Sciences Essay Examples and Topics. Page 4

4,745 samples

Qualitative Research Critique

The PICOT question of this study is: "In registered nurses, can the introduction of an advanced workload plan, compared to no efforts from the management, reduce the issue of understaffing, within a six- month period? [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1232

The Big Bang Theory: Experimental Evidence

The study of the evolution of the universe is fundamental to understanding the driving forces behind the emergence of life. The controlled variables are the use of the same balloon, the composition of the gas [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 499

Interrelationship of Metabolic Pathways

These pathways are responsible for the breakdown of essential nutrients into Adenosine Triphosphate and other molecules necessary for the release of energy into the body.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1417

Single Channel and Multichannel Analyzers

The tool that provides the means to conduct a pulse height analysis of incoming linear signals as well as conduct a series of counting experiments in one run is known as a multichannel analyzer.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1468

Sea Otters’ Life Cycle From Birth to Death

However, after the species had almost become extinct and their protection began, the species began to recover and towards the close of the 20th century, conservation had given rise to tens of thousands of sea [...]
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 2076

Human Circulatory System and Evolution

The coronary circulation involves the movement of blood through the tissues of the heart while the systemic circulation involves taking blood to all the rest of the body tissues and back to the heart".
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 534

Importance of Science of Geology

The importance of geology is shown in the location of natural resources that comprise minerals, petroleum and natural gas. The importance of geology is witnessed in the detection and control of natural hazards.
  • Subjects: Geology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 298

Public Safety: Qualitative and Quantitative Studies

The qualitative exploration of public safety was implemented by Choong et al.for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the US Department of Commerce on the topic of first responders.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 562

Nanobiotechnology, Its Advantages and Disadvantages

While the world believes that nanobiotechnology is likely to shape future technology, it is important to consider both sides of the technology and have an analysis of its pros and cons.
  • 5
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 886

The Benefits of a Protection Dog

Regardless of the fact that protection dogs are animals that can hurt people, they are loving and supportive family members that provide their owners with a wide range of benefits.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 596

Biosphere Evolution and Threats

The biosphere, however, overlaps between all the spheres that include the lithosphere, which is found on the surface of the earth.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 867

The Connection Between Totemism and Structuralism

For instance, according to the biological linkages, kinship systems are constructed from the relationship between the father and the son, the mother and the daughter, and the father and the mother.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2215

Human development index

It is important to note that the origin and development of the human development index is closely linked to the United Nations, to be more precise, to the United Nations Development Program's annual development reports.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 795

Human Development: Nature or Nurture?

With studies and theories carried out to examine the impact of nature on the personal development and personality traits, heredity is an important factor in the development.
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2197

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.
  • 5
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 608

Survival Mechanisms Of Wild Animals

Trinkel and Kastberger argue that, the foremost threat that is facing lions in the jungle is the intrusion of more carnivores because they can overwhelm lions and force them to migrate to other destinations.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2925

Tokyo: Global Prominence and Significance

In order for Japan's capital to become a global place, the focus needs to shift toward the development of services and the expansion of economic activities beyond the geographical and business center.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 394

The Use of Polynomials in the Real World

The video "How to solve polynomial equations in a real life situations" by Teacher Cjane explains the concept of polynomials and provides an example of using such equations in practice.
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 280

Hominids and Stages of Human Evolution

Ardipithecus ramidus, Australopithecines, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo Neanderthal are stages of human evolution with distinct physical appearances and behavior. The molars and premolars of Homo habilis were comparatively smaller than Ardipithecus and Australopithecus.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 563

The Scientific Method; The Thumb Lab

The control in this experiment is the indication of the time needed to perform each of the listed procedures. The dependent variable in the experiment is the two examined conditions performing activities with thumbs and [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 449

Kleiner-Perkins and Genentech: Capital Met Science

The case setting is in the field of biotechnology and the main stakeholders were the founders Robert Swanson and Herbert Boyer who did not have the financial capabilities to establish the project.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 957

Dugesia, a Planarian With Its Peculiar Characteristics

About 70 species of Dugesia are already known, and its phylogeny is identified due to its diagnostic characters but not due to its apomorphies which are usually used in the analysis of other types of [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 3207

