Multiple choice

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1) Which of the following is true?

A. The maker of a note does not have priXXXXX XXXXXability upon signing the note, nor does the drawer of a check upon signing the check.

B. The maker of a note has priXXXXX XXXXXability upon signing the note, and the drawee of a check has priXXXXX XXXXXability upon the drawer’s signing of the check.

C. The maker of a note has priXXXXX XXXXXability upon signing a note, but the drawer of a check does not have priXXXXX XXXXXability upon signing the check.

D. The maker of a note has priXXXXX XXXXXability upon signing the note and the drawer of a check has priXXXXX XXXXXability upon signing the check.

E. The drawer of check has priXXXXX XXXXXability upon signing the check, but the maker of a note does not have priXXXXX XXXXXability upon signing the note.

 

2) Alan guarantees Visa that he will pay for his daughter Florence’s debt with Visa. If Alan fails to pay Visa, who is liable for Florence’s debt?

A. Neither Alan nor Florence is liable to Visa.

B. Florence is primarily liable to Visa, as she was the party who used the credit in the first place.

C. Alan is primarily liable to Visa, the accommodation maker.

D. Both Alan and Florence are primarily liable to Visa for Florence’s debt.

 

3) In order for a security interest to give the secured party protection against the claims of other creditors of the debtor, the security interest must:

A. Entitle the creditor to possession.

B. Attach to the subject matter.

C. Terminate the debtor’s interest.

D. Become perfected.

 

4) Which of the following is true about the distinction between secured and unsecured credit?

A. Secured debt results from a judgment of the court, whereas unsecured debt results from the agreement of the parties.

B. Secured debt will be collected over more than 1 year, whereas unsecured debt is expected to be collected within 1 year.

C. Secured debt is debt that has already been paid, and unsecured has not yet been paid.

D. Secured debt is expected to be collected, whereas collection of unsecured debt is doubtful.

E. Secured debt has collateral associated with it, whereas unsecured debt has no associated collateral.

 

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Lab 3 – Biodiversity

 

Experiment 1: Effects of Water Pollution on Plant Diversity

 

Water pollution can have severely negative effects on biodiversity and ecosystems, particularly on plant populations. In many cases, these pollutants are introduced to the environment through everyday human activity. In this experiment, you will contaminate several water samples, as well as purify a water sample. You will then evaluate the effects of water pollution and purification on the biodiversity of wildflowers.

 

 

 

POST-LAB QUESTIONS

 

 

 

Table 1: Water Observations (smell, color, etc.)

Beaker

Observations

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. What effects did each of the contaminants have on the water in the experiment? Use Table 1 for reference.

 

Answer =

 

 

 

2. What kinds of human activities could cause oil, acids, and detergents to contaminate the water supply?

 

Answer =

 

 

 

3. What are the differences in color, smell, visibility, etc. between the “contaminated” water and the “treated” water?

 

Answer =

 

 

 

4. From the introduction to Lab 2, you know that there are typically five steps involved in the water treatment process. Identify the processes (e.g., coagulation) that were used in this lab and describe how they were performed.

 

Answer =

 

 

 

5. Develop a hypothesis regarding how using contaminated or purified water might affect plant biodiversity. Which pot do you believe will contain the greatest biodiversity (greatest number of species)? Why?

 

Hypothesis =


 

 

Table 2: Number of Plant Species Present in the Pots

Species Observed

Tap Water

Contaminated Water

Purified Water

Zinnia

Y     N

Y     N

Y     N

Marigold

Y     N

Y     N

Y     N

Morning Glory

Y     N

Y     N

Y     N

Cosmos

Y     N

Y     N

Y     N

Ryegrass

Y     N

Y     N

Y     N

Total Number of Species in Pot:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.      Based on the results of your experiment, would you reject or accept the hypothesis that you produced in question 5?  Explain how you determined this.

 

 

 

Accept/Reject =

 

 

 

 

 

7.      Alum contains aluminum. Research the effects of aluminum on plants by finding a scholarly source online. Does your research provide any insight into your results? Discuss your findings as they relate to the results of your experiment.

