POL111 WK3 DB1 response 1 (75 words)

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Research the agency in depth and discuss what is the main purpose of that agency.

The Bureaucratic Agency from the United States that I chose to discuss is the FBI. The FBI originated from a force of Special Agents created in 1908 by Attorney General Charles Bonaparte during the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.  The FBI’s mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Some of their main priorities include protecting the United States from terrorist attack, protect civil rights, combat major white-collar crimes, and protect the United States against foreign intelligence operations and espionage. 

Next, describe what interest groups are involved with that agency and why.

There are many different types of interest groups that are involved in the FBI, but some include the Cyber Division, Laboratory Division, and the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group. The Cyber Division is a part of the FBI because it helps investigate cyber attacks by criminals, overseas adversaries, and terrorists. The Laboratory Division which was created in 1932, is one of the largest and most comprehensive crime labs in the world. In the Laboratory Division, they examine DNA to help determine guilt or innocence, analyze fingerprints left at a crime scene, and links exploded bomb fragments to terrorists as well as much more. The Laboratory is dedicated to solve cases and prevent acts of crime and terror. Finally, the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group is a three-agency entity–FBI, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the Department of Defense (DoD). Established in 2009 that brings together intelligence professionals from the U.S. Intelligence Community to conduct interrogations that strengthen national security and that are consistent with the rule of law. High-value targets are nominated by U.S. intelligence agencies and must be approved by the appropriate partner agency leadership, which includes all three-agency entities. 

Finally, evaluate the accessibility or utility of one of the agency’s websites. Is it user friendly, why or why not?

After evaluating the accessibility of a number of the agency wesites, I found that they were all user-friendly. The reason I say this is because I found it very easy to get the information that I was looking for. Also, the websites had very clear and simple labels that show what each section of the website is about as far as history or the mission of the agencies. 

References

FBI ( 2016, May 03). Retrieved from: https://www.fbi.gov/about/mission

(Links to an external site.)

Change Management Roles

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Instructions

Organizational change initiatives  are a team effort. It is the job of the leadership team to ensure that transition is a success. To do so, the right leaders must be put in place,  and each must hold a thorough understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Examine the Delta Pacific Case Study, then analyze the following:

  • What are the challenges facing Delta Pacific?
  • What change initiative would be most effective to implement within this organization? (Use the Rasmussen Resource Library if you need assistance with identifying change models.)
  • What type of change leaders need to be put in place? (Ex.: Change Lead, Change Managers, Change Analyst, etc.) 
  • What departments, areas, and stakeholders will each leader be responsible for?
  • Where will each change leader be most effective?
  • What roles will each change leader need to play at their level of influence?

Leadership Structure Plan

Utilizing the above information, create a Leadership Structure Plan that includes the following:

  • At least three change leader positions to be put in place for the change initiative.
  • Description of each change leader’s roles and responsibilities.
  • Account of departments they will lead.
  • A short description of how each position will effectively aid in the success of the initiative.

Note: When creating  your plan, think in terms of a job description and job analysis, and the detail used to specifically identify the roles and responsibilities of each particular job assignment. Â While this particular project does not have a page requirement, keep in mind that a thorough plan  should be no less than 3 pages in length.

The paper should include an APA formatted cover page and reference page.

MUST INCLUDE 

1.Provides the required three change leadership roles including a detailed explanation of their roles and effectiveness towards initiative success.

2.Provides a detailed description of at least three change leadership roles and 

responsibilities.

Provides detailed account of areas of departmental leadership responsibility.

Discussion Question

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Language and the Brain

Researchers are constantly discovering new information about the brain. The Web articles in this week’s Learning Resources provide reputable information on recent findings. Explore at least two of these resources, looking for information that will expand and deepen your understanding of language development as it relates to the brain.

As you read the information, note ideas that are of particular interest to you and consider thoughts and insights that you would like to share about language development and the brain. Think about how this information might help you and others in the field of child development to work more effectively with children, families, and/or educators of young children.

