Scientific Method Essay Examples and Topics. Page 5

Cyclic voltammetry is described by smooth increase of a working electrode potential from one potential limit to the other and back.

Richardson and Feldman studied the effects of food on salivary secretion and the impact of saliva on gastric acid secretion. The effect of saliva on the secretion and acidity of the gastric content was also [...]

The first scene that lasts over twenty minutes shows the tragedy of the war as it was, with minute elements described and all the agony of soldiers revealed.

In the article, the group of researchers examines and analyzes the issue of giftedness and of talent. Using the theory of Dickens and Flynn, the researchers create a model of inherited and non-inherited personal taints [...]

To examine the dynamics of affective experience and its effects on decision-making in a real-life setting, the authors developed and ran an Internet-based stock investment simulation.

The network consists of the nodes and the relationships between 'actors' the ties. Like roads that connect cities and provide the flow of resources between them, the social network comprising relationships allows the flow of [...]

Similarly, it would be presumptuous to maintain that all intelligence and wisdom is on the side of the skeptic; for he may be as liable to error as the next person.

The research starts with providing background on the science of simulation theory, then it turns to the basic steps of conducting simulation research and ends with a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of simulation [...]

The research question chosen for this paper is "Do vitamins improve IQ?" and it will be discussed from the perspective of the most applicable research methodology within the biopsychosocial approach.

The last paragraph of the introductory part is not a brief summary of the literature, but the researchers' proposals and explanation of how these ideas had emerged.

The authors cite seminal works in the field to explain the background of the study and provide a comprehensive review of the material.

As applied to my learning, I can note that strict adherence to the guidelines presented in the course program and the utilization of versatile evaluation practices to determine the objectivity of interventions helped me find [...]

The former is relevant due to the fact that the benefits that emerged as a result of a policy implementation might not outweigh the costs, rendering the whole endeavor practically not worthy of the effort.

As bias significantly diminishes the validity of results and questions the impact of programs, the knowledge and control for it are crucial.

In chapter 8, "Assessing Program Impact," aimed to explore the concept of impact assessment as a measure for producing the intended effects of a program.

In the measurement of program outcomes, it is important to note that not every outcome will have the same relevance or importance.

Since the focus of this study is at the inter-relationship of economics and sociology, it would be interesting and informative to conduct statistical analysis as well as gain deep insights into the phenomenon.

Lastly, if a researcher applies for funding, the committee will pay the most attention to the research question since it is the easiest and least time-consuming way to grasp the gist of a study.

The discussed article delves into the basic principles of operationism and its application to different fields of science with the primary aim to attain the most effective results.

Understanding scientific objectivity is vital to considering the validity of gained evidence and the possible influences that may sway the conclusions of the study.

Jane Jacobs explains that science is admired in North America, and it can be explained by the fact that science has revealed significant information about the planet and its inhabitants.

In the case of the number of voters in elections, the most effective research design is a case-control study, which is with the help of correlation methods.

In particular, the matter of interest is whether there is a significant difference in the effect that the IRS has on the academic performance of technology and social science students.

Evaluation and comparison of qualitative and quantitative methods are frequent tasks for many students and researchers regardless of their experiences and degrees.

The significance of this step is immense since the comprehensive research question will serve as the basis for carrying out the rest of the research.

In addition, the success of research in some business areas may cause a sense of confidence in the uniqueness of the principles and approaches applied, and further, it will not be possible to develop a [...]

The key objective of this critical work is to determine the relevance of the research methods utilized and their relevance to the stated results.

The study has two research questions, including the necessity of defining perfectionism from the point of people high in maladaptive and adaptive perfectionism and learning the themes in autobiographical narratives shared by perfectionists.

Experimental research is based on the results of a scientific approach where the manipulation of control variables and the measurement of subjects are possible.

Lundh describes psychology as a scientific field in which phenomenology is one of the manifestations of interacting with people and assessing their heritage.

The study chosen for this critique is entitled "The effects of the relaxation response on nurses' level of anxiety, depression, well-being, work-related stress, and confidence to teach patients" conducted by Calder Calisi and published in [...]

According to Webster and Watson, the first function of a literature review is to advance the theoretical development of a problem.

Most of the surveys discussed in the present paper have an introduction paragraph that clearly identifies the purpose of the survey.

Having to participate in discussions also meant that I had to review and research topics independently, and I found that this process assisted me in understanding especially challenging issues. Finally, I can say that this [...]

The article revolves around the peculiarities of the use of qualitative or quantitative methods in research and argues that the choice of a particular approach depends on the purpose of the investigation.

It is expected that the survey will not cover all issues related to the topic of the research. Thus, the interview will become the extension of the survey.

The report revealed that the mishap occurred when the captain of the Attilio Ievoli assigned to explore the vessel was relieved and a new command was introduced.

The difference between a single subject design evaluation and a program evaluation lies in the sound ethos of the very purpose of their analysis.

A scientific paradigm may be defined as a set of discoveries and achievements recognized and accepted by the scientific community at a given moment in time.

The result of this discussion will be a general picture of the issue, and the contribution of each member of the group to work will be significant.