 

 

 

Answer =

 

 

 

 

 

8.      Imagine that each pot was a sample you found in a group of wildflowers. Based on the diversity of flowers in each pot, would you consider the ecosystem to be healthy? Why or why not?

 

 

 

Answer =

 

 

 

 

 

9.      How does biodiversity contribute to the overall health of an ecosystem?  Provide specific examples and utilize at least one scholarly resource to back your answer.

 

 

 

Answer =

 

 

 

 

 

10.  Rank the following three scenarios in terms of having the most to least biodiversity and provide your rationale for these rankings.

 

·         A vacant lot behind a car repair facility.

 

·         A designated national wilderness area.

 

·         A grassy strip along the highway.

 

 

 

Answer =

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

 

Any sources utilized should be listed here.

 

Data Collection: Choosing Sources (People, Places, and Things)

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Required Readings

Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2016). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Chapter 4, “Design and Reflexivity in Data Collection” (pp. 111–144)

Table 4.3, “Purposeful Sampling Strategies” (pp. 129–137)

Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Chapter 3, “Qualitative Data-Gathering Methods and Style” (previously read in Week 3)

Patton, M. Q. (2015). Chapter 5, Module 30: Purposeful sampling and case selection: Overview of strategies and options. In Qualitative research and evaluation methods (4th ed., pp. 264–315). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Guest, G., Bunce, A., & Johnson, L. (2006). How many interviews are enough? An experiment with data saturation and variability. Field Methods, 18(1), 59–82.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Mason, M. (2010). Sample size and saturation in PhD studies using qualitative interviews. Forum Qualitative Social Research Sozialforschung, 11(3).

Yob, I., & Brewer, P. (n.d.). Working toward the common good: An online university’s perspectives on social change, 1-25.

Document: Video Field Notes Guide (Word document)

Use this guide to help you as you take notes for your Scholar of Change video.

Required Media

Scholar of Change Video #4

Topper, C. (2014). Christin Topper, PhD student, bringing the natural world to Hong Kong [Video file].

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.

What is a good sample in qualitative research? It is NOT about size or generalizability.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the Guest, Bunce, and Johnson article; the Yob and Brewer article; and the Learning Resources related to sampling and saturation for this week.

Prepare a critique of the sampling strategy used by Yob and Brewer (n.d.). Include the following your critique:

The purpose of the study

week 6 part 2

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Responses:

  1. Click Reply when in a post to nest your responses under that main post. 
  2. Your post must be highly organized, thorough and accurate.
  3. Advance the discussion or extend discussions already taking place.
  4. Responses must add new information not previously discussed. Pose new possibilities or opinions not previously voiced. Consider new factual information tied with critical thinking. Interesting and current research on the topic.
  5. Do not simply summarize another student’s post and agree/disagree. Consider starting out posts with, “A research article I found said, Did you know, 3 things I found interesting were…”
  6. How to Post: Click Reply when in a post to nest your responses under that main post.  

Many epidemiological studies have constantly demonstrated that regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, sudden cardiac death, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure, (Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm). Besides, those who walked briskly for three or more hours a week were 35 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack or die from coronary heart disease than those who walked infrequently (Sesso,2018).

   Impeccably, the greater the intensity of physical activity the better, So the more we sweat the better. But no sweat doesn’t mean any benefit. Walking around the block or hitting a shopping mall is better for our heart than sitting around the house. Yet, don’t worry if we can’t do too much at one time. “It’s the total amount that matters. If we have time for only a half-hour brisk walk during lunch and then another half-hour walks at the end of the day, we’ll essentially get the same benefit as taking an hour-long walk. Therefore, exercises like walking helps the heart pump more efficiently, it also improves the strength of the heart and the way blood vessels respond to increased demands on the heart . However, the rate at which that happens is quite low, and should not preclude exercising in the first place, And if we’ve had a heart attack or some sort of cardiovascular procedure, cardiac rehabilitation programs do a great job monitoring and ensuring that the types of exercises that are being done are safe. “While walking is the most natural way to begin to exercise, we can do whatever we enjoy. It can be sports, going to the gym, social activities like dancing, or joining a walking group and doing a daily route (Sesso, 2018).