 

 

Post the following:

 

  •  
  • Describe two or more ideas that you found of particular interest about language development as it relates to the brain (e.g., research findings about language acquisition, specific examples of how language is learned). Be sure to cite your source(s).
  •  
  • Then, share your ideas about how this information might help you and others in the field of child development work more effectively with children, families, or educators of young children.

philosophy of modern European culture

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Essay Topics

1. Map out and critique the evolution of Greek thought from Plato through the Late Middle Ages. Comment on and provide a critical analysis of the impact of Greek philosophy and science on both early modern science and the Medieval Church.

2. Analyze in broad terms the similarities and differences between the modern and the post-modern worldviews. Be certain to include specific examples of the similarities and differences.

3. Discuss and comment on the SR and the impact that it had on (1) the Church and (2) the philosophy of modern European culture.

4. Analyze the argument that science and religion are “complementary.” Include an analysis of faith versus reason and why/how these two ideas came to be identified as two different “roads to reality.”

5. Explain in detail what Tarnas means by the “ self critique of the modern mind.”� What is the role of the SR in this “critique?” Be specific.

6. How does the “ philosophical revolution” of the early 17th century inform and foster the SR? What is the role of both ancient and “ modern” astronomy in the development of the philosophical revolution? Be specific.

7. What is the “ crisis of modern science?” How and why did “religion and metaphysics [continue] their long and slow decline?” What is the role of Romanticism in the crisis of modern science?

In general, be certain to quote numerous specific passages in your essay to support whatever analysis or argument you are making. Since you need only refer to the Tarnas, you may simply place a page number in parentheses after the quote.

15-13; excellent work: outstanding comprehension of the subject matter, very well organized, logical arguments, well cited examples and evidence to support claims, sophisticated language, no grammar errors;
12-9; good work: very good comprehension of the subject matter, organized and most arguments are logical, some properly cited examples to support the claims, well chosen language, minor grammar errors;
8-5; average work: some familiarity of the subject matter but important key issues are missing, some gaps in organization and logical argumentation, just few relevant examples to support the claim, general or vague language, grammar errors which detract from the overall quality of the paper; 
4-1; poor work: very little familiarity with the subject, confusion with the key concepts, serious gaps in organization and logical argumentation (ex. self- contradictory); generalities, no examples to support the claim, general and stilted language, serious grammar errors;
0; plagiarism or no familiarity of the subject;

STATISTIC FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS – 2015

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Assignment 1:Bottling Company Case Study

Assignment 1: Bottling Company Case Study Imagine you are a manager at a major bottling company. Customers have begun to complain that the bottles of the brand of soda produced in your company contain less than the advertised sixteen (16) ounces of product. Your boss wants to solve the problem at hand and has asked you to investigate. You have your employees pull thirty (30) bottles off the line at random from all the shifts at the bottling plant. You ask your employees to measure the amount of soda there is in each bottle. Note: Use the data set provided by your instructor to complete this assignment. Bottle Number Ounces Bottle Number Ounces Bottle Number Ounces 1 14.5 11 15 21 14.1 2 14.6 12 15.1 22 14.2 3 14.7 13 15 23 14 4 14.8 14 14.4 24 14.9 5 14.9 15 15.8 25 14.7 6 15.3 16 14 26 14.5 7 14.9 17 16 27 14.6 8 15.5 18 16.1 28 14.8 9 14.8 19 15.8 29 14.8 10 15.2 20 14.5 30 14.6 Write a two to three (2-3) page report in which you: 1. Calculate the mean, median, and standard deviation for ounces in the bottles. 2. Construct a 95% Confidence Interval for the ounces in the bottles. 3. Conduct a hypothesis test to verify if the claim that a bottle contains less than sixteen (16) ounces is supported. Clearly state the logic of your test, the calculations, and the conclusion of your test. 4. Provide the following discussion based on the conclusion of your test: a. If you conclude that there are less than sixteen (16) ounces in a bottle of soda, speculate on three (3) possible causes. Next, suggest the strategies to avoid the deficit in the future. Or b. If you conclude that the claim of less soda per bottle is not supported or justified, provide a detailed explanation to your boss about the situation. Include your speculation on the reason(s) behind the claim, and recommend one (1) strategy geared toward mitigating this issue in the future. 5. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to the references. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. Supplement:

Imagine you are a manager at a major bottling company. Customers have begun to complain that the bottles of the brand of soda produced in your company contain less than the advertised sixteen (16) ounces of product. Your boss wants to solve the problem at hand and has asked you to investigate. You have your employees pull thirty (30) bottles off the line at random from all the shifts at the bottling plant. You ask your employees to measure the amount of soda there is in each bottle. Note: Use the data set provided by your instructor to complete this assignment.