As for the further exploration of the subject, I would examine ways to enhance the validity and reliability of my research.

As for qualitative research, its advantage is that without generalizations it is inductive and usually leads to the appearance of a new approach or a theory.

This will enable researchers to develop the relation between the category of homes and the level of income. The level of measurement of this question will be ordinal.

It is possible to define this variable in the following way: price is the amount of money to be paid to become an owner of the house and to start living in it.

Also, the matrix clearly illustrates that the choice of a particular methodology is shaped by the type of the research to be undertaken.

The fact that many people overlook what astrologers do or say has resulted in the unavailability of information in the area of study.

Also, it is imperative to say that another important aspect that should not be disregarded is that the reaction to the study may be affected if students become aware of the purpose, and may make [...]

It is evident that the survival of the elephant depends on the decision that Orwell will make. The first stage of the Kolb Model is reflected where Orwell tries to describe his feelings after being [...]

Conclusion validity is the degree to which results of a particular study that are obtained in the course of an investigation are reasonable and could be used to continue the research.

The authors, therefore, cite the possibility of stakeholders' behavior having mixed reactions on managerial discretion as to the reason why the study is essential.

Having researched the issues of the Journal of Marketing, it is possible to conclude about the contributions made by articles presented in the volumes to knowledge according to such criteria as the development of theory, [...]

Regrettably, they have neglected research on the effect of the legislation on the employees and employers. In this research, the target population will be the employees and employers of various companies.

When it comes to electronic sources, the degree of credibility is rather low as it is often difficult to trace the author of the paper.

The second advantage of ERIC database refers to the flexibility, which allows the research to combine the keywords and obtain a variety of results.

The federal government of the U.S.uses census survey to determine the appointment of associates to the House of Representative. Therefore, such answers allow surveyors to develop a view of social and economic characteristics of citizens [...]

Anytime when one tries to differentiate between 'science' from 'pseudoscience', there is a reference to the Merriam Webster Dictionary."Pseudo" translates to mean fake and the easiest way to identify something fake is to investigate more [...]

In the course of the study, two websites will be selected for the research. Questionnaires for the participants to respond and, thus, provide their background information for the research will be designed distributed among the [...]

The idea is to enable the practitioners to follow certain actions and reflection procedures to enable them to improve upon the unsatisfactory situation. The prevalent methods or approaches to action research include the use of [...]

The main benefit of utilizing both theories in the examination of the research topic is that they enable a better examination of the responses of the interviewees as well as the data from the literature [...]

Therefore, the case when the reviewed is a close friend of one of the reviewers or the editors and the latter are interested in how well the reviewed does in his academic career, certain ambiguity [...]

Consumption of coffee before going to bed will cause individuals to have difficulty falling asleep The amount of coffee the subjects drink before going to bed The time after going to bed that subjects fall [...]

The researchers observed that the interpersonal processes of the targeted teams resulted in improved performance. Such interpersonal processes will eventually determine the performance and success of the targeted team.

The results of this study show that Chinese consumers have a low willingness to use new technology in their self-service retail transactions compared to American consumers.

The Research Prospectus indicated a shortage of previously conducted research regarding higher education, thus emphasizing the relevance of the research in this area. The research threw a spotlight on the shortcomings and limitations that might [...]

From the given elements of the thesis proposal, research design/methodology and the theoretical framework/approach proved to be major challenges in completing the proposal.

The grounded theory model is used when the hypothesis is made on the basis of the collected data. The method of data collection is the interviews.

The method complies with the topic of the work since it regards the university bus transit and requires the assessment of students' responses to the innovation.

The main aim of this research is to identify and pick the top ten on-line Universities with the aim of understanding where Colorado Technical University is ranked.

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 [...]

It has a slight advancement to the potentiality argument where he condemns the act of abortion on the basis that it deprives the fetus of its humanitarian rights.

So long as classroom and other forms of assessment are able to fulfill these particular methods of measurement then the data can be considered a valid means of measuring student achievement.

Surveys in this research will be used to collect data from the respondents, who will in this case be the militia and interest groups.

To explore the concept of the case study research method, seven aspects will be addressed: history, rationale, types, areas of research, situations in which the case study method can be used, challenges associated with the [...]

In the study, the authors used both the qualitative method to assess data gathered through interviews and the quantitative method to detect "unique variance among individual difference factors".

The definition proceeds as 'The gravitational constant that reflects an implied resonance featuring an internal symmetry, creating an imposed reflection into the mass structure of the nucleonic forces.' At a glance, this statement seems to [...]

The scales are used to define the differences in students' performance."Before the measurement process can be initiated, the business research must identify the concept relevant to the problem.

While the first one is grounded in the belief that social reality is not influenced by research, the second one is quite the opposite.

The use of the multiple regression model and the structural equation model as approaches to path analysis have some similarities and differences.

The first step in the assessment of the validity and reliability entailed the creation of a questionnaire with items derived from demographic questions, the Active Listening Attitude Scale, and the AELS.

So the first question is - what are the merits of each of the specific designs? The single group posttest only designs are used when the effectiveness of a certain intervention needs to be measured [...]

