The Criterion Collection

because we do not have an extensive fossil collection or adequate information about their anatomical functions. Furthermore, the statement that “cryptozoology relies on anecdotal evidence for the existence of these creatures, as well as their presence in countless cultures’ mythologies” does not comply with the current investigations, or the scientific method, of science. Anecdotal evidence is comparable to…

is the type of data that used in the studies. Quantitative often associated with the use of numerical data (numbers) in data collection techniques (questionnaire) or data analysis procedure (graphics or statistics). On the other hand, qualitative researches were likely to be correlated with the use of non-numerical data (words, images, videos, etc.) in the data collection techniques (interviews) or data analysis procedure (categorising data). However, in reality many researchers use combination…

& Saccuzzo, 2013; Bordens & Abbott, 2014). In terms of verifying reliability, however, there are basically three different types of evidence that confirms the overall validity of a test: construct-related evidence, content-related evidence, and criterion-related evidence (Kaplan & Saccuzzo, 2013). Content-related evidence of validity, for instance, identifies the association between the questions or items of a test to the content matter that is being evaluated – hence the name of content-related…

1. Introduction The Health Information Department of Curtin Hospital constructed a criteria audit on cholecystectomy surgery within the general surgical department of the hospital. Criteria audits are important strategies in health care as it develops best practice principles, to educate staff and maintain high standards of patient care. Criteria audits can also assist in hospitals understanding compliance to standards ensuring that sufficient safety and infection control methods are being…

Special education law as well as many other laws in which we function through at times can present terms that bring to question their intent and/or meaning. Chapter 2 titled “IDEA Terminology” attempts to provide the reader a clarification of 19 key terms that are listed in Section 504 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004. The focus is interpreting the terms within law that Congress proposed as well as the presentation of court cases that further support the definitions…

The foundation for this study was firmly based on the Factors Predicting the Use of Hazardous Drug Safety-Handling Precautions model. A model of the study (Figure 1) is provided for the reader’s educational purposes, and shows a relationship between the direct influences, such as employee’s level of experience and knowledge of the risks of choosing to not use proper protective devices, and indirect influences, such as influence from peers and managerial figures (p. E300). Overall, the…

It is the person who is the major instrument of data collection and analysis. Alkin, Daillak and White (), go so far as to suggest that readers trust in the researcher is of equal importance to the adequacy of the procedures themselves. The depth of background, qualifications and experience of the investigator…

Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn’s View on Truth and Science Science is the means of pursuing knowledge about the universe. It is collection of knowledge that is built on the testable predictions. Philosophy of science is a study concerned with fundamentals, techniques and consequences of science throughout time (The philosophy of science). There are several philosophers who tried to identify and differentiate between scientific and non-scientific theories throughout time using different philosophy.…

The proposed Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project will take place in two of three ambulatory pediatric specialty clinics part of the University of North Carolina (UNC) Health Care System. The UNC Health Care System is a not-for-profit health care system that consists of UNC hospitals, its provider network and various clinical programs through the UNC School of Medicine (UNC Health Care, 2015) The proposed clinical sites include the pediatric pulmonology clinic, the pediatric…

This report presents an analysis of the cause of a drop in profits of Works Limited and evaluates the possible solutions for this problem. Various research methods used to collect data and analysis include questionnaires, interviews and observation. The findings are then analyzed in a table in order to arrive at the optimal solution. The results show that promotion is the best solution to increase employees’ morale that will result into the improvement of many other aspects such as productivity…