   As we already known that regular exercise is healthy for our health, as well as to strengthens muscles, but it also helps the heart do a better job of pumping blood throughout the body. However, a lower blood pressure a healthy heart pushes out more blood with each beat, enabling it to function more efficiently. This decreases stress on the heart and surrounding arteries, potentially reducing blood pressure. If we have high blood pressure, cardiovascular exercise may help lower it. If we don’t have high blood pressure, exercise may help prevent it from rising as our age.

Reference:

Howard Sesso, (May 21,018). Retrieved from: https://www.nutritionaction.com/…/what-exercice-can-do-for-your-hear

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Multiple choice

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1. in addition to doing morphological and chemical composition tests another method that forensic scientists may use to compare synthetic fibers is to 

a. run tests that determine the origin of the fibers 

b. conduct a mitrochondrial DNA profile analysis 

c. measure the two refractive indices under a polarizing microscope 

d. reference the FBI’s statistical database for the manufacturers of all the same class of fibers including probability formulas 

 

 

 

2. The assertion that fiber evidence can be associated with virtually any type of crime leads to all of the following crime scene precautions except 

a. bagging articles separately to avoid cross contamination of evidence

b. taking adhesive tape lifts the body areas exposed to a wrapped blanket or carpet 

c. pinpointing crime scene areas or items suspected of containing transferred fiber evidence 

d. collecting any and all crime scene items that even remotely may have encountered fiber transfer

 

 

 

3. Pyrolysis gas chromatography has proven to be a valuable technique for comparing auto paint formulations for all of the following reasons except 

a. paint chips as small as 20 micrograms are sufficient for analysis 

b. it reveals the layer structure of paint in sufficient complexity to allow individualization c. the pyrogram is sufficiently detailed to reflect the chemical makeup of the paint binder 

d. in conjunction with color and layer comparisons the evidence forges a strong link between the suspect’s car and crime scene 

 

 

 

4. when investigating a break in, the scene investigator who is collecting evidence should follow all the following procedures except 

a. collecting paint from the impressions left by tools used to gain entry 

b. carefully wiping the scraping tool before using it to collect each paint sample 

c. packaging the break in tools without attempting to remove any paint from them 

d. obtaining all layers of paint from surfaces suspected of being in contact with the break in tool

 

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In 650 words provide a description of the methods to be used to implement the proposed solution. Include the following:

  1. Describe the setting and access to potential subjects. If there is a need for a consent or approval form, then one must be created. Although you will not be submitting the consent or approval form(s) in Topic 5 with the narrative, the consent or approval form(s) should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
  2. Describe the amount of time needed to complete this project. Create a timeline. Make sure the timeline is general enough that it can be implemented at any date. Although you will not be submitting the timeline in Topic 5 with the narrative, the timeline should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
  3. Describe the resources (human, fiscal, and other) or changes needed in the implementation of the solution. Consider the clinical tools or process changes that would need to take place. Provide a resource list. Although you will not be submitting the resource list in Topic 5 with the narrative, the resource list should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
  4. Describe the methods and instruments, such as a questionnaire, scale, or test to be used for monitoring the implementation of the proposed solution. Develop the instruments. Although you will not be submitting the individual instruments in Module 5 with the narrative, the instruments should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
  5. Explain the process for delivering the (intervention) solution and indicate if any training will be needed.
  6. Provide an outline of the data collection plan. Describe how data management will be maintained and by whom. Furthermore, provide an explanation of how the data analysis and interpretation process will be conducted. Develop the data collection tools that will be needed. Although you will not be submitting the data collection tools in Module 5 with the narrative, the data collection tools should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
  7. Describe the strategies to deal with the management of any barriers, facilitators, and challenges.
  8. Establish the feasibility of the implementation plan. Address the costs for personnel, consumable supplies, equipment (if not provided by the institute), computer related costs (librarian consultation, database access, etc.), and other costs (travel, presentation development). Make sure to provide a brief rationale for each. Develop a budget plan. Although you will not be submitting the budget plan in Module 5 with the narrative, the budget plan should be placed in the appendices for the final paper.
  9. Describe the plans to maintain, extend, revise, and discontinue a proposed solution after implementation.

