Distinguishing Between Methodologies Part 1: Quantitative And Qualitative

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Learning how to differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research methodology is a critical skill necessary for analyzing empirical research. For this Discussion, you will analyze the similarities and differences between qualitative and quantitative methodology. Also, you will critically examine a research question to determine the best method to investigate the question.

To Prepare

  • Review the Learning Resources for this week and consider the differences between qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Consider the question, “How does music impact mood?”
  • Think about ways you could research this question quantitatively and qualitatively.

Note: You are required to post your response to the Discussion thread before you are able to view others’ responses.

By Day 3

Based on the question, “How does music impact mood?”:

  • 1. Explain how you could quantitatively investigate how music impacts mood.
  • 2. Explain how you could qualitatively investigate how music impacts mood.
  • 3. Which do you think is better for investigating this question? Support your answer with scholarly sources.

Be sure to answer all three above questions, support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and identify current relevant literature to support your work.

 
 
 

Identify and describe the four main parts of Plato’s Cave. Show how each part has relevance to your life. Be very specific about places, dates, and people.

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Essay One: Beginning to Philosophy

Please respond to one and one only of the following questions in a carefully written essay of 3-6 pages.  

Your essay should have a formal introduction, body, and conclusion.  

Before writing the paper,  you should read Plato’s Cave, The Apology, The Symposium, and view our class videos.  Also, search the Web to see many graphic versions of the Cave.

Please be sure to use a cover sheet that has an image and a title that reflect the thesis of your paper.

In the introduction to your essay, please underline the 1-2 sentence main idea of the paper

1.  Identify and describe the four main parts of Plato’s Cave.  Show how each part has relevance to your life.  Be very specific about places, dates, and people.

2.  What are the three most important themes in Plato’s account of the interior of the Cave?  Please identify and describe with quotations from the text.  Finally, show how each of these themes is relevant to life today.

3.  Find at least four drawings of the Cave—not counting the ones we did in class which are masterpieces and have few faults.   Identify three aspects of Plato’s Cave as described in Republic VII that are seldom if ever included in the drawings that one sees.  Why do you think these aspects are omitted?

4. Extra-credit.  Draw a scene from the Life of Socrates as we have studied it so far in this class.  Here is what someone else a while back submitted:

 
 
 

Write a paper that addresses the following issues or questions concerning what you have learned about leadership and servant leadership

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  1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
  2. View the presentation and videos listed below:
    • Presentation: Servant Leadership
    • Videos:
      • Japanese CEO Takes Bus to Work
      • SAS, “Royal Treatment”
      • IDEO: Building A Better Cubicle
    • Transcripts:
      • Japanese CEO Takes Bus to Work
      • SAS Royal Treatment
      • IDEO: Building a Better Cubicle
  3. After viewing all of the resources, consider people you know whom you consider to be effective leaders:
    1. Why were they leaders?
    2. Do you think their personality or their skills were most responsible for their effectiveness at being a leader?
    3. Consider the differences in being a servant and being a leader. Are there situations in which these two concepts can merge?
  4. Write a paper that addresses the following issues or questions concerning what you have learned about leadership and servant leadership:
    1. Compare and contrast servant leadership with the other leadership styles. Provide a detailed explanation for your evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.
    2. Evaluate the usefulness of servant leadership to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Provide a detailed explanation for your evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.
    3. How effective would servant leadership be in your particular business or industry?
    4. How useful is servant leadership to your own leadership role?
  5. Provide a detailed explanation for your evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.
  6. The paper should be written as a formal research paper utilizing APA format with correct spelling and grammar, with a cover page that includes a running head, abstract, thesis statement in the introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page. At least five academic, peer review references (only one book reference can be used) are required for the paper. Your paper should be approximately 600 words in length, not including the cover page, abstract, and reference page.
  7. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the Assignment submission page by the end of the workshop (Turnitin enabled).

Discuss the challenges law enforcement face when investigating cybercrimes. Address evidence collection issues as well as problems that arise with determining jurisdiction and case backlog.

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Direct quotes are not to be used in test answers.

Answers are to be consistent with the college level writing and supported by a minimum of 2 peer reviewed, up-to-date, scholarly sources. The essays must be written in 6th edition APA format and include in text citations to credit your sources.

 

 

In at least 800 words,  answer the following questions. Peer reviewed, scholarly sources and in text citations are required. Direct quotes are not permitted.

 

1. Discuss the challenges law enforcement face when investigating cybercrimes. Address evidence collection issues as well as problems that arise with determining jurisdiction and case backlog.

 

2. Discuss current training police receive pertaining to computer crime.