Discussion Topic
Josh has been slightly overweight since grade school, but, as he progressed into the junior high years, his weight grew worse; by the time he graduated high school, he was considered obese. At 20 years of age, Josh has been diagnosed as prediabetic with metabolic syndrome. He has come to the dietitian’s clinic for a consultation.
“I get really discouraged,” Josh says. “It’s not like I never have will power, and at times I have starved myself for days and spent long afternoons on the treadmill while watching TV. But then I get so hungry that once I start eating I can’t stop. At other times, I work hard at dieting and exercise for so long, but I’m so big that I can’t see any difference. Of course, the stares when I go out in public are depressing, and then I just give up and think, ‘What’s the use? I can’t ever escape my own body,’ and then I give up and turn to comfort food. It’s very discouraging. I feel like I’m living inside my own personal prison.”
On further intake, the nutrition nurse learns that Josh has very tense relationships with his four older brothers, who have sometimes bullied him. “Even when we get along, they make jokes about my size,” he says.
Josh reveals that when he was small, he was not overweight, but he was also not very athletic like his older brothers. He felt separated from them by the fact that he had no interest in or talent for the athletics his brothers constantly engaged in at home.
“Plus I was just a lot younger, and when they’d tease me, I’d cry and my mom would comfort me with treats. As I got heavier when I was older, they’d criticize me for everything I put in my mouth, and if I didn’t eat, they’d sometimes try to be supportive, sometimes indifferent, and at other times, my second oldest brother would say, ‘I know as soon as we’re not looking you’re gonna binge, aren’t you.” It wasn’t my intent, but then when he’d say that, I’d be so angry, I’d do it. The more I did it, the more they harassed me, and it turned to anger on their part as I started to get fat. It just sort of skyrocketed from there. I hate this. I feel so trapped by my own compulsions.”
The text says, “Health is the merging and balancing of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual dimensions, and environmental dimensions.”
a. Food, of course, is in the physical health dimension, but how might other dimensions be affecting Josh’s food choices?
b. One of the reasons Josh has often “failed” in the past is that he “starves” himself for long periods and then binges out of intense hunger pangs. The nurse starts to discuss healthy snacking strategies, but he says, “Stop right there. Snacks have been my whole problem. Running to treats out of depression. No, snacks are what make people fat. They make me fat. I want a diet that limits me to three meals a day, or maybe even just two.” How might the nurse counsel Josh?
In: Biology
Unemployment among high school graduates is quite high due to a recession. City Community College is considering a new program to help young people get the training they need to be more employable. The college has collaborated with the municipal hospital to build a nurse's aide program, a 1 - year program that would lead to immediate employment. Initial financial analysis indicates that the total fixed cot of the program will be $200,000, which includes the cost of a 1-year rental of the facilities plus utilities, insurance, and administrative costs The variable cost and step cost together are $10,000 per student, which pays for facility salary, student lunches, and teaching materials and textbooks. The state kicks in $5000 per student, and the tuition based on market analysis is $6000. Given that the nurse's aide program has never been offered in the region before and will be under financial pressure due to current funding cuts, the college's board of trustees would like to know how many students will need to be enrolled for the program to break even. The board also wants to know what other options it will have to mitigate these financial issues if the expected enrollment is below the breakeven point, given the high profile of the program at a time when employment and economic recovery are critical.
Consider two possibilities: (1) Funding is limited to $100,000, or (2) with the benefit of efficiencies, variable, and step costs can be reduced to $9,500. You are required to do a financial analysis of the proposed program. Please provide a spreadsheet solution and a written explanation of your approach.
In: Finance
Monica’s cousin, Chloe, would like to set up a small candy boutique at school for Valentine’s Day next February (this family has a lot of entrepreneurs!!). She has decided that demand will be for 10 boxes, 20 boxes or 30 boxes. Each box costs her $12 but she thinks she can sell each one for $15. If she overstocks, then she can get a salvage value of $8 per box from the local candy shop. If she runs out of candy while there is still demand, she will suffer a lost goodwill charge of $4 per box. Show the conditional payoffs facing her in the chart below.
1) Fill out the table
2) Which decision should Chloe make if she is an optimist? Explain.
