Essays on Quantitative Analysis

Policy Manual Introduction

A policy manual is a general guideline that details the policies and best practices that an organization in a particular industry should follow. This is the case with health care in general and protecting patient data in particular. Starting from a manual system, an electronic or automated system has been found to enhance best practices in the field of health care (Hamilton, Jacob, Koch & Quammen, 2004).

Importance to Organization

It prepares a roadmap for daily administration. A policy manual is also a yardstick for performance. It can be used to train fresh recruits about the conduct desired. It can also be resorted ...

Problem Statement

The objective of this paper is to present a report on the marketing questions raised by the founder of Celtic Chocolate Company Limited. Mr. Ronald Begg founded Celtic Chocolate Company Limited under which he engineered a new product called Milk Mate. The new product is basically a milk modifier. Milk Mate was introduced into a market largely controlled by large companies, such as Nestle with a market share of 50%, Hersey with a market share of 20%, Cadbury at 10%, and the remaining 20% shared by other smaller players in the region.

Generation of Alternatives

The introduction of the new product into ...

Abstract

The report below provides a comprehensive analysis of Global Finance Inc.’s (GFI) network. It provides an overall description of the network based on the network diagram provided. The report also conducts a risk assessment on the network. The main purpose of the risk assessment is to discuss the risks resulting from the network design and configuration. In total, the assessment identified four apparent risks and the report provides proper mitigation techniques for the organization. The main purpose of the mitigation techniques is to improve network security and reduce financial losses resulting from network downtimes. The report also discusses ...

Quantitative Research Project

Introduction When considering the characteristics of the crime as relatively independent phenomena one can understand this phenomenon as socially dangerous one. At the same time, crime is only an element of the public events. Existing and functioning in society, it permeates all different areas and various public attitudes. From this perspective, crime is a social phenomenon, which could be discussed qualitatively. Consequently, this assignment is aimed at analysis of the teaching dataset of British Crime Survey 2007-2008.

Literature Review

Crime is a social phenomenon, which is not only ontological, but epistemological. It generated all of the conditions of social life. This ...

What is Fundamental analysis?

Fundamental analysis is developing an understanding of a company, its business and the future prospects of the business. The practice involves reading and analyzing reports and consolidated financial statements to get an understanding of the company’s growth prospects, comparative advantages, competitors and the potential market. Further, the procedure of evaluating a stock by way of measuring its intrinsic value by analyzing the associated economic, financial and other functional and non-functional factors is known as fundamental analysis of a stock. If a company is growing at a good pace, has no or fair debts, enough cash and is generating ...

Quantitative research article

Empirical research in bioethical journals. A quantitative analysis by Borry, P., Schotsmans, P., & Dierickx, K.

Background/Introduction

The background of the research was to analyze the nature and evolution of the published empirical research in the fields of bioethics and medical ethics (Borry et al., 2006). This was prompted by an intense debate about the relationship between the normative and empirical perceptions of bioethics. By that time, there were only two studies which had described the nature and evolution of published empirical research in the field of bioethics and ethics and this study paper had to carry more research on this ...

Objectives

This research aims at establishing the effects of using social media as a tool for marketing in small businesses. The research seeks to address the benefits associated with using social media to market a business. If there are no benefits then what are the limitations? If there are both benefits and limitations, which one outweighs the other? From these questions, we can then deduce the general effect of social media as a business marketing tool (Churchill and Iacobucci, 2010).

Methods of Research

In conducting the research, a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods of research will be used (Matthews and Ross, 2014). ...

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1. Background The arrival of new technologies as helped improve many aspects of life. For example, License Plate Recognition is a modern technology that has helped improve mobility and safety in transportation (Rashid, Aibinu, Rahman, Suhaimi and Yunis, 2012). Many car parks have resulted to the use of technology to help in the logistics of operating a car park. Rashid et al., (2012) argue that automatic parking systems are progressive because in addition to improving logistics, they also increase the convenience of public parking, eliminate the hassles of fee collection and also enhance the security, especially when the car ...

