Category: Sciences 2502

  • The Statistical Test of Defective Goods Production

    Introduction Analyzing the rates of defective goods production in a company is an essential step towards improving the companys quality standards. The firm in question has been delivering rather unsatisfactory results; however, the manager claimed that the staff does not produce more than seven defective items per week. The application of a two-sided t-test will…

  • Two-Factor Data Analysis: Definition and Examples

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Reference List Introduction The process of setting an experiment implies that every single factor affecting the dependent variable should be identified and that the crucial one should be selected carefully. In a range of scenarios, the key variable is going to be affected by not one, but two or…

  • Scientific vs. Unconsciously Acquired Knowledge

    Although the question above seems to be philosophical or rhetorical, I will try to explain and argue my opposite viewpoint from different perspectives. The process of learning particular information from reading or analyzing appropriate materials is a scientific method. According to this data, it would be proper to claim that the difference between scientific knowledge…

  • Genes and Its Influence on Personality

    Extensive research exists on the topic of genetic makeup and its influence on personality. For example, a study conducted in 2004 found that such character traits as agreeableness and conscientiousness showed a complex genetic architecture, whereas the common pathway model could be used for the explanation of neuroticism and extraversion (Lewis & Bates, 2014). However,…

  • Solution of Every-Day Problems: Scientific Method

    People use the scientific method to address the problems affecting them. The scientific method is effective because it reduces bias and prejudice. Individuals can use the scientific method to solve their every-day problems (Trefil, 2012). This discussion highlights two scenarios that describe the use of the scientific method. The Mysterious Rash Targeted Problem and Observations…

  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Evaluation

    Abstract The evaluation design is selected depending on the type of research question, set hypotheses, and on expected evaluative outcomes. Measurements used to gather data become determined by the chosen evaluation design. Referring to the research question, the procedures of the evaluation design, the possible access to data, and the available time, it is important…

  • Seafloor Investigation: Characteristics and Analysis

    Nowadays, humanity seeks to understand and discover the majority of the processes that occur in our Universe. People create new technologies and cognition tools to investigate far places and objects, understand their nature and peculiarities of the evolution. We manage to reach space, and there are numerous programs aimed at its investigation. Moreover, NASA and…

  • Definition of Peer-Reviewed Articles and the Process of Their Creation

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Peer-reviewed journal articles are considered to be the most credible resources in different scientific topics or subjects. The information provided in such sources is always based on appropriate researches. The following paper is intended to discuss and explain what peer-reviewed articles are and how they are created.…

  • Epigenetics in Nova ScienceNows Documentary

    Table of Contents Introduction Reaction to the Video Reaction based on Family History and the Article Reaction Based on the Living to 100 Questionnaires Possibility to Improve My Health and Longevity References Introduction Human genes are widely discussed nowadays, as scientists are willing to understand how they are connected with peoples health conditions. Epigenetics is…

  • Defective Flash Drives: Correlation and Regression Analysis

    Methodology The data of the number of defective flash drives manufactured by a small manufacturing company was obtained by counting them weekly for 30 weeks and then recorded against each week as presented in the Excel file. The Analysis Toolpak of MS Excel in performing correlation and regression analyses. According to Black (2009), correlation and…