Essays on Inferences

Article critique

The title of the study provides a clear and succinct indication of the issues which will be touched on in the main study. The issues which will be discussed in the study includes nurse staffing, nurse work schedule and patient mortality have been clearly captured. Such a realization provides the reader with a sneak preview of what to expect when they read the study.

Abstract

The abstract of the study provides a clear breakdown of what the reader should expect to see while reading the paper. The problem of the study has been clearly stated as the independent effects which ...

The hierarchy of evidence presents an important means of working towards the explicit, conscientious, and judicious appraisal and utility of current evidence when making important decisions when delivering care. Nurses must understand the best way of appraising information and learn to utilize what is best to assure them of essential demands of the community (Atkins, et al., 2004). Patients require such attention, and nurses need to understand the levels used which are case report, empirical, randomized control trials, systematic literature review, and meta-analysis. Describing each will offer an understanding of the intended evidence demands. Empirical studies are characterized by ...

The elements of thought consist of eight elements that were created by Dr. Richard Paul. They are point of view, purpose, question at issue, information, interpretations and inferences, concepts, assumptions, implications and consequences (The Elements of Thought 2013). All of these elements can be organized into four groups. One may combine purpose and question at issue. Both of these elements are answering the questions. Without specific questions that need to be answered a person will have a hard time figuring out the purpose. The purpose and the answer of the question has a deep connection because this answer serves ...

Abstract

Computers scientist have been grappling with the challenge of developing cognitive systems. Some of the challenges that have made the creation of such systems include natural language processing and machine learning. However, IBM has been able to produce a system known as Watson that has demonstrated human-like intelligence. The system was able to deal with the challenge of natural language processing by using a parsing process to derive the context of questions. This made IBM Watson have human-like understanding of natural language. The system is also built on active technologies that facilitate adaptation training through data and user changes. ...

Introduction

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 need at least seven hours of sleep each night to maintain their cognitive, emotional, and physical functions, but college students tend to lack quality sleep. A sample of 1,160 college students reported sleeping on average 5.85 ± 1.85 hours per night, and 35% of them considered their sleep bad or very bad (Elagra et al., 2016). Lack of sleep has been associated with higher risk of negative moods, unintentional injuries, risk-taking behaviors, and poor academic performance (National Adolescent and Young Adult Health Information Center, 2014). Although various negative effects of ...

Ethical considerations

This survey will seek to engage different stakeholders within organizations to capture their understanding of the concept of organizational stress and the factors within the organization that influence or affect organizational stress. Ethics is a representation of the norms that are expected of a researcher when conducting any form of research (Serekan, 2000). Ethics offers the guidelines that the researchers should adhere to when designing and implementing their research design. In the scholarly world, ethics play a significant role and especially when research involves human subjects. This inquiry on organizational stress will make use of human subjects, implying that ...

Abstract

Survey research is one of the most popular methods of conducting quantitative research. Other popular methods of gathering data in quantitative research include experimentation and quasi-experiments. Survey has benefits of being flexible and easy to apply to different quantitative research methods. It can be conveniently designed and conducted in order to draw conclusions about various matters and situations. Surveys are conducted through the normal format of undertaking quantitative research. First, there is the need to transpose the research problem into aims and objectives. And then there is the need to formulate a proper research procedure and system through the ...

Validity is related to the manner in which one treats the data that one has collected. This usually implies analyzing, making inferences and drawing conclusions from it. It is an important aspect to consider in one’s research, as it determines its quality. In terms of internal validity, this usually refers to whether one is actually investigation what one claims to be researching. This is usually related to the research design, and especially with regards to the dependent and independent variables. One of the ways to do this is to control as many variables as possible, in order to ...

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Critical Self-Reflection Essay

Communication is a key element in human life and activity. In today’s modern age, human beings are exposed to voluminous data and information. Most of the time, we do not have the time to process what we are hearing and seeing. This leads to making inferences and assumptions, which actually may not be true. Human beings cannot act without assumptions and inferences (Paul and Elder, 2015). Based on the assumptions and inferences, we make conclusions and then firm beliefs about the issue. There are many assumptions that I make in ...

Chapter 1: Introduction 3

Chapter 2: Financial Performance and Position of TESCO 6 Chapter 3 Financial Management Policy 14 Chapter 4 Investment Strategy 18 Chapter 5 Valuation of TESCO 22 Chapter 6 Conclusion 26 Abstract The present report provides critical analysis of financial positioning of Tesco Plc. For this, the financial data has been gathered for past five years as well as its competitors to critically assess financial positioning of Tesco in the retail industry. The reports highlight the recent issues of Bretix which has significantly impacted economic conditions of the United Kingdom leading to declining the consumer confidence because of triggering inflation. ...

Introduction

I have often thought critical thinking is simply my opinion, or generating ideas and opinion through mental exercise, i.e. I can do critical thinking without external help or interaction. Yet, it is so different, because as I searched the literature and in studying in this course, I found that critical thinking involves the individual’s ability to use the mind actively to sense the surrounding environment and realize opportunities and potential hazards by generating innovative ideas (Ruggiero, 2009 as cited in Bruning, 2016). Critical thinking needs knowledge, and knowledge is learned and experienced. Precisely, critical thinking is borne out ...