Abstract

The current paper presents a summary of the article “The Cold War on Ice: Constructivism and Politics of Olympic Figure Skating Judging” by Sala, Scott and Spriggs II. The article addresses the issues of the international political rivalries that took place at the time of the Cold War as well as the inherent rivalries after the Cold War was over. The rivalry between different nations seemed unusual depending on the data obtained by the researchers. Particularly, the authors of the article present a quantitative analysis of constructivist approach allied to international relations. It is worth noting that the researchers ...

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1. Background The arrival of new technologies as helped improve many aspects of life. For example, License Plate Recognition is a modern technology that has helped improve mobility and safety in transportation (Rashid, Aibinu, Rahman, Suhaimi and Yunis 93). Many car parks have resulted to the use of technology to help in the logistics of operating a car park. Rashid et al., (93) argue that automatic parking systems are progressive because in addition to improving logistics, they also increase the convenience of public parking, eliminate the hassles of fee collection and also enhance the security, especially when the car ...

Escatsa is an average Spanish company founded by two twenty year olds. It deals with the production of steel sheets jobs for the automotive industry. It is well established locally but then it is faced with the decision to expand internationally to one of two places, Hungary and the UK. So as to make a decision on what location is more favorable for expansion, it needs the analysis of key competencies, the market base, risks expected, cost and financing of moving project. This analysis will assist the company in making the right decision for expansion. A risk analysis helps ...

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1. Background The arrival of new technologies as helped improve many aspects of life. For example, License Plate Recognition is a modern technology that has helped improve mobility and safety in transportation (Rashid, Aibinu, Rahman, Suhaimi and Yunis 93). Many car parks have resulted to the use of technology to help in the logistics of operating a car park. Rashid et al., (93) argue that automatic parking systems are progressive because in addition to improving logistics, they also increase the convenience of public parking, eliminate the hassles of fee collection and also enhance the security, especially when the car ...

Abstract

The problem on obesity has big a growing issue for many people worldwide. In lieu with the predicament and the accompanying illness that comes with obesity, the different government worldwide as well as the different health institutions are finding ways to combat the problem. One of the ways of addressing the issue was standardizing food label to consist of information that would inform people of the contents of the food they eat. However, this solution is not widely accepted. Critics believe that knowledge on how to read and understand food label cannot do anything to solve obesity. In a ...

Over all the chapter number, 14 was very interesting and relatively easy to understand than other chapters. It was because of some easy concepts such as mean and variation that we had learnt many times before this, as well. However, the most interesting concept among all the topics discussed in the chapter was about editing the collected data before analyzing it. This was a short topic but still attracted my attention the most. Perhaps, the reason behind this was I felt this was one ...

Johnson & Johnson has gained relevant experience in the field of public relations, given that the group of companies was founded over thirty years ago; it definitely had a role in the evolution of public relations. Indeed, J&J has been held aloft in the PR world for nearly 30 years as the torch-bearer of the “right way’ to handle a crisis (Yaxley, 2010). Its public relations personnel, strategies, implementation process and assessment have matured over the years. Johnson & Johnson is a holding company which majorly deals in pharmaceutical products which are under constant scrutiny due to issues of quality ...

Introduction

The field of medicine and pharmacy has over the recent past experienced tremendous growth with technological improvements making pharmacy and the analysis of drugs and characteristics of drugs much simpler. Drug analysis is a fundamental aspect of drug development. It is not confined to making improvements to drug but also assessing quality to ascertain their fitness for human consumption. Drugs are chemical compounds that are affected by a number of factors including temperature, moisture and contaminants among others. For this reason, technology has provided an analytical tool for analyzing the drugs.

Following the introduction of spectroscopy about half a century ago, ...

Financial risk of an enterprise can be defined as the probability of adverse financial consequences in the form of loss of income and capital under uncertainty conditions for its financial activity. Financial risks have a great variety and for the implementation of effective management are classified by several main features that will be considered below. Financial risks arises in the process of enterprise relationships with financial institutions (banks, financial, investment, insurance companies, stock exchanges and others). Causes of the financial risk are inflation factors, the growth of bank interest rates, reduction of the value of securities and others.

