Human subject research

Reading journal articles for my classes, I was fascinated by the challenges and problem-solving process of research in general. Since Cooper Union has limited resources for research as a small engineering college, I was delighted to learn of this opportunity. With such passion in research, I was able to have an independent study course in school with one of the biological engineering professors and researched the DNA synthesis process. As a member of an International Genetically Engineered…

cutting edge of scientific research. The study of the brain is unique, in that neuroscience thrives through interdisciplinary collaboration. For example, the authors of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Religion are both neuropsychologists. Everyday the modern world faces problems within the scientific study of neuroscience. The author’s purpose for writing this book was to address recent discoveries in neuroscience and provide insight for “rethinking our concept of human nature” (p viii). The…

concepts throughout our text that I learned of that were interesting. I believe that the concepts of the benefits and disadvantages of being diagnosed with a disorder, psychological treatments, and the scientific method was however the interesting subjects that applied to me. Throughout the course I was able to relate to these and understand them, and they are something I believe I will find useful in a future setting. These concepts also help me understand certain situations and what can happen…

Research Analysis 2: Re-do 1. How did you select this research study to analyze? What search terms did you use? What database did you use? What was your rationale for selecting this particular study to analyze over the others in the search results? What is the full reference for the study in APA format? In search for this article I used the One Search library data base from University of North Florida (UNF) library website. The terms used were “deaf reader’s intervention strategies”.…

Reading Task Chapter 2: Sociological Research Methods The second chapter of The Real World by Ferris and Stein distinguishes between the different research methods sociologists use and outline their advantages and disadvantages. Although the methods are also outlined in great detail, I feel that the thought of the benefits but especially downsides of the methods is of crucial importance in that chapter. Sociology, although sometimes looked upon more as a humanity than a science (which I…

Use of animals in research Is it fair use animals for obtaining medicines and products that will benefit man? This is not a form of exploitation? Currently, the use of animals in scientific researches has been widely debated. On one hand, the activists claiming that it is a cruelty with animals, in another hand the scientific community says that is impossible to change completely the method. There are reports that animals have been used by humans since of the age of Aristoteles. From that time…

source codes. Thus, the research will not require a thorough review by the university’s ethical board. The board will only have to confirm that the utilized data is anonymous. It is only when the data has identifying information that can be linked to particular individuals that the board will find it necessary to conduct a full review. In such a situation, the researcher will explain the reasons it will be unavoidable to include identifiable information in answering the research question and…

A Global Analysis Of Xylem Vessel Length In Woody Plants is a research paper published in the American Journal of Botany. Dr. Anna L. Jacobsen led the research efforts along with support from Dr. Pratt, Dr. Tobin, Dr. Hacke, and Dr. Ewers. The aims of their research were to explain the physiological role that xylem vessel length have on a plant 's hydraulic architecture. To effectively explain the relationship, researchers focused on a couple of key questions. First, they wanted to determine if…

There are two main types of sources used in scientific literature. These are primary and secondary sources. A primary source can be defined as original content. It is information that has been obtained via original research, experimentation, thoughts and observations. Usually a primary piece of literature is written in first person. In contrast, a secondary piece of literature is one that examines a primary source (1). A review article would be an example of a secondary piece of literature…

Why was your research and investigation important in advancing your knowledge on your topic? My research and investigation was important because it helped me to understand my topic, “Is Hydraulic Fracturing Environmentally Safe?” In order for me to have persuaded my audience with my claim I needed to research my topic from both points of view. Those who have researched the topic and feel that hydraulic fracturing is not environmentally safe but also those who defend and believe it is. The…