Introduction

Hypertension is among the most progressive and widespread health problems that contributes to significant negative outcomes including increased mortality as well as morbidity rates especially among the African-Americans. Typically, African-Americans usually develop the disease in their early stages of life, have higher blood pressure levels on average and experience various severe hypertension-related illnesses as compared to the other racial groups (Ferdinand, 2013). Although hypertension is untreatable, the illness can be effectively managed through the use of medications and establishing the relevant lifestyle changes. Nonetheless, management of hypertension is suboptimal among the African-Americans due to various factors such as poor ...

There is the need for taking into account the key concepts which will determine whether a particular study that has already been done is useful and can be incorporated into practice. The primary components that will make a particular study helpful for use in a certain research process determine how such information can be incorporated into the nursing process. As such, determining the validity of different forms of study is an important step towards achieving evidence-based care (Fineout-Overholt et al., 2010). The first reason for conducting a critical appraisal on a particular study is to determine whether there are ...

1. Project Proposal 1.1. Research Background Media campaign has always been central consideration for any marketing plan. Trends of communication using different media have been undergoing steady evolution for the past several decades. Today’s marketing plan involves much more sophistications than ever before requiring companies to adopt state-of-the-art approach to it to maximize their chances of success (Napoli, 2011; Noll, 2007). The proposed research is going to revolve around the assessment of effective ways of collecting the required data for STA (a traveling agency) helping it develop its new marketing plan aligning to existing and emerging trends of ...

Abstract

The current government has consistently been trying to reduce the costs of healthcare and at the same time improve its quality. This paper focuses on the current state of healthcare through an extensive research on the population. The research uses a cross sectional design to collect data and come up with relevant conclusions. The research project aimed at using a homogenous population to come up with accurate results. Such a population involves participants who have the same knowledge about the subject. Such participants are easily obtained through a referral process where one participant refers another. A total of 50 ...

According to Mendenhall and Beaver (2011), descriptive statistics is the analysis of data that helps to summarize, show and describe data in a way that is more meaningful. In this regards, it provides a concise summary of data. This data can be graphically or numerically summarized. Using graph or pie charts in descriptive statistics helps one interpret data collected in a much easier way than providing the same data in a wide amount of raw data. Descriptive statistics use mean, median and mode as measures of central tendency and use standard deviation and variance as measures of dispersion. Inferential ...

I am one of the choir members in my church. I started singing at a very young age. My parents noted the talent in me and encouraged me. They are the ones that motivated to join the church choir. Singing became a hobby for me. I would spend most of my time listening to songs and attempting to compose my own. When more people heard me singing, in choir competitions or in school, my voice moved them. Slowly, many people took an interest in my voice. I began getting invitations to perform in events and concerts. The invitations increased ...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia

Abstract The intensive care unit in most hospitals plays the role of providing care to patients dealing with life-threatening conditions. The technological and other set ups in these hospital units are vital in ensuring that these patients continue to receive the best regarding care while with the intentions of having them emerge with desirable outcomes. There are however challenges relating to the care that these patients receive since, in most cases, they are usually under mechanical ventilation. A patient under this condition faces the risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia if the ventilators are not handled with the required care. ...

A manager is an individual tasked with the duties of planning, coordinating, and directing the work of a team or a person in an organization. The manager also monitors the work and takes corrective measures whenever necessary. A leader is a person who has the trust of the others to lead them in pursuing what they deem to be the best possible solution to specific situations or problems (Reh, 2014). John Terrill best meets the definition of a leader. First, Terrill asked the engineers why the division had such as turnover. This was to find out from the engineers ...

Research Methods Sp2016

Abstract The dominance of commercial technological innovation in the context of modern society has resulted in a form of technological dependence for some individuals, causing them to pay less regard to aspects of the physical world. Technological innovation has assumed a noteworthy role in the flow of our daily lives, such as through the methods we employ to maintain interpersonal connections. Numerous individuals are included in a matrix of connections facilitated by technological innovation and an increasingly digitalized culture; however, the vast amount of these affiliations can leave individuals the global community feeling subjectively void. The effects of technological ...

Question 1

Compare and contrast the concept of metagenome and microbiome. The microbiome is a term used in describing the entire habitat; it includes microorganisms and their genomes and the surrounding environmental conditions. The microbiome is defined based on the biotic and abiotic factors in a specified environment. On the other hand, metagnome can be defined as a collection of genes and genomes normally from the members of the microbiota. Microbiota is an ecological community that includes symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms that share our body space. The analysis of microbiome can be done for a large number of samples and can ...

