Formal Sciences Essay Examples and Topics. Page 3

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Polytropic Coefficient for Adiabatic Expansion of Gases

The best illustration of the adiabatic process is in the form of the equation PVn = constant where p corresponds to the pressure, v corresponds to the volume and n is the polytropic coefficient, which [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1708

The Use of Physics in my Daily Activities

The friction between the road surface and the tyre makes it possible for the car to move forward when the gas pedal is pressed. Gravity is the force that causes the bucket to fall into [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1408

The Design and Implementation of DC-DC Boost Converter

The project begins with a research into solar energy particularly the photovoltaic cell, its historical development, and the behavior and modular design and construction of the PV cell.it goes further to detail on alternative devices [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 28
  • Words: 7637

Plastic Bending of Portals Experiment

Is to forecast the bending moment diagram, collapse load, the number, and the position at which plastic hinges for the portal are formed To compare the predicted values with the experimental values found from [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2166

Astronomy and Astrology Comparison

People often confuse astronomy and astrology, as both words sound similar and deal with many of the same topics. Meanwhile, astronomy remains a proper and highly useful science that enabled achievements such as the moon [...]
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 275

What is Life Expectancy?

The mortality rate during the years of life span determines the life expectancy. Life span differs from life expectancy in the fact that it represents the maximum years of life that an individual survives, while [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 736

Why One Should Study Biotechnology?

Biotechnology has also been classified as a high-growth industry and it appears that this kind of growth is overwhelming educators in terms of preparing students with up-to-date knowledge; and skills necessary to work in biotechnology-related [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
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International Space Station: Origin, Purpose, Structure, Power Supply

The international space station program is a joint venture between the National Aeronautics and space administration of the United States of America, Russia Federal Space Agency of Russia, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency of Japan, Canadian [...]
  • Subjects: Space Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1419

Principal Component Analysis: Anxiety in Students

Since students experience anxiety in the course of learning SPSS, the questionnaire aims to measure and ascertain the extent of SPSS anxiety. In essence, the study aims to use PCA in revealing principal variables that [...]
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1768

Energy in Physics and Natural Sciences

The year 1829 marks the time when Gaspard Coriolis came up with the definition of 'kinetic energy' the development that was followed by the introduction of the term 'potential energy' by William Rankine in 1835. [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 5
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Concept Paper and Research Study

A concept paper is a project idea, which is usually brief and highlights the main components of the main research project before embarking on developing a proposal.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 659

The Continental Drift’ Concept

Although a strange interlocking that shapes the coasts of Europe and Africa with those of the New World were found at the end of the sixteenth century, it took nearly 200 years for the empirical [...]
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 561

Importance of Narrative Approach

The main subjects included the history of the society, religious and cultural beliefs of the society and the unexpected behaviors of the people.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2802

Problem Solving Process in Mathematics

Problem solving is the practice of working through the "facts" of a problem or situation to get a solution. The first principle is to "understand the problem".
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 632

Non-Conventional Energy Resources

In the world, there exist different forms of energy that are categorized into two groups that include the fossil fuels and non-fossil fuels.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 965

OHM’s Law and Circuits

Voltage drop across a resistor in a simple series circuit is usually equal to the voltage supplied into the circuit from the source.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 585

Alternate processing methods for xrays(radiography)

However, the processing method is very expensive, and the radiation dose is very high compared to standard processing methods. To add to this, quality of the film produced under the daylight processing is high.
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  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 608

Study Reliability & Validity and Their Importance

Reliability is related to the consistency of the study's results, while validity characterizes the accuracy of the results obtained. If the indicators are reliable, the researcher will get the same results by conducting the test [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 549

Implicit Differentiation in the Business Sector

Implicit differentiation is commonly used across the business sector to solve various problems and optimize the output of the problem. In this post, I will discuss the application of Implicit Differentiation in the business sector.
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 306

One-Sample T-Test Applications and Limitations

In general terms, the one-sample t-test can be defined as a procedure that allows researchers to make a statistical assessment about the level or degree of divergence between the sample mean and the national average [...]
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 589

Systems of Linear Equations – Cramer’s Rule

In chapter three, Cramer classifies curves concerning shapes, and it is here that he introduces his famous 'Cramer's Rule.' Here, Cramer applies several arbitrary factors in an equation of the order n, to test his [...]
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 623