Financial risks are roughly divided into two types:

1) ...

Introduction

Spectrophotometry refers to a method that is employed in the determination of the amount of light that is absorbed by a chemical substance. In chemistry, the term spectrophotometry refers to the determination of the reflection or transmission characteristics quantitatively material through a function of wavelength (NIST, 2012). The spectrophotometry analysis is carried out through the light intensity determination as a beam of light passes through a tube containing the sample solution. The process of analyzing solution concentration using spectrophotometer utilizes the fact that light possesses a dual nature. This is where the light may exist either as particle or as a wave (Keller, 2003). Basically, ...

Marketing Communication is a vital component for creating and expanding the brand awareness. This primarily allows the customers to transform and create specific perceptions of the product in their minds. These perceptions primarily relate to the product specific attributes and the position of the product in the entire market. Such communication not only aids in creating new customer base but also assists in retaining the current customer segment and to build and nurture stronger relationship with the customers as well as the suppliers. For the purpose of analyzing the marketing communication technique, ABC TV has been chosen. ABC has ...

Successful firms require workers to have mastered the required skill set in their profession. One of these skills in the field of quantitative analysis is the workers’ ability to analyze statistical data. One of the main ways of analyzing quantitative data is through correlation research. Correlation research is a kind of quantitative analysis method that aims to establish any relationships or links between any two or more variables. By relationship, it means the status of one variable is directly or indirectly reflected in the status of the other variable.

A correlation research example at a work place could be a research to ...

Abstract

Natural and physical sciences have been considered older disciplines than social science. As such, speculations are that methodologies used in social science in many ways either overlap or have been remodeled for the purposes of interpreting social phenomenon. However, the argument has always pertained to determining the extent a social scientific perspective relies on methods drawn from the physical and natural sciences. In the following pages of this document the writer will conduct an evaluation by implicitly formulating a social scientific question; explaining its significance from a social scientific perspective; analyzing three specific research problems which can emerge from this question; providing a ...

Introduction

Accounting and finance are two different fields from each other as both of these things require having quantitative data to analyze the things in an effective and well organized manner. Organizations are made to increase the financial belongings with the help of effective accumulation and articulation of data with its utilization at different places and sections in particular. The main perspective of this assignment is to analyze the effectiveness of quantitative data to manage an organization with effectiveness. It is advised to select an organization and the organization which has been selected for the same analysis is General Motors. ...

Admission Essay.

Economic problems are an all-round and integral part of our everyday activities. While many life issues, such as unemployment, global competition in world market, debates about free trade agreements, the benefits of alternative pollution control policies, etc are considered to be fundamentally economic in their nature, many other political, social and environmental problems have significant economic factors and consequences. It proves that studying economics is important in order to understand the world in which we function, interact and develop as humans and parts of the global society as well as be better equipped for a beneficial participation in the global ...

Schwarz, K. A., Mion, L. C., Hudock, D. & Litman, G. (2008). Telemonitoring of heart failure patients and their caregivers: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Progress In Cardiovascular Nursing, 23 (1), pp. 18--26.

The primary objective of this pilot study was to “examine the effectiveness of postdischarge telemonitoring by and APN on reducing subsequent hospital readmissions, emergency department (ED) visits, and costs and increasing the time between discharge and readmission among older adults with HF.” In addition, “the objectives were to examine depressive symptomatology, quality of life, caregiver mastery, and social support for patients with HF.”

Research Questions

The research tried to examine ...

Section 1:

Cash Flow Statement *Refer to excel sheet for all the calculations **We have started Cash Flow with operating income as even with net income we had to add back items to reach at operating income only.

Importance of Cash Flow Statement

Unlike other financial statements, Cash Flow Statement details the position of cash in the company. While both the income statement and Balance Sheet are made on accrual basis, Cash Flow is made on cash basis of accounting. In this way, Cash Flow Statement provides a detailed and an in-depth overview of cash inflows and outflows from the company. Below discussed is some ...