3) Which decision should Chloe make if she is a pessimist? Explain.
4) Suppose that a friend offers Chloe additional information regarding demand but is charging $50 for it. Should Chloe pay for this information? Why or why not? Show all work.
In: Operations Management
Plagiarism Certification Tests for Undergraduate College Students and Advanced High School Students
These tests are intended for undergraduate students in college or those under 18 years of age.
Read these directions carefully!
The below test includes 10 questions, randomly selected from a large inventory. Most questions will be different each time you take the test,
You must answer at least 9 out of 10 questions correctly to receive your Certificate.
You have 40 minutes to complete each test, and you must answer all 10 questions in order to to see your results. If you do not pass this test in 40 minutes, you can begin a new test. Most people complete this test in less than 15 minutes.
You only get 1 attempt to have each particular test evaluated (e.g., if you try using the Back button and change something, you will not get another evaluation for this test).
If the student version contains BOTH word-for-word and paraphrasing plagiarism, you should select word-for-word.
If you need help, see this document which provides criteria for determining plagiarism that are used in this test.
Privacy notice: If you pass a test, unique
information displayed on your Certificate is also stored in a
secure location.
Item 1
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
Educational researchers, policymakers, and practitioners agree that educational research is often divorced from the problems and issues of everyday practice--a split that creates a need for new research approaches that speak directly to problems of practice (National Research Council [NRC], 2002) and that lead to the development of "usable knowledge" (Lagemann, 2002). Design-based research (Brown, 1992; Collins, 1992) is an emerging paradigm for the study of learning in context through the systematic design and study of instructional strategies and tools. We argue that design-based research can help create and extend knowledge about developing, enacting, and sustaining innovative learning environments. References: |
A decade later, researchers interested in studying learning in naturalistic settings (inspired by Brown's approach) began a concerted effort to define the standards and argue the legitimacy of this type of research through design. For example, the Design-Based Research Collective defined design-based research (DBR) as "an emerging paradigm for the study of learning in context, through the systematic design and study of instructional strategies and tools" (DBRC, 2003, p. 5). References: |
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 2
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
Complex learning is the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes; coordinating qualitatively different constituent skills; and often transferring what was learned in school or training to daily life and work. There are many examples of theoretical design models that have been developed to promote complex learning: cognitive apprenticeship, collaborative problem solving, constructivism and constructivist learning environments, learning by doing, multiple approaches to understanding , star legacy , as well as the subject of this contribution, the Four-Component Instructional Design model. References: |
Van Merriënboer and Kirschner (2007) indicated that complex learning involves the learning of how to complete authentic tasks which require the use and integration of knowledge and skills from multiple domains. Complex learning tasks have no single correct method of completion but instead a range of methods that result in the completion of the task at varying degrees of appeal, efficiency, and effectiveness. They further state that complex learning involves "the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes; coordinating qualitatively different constituent skills, and often transferring what was learned ... to daily life and work" (p. 4). References: |
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 3
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
But what are reasonable outcomes of the influence of global processes on education?While the question of how global processes influence all aspects of education (and who controls these forces) is multidimensional and not completely testable, there appear to be some theories of globalization as it relates to education that can be empirically examined. References: |
Rutkowski and Rutkowski (2009) ask "what are reasonable outcomes of the influence of global processes on education?" (p. 138). This question is not entirely testable and has multiple dimensions but theories of globalization's impact on education exist and provide means of empirical analysis. References: |
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 4
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
But what are reasonable outcomes of the influence of global processes on education?While the question of how global processes influence all aspects of education (and who controls these forces) is multidimensional and not completely testable, there appear to be some theories of globalization as it relates to education that can be empirically examined. References: |
The authors are not alone in asking “what are reasonable outcomes of the influence of global processes on education?” (p. 138). In fact, this same question provides the basis for the discussion that follows. |
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 5
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
Learning from demonstrations is enhanced when learners actively engage in interaction with one another rather than passively observing the demonstration. When learners are required to find a new portrayal of the information that has been presented, they are required to process the information at a deeper level in order to identify and demonstrate this new portrayal. When they are required to demonstrate their new portrayals to one another, this provides additional portrayals of the information being taught, thus increasing the richness of the instruction. References: |
In order to make instruction more effective, learners should be required to find additional portrayals of the information which have been presented by the instructor. Learners are expected to then demonstrate their portrayals to one another. Learning from demonstrations is enhanced when learners actively engage in interaction with one another rather than passively observing the demonstration. References: |