Requirements Gathering Techniques

Since the system analysis stage of any Information Systems development is required in the process of solving a company's problems, it is vital to gather the system requirements and business requirements of the existing system [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 2435

Strengths and Weaknesses of a Qualitative Study

To achieve this, the researchers have discussed in detail each of the studies used in the systematic review including the study design, population, and the nature of programs analyzed in each of the studies.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 577

An Introduction to Energy and Its Development

Further developments in the field of energy use began with the sources such as wind, biomass, and hydropower and these were the only sources of energy for humans for thousands of years.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1303

Physics: Superstring Theory

Superstring theory is one of the theories that offered or opened the door to clear many of the misgivings the scientists have regarding the universe.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 3635

Geologic Events Log 2008-2009

The study links to Chapter 1 by providing more detailed insights into the origin and evolution of the solar system and the Earth.
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2608

Earth as Compared With the Other Planets

The planet earth is divided into three layers; at the top is the crust; the mantle comes in the medial position and finally the core.
  • Subjects: Space Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1751

Physical and Chemical Properties of Copper

The first stage is mining and the copper sulfide minerals which are concentrated with low-grade ores, electrolytic refining, and smelting are done in order to have a pure cathode of copper.
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 447

Cyclic Voltammetry Basic Principles

Cyclic voltammetry is described by smooth increase of a working electrode potential from one potential limit to the other and back.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1045

Microwave Heater: Advantages and Disadvantages

This technology is mainly used in the processing of intermediate and high moisture foods when individual factors fail to hinder the growth of undesirable microorganisms.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 566

Alfred Nobel as an Explosives Inventor

This paper discusses Alfred Nobel's work with explosives for military and industrial use leading to his contribution to the world of the Nobel Peace Prize. As such, Nobel had to come up with a way [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2481

The Sky’s Blue Color and Its Physical Explanation

Some people believe it is the reflection of the oceans' color while others believe it is the reflection of the blue portion of the light from the sun that is reflected on the surface of [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 964

Variables Operationalization in the Research Process

According to the hypothesis and research questions, service satisfaction and the desire to quit service forms the dependent variables, while payment levels and tenure conditions form the independent variables.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 917

Algebra in the Real World and Everyday Life

The algebraic concept of formulas can be employed when one intends to start a business. Another algebraic concept that can be used in weather science is that of variables.
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 606

Quantitative Approach to Research

Post-positivist approach says that the scientists are parts of the reality and can never be detached enough to be completely objective in the way they percept the reality. The levels are connected and each level [...]
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 437

Telescope’s Part in Astronomy

The earth's surface and the uni, the verse is composed of many phenomena and celestial bodies such as the stars, constellations, planets just to mention but a few.
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 625

Experiment of the Fluid Mechanics

The Experiment was going to be carried out in the following manner: Checking the equipment; Charging the hydraulic bench with water; Placing the plastic caps at the end of the shaft; Increasing/decreasing pressure; Observing the [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 756

Sampling Techniques in Education

Random sampling is a sampling technique where all elements in a population have an equal probability of being selected to form the sample.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 631

The Concept of String Theory

The effort to understand the seemingly dimensionless nature of fundamental particles and the four dimensional nature of matter and space in one theory has led to development of string theory. The string theory is the [...]
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  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 848

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

A practical example of a quantitative analysis is observed in an article in the BBC titled, How the internet transformed business.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 613

A Logical Position or Arguments in Research

Generally, a logical position and argument in research are of paramount salience as it reiterate the essence of the study and provide data for proof. Therefore, a logical argument is necessary to defend the position [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 281

Work and Energy Experimental Lab

Generally, an increase in force should lead to a rise in kinetic energy since the higher the force, the greater the change in motion.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 695

The Qualitative Research Design

Qualitative research is a complicated subject that proves it difficult to give this type of research a strict definition. Second of all, the researchers are key actors in the process, collecting data and making observations.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 143

Verifying Distributive Law and DeMorgan’s Law

The main goal of this lab investigation was to use practical logic circuits to validate DeMorgan's law and the Distributive Law and learn about CMOS devices' characteristics.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 582

Physics Laboratory Experiment on Acceleration

The conical pendulum moves at a constant spend in a circular horizontal plane and when the bob is attached to a string, it forms a cone and so it is used to illustrate uniform circular [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 682