The term corruption in the simplest and most basic sense refers to the abuse or misuse of the available public resources and amenities by few individuals so as to benefit their private needs and urges. It also refers to a state where the people elected in public places, and offices use their powers and privilege to enrich themselves with the public resources. And powers at the expense of the general public or a whole society. At the face value, major corruption scandals would involve instances and cases where the officers in the positions of authority take bribe and solicit other mutual ...

Interpreting Market Trends for BMW Dealership in Sydney, Australia

Specializing in the sale of automobiles in Sydney’s BMW dealer has been a top premium brand choice. However, with an ever-changing environment and new trend factors, the General Manager, Helga Schmit would seek to re-think the dealership’s marketing strategies in order to assist it produce batter sales results. Thus, there will be a need for collecting data on various market factors that are specific to the Sidney’s BMW market. In that view, the collection of data will be focused on the capital city of Sydney, Australia. The data factors are summarized as follows: - Disposable income: Employment ...

Introduction

Where the universe originated from remains a philosophical issue. Different people argue differently about the origin of life. Although people live in a more technological developed world, they still have certain criteria to explain where life came about. In biological aspect, specialists argue that life originated from genetic traits (Moore, 59). This is different from myths that have the idea of the universe to have originated from accounts of divine creation (Pollitzer, 34). In this concern, Evolution and Creationism are the popular anthropological theories of origin. This research aims at determining people’s opinion about the two accounts. With the utilization ...

Abstract

The paper explores low participation in online (Internet) forum among international students. Since according to Caspi, Chajut, Saporta, & Beyth-Marom (2006), computer-mediated communication media (CMCM) offered distance learning students’ new opportunities to online or distance learning courses, this paper examines some factors that could act as a block to online discussions between students, . The main question evaluated in this study is how gender and cultural differences relate to low participation in e-forum for international students. This reaserch involves study of a large group of graduate and undergraduate students, both female and male, from Sri Lanka, India, Middle East, and Bangladesh. However, the ...

Quantitative analysis is an analytical technique that helps a researcher to understand behaviors, situations or events using statistical or mathematical models. The technique can be used to measure performances, conduct evaluations, measure constituents of substances and predict outcomes in real life events. My competency in quantitative analysis has equipped me with skills to interpret mathematical models like schematics, graphs, tables and formulas to make accurate inferences from them. It has also equipped me with skills needed to check and estimate mathematical answers to enable me select optimal results, identify alternatives and establish the reasonableness of answers. I am also able ...

Instruments:

Chapter 3: Methodology Introduction The methodology incorporated in the study is aimed at collecting all relevant data for the purpose of a comprehensive analysis. The addressed problem in the study regards the current trend of low participation in e-forums by international students. Using various relevant instruments, the methodology of this research will be comprised of different questions articulated in a questionnaire sheet that aims to test the following hypothesis: - Does the quantity and quality aspect of interaction with peers and educators have a positive or negative impact to e-forum participation among international students? - Does technology advancement ...

Psychology

Introduction ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism are two general terminologies that pertain to a group of people that have disorders when it comes to the development t of the human brain. Autism has various degrees in which they are characterized. The characterizations of this brain development disorder were being studied based on the person’s social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and both verbal and non-verbal form of communication. The autism disorder and autism itself have been merged into one diagnosis umbrella of ASD (autismspeaks.org). With all the behaviors being shown by persons that have these conditions, common aspects ...

Interpreting Market Trends

Data on various market factors will need to be collected for identification of their effect on demand of vehicles in the Australian market. Those factors are summarized as follows

Disposable income is the level of income that households can spend for their consumer purposes. It is the income after taxation whose level determines the income that consumers have at their disposal. In that respect, it is determined by employment level within an economy.

Purchasing power: Price index/inflation:

Purchasing power refers to the ability that the income held has in buying goods and services. The change in purchasing power determines the quantity of goods ...

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Introduction

In terms of business economics, ‘risk’ refers to the assumption of an organization attaining profits that are below expected or forecasted levels. It could also refer to the possibility of a loss. There are several aspects that influence business risk. Some of these factors are unit price, volume sales, cost of production, and economic and political environment . Organizations that aim to lower risk in order to attain stability often maintain low debts. This enables the company to assure that its financial liabilities are always payable. Maintaining low financial risk levels has become an imperative in ...