 

Bottle Number

Ounces

Bottle Number

Ounces

Bottle Number

Ounces

1

14.5

11

15

21

14.1

2

14.6

12

15.1

22

14.2

3

14.7

13

15

23

14

4

14.8

14

14.4

24

14.9

5

14.9

15

15.8

25

14.7

6

15.3

16

14

26

14.5

7

14.9

17

16

27

14.6

8

15.5

18

16.1

28

14.8

9

14.8

19

15.8

29

14.8

10

15.2

20

14.5

30

14.6

Write a two to three (2-3) page report in which you:

1. Calculate the mean, median, and standard deviation for ounces in the bottles.

2. Construct a 95% Confidence Interval for the ounces in the bottles.

3. Conduct a hypothesis test to verify if the claim that a bottle contains less than sixteen (16) ounces is supported. Clearly state the logic of your test, the calculations, and the conclusion of your test.

4. Provide the following discussion based on the conclusion of your test: 

a. If you conclude that there are less than sixteen (16) ounces in a bottle of soda, speculate on three (3) possible causes. Next, suggest the strategies to avoid the deficit in the future.

Or

b. If you conclude that the claim of less soda per bottle is not supported or justified, provide a detailed explanation to your boss about the situation. Include your speculation on the reason(s) behind the claim, and recommend one (1) strategy geared toward mitigating this issue in the future.

5. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to the references.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Calculate measurements of central tendency and dispersal.

· Determine confidence intervals for data.

· Describe the vocabulary and principles of hypothesis testing.

· Discuss application of course content to professional contexts.

· Use technological tools to solve problems in statistics.

· Write clearly and concisely about statistics using proper writing mechanics.

TUTORIAL

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Submit your answers to the following questions using the ANOVA source table below. The table depicts a two-way ANOVA in which gender has two groups (male and female), marital status has three groups (married, single never married, divorced), and the means refer to happiness scores (n = 100):

•        What is/are the independent variable(s)? What is/are the dependent variable(s)?

•        What would be an appropriate null hypothesis? Alternate hypothesis?

•        What are the degrees of freedom for 1) gender, 2) marital status, 3) interaction between gender and marital status, and 4) error or within variance?

•        Calculate the mean square for 1) gender, 2) marital status, 3) interaction between gender and marital status, and 4) error or within variance.

•        Calculate the F ratio for 1) gender, 2) marital status, and 3) interaction between gender and marital status.

•        Identify the critical Fs at alpha = .05 for 1) gender, 2) marital status, and 3) interaction between gender and marital status.

•        If alpha is set at .05, what conclusions can you make?

Source

Sum of Squares

(degrees of freedom [df])

Mean Square

Fobt.

Fcrit.

Gender

68.15

?

?

?

?

Marital Status

127.37

?

?

?

?

Gender * Marital Status (A x B)

41.90

?

?

?

?

Error (Within)

864.82

?

?

NA

NA

Total

1102.24

99

NA

NA

NA

Please Note: The table that you see in the assignment has been slightly modified from the one presented in the module notes since it is beyond the scope of this unit to have students calculate p values. Instead you are asked to calculate the F value and compare it to the critical F value to determine whether the test is significant or not

NEED HELP ASAP!!!

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Please choose one of the following videos:

For this assignment, you will outline at least one of the arguments that you believe are made in the video you selected. In your outline: 

  • Identify the issue that is addressed and the conclusion that is presented.
  • Identify the premises that are given in support of that conclusion.
  • Explain whether or not you think the argument is convincing by presenting your reasons for this position. If you do not have evidence for your position, you should consult scholarly materials that relate to the position you present.

Here is an example of an outline about an argument from the Monty Python Argument Clinicvideo. Utilize the same structure found in the example, but be sure to provide enough detail to satisfactorily complete all aspects of the prompt.

