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When you have completed all of the assigned reading for this written assignment, prepare your answers to the following assignment questions. Use all of the relevant parts of the textbook. Be sure to refer to these directly in your answers. Of course, do not copy the answers word-for-word from the course materials. Answers must be in your own words. Do make appropriate references in an appropriate manner. If you use sources other than your course text and study guide, you must also provide specific references for these sources.

Please answer each question as completely as possible (a minimum of about 150 words).

Edit your assignment before submitting it. Be sure that you have addressed all required questions and every part of each question. Check your document for accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Make sure that all sentences are complete and that paragraphing is appropriate.

1. What are the most important instruments of international economic policy?
2. What are some obstacles to successful international policy coordination?
3. Under a system of floating exchange rates and high capital mobility, is monetary policy or fiscal policy better suited for promoting internal balance? Why?
4. Under a system of fixed exchange rates and high capital mobility, is monetary policy or fiscal policy better suited to promoting internal balance? Why?
5. A nation’s need for international reserves is similar to an individual’s desire to hold cash balances. Explain.
6. What advantages does a gold exchange standard have over a pure gold standard?
7. What caused the international debt problem of the developing nations in the 1980s? Why did this debt problem threaten the stability of the international banking system?
8. What options are available to a nation experiencing debt-servicing difficulties? What limitations apply to each option?

 

In a paper, identify and analyze the necessary steps in preparing for and engaging in the collective bargaining process. Evaluate an example of a collective bargaining process in an industry of your choice that you have found through an Internet search.

Compare the different strategies implemented by both the union and management. Based on your analysis, address the following:

1. Determine the most important bargaining challenges in the modern workplace.
2. Explain whether or not different industries have different factors to consider and provide examples.
3. How would you address these if you were a member of the management team within the industry you selected for conducting your research?
4. Explain how the union employees may address the situation.
5. Explain how these issues have changed in the last decade and discuss possible reasons for these changes, which could also serve as helpful recommendations for your target audience.
6. Identify your target audience and provide a summary statement of your findings and recommendation.

Support your paper with a minimum of three resources, which may include your required text. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

 

Understanding and Coping with Change

Change is everywhere, yet very few people seem to embrace the concept. We are, for the most part, creatures of habit and follow daily routines. When change occurs, our activities and thought patterns are disrupted.

Write a four page APA formatted paper (excluding the title and reference pages), using a minimum of three scholarly sources analyzing the internal and external factors contributing to an individual’s resistance to change.

Describe a situation IN A BUSINESS SETTING where you or someone you know was resistant to change as identified in one of following areas:

1. Self-interest
2. Lack of understanding
3. Lack of trust in management
4. Differing assessments of the need for change
5. Low tolerance for change

Explain whether the resistance to change was caused by an internal or external factor. Using Kotter’s theory for change, provide a plan for overcoming that resistance. What will be done and how will you know that the plan has worked?

 

 

Document Analysis will be in essay form and you must answer all

 

of the prompts and edit your essay before submission to receive full points.

 

Your analysis must be in Chicago style:

Font – Times

 

New Roman 12pt, double spaced, 1” margins all around, and

properly formatted citations, footnotes and work cited page.

 

Your analysis must be a minimum of two pages of typed text not

 

including work cited page. (points will be deducted if format requirements are not met)

1. What type of document did you read? (or was this a primary or secondary source)
2. When was the document written?
3. Who is the author(s) of the article and what is their title? (provide some background information on author and cite your source)
4. For what audience was the document written? (place article in its proper context, if you say the article was written for students – more than likely you are wrong. Think critically about who the audience is)
5. Document information:
6. List three things the author said that you think are important (footnote and cite the source)
7. Why do you think this document was written?

iii. What evidence in the document helps you know why it was written? (Quote from the document, then footnote and cite the source)

1. Discuss two things the document tells you about life in the United States at the time it was written. (do not just provide a list of things, you must explain them – points will be deducted if you simply provide a list)
2. Write a question to the author that is left unanswered by the

 

The last Discussion Board Forum is the final phase of the Lab Project, which gives you a chance to reflect on the results you obtained and share your thoughts with the class. You have collected the data, run the tests, and presented the results—now you can step back and think about what it might mean.