Methodology: Data Analysis Plans

Thus, the essay will comment on the plan for data analysis of demographic variables using descriptive statistical tests and the approach to analyze study variables using descriptive and inferential tests.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 341

Overview of Non-Experimental Research

It fits the criteria for this type of research due to the lack of manipulation of an independent variable, which is making daily lists of things to do, and the measurement of variables as they [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 297

“Practical Research: Planning and Design” by Ormrod

In the literature review section, the critique should focus on establishing if the literature review is logically organized and effective in providing a critique of the relevant studies, if the gaps in knowledge about the [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 912

Bouncing Ball as an Example of a Conic Section

When a ball is thrown into the air, it rises until it reaches a high point. The entirety of motion from the moment a ball rises into the air until it falls constitutes a parabola.
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 284

Experimental and Non-Experimental Research

In a non-experimental study, for its part, the researchers are not willing to control their sample and observe the phenomena in a real-life setting.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 315

Geology: Life’s Rocky Start Documentary

The documentary explains a theory on the inter-relationship of the evolution of both life and earth that is changing the great story of the planet. The documentary majorly focuses on science and therefore, is restricted [...]
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 618

Semiconductor Opening Switches

In the second line, the energy is accumulated in the magnetic field of an inductive current-carrying circuit and delivered to a load using an opening switch.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2722

Collision in Two Dimensions: The Theory’s Review

This report verifies the theory behind collision in two dimensions which is believed to obey the laws of conservation of momentum. E of elastic collision after collision Table D of the final K.
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1911

Holography Construction and Application

The reference beam is represented by the electric field as One of the distinct properties of a hologram is that the hologram gets light from each part of the object in the setting.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 590

“The Whiteness of Nerds” by Bucholtz

In summary, the main idea of the article "The Whiteness of Nerds: Super standard English and Racial Markedness" is that by avoiding the use of particular linguistic forms speakers can set themselves apart from social [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 736

Fiber Optics: Definition, Types, Benefits

A fiber-optic system will consist of a transmitting device that generates a light signal, an optical fiber cable that acts as the medium for carrying the light, and a receiver on the other end to [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 548

Data Collection and Analysis

Although I can hardly keep abreast of the work that needs to be completed for both district and state, however, I am encouraged by the fact that most of the data collected will constitute part [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 5
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Political Research Methods: Positivism and Realism

Though each of the methods listed above pursues the same goal of defining a link between the variables in a research, there is a tangible difference between the methods that these approaches offer to a [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1921

Single and Combined Pulley Mechanisms

However, it is easier in uplifting a load with a single fixed pulley because the pulley enables one to pull the load towards the gravitational acceleration, rather than against it like in the case when [...]
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  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 535

Factor Analysis of a Large Data Set

To use factor analysis to determine the nature of the underlying relationships, we have to use this set of random data as our data are set in SPSS.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1680

Hypothesis Testing in Practical Statistics

However, it is necessary to explain to the management of the restaurant the significance of the test. In conclusion, hypothesis testing is an important method that helps to determine the effectiveness of different solutions.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 623

Central Tendency and Its Measures

The measures of central tendency differ in how much use they make of the data, especially of the extreme values, but they are all trying to explain something about where the center of distribution lies.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 830

Comets and Asteroids: Nature and Role in Science

Components of this study include An exposition on Asteroids and Comets, Origins of Comets and Asteroids and their constituents, the significance of Comets and Asteroids in the inquiry about the origins of the solar system [...]
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2773

Minerals and Their Geological Environments

According to Zussman, minerals are differentiated from each other by their specific characteristics that are as a result of the types of atoms used to form them and the arrangements of these atoms inside the [...]
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1100

Mesarthim Star Key Facts & Summary

Neighboring the stars such as Sheraton and Hamal, the Mesarthim star is located in to the right of the center of the HR diagram.
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1130

Research Limitations: Self Report and Attrition Bias

In this regard, the research will have to use their responses even when a number of them are simply demonstrating their response biases. In this regard, some of the participants did not want to participate [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 854

Statistics in Business

For example, when deciding on the marketing strategy of the business, statistics helps in getting the actual data that can be used to advertise the products of a business.
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  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 925

Life in This Universe

It suggests that the possibility of life existing in other parts of the Universe is very low. Concluding that Earth is the only place in the Universe that supports life is erroneous.
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 545