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 6
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
When instructors are creating discussion board activities for online courses, at least two questions must be answered. First, what is the objective of the discussions? Different objectives might be to create a "social presence" among students so that they do not feel isolated, to ask questions regarding assignments or topics, or to determine if students understand a topic by having them analyze and evaluate contextual situations. Based on the response to this question, different rules might be implemented to focus on the quality of the interaction more so than the quantity. The second question is, how important is online discussions in comparison to the other activities that students will perform? This question alludes to the amount of participation that instructors expect from students in online discussions along with the other required activities for the course. If a small percentage of student effort is designated for class participation, our results show that it can affect the quality and quantity of interactions. References: |
According to Moore and Marra's (2005) case study, which observed two online courses, students in the first course implemented a constructive argumentation approach while students in second course had less structure for their postings. As they stated, when instructors create online discussion board activities, they must answer at least two questions. These questions are: "What is the objective of the discussions?" And "How important are online discussions in comparison to the other activities that students will perform?" According to their findings, the discussion activities that were designed based on the answers to these questions can influence the quality and quantity of interactions (Moore & Marra, 2005). References: |
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 7
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
APT was compared with numerous extant methodologies, including the linear models approach and event history analysis. The fundamental difference between APT and these other approaches is that no particular mathematical model is assumed in APT. In APT a model is viewed simply as a temporal pattern, whereas in most other approaches parameters of a mathematical model are estimated from data in which variables are measured separately. Moreover, in APT probabilities of temporal patterns are estimated by relative frequency and duration. References: |
The major difference between Analysis of Patterns in Time and linear statistical models is that APT does not assume any specific mathematical model. Linear models attempt to find statistical relations between variables that have been measured separately. In APT, temporal patterns indicate relationships. Those patterns are counted in order to estimate their likelihoods. References: |
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 8
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
Major changes within organizations are usually initiated by those who are in power. Such decision-makers sponsor the change and then appoint someone else - perhaps the director of training - to be responsible for implementing and managing change. Whether the appointed change agent is in training development or not, there is often the implicit assumption that training will "solve the problem." And, indeed, training may solve part of the problem.... The result is that potentially effective innovations suffer misuse, or even no use, in the hands of uncommitted users. References: |
When top-down major changes are initiated in organizations, people tend to assume that training is needed to help members of the organization change their behavior. While training might help, if people in the organization lack commitment to accept the changes, they still might not do what management wants them to do.
|
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 9
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
Major changes within organizations are usually initiated by those who are in power. Such decision-makers sponsor the change and then appoint someone else - perhaps the director of training - to be responsible for implementing and managing change. Whether the appointed change agent is in training development or not, there is often the implicit assumption that training will "solve the problem." And, indeed, training may solve part of the problem.... The result is that potentially effective innovations suffer misuse, or even no use, in the hands of uncommitted users. References: |
When major changes are initiated in organizations, there is often the implicit assumption that training will 'solve the problem.' And, indeed, training may solve part of the problem (Dormant, 1986, p. 238).
|
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
Hints
Item 10
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism by clicking the appropriate radio button.
|
Original Source Material |
Student Version |
|
Teacher's professional use of technology involves preparation for various classroom activities; such as, preparing instructional materials, material, communicating or collaborating with peers, students and their parents, locating digital resources, and creating lesson plans. When technology is used for instructional delivery, the teacher or students can use it. Teachers can present instruction by means of a projector or students may use computer-assisted learning applications such as drill and practice, tutorials, and simulations. technology as a tool, involves student use of basic software applications to extend their abilities to solve problems, create products, or communicate and share their perspectives with each other. References: |
Technology offers a variety of rich opportunities available to teachers and students. According to Inan and Lowther (2010), there are three main purposes to use technology in schools: (a) technology for teachers to prepare instructional activities, plans, materials, and resources; (b) technology for instructional delivery for teachers and students; (c) technology as a learning tool for both teachers and students. Although technology provides a number of advantages for teaching and learning, teachers who try to integrate technology in their classrooms have encountered many obstacles that hinder potential benefits of use of technology. |
Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?