There are seven phases in the structure of the Performance Uncertainty Management Process (PUMP) framework. They are: (a) defining the project;(b) focusing on the uncertainty management process; (c) identify all the relevant sources of uncertainty, such as, responses options and conditions; (d) structure of the uncertainty; (e) clarifying ownership; (f) quantify some uncertainty; and (g) evaluating all the relevant implication. Defining of the project helps in providing the effective common understanding of the project. In simple term, it helps to bring the whole team at the same page. The new members joining the team are able to come to ...

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The specter of Civil Wars has plagued mankind throughout history. Though most of these conflicts have eventually ended, there has been no tried and true negotiation blueprint to the effective ending to a Civil War. By examining Civil Wars fought between 1940 and 1998, Barbara Walter and the team of Carline Hartzell, and Matthew Hoddie attempted to begin to develop such a framework. In so doing, they examined the factors in Modern civil war peace agreements that led to lasting peace. Walters begins her observations by noting that only about 1/3 of peace agreements attempted lead to lasting peace. (Walter, ...

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Abstract

The quantitative research is a data research of some hypothesis, which can be checked by using mathematical or statistical techniques. This means employing of some mathematical models and methods (performing calculations). These calculations are based on empirical observations given in a data set. This data has a numeric form. The qualitative research refers to understanding some phenomena (for example, human behavior) – how and why people do or think something. The quantitative methods are usually can support qualitative researches. The one of the most usual methods to collect the data for qualitative research is to ...

McDonald’s

The McDonald’s Corporation or how we all are used calling it simply “McDonald’s” has grown into a multinational company, the world’s largest chain of fast food restaurants serving millions of people daily in over 100 countries of the world. So it may be hard to imagine that this “giant” has grown out from a small barbecue restaurant opened by Richard and Maurice McDonald in 1940 in San Bernardino, California. Later in 1948 their business concept was reorganized into a hamburger selling place very much close to what we know it is now. And in 1955 the business was purchased ...

Having been granted the opportunity to administer consultancy services to your bank specifically in regard to the new staff training and orientation towards their new roles at the Commercial Lending Department in respect of small businesses, I submit the following training manual for use. The manual explains the reasons and application of analysis and gives examples of statements to analyse. The staff is advised to incorporate other financial information and competencies relevant to the lending department.

Reasons for Bank Analysis of clients’ statements and Information

In any commercial transaction in banking, the overriding objective often is that the bank should be able to make profits. The concept of ...

Introduction

The purpose of this experiment is to assist one to learn how different equipment in the laboratory is being use when carrying out the experiment. It tests the level of accuracy required when using different apparatus for measuring the volume. For very approximate result of volume, a beaker or conical flask is preferred when measuring volumes of liquids.

Accurate methods of measurement

This is done by the use of burette, conical flask and pipette. These measuring apparatus are discussed below. When a much more accurate measurement is required, always measuring cylinders are preferred Measuring cylinders, which are much more accurate than beakers and conical.

Also volumetric pipettes and volumetric flask the mostly used apparatus used when measuring accurate volume.

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Executive summary

The aim of this report is to conduct a critical evaluation of the Royal Dutch Shell Company using both qualitatively and quantitatively in order to unveil whether it is a good company to invest in or not. The material for this analysis comes from various online resources, specifically from the company’s website that has the company’s annual reports and financial statements review. Additional information comes from financial websites that has information on stock performance, industry and markets trends.

We decided to choose a company in the oil and gas industry because most of the ten companies in the world by ...

FIRMS AND THE FINANCIAL MARKET

Financial markets play an important function of channeling funds from agents who have saved money and are willing to lend it out to agents who need funds and are also willing to borrow. Financial market is defined by Brigham E.F & Ehrhadt, M.C. (2011) as what brings together people and organizations needing money with those having surplus funds. There are many financial markets in a developed economy or a geographic location. In contrast to physical (real or tangible) asset markets where products like machine parts, automobiles, real estate, computers and machinery are sold, the financial asset market on the other hand is ...

