   a. The value that cuts off the top 1/3 salary in each group.

   b. The z score for each value:

   c. The normal curve probability of exceeding this score:

   d. What is the empirical probability of being at or exceeding this salary value?

   e. The value that cuts off the top 1/3 compa in each group.

   f. The z score for each value:

   g. The normal curve probability of exceeding this score:

   h. What is the empirical probability of being at or exceeding this compa value?

   i. How do you interpret the relationship between the data sets? What do they mean about our equal pay for equal work question?

5. 5 . What conclusions can you make about the issue of male and female pay equality? Are all of the results consistent?

   What is the difference between the sal and compa measures of pay?

   Conclusions from looking at salary results:

   Conclusions from looking at compa results:

   Do both salary measures show the same results?

   Can we make any conclusions about equal pay for equal work yet?

 

Explain the graph we received in the simulation that shows the relationship between the received (throughput) and sent (load) packets. Why does the throughput drop when the load is either very low or very high?

 

2. Create three duplicates of the simulation scenario implemented in this lab. Name these scenarios Coax_Q2a, Coax_Q2b, and Coax_Q2c. Set the Interarrival Time attribute of the Packet Generation Arguments for all nodes in the new scenarios as follows: ❍ Coax_Q2a scenario: exponential(0.1) ❍ Coax_Q2b scenario: exponential(0.05) ❍ Coax_Q2c scenario: exponential(0.025) In all these new scenarios, open the Confi gure Simulation dialog box, and from the Object Attributes, delete the multiple-value attribute (the only attribute shown in the list). Choose the following statistic for node 0: Ethcoax · Collision Count. Make sure that the following global statistic is chosen: Global Statistics · Traffi c Sink · Traffi c Received (packet/sec). (Refer to the “Choose the Statistics” section in the lab.) Run the simulation for all three new scenarios. Get two graphs: one to compare node 0’s collision counts in these three scenarios and the other graph to compare the received traffi c from the three scenarios. Explain the graphs and comment on the results. ( Note: To compare results you need to select Compare Results from the Results menu after the simulation run is done.)

 

3. To study the effect of the number of stations on Ethernet segment performance, create a duplicate of the Coax_Q2c scenario, which you created in Exercise 2. Name the new scenario Coax_Q3. In the new scenario, remove the odd-numbered nodes, a total of 15 nodes (node 1, node 3, …, and node 29). Run the simulation for the new scenario. Create a graph that compares node 0’s collision counts in scenarios Coax_Q2c and Coax_Q3. Explain the graph and comment on the results.

 

4. In the simulation, a packet size of 1024 bytes is used. ( Note: Each Ethernet packet can contain up to 1500 bytes of data.) To study the effect of the packet size on the throughput of the created Ethernet network, create a duplicate of the Coax_Q2c scenario, which you created in Exercise 2. Name the new scenario Coax_Q4. In the new scenario, use a packet size of 512 bytes (for all nodes). For both Coax_Q2c and Coax_Q4 scenarios, choose the following global statistic: Global Statistics · Traffi c Sink · Traffi c Received (bits/sec). Rerun the simulation of Coax_Q2c and Coax_Q4 scenarios. Create the following graphs and explain them:

 

a. A graph that compares the throughput as packets per second in Coax_Q2c and Coax_Q4 scenarios

 

b. A graph that compares the throughput as bits per second in Coax_Q2c and Coax_Q4 scenarios

 

LAB REPORT

 

Prepare a report that follows the guidelines explained in the Introduction Lab. The report should include the answers to the preceding exercises as well as the graphs you generated from the simulation scenarios. Discuss the results you obtained and compare these results with your expectations. Mention any anomalies or unexplained behaviors.

Create a 10 slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation lecture for your class in which you address the following: Please no Plagiarism

• Describe the history of cognitive psychology.
• Explain how and why psychometric studies are used to study cognitive psychology.
• Discuss the benefits of research in psychometrics.

Include at least two scholarly articles.

Include speaker notes with your presentation.

 

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Assignment 2: Discussion—Informal Fallacies

In this assignment, you will compose three original examples of informal fallacy arguments. This assignment allows you to examine common fallacies in everyday reasoning.

Start by reading the article “Fallacies of Logic: Argumentation Cons” found in the Argosy University Online Library.

Shapiro, I. D. (2007). Fallacies of logic: Argumentation cons. et Cetera, 64(1), 75–86. Retrieved from

http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp?

sch=auo&turl=http://search.proquest.com/docview/204105839

Using the types of arguments listed in this article or in the module readings, respond to the following:

• Draft two original fallacies. Do not identify the fallacies, allow your peers to determine what fallacy your example represents.