1. Was there any sort of relationship between church attendance and sound doctrinal belief based on your data set? Remember, each of you may have gotten different results, so there is no right or wrong answer. Do these results match your initial prediction from Discussion Board Forum 1, or are they different?  Include the outcome of your study so that others can see the strength of the relationship and your sample size.
2. How generalizable do you think your results are?
3. Do the results reflect the statements made by Quarles (2011) in the excerpt you read earlier (of little relationship between the variables), or do they demonstrate something different?
4. Write about at least 1 implication these results could have for pastors, Sunday school teachers, and other church leaders.

 

Directions: Read the questions below and formulate a response to each that is at least one hundred words in length.  Please cite the textbook and external resources to support your answer (Wikipedia sources are not permitted).  List each resource used at the end of paper in the reference list section.  Please remember that you may utilize LIRN to help you search for resources.  You can visit the Academic Resource Center for a guide on how to utilize LIRN successfully.

 

1. Contrast a nuclear family and an extended family.

 

2. What are the advantages of an arranged marriage according to Native Americans?

 

3. Discuss the functions of exogamy and one function of endogamy.

 

4. Describe and explain the symbols used by anthropologists to diagram kinship relations.

 

5. Discuss how marriage customs are social constructs.

 

6. Describe two goals of kinship systems.

 

7. Give one difference between Hawaiian terminological systems and Iroquois terminological systems.

 

8. Compare and contrast kinship in patrilineal and matrilineal societies.

 

9. Compare and contrast the functions of kinship in societies that have unilineal descent and those that have nonunilineal (bilateral) descent.

 

10. Explain what a clan is.

 

 

PART II: Journal #1

 

Using a minimum of three resources (Wikipedia.com is not an option) write a 1-2 page paper in APA format to identify and describe the various forms of marriage found cross-culturally. Explain the advantages of each from a woman’s viewpoint and from a man’s viewpoint.

 

 

PART III: Journal #2

 

 

Using a minimum of three resources (Wikipedia.com is not an option) write a 1-2 page paper in APA format to compare and contrast the functions of kinship in societies that have unilineal descent and those that have bilateral (or kindred) descent. Give specific examples from your assigned ethnography or other readings and from your own culture.

Read the instructions carefully so that you can properly write the assigned essay. The due date for this essay is Thursday,October 1, 2015. The text should be handed in, printed and stapled, following a Microsoft Word format, a letter size twelve (12) and a spacing of one and a half (1.5) between sentences (or line spacing in the paragraph options). The extension of the work should not be less than three (3) pages or greater than five (5) pages of content.

At the end of your essay you will list the References used. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The written essay should be a product that reflects your understanding and interpretation (substantiated with arguments, evidence and reasoning, expressed in a clear, consistent, and accurate matter) of the assigned readings and discussions in class. DO NOT USE INTERNET SOURCES and limit yourself to the assigned texts.

ESSAY Instructions:

To understand the validity of an instrument we must critically assess the core concepts that supposedly are being defined, measured and applied in a psychometric test. Having that in mind we have, during the second unit, critically revised the concept of “Intelligence” since the beginnings of “mental tests”, in the late XIX century, until the more recent theories of Intelligence developed in late XX century (specially during the 1980s and 1990s). For that reason the purpose of the this test is to elaborate a single essay that discusses the following:

1. How certain interpretations of the concept of evolution influenced the instrumentation and measurement of “Intelligence” in the “Nature vs. Nurture” debate at the end of the XIX century and the beginning of the XX century.

2. The problems and limitations regarding how “Intelligence” has been measured, defined and applied.

3. How recent theories, specially Robert Sternberg’s and Howard Gardner’s theories, have tried to solve some of these problems and limitations.

It is advisable that you take into account the following “guidelines” when elaborating your discussion:

1. Take into consideration the historical overview regarding the theory of evolution and individual differences as discussed in class and on Hergenhahn and Hanley’s (2014) text. It also advisable to look at Sternberg’s (2003) historical revision of some of the theories of Intelligence.

2. Focus on one of the recent theories, either Sternberg’s or Gardner’s, giving examples on how they prove that “Intelligence” cannot be reduced to what usual and traditional psychometric tests measure.

3. Use at least two (2) of the assigned texts.

Assigned texts (in the order they were assigned).

Hergenhahn, B.R. & Henley, T.B. (2014). Evolution and Individual Differences. In B.R. 1. Hergenhahn & Tracy B. Henley, An Introduction to the History of Psychology (279- 319). Belmont: Wadsworth.

