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  • [ANSWERED] 1. Give an example of an experimental design that would bias the data 2. When would you be justifi..

    1. Give an example of an experimental design that would bias
    the data
    2. When would you be justifi ed in refusing to share data?
    3. How many of these GRPs do people follow (or fail to
    follow) in your research environment? Why?

  • [ANSWERED] You are to gather and analyze conversations comparing virtual to face-to-face interactions….

    You are to gather and analyze conversations comparing virtual to face-to-face interactions.
    Begin by creating a brief 5 question opinion survey/interview on a topic of interest. This should include open-ended questions so that the people surveyed can elaborate on their answers.
    Please be mindful of using open questions in your survey. These are questions that require an explanation / more than a few words. Here are some examples: What are some of the things you like about this class? What are the challenges of going to school while working full time? How is an online class different from a face-to-face class? What types of activities do you enjoy in your class? Describe the consequences of getting behind. Avoid closed questions. These are questions that can be answered with a couple words and offer no explanation. Here are examples: How many classes are you taking this semester? What classes are you taking this semester? When do you have class? Do you think you are going to pass? Did you turn in all your assignments? Are the tests hard? When is the semester over?
    Complete the survey/interview with 3 people face-to-face then complete the same survey/interview with 3 people using virtual communication such as email, text messaging, chat room, discussion board, or any other virtual means that you wish to use.
    To prepare your essay, think critically about your results.
    Determine what your thesis is and state it clearly and concisely. It should briefly introduce your topic but more importantly should indicate how virtual interaction compares and contrasts with face-to-face interaction. This will be the first sentence of your essay.
    In the body of your essay, you should include your survey-interview questions but it is not necessary to include your participants’ answers. Focus on the answers to these questions and compare and contrast the 2 sets of information. Were your results what you expected? How were they similar; how were they different? Was it easier to interact virtually or face-to-face? What were the challenges? What were the advantages of meeting face-to-face verses meeting virtually? What were the disadvantages of each way? How did the differences in the following seem to influence the nature of the responses: physical distance, anonymity, richness of communication, visual cues, time? You will want to be very thorough in the body as this is a very large percentage of your grade on the essay.
    Your conclusion should summarize how virtual interaction with people compares and contrasts with face-to-face interaction reaffirming your thesis without restating it. This is where you conclude with an overall summary describing your insight into what the findings mean to you and what you learned about yourself in reference to your psychological well-being and the method of communication that proves more effective.

  • [ANSWERED] 1. How would you introduce quality assurance and integrity into your steps for carrying out…

    1. How would you introduce quality assurance and integrity
    into your steps for carrying out research?
    2. Can you give an example of how data can be “modifi ed” to
    suit inappropriate goals in steps of research?

  • [ANSWERED] In the list below, write an attention getter to introduce each speech topic. ¨…

    In the list below, write an attention getter to introduce each speech topic.
    ¨ A. Burglar Alarm System¨ B. Vacationing in France¨ C. Overcoming Fatigue¨ D. Finding an Honest Car Repair Shop.

  • [ANSWERED] 1. Is reasoning the best method for making an ethical decision? Why or why not? 2. Do you think that

    1. Is reasoning the best method for making an ethical
    decision? Why or why not?
    2. Do you think that ethical theories and principles have
    some bearing on practical choices and decisions? Why or why not?

  • [ANSWERED] Develop a brief protocol for a hypothetical clinical trial of your design, using the subsections…

    Develop a brief protocol for a hypothetical clinical trial of your design, using the subsections given in the assessment template.

  • [ANSWERED] 1. Do you think that most scientists and science students are ethical? 2. When, how, and why are…

    1. Do you think that most scientists and science students
    are ethical?
    2. When, how, and why are scientists tempted to violate
    ethical standards in research?
    3. What situations in science present the most diffi cult
    ethical problems and dilemmas?

  • [ANSWERED] You are professor of pediatrics and an expert on child abuse. You have been asked to serve as an…

    You are professor of pediatrics and an expert on child
    abuse. You have been asked to serve as an expert witness for the defense in a
    case. The prosecutors have hired two experts who are prepared to testify that
    child abuse probably occurred. You know these experts from professional
    meetings and from their published work, and you have a great deal of respect
    for them. After examining the X-rays, photographs, and other data, you are not
    convinced that child abuse has occurred, and you could offer testimony that
    supports the defense in this case. As a long-standing advocate of child welfare
    and rights, you would have a hard time testifying for the defense and
    contradicting the testimony offered by your colleagues. You want to protect
    your reputation, in any case. The defense will fi nd another expert if you
    refuse their request. What should you do?

  • [ANSWERED] You are the director of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at a veterinary school associated with

    You are the director of the Department of Veterinary
    Medicine at a veterinary school associated with a university. You are also the
    chair of your institution’s animal care and use committee, which oversees
    animal research. The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
    has staged some protests recently in your community. A local reporter calls you
    on the phone and wants to do an interview with you about animal research and
    animal rights. How should you handle this situation?

  • [ANSWERED] You are a postdoctoral fellow in epidemiology at a university collaborating with a senior…

    You are a postdoctoral fellow in epidemiology at a
    university collaborating with a senior researcher. You have just read an
    important paper in your fi eld and contact the author about it. The paper is
    one of several the author has published from a large, publicly funded database.
    You ask the author if you can have access to the database to confi rm your own
    work. The author says he will share data with you only if you agree to a formal
    collaboration with him and name him as a coauthor in publications that use the
    database. What should you do?