The principal value, which the principles of morality are based on, has always been discussed. The most widely accepted answers are happiness and safety. Nietzsche in his theory of morality also approaches this concept but from a different direction. He claims that the aim of any society, as well as the supreme value in the ethics, are the happiness of the minority – aristocracy. He explains that, essentially, all life is built upon exploitation, appropriation, violence and struggle for dominance. He argues that they are unavoidable because they represent what life really is – the will to power. Accordingly, power is ...

UNIQLO Marketing Research

As one of the most lucrative industries globally, fashion has attracted many companies. One such companies include UNIQLO a Japanese company located in Yamaguchi. The company offers different types of cloth brands to local Japanese people, the Asian region and other consumers globally. Singapore is one of the biggest markets for fashion wear with many companies in operation and new ones seeking on entry strategies. Considering the strategic importance of the country to UNIQLO, it is essential for the company to conduct a marketing research to establish what influences consumers decisions to purchase different fashion brands. According to Shen ( ...

CHAPTER 9

Identification of problem or issue What problem(s) is the author identifying? Who does the problem relate to? Kenagy introduces Adaptive Design as an applicable management method for healthcare organizations undergoing a change process. Adaptive design is a management tool that directs managers to learn by committing to change (95-97). This problem relates to hospital heads and nursing managers. The reason for this choice is that they are the individuals tasked with executing organizational changes (96).

For whom is this topic important and why?

This topic is important for patients, management team, and the nursing staff. First, successful changes create new processes resulting in quality and reliable ...

Annotated Bibliography

Bambauer, Jane. "Hassle." Michigan Law Review 113.4 (2015): 461-511. Print. Bambauer suggests that Searches and seizure in schools are in other words a debate about the privacy of individuals and the extent to which the state or anybody is able to invade an individual’s private life. Despite the fact that this may seem insignificant, a student’s locker in most cases is the only private space that a student has in a communal atmosphere of the school. In many occasions, the debate about searches and seizure is seen as an American issue. However, this can apply to ...

Encounters between the self and other have a profound impact on both the identity of the individual and how they perceive the world around them. Fear, and the psychological conditions associated with it, can have create lasting repercussions that create problems for both the individual and society. What happens to us when we label things or people we fear as “monster” can only be understood in relation to the associations that can be assessed when making inferences concern others people or things. These inferences are often inherently disconnected from reality and can be seen to establish social and cultural ...

The levels of research evidence required to enhance practice vary among subjects and issues of discussion. Randomization is one of the most applied approaches to generalize outcomes evidenced from a sample population. However, such inferences made from a sample population to cover the represented group leaves gaps and make assumptions that exempt other outcomes (Dattalo 2). In perspective, the significance of a quantitative outcome dictates the relevance of a tested assumption. However, other equally valid and individual outcomes stand a chance to operate within the normal conditions as entities. Ethically, they should not be assumed as invalid entities within ...

Article Summation

Burns et al., (2014), in their research work, offer a critical appraisal on the uptake of health care services for childless low income adults who have just been enrolled into a public health insurance scheme. Eligibility for Medicaid (the U.S a governments’ insurance program) witnessed an expansion for eligible adults to include adults who fall below the federal poverty level (FPL) of 138%. However, the Supreme Court’s ruling which made this cap an option for states rather than an obligation meant that states could now extend the limit for persons to be covered under Medicaid Insurance. Among these ...

Chapter 5

Identification of problem or issue What problem(s) is the author identifying? Who does the problem relate to? The problem that Dr. Kenagy has identified in his book is that of the lack of innovation in leading and established institutions. According to the author, such institutions are destined to fail in the long-run owing to the rapid rate of development in respective industries. As such, the problem relates to institutions that are already established and comfortable in following their business models without the need to innovate.

For whom is this topic important and why?

The topic is important for the healthcare industry as it is one of ...

Abstract

The number of child delinquents has increased significantly within the last decade. It is a major cause for concern since these children tend to become serious, violent, and chronic offenders while in their teen years. Based on the observation, this study sought to answer the question of what are the effects of parental involvement on criminal outcomes in children. The participants of this study are college students with the history of delinquency. The research uses the survey method as the experimental approach, and the data collection uses the administration of a questionnaire. The study targets 500 participants in the ...

Introduction

Patients with advanced cancer most often experience excruciating pain as one of the symptoms of the deadly disease. This pain if unrelieved causes unnecessary anguish and suffering that happens to be exhausting to patients both physically and psychologically. Therefore, recommended treatments for such; assist in ensuring the comfort of the patients and allows them function normally. Various studies and several developed scales have been conducted to study pain management; unfortunately, they all fail in one way or another due to complications experienced in evaluating pain patients undergo. This is due to the variance in levels of pain experienced by ...

In his article, Ibbotson (2010) investigates the impact of a long-term asset allocation policy on portfolio performance against that of active management with respect to security selection and market timing. The paper draws its inferences from reviewing existing literature on empirical studies examining the same. The issue of contention arises from conclusions made by Brinson, Hood, and Beebower (BHB, 1986) that asset allocation policy was responsible for more than 90% of the return variations of an average fund over time, with market timing and security selection playing minor roles. In contrast, the critics of the BHB model (e.g. Ibbotson ...