Sternberg, R. (2003). Intelligence. In Donald K. Freedheim & Irving B. Weiner, Handbook of Psychology: Volume I, History of Psychology (135-156). New Jersey: Wiley & Sons.

Sternberg, R. (2009). The Theory of a Successful Intelligence. In James C. Kaufman & Elena L. Grigorenko (Eds.), The Essential Sternberg (71-101). New York: Springer.

Gardner, H. (1989). Multiple Intelligences Go to School: Educational Implication of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Educational Researcher 18 (8): 4-10.

Gardner, H. (1995). Reflections on Multiple Intelligences: Myths and Messages. The Phi Delta Kappan 77 (3): 200-203, 206-209

You must provide proper complete citations for all of your sources. Failure to cite sources will result in a failure of the assignment.

 

The Assignment: employers and employees have an obligation to keep information private. However, some people make their living by discussing their private lives (personal anecdotal authors and stand up comedians, for example). To what extent do these individuals have a moral obligation to keep the personal information of their loved ones private, even when that means compromising their ability to best do their jobs?

Heuristic evaluation

Name of the application (It needs to be related to programming):

 

Evaluator Name:

 

Aim:

The aim of this assignment is to conduct a heuristic evaluation to critically evaluate the selected application

 

The task:

Your task is to perform a heuristic evaluation to critically evaluate the selected application.

1. Select a task on the team’s selected application:
2. You need to identify 10 examples (any combination of followed or not followed)
   1. examples of where the usability principles have been followed and
   2. examples of where they have not been followed.

In each case, you should identify

the beneficial or detrimental consequences associated with adherence or non-adherence.

 

Assessment:

In marking your document, the following will be taken into account:

1. For each usability principle tested:
   1. A clear description of the design principle should be provided.
   2. An example should be provided of a page that adheres to the usability principle. Critically discuss the beneficial consequences associated with the use of the design principle in relation to the application.
   3. An example should be provided of a page that does not adhere to the usability principle. Critically discuss the detrimental consequences associated with not using the design principle in relation to the application.

Your discussion of each usability principle should be no less than 100 words.

Inclusion of a screen shot for each example of adherence and nonadherence is recommended as a means of clarifying discussion.

1. Suggested redesign of one page or web site that fails a principle (note thatthe web page or web site should be different to those described in 1 above.)
2. For each principle:
   1. Justify why it fails the principle
   2. Describe how the page/site it may be changed
   3. Justify why the page/site would pass the principle after its modification

 

 

1. System status visibility. The system should provide appropriate feedback.

1.        Is status feedback provided continuously (eg progress indicators or messages)?

2.        Are warning messages displayed for long enough?

3.        Is there provision for some form of feedback?

2. Match between system and real world. Use language familiar to the user and follow conventions.

1.        Are the words, phrases and concepts used familiar to the user?

2.        Does the task sequence parallel the user’s work processes?

3.        Is information presented in a simple, natural and logical order?

4.        Is the use of metaphors easily understandable by the user?

5.        Does the system cater for users with no prior experience of electronic devices?

6.        Does the system make the user’s work easier and quicker than without the system?

7.        Does the system fit in with the environment in which the user’s tasks are carried out?

8.        Can the system realistically reflect real world situations and appear to respond to the user?

9.        Are important controls represented on the screen and is there an obvious mapping between them and the real controls?

 

3. User control and freedom. Provide emergency exits, undo, and redo.

1.        Are facilities provided to “undo” (or “cancel”) and “redo” actions?

2.        Are there clearly marked exits (for when the user finds themselves somewhere unexpected)?

3.        Are facilities provided to return to the top level at any stage (eg links back to homepage)?

4. Consistency and standards. Things that appear the same should behave the same.

1.        Is the use of terminology, controls, graphics and menus consistent throughout the system?

2.        Is there consistency between data entry and data display?

3.        Is the interface consistent with any platform standards?

4.        Have ambiguous phrases/actions been avoided?

5.        Have color and style conventions been followed for links (and no other text)?

5. Error prevention. Don’t just let users escape from errors: help users avoid them.

1.        Is a selection method provided (eg from a list) as an alternative to direct entry of information?
2.        Is user confirmation required before carrying out a potentially ‘dangerous’ action (eg deleting something)?
3.        Does the system ensure work is not lost either by user or system error?
4.        Does the system prevent calls being accidentally made?
5.        Are the options given in dialog boxes obvious?
	6.        Has the possibility of the user making errors been removed?