Effects of Earth Motions

At different times of the year, the sun appears at different locations at the same time of the day. As a result, at sun rise an observer in the North Pole positions the sun to [...]
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  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1354

Blue Sky and White Clouds

In this case, light is always scattered as time goes by because of the ocean. This is because light moves slowly in dense air that is always the characteristic of the ocean.
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  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 542

History of Pluto Exploration

It means that there is more to this planet aside from its being the outermost planet in the solar system. It was not only the 2oth century that an astronomer was able to discover the [...]
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1432

Qualitative Research: Advantages and Limitations

When choosing the research method, researchers face a choice between the qualitative and quantitative types of work. For researchers, it is necessary to find ways that can limit the allocated challenges of qualitative research.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 361

Energy: Types and Conversion Process

This process is called energy conversion, and it is one of the most important concepts in understanding energy. An example of energy conversion in daily activities is the shift from electric energy to heat in [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 281

The Delta Max Paper Airplane Performance Experiment

This study aims to propose an experiment in which the performance of the Delta Max paper airplane is compared to other paper airplane models in the context of the range and duration of the flight.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1080

Light Beams and Their Classification

In fact, in the diffraction of any waves, including light waves, visual observation of the envelope of obstacles by waves is possible only if the dimensions of these obstacles are comparable with the dimensions of [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3437

Traveling With Geological Time Machine

The Paleozoic Era defined the beginning of modern life and is characterized by the creation of various life forms and organisms.
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 643

Compound Interest as Mathematical Fact

The essay, however, aims at a deeper study of the compound interest model in the economic sector as well, since it will be shown that the use of mathematical operators, whether limits or differentiation, over [...]
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 20
  • Words: 4913

Lab Report: Empirical Sampling Method

The height of all the students I measure ranges within the mean. The mean is the average of the number of people's height divided by the number.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 960

Slope Desciption and Necessity

The slope is the term that is used to describe the correlation between the rise and run of a particular surface, object, staircase, or other things.
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 296

Importance of Metrics

I have listed the workout and menu as the main parameters to be assessed in my plan. Metrics are used in the entertaining sector to understand the coverage area, customers' preferences, and cash flow from [...]
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 281

The Importance of Calculus and Statistics

The reason why I found his statements so confusing is because he seemed to overinflate the importance of statistics while ignoring the reasons why most of us do not need calculus.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 1
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Hawaii – A Volcano in the Sea

All the volcanoes in Hawaii are shield volcanoes. They are large and have shallow-sloping sides - almost like a warrior's shield.
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 2335

Positive and Negative Aspects of Volcanic Eruptions

Positive aspects Negative aspects Intensive farming. In the process of ejection of volcanic ash, the earth is enriched due to the content of minerals and useful elements in it. The formation of islands. As a result of volcanic explosions in ancient centuries, islands such as Crete, Cyprus, Micronesia, and Hawaii were formed. Intensive farming. In […]
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 316

Business Research: Developing a Theoretical Framework

A good example of such constitutive detail is, "role ambiguity is a direct function of the discrepancy between the information available to the worker and that required for satisfactory performance of a role". As well, [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 251

Using Minitab Descriptive Statistics

It is apparent that Minitab provides a variety of information, including the possible reporting measures of central tendency, the indication of skewness, "tailedness" or the "degree of concentration of frequencies in a given distribution", and [...]
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 589

How to Present Research Findings

Proper presentation of research findings is essential in determining the success of the research. All the methods are tailored at taking care of the interests of the audience.
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  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 572

Manufacturing Properties of Materials: Tensile Lab

Measurement of mechanical properties of the strain to fracture, the tensile strength, the yield stress, and the elasticity provided information on their plasticity and fracture.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 903

The Significance of Biostatistics as a Career

The criterion behind the collection of the data as well as its representation and interpretation employs a good deal of statistics: a science that employs mathematical concepts and principles in data collection and processing.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 631

History of Pythagoras Theorem

The elementary components of the theory are believed to have been discovered and utilized by the ancient Babylonians, and probably the Chinese approximately 1000 years before Pythagoras proved the theorem in about 500 BC.
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1370

Prime Numbers Role in People’s Life

There are great many of prime numbers, the smallest one is 1 and the largest known prime number on the moment of webpage creation is m39 = 213,466,917-1.
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 582