Eruption of Mount Saint Helen Volcano

Helens volcano, looking at its history, the explosion, the immediate consequences of the eruption, and the historic impact on the climate and human life.
  • Subjects: Archeology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1245

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
  • Words: 661

Vitamin A: Description and Usage

Vitamin A found in fruits and vegetable is referred to as Provitamin A carotenoids, these vitamins A are converted into retinol in the body where one molecule of beta carotene produces two molecule of Vitamin [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 509

Self-Completion and Postal Questionnaires for Interview

In comparison to the structured interview where the presence of an interviewer is obvious, the self-completion questionnaire is characterized by certain pros and cons. As a rule, the self-completion questionnaire already contains an answer, and [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 336

Transpiration Process in Plants

Initially, the roots absorb water by the process of osmosis due to the variation in the concentration of the water level between the soil and roots.
  • 3.3
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 562

Domestication of Animals in Neolithic Era

Due to the fact that humans were largely dependent on cultivated crops, domestication of plants and animals was the next step in the development of civilization.
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1636

Correlational Research

In particular, the study seeks to prove the connection between the variables and analyze the main characteristics and nature of this connection.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 443

Different Sources of Energy

However, while the wind and hydropower are renewable sources of energy, fossil fuels are not renewable. Wind energy and hydropower are some of the alternative sources of energy that have been explored.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 858

Closed Loop Motor Speed Control Techniques

To investigate the differences between an open loop and closed loop motor speed control in the presence of mechanical load. U-151 Dual attenuator U-152 Summing amplifier U-153 Pre-amplifier U-154 Motor driver amplifier U-155 Tacho amplifier [...]
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1477

Forces in Equilibrium Discussion

The equilibrium state of the three forces was determined by placing the ring connected to the three pulleys at the center of the Force Table.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 560

“How to Lie with Statistics” by Darrell Huff

One of the examples of statisticulation is the use of maps by companies. For example, when measuring the effectiveness of a skincare product, the sample should be large enough to provide reliable data.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 575

Determination of the Enthalpy of an Acid-Base Reaction

Of note, caution was taken to minimize the time of contact with the container as this would raise the temperatures of the container hence giving a false impression of the actual temperatures.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 827

Strontium: Physical and Chemical Properties

The rest are artificial isotopes and, are a consequence of radioactivity. The table below shows a summary of the radiological properties of strontium isotopes.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 865

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

Silver Characteristics as a Chemical Element

In addition, silver is commonly formed in a wide variety of hydrothermal deposits and is associated with gold and the base metals such as copper, lead and zinc. Increase in silver concentration is an indicative [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 882

Factors Affecting the Results of Research Studies

This is explained by the abundance of external factors affecting the results of research studies presented to the audience. Overall, the situation in Canadian research area can be evaluated as significantly improving, but this does [...]
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

Band versus Tribal Society: Anthropological Contrast

A band society or a band is one of the simplest patterns of human society organization. The oldest member of the band is considered to be the leader and the "governor" possessing the right for [...]
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 535

Dodo Bird and Why It Went Extinct

One of the extinct species of bird is the dodo bird. Its extinction has made it hard for scholars to classify the bird when it comes to taxonomy of birds.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 651

Anthropology. Nature Versus Culture Debate

This stimulation can only be found in the environment and therefore the brain is able to take up so much from the environment that is the culture of the people.
  • 1
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1662

Geography and History in the Classroom

Their main purpose is to increase the cultural background of a child and to enhance their knowledge of the surrounding world.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 1553

Polar Ice Caps in Antarctica and the Arctic

This paper aims to outline the key factors affecting the formation and maintenance of polar ice caps, as well as to review and compare the characteristics of Antarctica and the Arctic.
  • 5
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 580

Dubai as a Generic City

A unique feature of his work is the criticism of the concept of identity because he believes it chokes cities of their life and vibrancy.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1759

Culture and Agriculture: Nature and Significance Understanding

Seeing that agriculture shapes the society and defines the course of its further development, promoting the ideas of environmentalism and sustainability, it will be reasonable to assume that agriculture belongs to the domain of cultures.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1665