There is no minimum word count, but you must include a title page and reference page in APA style. The only required resource for this assignment is the multimedia source you chose to analyze. This should be the source that you primarily use to complete the assignment. Secondary sources are welcome but not necessary, and they should not be used in place of the argument piece you selected. 

The Ashford Writing Center (AWC)  has two kinds of tutoring available to you.

  • Live Chat – If you have writing-related questions about a topic before you draft a discussion post or submit a written assignment, you will now be able to chat live with a tutor for a short (up to 20 minute) conversation. Live Chat will be available Monday through Friday from 10:00-11:00 am and 4:00-5:00 pm (PST). AWC Live Chat
  • Email Paper Review – If you have a draft, partial draft, or even if you’re having trouble getting started, you can complete a submission form and email your paper to the AWC for review.
    • Writing Tutors will do their best to return your paper with their comments within 48 hours, not including Saturdays and Sundays. Please plan accordingly if you would like to receive feedback before an assignment due date. AWC Email Paper Review

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. 

Late Policy: Written assignments (essays, journals, presentations) are due on the specified days in the course. Written assignments will be subject to a late penalty of up to 10% per day up to three days late. If written assignments are submitted after 72 hours past the due date, instructors can give a penalty up to and including a grade of 0 for the assignment.

 

EXAMPLE

 

PHI 103 Week Two

Argument Outline Example

Media Resource:

MontyPython. (2008, November 14). Argument Clinic [Video File]. Retreived fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQFKtI6gn9Y

Transcript Available:

MontyPython. (2009). The Argument Sketch [Transcript]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.montypython.net/scripts/argument.php

Argument Outline:

CONTEXT: After a brief bit of arguing about what an argument is, John Cleese rings the bell and declares that time is up. Michael Palin pays him for a second round of arguing, but Cleese pretends he didn’t receive the money. So they begin arguing about whether Palin paid. Palin gives a clear argument that can be summarized as follows:

THE ISSUE: Did Palin pay Cleese to argue or not?

THE CONCLUSION: Palin paid.

THE PREMISES (REASONS): Palin says, “If you’re arguing, then I must have paid.” He also assumes Cleese is arguing, though he doesn’t come right out and say this.

So the argument has this structure:

1. If Cleese is arguing then Palin must have paid.

2. Cleese is arguing.

3. Therefore Palin must have paid.

 

EVALUATION: This initially looks like a good argument, because Cleese has already said he’s “not allowed” to argue unless Palin pays. But this is not really a good argument. As Cleese points out later, “I could be arguing in my spare time.” In other words, the first premise is false. It is not necessarily true that “If Cleese is arguing, then Palin must have paid.”

 

 

PHI103.W2A2.10.2013

Description:

Total Possible Score: 3.00

 

Identifies the Issue and the Conclusion of the Argument

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Accurately identifies both the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification is clear and concise.

Proficient – Accurately identifies both the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification is slightly unclear or imprecise.

Basic – Identifies the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification of either the issue or the conclusion is unclear, imprecise, and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Identifies at least one required component of the selected argument. The identification of the issue and/or the conclusion is significantly unclear, imprecise, and/or inaccurate.

Non-Performance – The identification of the issue and the conclusion of the argument is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Identifies the Premises That Are Presented to Support the Conclusion

Total: 0.90

Distinguished – Clearly and accurately identifies all relevant premises that are presented to support the conclusion.

Proficient – Accurately identifies relevant premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic – Identifies a majority of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations – Identifies some of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Significant details are missing or unclear.

Non-Performance – The identification of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Explains Whether the Argument Is Convincing

Total: 0.90

Distinguished – Thoroughly explains whether or not the argument is convincing. Presents clear reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence.

Proficient – Explains whether or not the argument is convincing. Presents reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence, but the reasoning lacks some clarity or supporting evidence.

Basic – Explains whether or not the argument is convincing and attempts to present reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence. The reasoning lacks clarity or relevant supporting evidence.

Below Expectations – Explains whether or not the argument is convincing, but does not present reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence.