As the aim of the research is to food and drink preferences of students and the peak hours, disguised observation will be used.

It is possible to suggest that the best way of designing of a questionnaire is to keep it in compliance with the particular objectives of the research.

The paper aims to evaluate the contribution of the study to advance the scientific knowledge base of the identified field of research as well as the improvement of research theory and the field of study [...]

It can be argued that research impact is any influence that the findings of a study have on the community. The second component can be measured by reviewing the work from a perspective of the [...]

The nature of research impact depends on the subject of study. Technological impact refers to the role of research in the development of novel products and services.

Opting for an SR sample is appropriate in the given case since it will enable the researcher to mimic the US population in terms of the proportion of different ethnicities.

It allows the measurement of repeated observations over a period to determine changes in behavior. Thus, a cross-sectional design would help identify organizational policies or initiatives that promote the formation of new connections in workplace [...]

The following work demonstrates a scientific approach to 9 well-known cooking techniques.

Andy defines sampling as the selection of a part of the population within an area of research, which represents the entire population when conducting a research study.

However, research questions and research variables are two of the most important concepts as they largely define the nature of the study and its orientation.

Although qualitative research proves to be useful when collecting opinions, this field needs the application of quantitative methods to measure the effectiveness of technology maintenance on each of the studied spots.

In this regard, fake science sets the stage for a critical evaluation of the assertiveness of the state of real science.

The research findings show that the hypothesis is correct, and the context of community psychology may be better comprehend and improved with the help of network and relational perspectives.

Nevertheless, there are several varieties of cabbage, and here it is a question of a qualitative identity when we compare the properties of these species.

This paper focuses on the deployment of kids as respondents in a study, the disorderliness of studies that involve children, and the consideration of moral practices when involving children in research as some of the [...]

The title, "Educational Validity of Business Gaming Simulation: A Research Methodology Framework," gives a clear idea of the subject of the paper.

Contrary to internal validity, which ensures the logic and reliability of the experiment's design, external validity aims to establish whether or not the study results can be used to make generalized conclusions.

The conceptual framework of the study is appropriate to the research problem because the author claims the work is based on a three-part, interdisciplinary framework and a concept of parent role construction.

A lot of the scientific theories and discoveries made in the early modern period, particularly those related to the understanding of our place in the universe, were also revolutionary and in some way defied, or [...]

To determine the number of shoppers in a mall located in a shopping center in the metropolitan city. To what extent do shoppers engage in shopping at a mall located in the central shopping center?

The cost estimation will be helpful to consider in establishing the size of the sample. To conclude, the research process is entirely dependent on sampling, analysis and design.

There are several strengths and weaknesses evident in the approaches used by the authors in the article, The Disposition to Sell Winners Too Early and Ride Losers Too Long: Theory and Evidence to explain the [...]

The author and his daughter visited the medicine wheel that is located atop the rolling Moose Mountains outside of Regina. With the purpose of these structures lost to time, the author underlines that progress can [...]

According to Vaus in the article "Surveys in Social Research", the author talks about the number of things that need to be noted about the connection of correctness and the amount of the sample.

In order to draw a narrow and convincing content, I had to do a lot of secondary research on the organization culture to the general perception in the practical work environment.

The study questions represent the data analysis, obviously, the structure and nature of the information reveals that investigations can be performed.

The author provides an interesting and intriguing article about the phenomenon of lucid dreaming and its representation in culture and media.

This essay is an analysis of the facts behind the formation and existence of the universe as discussed by a number of re-known scholars all over the globe.

Observation is quite similar to the method mentioned above as the researcher is not involved in the process. Nonetheless, this strategy can help the researcher to address the research goals and elicit participants' ideas on [...]

The article in question dwells upon the essence of the so-called scientific method as understood in the United States and the rest of the contemporary world.

It remains apparent that the validity and reliability of the results are dependent on the skills and competences of the researcher.

Each model is discussed in the following under separate headings to understand variables included and their impact on changes in the value of the S&P 500 over a period of 31 years. The multiple-regression model [...]

The goal of these studies was to demonstrate how attitudinally congruent social networks in comparison to attitudinally heterogeneous social networks could be related to the factor of attitude strength in different individuals.

Among the key strengths of the qualitative research design, it is possible to note that the qualitative method is a rather useful when the topic is too complicated, and the core question needs to be [...]

While filling data in the evaluation table by taking each column at a time, it proved difficult to note the differences and similarities of the studies used easily.

In the part of the book, the writers focus on the distinctions between qualitative and qualitative studies. This is one of the main errors that should be avoided.

What makes the paragraph useful and enlightening is the fact that it sheds light on the significance of proper references for researchers, reviewers, and editors and singles out the typical mistakes. Overall, the present paragraph [...]

This means that visual cues and expressions of participants are unknown to the moderator or person facilitating the online focus group.

According to Josephs, social media has been instrumental in the company's success. The main facets of social media utilized by the company are Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Issues such as the effect on purchase intention, entertainment value, satisfaction with the seller and attitude towards the retailer could all be affected by the presence of avatars based on the literature review.