Next, using the Internet, respond to the following:

• Research a third informal fallacy not already covered in the readings.
  • Identify and define the fallacy. For example, appeal to tradition, false dichotomy, etc.
  • Explain why this type of fallacy is a bad way of reasoning.
  • Construct an original fallacy argument of that type.
  • Provide a citation for your source. Ensure that you apply APA standards to the citation of sources.

Support your statements with examples and scholarly references.

America’s Democracy: Final Paper

 

The primary goal of your last assignment is to critically analyze the primary features of the American national government. The results of your analysis will indicate what you have learned over the last five weeks. In order to accomplish this task, it is important to critically evaluate the key facets of our American democracy.

 

You have been preparing for this final assignment each week by constructing a detailed outline of the Final Paper’s main points through the weekly Learning Activities. In addition, you have read the course text and course readings, reviewed videos, and researched additional material for each week’s assignments and for this paper. This week, you will put all of those outlines, readings, reviews, and research together into a one summative paper.

 

As we wrap up our course, reflect back on what you have learned about the key structures, systems, roles, and processes that embody our national government. Focus on the strengths and weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages, and positive and negative impacts of these aspects of our democracy. Use what you have learned so far to evaluate our national government and recommend ways to enhance what works and repair what is not working well.

 

Construct a six-page paper based on the detailed outlines that you created over the last four weeks. Scaffold your paper around the following outline:

 

1. Title page
2. Introduction (half page):
   1. Describe the paper’s overall thesis.
   2. Provide an overview of main points.
3. The Constitution (1-1.5 pages) (Week 1):
   1. Describe one strength and one weakness of the U.S. Constitution.
   2. Recommend one option to maintain the strength and one to correct the weakness.
4. Federalism (1-1.5 pages) (Week 2):
   1. Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of a national policy that must be implemented by one agency of the federal bureaucracy.
   2. Recommend one option to maintain the advantage and one to improve the disadvantage.
5. Branches of Government (1-1.5 pages) (Week 3):
   1. Describe one strength and one weakness of one branch of our government: Executive, Legislative, or Judiciary.
   2. Recommend one option to maintain the strength and one to correct the weakness.
6. Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Elections (1-1.5 pages) (Week 4):
   1. Describe one positive impact and one negative impact of one of the following: political parties, interest groups, or federal elections.
   2. Recommend one option to accentuate the positive impact and one to lessen the negative impact.
7. Conclusion:
   1. Review your main points.
   2. Review your overall thesis.
8. References page

 

Writing the Paper

The Paper:

 

1. Must be at least six double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least eight scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to

Identify two articles: one in which the business problem is researched using a qualitative design and the other using a quantitative design.

 

 

 

Summarize each of the research designs.

 

 

 

Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you compare and contrast the two approaches:

 

What are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?How can they be used most effectively in a combined approach?Which method is more appropriate for research in your own business and functional area?

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

“Brief Correspondence” Please respond to the following:

 

• Think about all the emails and text messages you have sent in the last 24 hours. Discuss how much time went into planning the correspondence, and the consequences of the time spent planning.
• The textbook indicates that emails and memos should be an appropriate length for your message. Create a standard or best practice for determining an appropriate length for an email and a memo.

 

“Ethics in the Workplace” Please respond to the following:

 

• Discuss the varying degree of ethics found in organizations you have worked for and how these cultures affected you and / or your work. Then, discuss how you know you are part of an ethical organization.
• You have completed a report for your supervisor that outlines a problem that cannot be solved easily or quickly. About one week later the same report is circulated throughout the company that has been altered significantly. You suspect your supervisor made changes to undermine the severity of the problem. Do you have an ethical obligation to speak up? Discuss how you would handle this situation

Are organizations flexible enough to accept the style and professional demeanor of the next generational workforce? Does the current definition of diversity fit the upcoming generation?

Based on the information in this week’s required reading from the text (Carey, 2014), develop a tool to explain learning theory to your students and/or their parents. Make the writing accessible to the age/audience you are addressing.

You have several choices to make in this assignment:

1. Identify your focus audience—students of a particular age, parents, or, if you are not a classroom teacher, some other group of constituents or professionals.
2. Determine what product you would like to create. The possibilities are open, but could include materials such as:

• A lesson plan for a lesson about how we learn that you might like to do with your students at the beginning of the year
• A welcome letter, handout, or brochure for parents explaining how learning theory is informing your pedagogy for the year
• A visual that you have created to present information about learning to your staff or colleagues (particularly appropriate if you are not a classroom teacher)
• A video that explains learning for your students

Your final assignment submission should include:

• A short explanation of what you have created and why you chose to make that particular tool (this can be a short, 1-page paper separate from the actual product)
• The actual product you will use with students, parents, or colleagues
• A reference page that supports the citations you included in your product

Review the rubric before you complete the assignment to ensure you are meeting the expectations.

Support your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.