Non-Performance – The explanation of whether the argument is convincing are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.30

Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Resource Requirement

Total: 0.20

Distinguished – Uses more than one scholarly source, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient – Uses one scholarly source to support ideas. The source is used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment and on the reference page.

Basic – Uses one scholarly source to somewhat support ideas. Citations may not be formatted correctly within the body of the assignment and/or on the reference page.

Below Expectations – Uses one source that provides little or no support for ideas. The source may not be scholarly, and citations are not formatted correctly within the body of the assignment and/or on the reference page.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Aligns Format of Paper With Sample Argument Outline

Total: 0.20

Distinguished – Accurately aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline.

Proficient – Aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. However, the layout contains minor formatting errors.

Basic – Aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. However, the layout contains moderate formatting errors.

Below Expectations – Minimally aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. There are frequent formatting errors.

Non-Performance – The formatting is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Can anybody help me with this assignment

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Dropbox Assignment 

Assignment 2: State of America’s Children

In today’s global world, how do the children of the U.S. fare? Are they prepared to compete in the international arena? The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is a nonprofit child advocacy organization that provides a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. The State of America’s Children 2014 is the CDF’s report highlighting some crucial issues affecting our children today. Visit the CDF Web site and read the report:

Children’s Defense Fund (CDF). (2014). State of America’s children 2014. Retrieved from http://www.childrensdefense.org/zzz-child-research-data-publications/data/2014-soac.pdf  

Select a topic of interest to you from the report’s table of contents (after pulling up the website, you can scroll down to select a topic). Write a research paper on the topic. Be sure to include the following:

  • Present the CDF findings on the topic in a table or graph that you create. Note how different populations are affected. For example, you might compare your state to national statistics or compare the top or bottom states on the topic you chose, compare racial/ethnic group data, etc.
  • Research the selected topics using at least one additional resource. The data and research publication sections at the CDF Web site offer useful publications.
  • Identify and analyze the main issues and discuss them in the context of relevant developmental theory, as well as societal influences. Why is this data and the information you researched important to understand in the context of child development?
  • Present your conclusions and support them with research information. What recommendations would you offer to address this issue for future generations?

Write a 4-5 page research paper in Word format. Be sure to include introductory and concluding paragraphs in your paper, anda title page, an abstract, and a reference page. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, April 22, 2015, deliver your research paper to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

BSHS 438 WEEK 2 LIVING ENVIRONMENT WORKSHEET

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Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Living Environment Worksheet.

University of Phoenix Material                      

 

Living Environment Worksheet

 

Select three living environments for aging adults and fill in each column provided related to each living environment. 

 

Write 75 to 150 words for each section.

 

Provide a minimum of two citations in the References section formatted consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Living environment

Needs catered in the living environment

Characteristics of older adults that benefit from the living environment (Goodness of fit)

Developmental theories that are best suited in the living environment

1.

 

 

 

2.

 

 

 

3.

 

 

 

 

References

 

 

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Assignment 2: LASA 1—Analytical Summaries

For this assignment, you will compose two short critical essays explaining and evaluating arguments by other authors. This assignment allows you to analyze an issue from a variety of perspectives and assess arguments for or against the issue. By focusing your attention on how the original authors use evidence and reasoning to construct and support their positions, you can recognize the value of critical thinking in public discourse.

Read the two articles “Predictive Probes”, and “New Test Tells Whom a Crippling Disease Will Hit—and When” from the textbook and write two separate analytical summaries. These articles can be found in the chapter titled: Deciding to accept an argument: Compare the evidence.

This assignment has two parts.

Part 1—First Article

Write an analytical summary of the article focusing on the article’s main claims. Include the following:

  • Identify the three ways the author uses evidence to support assertions.
  • Identify the places where evidence is employed as well as how the author uses this evidence. Discuss evidence “as the reason” vs. “the support for the reason.” Also discuss evidence as dependent on the issue/context.
  • Analyze how the author signals this usage through elements such as word choices, transitions, or logical connections.

Part 2—Second Article

Write an analytical summary of the article focusing on the article’s main claims. Include the following:

  • Identify the author’s use of the three elements: experiment, correlation, and speculation to support assertions.
  • Analyze how the author signals the use of these elements through language. For example, word choices, transitions, or logical connections.

Write a 4–5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.