“The Facts of Evolution” by Michael Shermer

The major theme of the article is the justification of Darwin's evolution theory. The theory is based on the assumption that species are static, but the changes in species are very rapid, and, thus, the [...]
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 858

Growing Pumpkins: Here’s What You Need to Know

One way of keeping the leaves dry is by ensuring that the pumpkins are watered early in the morning to give them sufficient time to dry during the day. Microbes found in the soil contribute [...]
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 744

Outdoor Expedition Risk Management Plan

Given that this is the first outdoor expedition along a major rive for most of the members, the skills level and experience within the group is limited.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2771

Human Activities and their Impact on Species Extinction in Arctic

Unfortunately, what should be taken into consideration is the fact that as human interference continues to escalate within the region such as overfishing, oil drilling, population expansion and the effects of global warming this has [...]
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2928

Falling in Love as Part of Natural Selection

Further, the science of love exhibits to us that falling in love is in fact ingrained in our physiological makeup and as a natural component of our being, we cannot help to fall in love [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1085

Silicon Dioxide Production and Application

Silicon dioxide is available in plenty, and it can easily be found in several parts of the world. This is because of the ingredients used in making it.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2472

Organic Compounds at Home and at the Workplace

One of the defining features of ketones and aldehydes is that these compounds are not soluble in water. In conclusion, functional groups of organic compounds can help define some of their features, such as dissolution, [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 308

Torque and Equilibrium Experiment

Thus, the direction of the torque with respect to the point is essential and shows the ability of the body to rotate in the direction of the resultant vector.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 725

Simple Harmonic Motion Lab Test

According to Pratidhina et al, the displacement of such a system undergoing simple harmonic motion can be expressed as a function of time, as given by the following equation.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 656

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

Comparison of Fundamental and Applied Research

Fundamental research and applied research are types of analyses that differ in their socio-cultural orientation, in the form of organization and the translation of knowledge, and the methods of interaction of researchers and scholars' involvements.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1668

Substitution Reactions of Alcohols: Practical Experimentation

The experiment aims to illustrate the way substitution reactions of alcohols transpire. In particular, the experiment aims to illustrate the way 1-butanol undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction resulting in the formation of 1-bromobutane.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2290

What Enzymes Are and How Do They Work

Enzymes should be in a proper shape to function well and resemble the way a key in the lock functions and they way it is affected by the nature.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 871

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

Albert Einstein’s Contributions to Science

Some of his well-known contributions in science include the theory of relativity and the Quantum theory. In the year 1905, Einstein worked on the Theory of Relativity.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 570

Postmodernism in Anthropology

Thus, the change of epochs in the human philosophy was also the shift in the scientific focus on society, i.e.the social sciences could not escape the influence of the shift and followed it, adjusting the [...]
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 20
  • Words: 3603

The Rhetoric of the Image by Barthes’ Approach

Proper consideration of all these levels of the image analysis, provides the analyst with a comprehensive picture of what the image actually presents, what are the hidden, or implicit, meanings it is intended to render, [...]
  • 5
  • Subjects: Formal Sciences
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1753

Biology. Cell Analogy – Nucleus + Nucleolus

The DNA is similar in every cell of the body, but depending on the specific cell type, some genes may be turned on or off - that's why a liver cell is different from a [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 557

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

Narrative Inquiry as a Research Design

The main distinctive feature of a narrative interview is that it encourages the informant to share some crucial happenings of their life and the social context within which these events occurred.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1426

Cesar Millan as a Famous Dog Behaviorist

Millan earned the nickname "the dog boy" because of his natural ability to interact with dogs. Consequently, the dog behaviorist became a celebrity in different parts of the country.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1662

Research Methodology and Purpose Statement

What is the purpose of the research method, design, purpose statement, and research questions? Research questions should be formulated as a response to the purpose of the paper.
  • Subjects: Scientific Method
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 570

Gender and Test Score Correlation

The assumptions of correlation for gpa and final: Final and GPA variables are independent. Final and GPA scores are linearly related.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 700

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

The Insect Effect on Human Life

The number of insects in the world exceeds the number of all the other species taken together. This way, the reduction of the number of pollinating insects will lead to the decline of productivity of [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 571