- Abstract This paper provides a detailed account of the theoretical issues that have existed with the researches on terrorism and also provides a clear view of the critical perspectives on terrorism researches. The study identifies extensive literature on terrorism based studies and offers a critical analysis of the approaches used and segregates between the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches that exist. The results reveal that mixed methodologies with epistemological design are adequate for terrorism researches and it is beneficial to avoid a judgmental attitude however the proposed system also provides a technique for customized selection of methodology.

1. Introduction Terrorism ...

Research Design

Statistics Used Results Martin A. Safer Linda J. Levine Irvine Amy L. Drapalski Distortion in Memory for Emotions: The Contributions of Personality and Post-Event Knowledge Memory Distortion, Emotional Bias Distortion in Memory for Emotions Duration or intensity of their emotional responses is an important factor of identification however the article does not cover this aspect of investigation. (N = 189)

Co-relational Design

Correlation method is used in the research. revision of memory for prior emotions can occur immediately, with an introduction to the post event information Olivier Corneille, Johanne Huart ...

Pay attention on theoretical part, so you will need to provide some theories that you will use on this essay, e.g. institutalism, constructivism, realism etc. It will evaluate that you can study terrorism from different theoretical perspectives.

It is important to mention, that probably key book for this essay will be Robson, Colin, Real World Research (Oxford: Blackwell, 1993).

- Abstract

1.Introduction Terrorism related studies have been into existence since a long time however there has been a drastic increase in the concerns related to terrorism due to which there has been a significant change in the model and thought process ...

Introduction

Although Google is among the best companies in the world, it has not been able to evade one of the foremost challenges facing prominent companies. It has not been able to involve itself in the proper selection of employees. This following the knowledge flooded market. It becomes hard to get experts among the many job seekers.

Problem statement

The principal problem that Google is facing is lack of proper methods of selecting employees. A quote from the case study “most recently, the company has tried to apply its knowledge in quantitative analysis to the problem for better selection decisions” (CASE STUDY, ...

Statistical Management

Question 1 Quantitative analysis is a tool that is used to understand, explain and predict behavior of different phenomena using measurement, research, statistical and mathematical modeling. Quantitative analysis provides a scientific approach to managerial decision making because it involves manipulating and processing raw data into meaningful information using a structured procedure. Quantitative analysis involves seven steps; problem definition, developing the model, acquisition of input data, developing a solution, testing the developed solution, analyzing results from the solution and lastly implementing the results. Problem definition is the most difficult yet most important step in quantitative analysis. The problem needs to be stated ...

The global burden of diabetes is high and the prevalence of diabetes is increasing. Diabetes is a major disease with significant side effects and complications resulting in shorter lifespans. The problem is greater with type 1 diabetes because this type of diabetes cannot be prevented and there is no cure for the disease. However, clinical studies have shown that education, adapting to the disease, and nutritional therapy can reduce the complications of type 1 diabetes. Parents are the most important members of the diabetes management team in pediatric patients and any impact on the quality of life of the parent ...

Understanding Financial Concepts

Financial ratios are vital for both small and large businesses. Some people feel that small business should not monitor the financial ratios for their business, but it is reasonable to understand their importance to the owner. Investments usually involve various levels of risk, and it is crucial to understand those risks and how to diversify. Financial ratios, debt financing, risks, and financial returns are excellent key concepts to use in business, but do not come without any issues or concerns. Therefore, there are three financial ratios that are crucial for small businesses; debt-asset, quick, and receivable ratios. As ...

Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Research methods used in articles

The human brain is a receptacle of knowledge and reasoning and man has always had an inherent ability to think, analyze argue and conclude. The concept of critical thinking as a form of analysis has its roots during the time of Socrates. He believed that man should not blindly accept view- points placed before them by people in seats of power. Men are fallible and prone to confused thinking and empty rhetoric. It is important to analyze on the basis of knowledge, available data and insight. RH Ennis (2003) described critical thinking as, focussed thinking based on sound reasoning and reflections ...