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 for the individual sections, but is required for the final paper.

WEEK 10 DISCUSSION; Evidence-Based and Non-Evidence-Based Programs

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1 PAGE

Required Readings

Heinrich, C. J., & Cummings, G. R. (2014). Adoption and diffusion of evidence‐based addiction medications in substance abuse treatment. Health services research, 49(1), 127-152.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2018). Evidence-based practices resource center. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/ebp-resource-center

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2009). Implementing change in substance abuse treatment programs (DHHS Publication No. SMA 09-4377). Retrieved from http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA09-4377/SMA09-4377.pdf Read pages 1–18.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 42. DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 05-3922. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2005.

Vanderplasschen, W., Vandevelde, S., De Ruysscher, C., Vandevelde, D., & Broekaert, E. (2017). In search of evidence-based treatment in TCs for addictions: 40 years of research in TC De Kiem (Belgium). Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery, 12(2-3), 177-195.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

Madson, M., & Schumacher, J. (2010). Motivational interviewing and alcohol. Healthcare Counseling & Psychotherapy Journal, 10(4), 13–17.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

PLEASE USE REQUIRED READINGS AND CITATIONS.

 Post an explanation of the value of evidence-based treatment programs. Explain how the prevalence of evidence-based programs has influenced treatment practices for addiction. Support your response using the resources and the current literature. 

Evidence-Based and Non-Evidence-Based Programs

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2 paragraphs.

 

Required Readings

Heinrich, C. J., & Cummings, G. R. (2014). Adoption and diffusion of evidence‐based addiction medications in substance abuse treatment. Health services research, 49(1), 127-152.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2018). Evidence-based practices resource center. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/ebp-resource-center

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2009). Implementing change in substance abuse treatment programs (DHHS Publication No. SMA 09-4377). Retrieved from http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA09-4377/SMA09-4377.pdf Read pages 1–18.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 42. DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 05-3922. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2005.

Vanderplasschen, W., Vandevelde, S., De Ruysscher, C., Vandevelde, D., & Broekaert, E. (2017). In search of evidence-based treatment in TCs for addictions: 40 years of research in TC De Kiem (Belgium). Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery, 12(2-3), 177-195.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

Madson, M., & Schumacher, J. (2010). Motivational interviewing and alcohol. Healthcare Counseling & Psychotherapy Journal, 10(4), 13–17.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.

  

Explain why substance misuse and substance use disorders cannot be reliable and easily identified through screening and that less severe forms of these conditions often respond to brief physician advice and other types of brief interventions.  Explain whether evidence-based programs are more effective in addressing addiction.

PLEASE USE REQUIRED READINGS AND CITATIONS.

Sociological Meanings of Basic Concepts

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Two replies or critical comments to other students’ postings(Response below). These replies should have a minimum of 250 words each. Read each student posting and provide a critical comment for each one. No apa required, No reference, all in your own words.

 

Student 1

After watching the movie Peace in Palestine , Zionism and the occupation of Palestine and the assigned material I realize that Israel is the world’s only Jewish state, located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea.   The Arabs who are the Palestine population hails from the land Israel t now controls refer to the territory as Palestine, and want to establish a state by that name on all or part of the  same land.  The conflict beyond Israeli and Palestinian is about who gets more land and how it is controlled.  The real political conflict started in the early 20 century.  Jews fleeing persecution in Europe wanted to establish a national homeland in what was then an Arab and Muslim majority territory in the Ottoman and later British Empire.  The Arabs resisted, seeing the land as rightfully theirs.

In my understanding the most fair solution would be the two states solution because an agreement like that would not discriminate or excluded  no one from the population of the two groups.  Therefore, the two states proposal  centers on an independent State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel of the Jordan River.  I really think that this solution could be the most appropriated in order to to create a peaceful environment side by side within secure and recognized borders with a just resolution of the refugee issue.