Qualitative Research

This will help determine whether the new idea that the company will be introducing will work in the market and whether its impact on the total income of the company is a risk worth taking.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 799

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.
  • 5
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 542

Comets and asteroids

Atkinson argues that in the event of a collision with the earth, a blanket of dust could cover the earth, a near darkness situation could ensue, normal plant and animal chemical activities could stop due [...]
  • 4.2
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2118

Water Cycle Process

On the reaching the atmosphere water molecules bond together again and come back to the earth surface through the process of precipitation.
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 538

Burmese Pythons

This paper covers the impact of the Burmese python on Florida's native diversity, the factors that have led to its rapid increase and why it poses a great danger to the natural habitat of South [...]
  • 3.8
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2183

History of Nigeria

The country has the largest number of black population in the world and the seventh largest country in the world; in Africa, Nigeria has the largest population.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2079

The Path of Light

The fundamental difference between light waves and other types of waves is in the ability of light waves to travel in a vacuum.
  • 3.8
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1322

Rainbow and Its Various Aspects

The main cause of the formation of rainbow is the refraction and dispersion of the sun light which occur in the event of rainfall or any other form of moisture that could be present in [...]
  • 5
  • Subjects: Physics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1339

Hokkaido Island of Japan

Hokkaido is thenorthernmost land of Japan and is surrounded by two seas, the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk, and the Pacific Ocean.
  • 3
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2721

Are People Superior to Animals?

However, it is possible to claim that Giacomo Leopardi is the greatest supporter of the idea that animals are superior to people.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1298

Born and Made Leadership: Twin Studies

For instance, if the twins' genetic leadership qualities can be cultivated in the correct setting, they are born with the potential and aptitude to emerge as leaders.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 520

Measurement of Generation Time of E. Coli

An integral part of bacterial cultures is the generation time, which determines the ability to double during each time interval: determining the minimum value of this time for an inoculated E.coli culture was the main [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1527

Alkanes and Alkenes: Structure and Reactions

The general structure of an alkane is CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbons in the molecule. The general structure of an alkene is CnH2n, where n is the number of carbons in the [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1697

The Fragility of Haiti and Myanmar

In addition to these problems, the nation is one of the poorest in the world and is struggling economically. The study topic is as follows: What variables contribute to the difference between Haiti and Myanmar [...]
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1926

Blade Runner Through Lens of Anthropology

This paper investigates the movie from the perspective of anthropology in an attempt to uncover the connections between human anthropology and Blade Runner's repercussions and reflections on replicants. Obviously, superiority results in the enslavement or [...]
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2247

Personal Statement for a Major in Geography and Planning

From my perspective, geography is a prominent professional field that has incredible potential, and I want to contribute to the advancement of this area to improve the lives of societies and organizations.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 581

The Value of Mathematics in Antonsen’s TED Talk

The video I chose to examine for this discussion is Roger Antonsen's TED talk, "Math is the hidden secret to understanding the world". Therefore, math, as a tool for providing varied perspective, is one of [...]
  • Subjects: Math
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 314

Different Types of Galaxies: Astronomy

With the discovery of other galaxies, Hubble began to observe the properties of these galaxies, noting the similarities and the differences. The components of both the spiral galaxies and the elliptical galaxies are held together [...]
  • Subjects: Astronomy
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 639

The Importance of Sleeping and Dreaming

Finally, I would not take this pill since I love seeing dreams and realize that this "miracle medicine" will cause too many negative consequences.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 158

Sample Versus Population in Statistics

Consequently, sampling can be defined as a method used to select a required sample from the whole population. Furthermore, probability-based methods can be divided into simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling.
  • Subjects: Statistics
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 311

Development Through the Lifespan – Middle Adulthood

Environmental influence presents the other side of influence affecting people's development in their middle adulthood. Berk explains this phenomenon in the example of menopause, which is a characteristic process in middle adulthood, and women's response [...]
  • Subjects: Anthropology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 975

Yeast and the Fermentation Process

An example is a cellular fermentation, a pathway of breaking down sugars in the absence of oxygen. Yeast is one of the organisms that perform this procedure in the presence of a substrate to produce [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 343