6. Recognition rather than recall. Options should be visible. Instructions should be easy to find. Don’t make the user have to remember information.

1.        Are help and instructions visible or easily accessible when needed?

2.        Is the relationship between controls and their actions obvious?

3.        Is it possible to search for information (eg a phone number) rather than entering the information directly?

4.        Is the functionality of the buttons on the device obvious from their labels?

5.        Are input formats (eg dates or lengths of names) and units of values indicated?

6.        Is the functionality of novel device controls (eg gestures) obvious?

7. Flexibility and efficiency of use. Support shortcuts for expert users.

1.        Does the system allow for a range of user expertise?

2.        Does the system guide novice users sufficiently?

3.        Is it possible for expert users to use shortcuts and to tailor frequent actions?

4.        Is it possible to access and re-use a recent history of instructions (eg recently called numbers)?

5.        Does the system allow for a range of user goals and interaction styles?

6.        Does the system allow all functionality to be accessed either using function buttons or using the stylus?

7.        Is it possible to replace and restore default settings easily?

8.        Have unnecessary registrations been avoided?

8. Aesthetic and minimalist design. Avoid providing irrelevant information.

1.        Is the design simple, intuitive, easy to learn and pleasing?

2.        Is the system free from irrelevant, unnecessary and distracting information?

3.        Are icons clear and buttons labelled and is the use of graphic controls obvious?

4.        Is the information displayed at any one time kept to a minimum?

5.        Is the number of applications provided appropriate (and has ‘featuritis’ been avoided)?

6.        Has the need to scroll been minimized and where necessary, 7.        Are navigation facilities repeated at the bottom of the screen?

8.        Is the system easy to remember how to use?

9.        Have excessive scripts, applets, movies, graphics and images been avoided?

9. Help users recognize and recover from errors. Error messages should be helpful.

1.        Do error messages describe problems sufficiently, assist in their diagnosis and suggest ways of recovery in a constructive way?

2.        Are error messages written in a non-derisory tone and refrain from attributing blame to the user?

3.        Is it clear how the user can recover from errors?

10. Help and documentation. Ideally, the system should be usable without documentation, but help should still be available and task oriented.

1.        Is help clear and direct and simply expressed in plain English, free from jargon and buzzwords?

2.        Is help provided in a series of steps that can be easily followed?

3.        Is it easy for the user to search, understand and apply help text?

Navigation

	1.        Is navigational feedback provided (eg showing a user’s current and initial states, 2.        where they’ve been and what options they have for where to go)?
	3.        Are any navigational aids provided (eg find facilities)?
	4.        Does the system track where the user was in the last session (and any progress made)?
	5.        Has opening unecessary new browser windows been avoided?

 Use of modes

	Does the system use different modes appropriately and effectively?
	Is it easy to exit from each mode of use?

 

Extraordinary users

1.        Is the use of colour restricted appropriately (and suitable for colour-blind users)?

2.        Do the buttons allow for use by older, less agile fingers or people wearing gloves?

3.        Do buttons give tactile feedback when selected?

4.        Is the touch-screen usable by people of all heights and those in wheelchairs?

5.        Are equivalent alternatives provided for visual and auditory content?

6.        Have accessibility and internationalization guidelines been applied if appropriate?

 

Details:

 

1) Choose a research study article of interest to you.

 

2) Refer to the study you choose and complete “Assessing a Research Study.”

 

3) Identify an article that directly references your chosen study and compare it to your findings. Does this article refute or confirm the study’s findings?

 

4) Write a paper (750-1,000 words) that analyzes and summarizes your findings.

 

5) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

 

6) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

 

 

 

Assessing a Research Study

 

 

 

Review the study components in the left-side column of the form below. Refer to the study you chose, and complete the data in the right-side column with the key components in that study.

 

 

 

Research Question:
How did the research question emerge from the review of literature in the article?
Independent Variables Type:
Dependent Variables Type:
Identify and Define the Study Design Elements: 1. Quantitative vs. Qualitative: 2. Sample Size 3. Method of sample selection: Explanation. 4. Identify and define the experimental and control groups? 5. Reliable and valid data instruments? Explain.
Describe analysis. What statistics were used?
Did the researchers’ conclusions make sense, did they answer the research question, and did they appear to flow from the review of the literature? Did they explore control of extraneous variables?