The negotiated boundaries beyond Israel and Palestine would begging with the 1967 borders, or the internationally recognized borders accompanied by adjustments that take into account Israeli settlements.  Also, mutually agreed territorial swaps would be made for security purpose and Jerusalem would be negotiated shared capital the two countries.

Israel with a population of more than eight million would remain roughly its current size.  Palestine , which consist primely of the Gaza strip and West Bank, with a population around five million would be considerably smaller area, less than the half size of Israel.

 

Student 2

        I personally had no idea they even had an issue. After viewing the movies, I found the conflict to be inhumane and really unfair. Both played a major part in harming one another but I would honestly think that Jewish people wouldn’t be so mean to the Muslims because it was their land to begin with. The whole brutal and unnecessary massacre of the Muslims was just a way of making space for the cruel Jews at the time. The British even got attacked by the Jews. They had their trains, ships and hotels bombed. Jews seemed to have a vendetta towards Muslims, they were forced to leave there homes and life behind. At one point they had a mutual relationship but that all disappeared when one group decided to over take the others land.

       The best solution would be for both sides to leave everything like before their conflict. They both should just respect one another because they both believe in God and according to the movie they respect many of the same profits which have the same values. If both Palestinian State and Israeli State just leave each other alone, they can work things out. They need to respect the others presence. In 1948 the state of Israel was declared both for Muslims and Jews. This may have seemed like a good thing but it wasn’t that great. The Jews were given 55% of the land that was in top shape for growing crops and Muslims 45% that lacked so much nutrition, they couldn’t even grow anything for them to eat.

 

       I believe that Jerusalem should go back to how it was before. Palestinians had East Jerusalem before the Israeli and I don’t see the issue with them going beck to that. If the whole Jerusalem remain under the Israel’s power, the Palestinian may not like that. Even though, both groups should be respectful to one another, it should go back to how it was. This is just another reason to avoid conflict between the two.

Multiple choice

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1) Dad has a negotiable instrument that he gives to his daughter as a birthday present. Dad is a holder in due course of that instrument. Circumstances arise such that the daughter can collect that instrument only if she has holder in due course status. Which of the following best describes this situation?

A. The shelter provision cannot apply to the daughter in this situation.

B. The daughter does not qualify as a holder in due course, but she can claim the holder in due course status of her father and collect the instrument.

C. The daughter is not a holder in due course, so she cannot collect on this instrument.

D. The daughter qualifies as a holder in due course, so she can collect on this instrument.

 

2) Under what doctrine could a party who is aware that an instrument is overdue take that instrument and acquire the rights of a holder in due course?

A. The taking for value doctrine.

B. The public policy exception.

C. The shelter principle.

D. The personal defense doctrine.

E. The indorsement protection doctrine

 

3) Billy, a minor, buys a car form Ajax Auto Dealers, signing a $2,000 negotiable installment note in payment. Ajax needs the cash, so it sells the note to Acme Finance Company, for its fair market value, indorsing the note in blank. The owner of Acme, who personally purchased the note, knew that Billy was a minor. Circumstances occur such that Acme can collect the note only if it is a holder in due course. Is Acme a holder in due course with respect to this note?

A. No, Acme is not a holder in due course because of some other reason.

B. No, because Acme took the note with notice that there was a defense to its payment.

C. Yes, Acme is a holder in due course.

D. No, because Acme did not take the note in good faith.

E. No, because the note was not properly negotiated to Acme.

 

4) Marti issues a check payable to the order of John, who indorses the check in blank and transfers the check to Amy, who transfers the check to Bill without indorsement. Bill wishes to cash the check. Which of the following best describes the liabilities of the parties?

A. At this point, no one is primarily liable on the check and the drawee bank is not primarily liable on the check until it accepts the check.

B. The drawee bank is not primarily liable on the check until it accepts the check.

C. The drawee bank is primarily liable on the check.

D. At this point, no one is primarily liable on the check.

E. Marti is primarily liable on the check.