Word-for-Word plagiarism
Paraphrasing plagiarism
This is not plagiarism
In: Psychology
Answer as most as possible I want to understand it all
1. Union Local School District has bonds outstanding with a coupon rate of 4.2 percent paid semiannually and 17 years to maturity. The yield to maturity on these bonds is 3.5 percent and the bonds have a par value of $5,000.
-What is the dollar price of each bond? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)
2. Fluss AB has 9.5 per cent coupon bonds making
annual payments with a YTM of 7.1 per cent. The current yield on
these bonds is 7.5 per cent. The par value of the bond is
€1,000.
How many years do these bonds have left until they mature?
3.Laurel, Inc., and Hardy Corp. both have 7 percent coupon bonds outstanding, with semiannual interest payments, and both are priced at par value. The Laurel, Inc., bond has four years to maturity, whereas the Hardy Corp. bond has 15 years to maturity.
a. If interest rates suddenly rise by 2 percent, what is the percentage change in the price of these bonds?
b. If interest rates were to suddenly fall by 2 percent instead, what would the percentage change in the price of these bonds be then?
4. Stand AG has bonds on the market with 17.5 years to maturity, a YTM of 6 per cent, and a current price of €930. The bonds make semiannual payments. The par value of the bond is €1,000.
-What must the coupon rate be on these bonds?
In: Finance
The file SAT Excel data lists the average high school student scores on the SAT exam by state. There are three components of the SAT: Critical reading, math and writing. These components are listed in Excel. Also, the sum of all 3 components (The Combined column) is listed. The percentage of all potential students who took the SAT is listed by state. Use Excel to help you answer the following questions. Find the mean, median, and mode for each of the numerical variables. For each of the numerical variables, which is the most appropriate measure of central tendency and explain why.
In: Math
Mimi owns a dog training school with her sister Yvonne incorporated as Puppy College, Inc. with 100 shares of stock. After all expenses, net income for the first half of the year was $20,000. Mimi owns 60 shares and Yvonne owns 40 shares. It now must be distributed.
A) The earning s distributed are called
a. bonus
b. stimulus
c. dividends
d. capital
B) The earnings are divided as follows?
a. $10,000 to each
b. $8,000 to Mimi and $12,000 to Yvonne
c. $12,000 Mimi and $6,000 to Yvonne
d.$ 12,000 to Mimi and $6,000 to her husband, Hector
In: Operations Management
Goals Practice loops and conditional statements Description Create a game for elementary school students to practice multiplication. The application should display a greeting followed by a set of mathematical questions. In each set the player is asked to enter a number from 1 to 9 to test multiplication skills or to press ‘E’ to exit the game. The application checks if the number entered is indeed between 1 and 9 and if not displays a message inviting the player to try again. Upon receiving a number in a proper range the application starts displaying multiplication questions with that number being multiplied by 0,1,2,…,10. For example, if the player entered number 3, the first question will be: “3 x 0 = ?”, the second: “3 x 1 = ?”, and so on with the last question being “3 x 10 = ?” At any point the player can press ‘E’ to exit current set For each question if an incorrect result is entered the application prompts the player to try again. The player can choose to try again or bypass. The application provides up to 4 replay attempts to answer the same question. For each question, the maximum score is 5 points if answered correctly. If not, each replay attempt lowers the score by 1 point. For example, if the player answered a question wrong and then got it right on the first replay attempt, the score is 4 points. Once the set is finished, a score for the set is presented and the player is invited to try another set.
In: Computer Science
Restaurant Selector
You have a group of friends coming to visit for your high school reunion, and you want to take them out to eat at a local restaurant. You aren’t sure if any of them have dietary restrictions, but your restaurant choices are as follows:
Joe’s Gourmet Burgers –
Vegetarian: No,
Vegan: No,
Gluten-Free: No
Main Street Pizza Company –
Vegetarian: Yes,
Vegan: No,
Gluten-Free: Yes
Corner Café –
Vegetarian: Yes,
Vegan: Yes,
Gluten-Free: Yes
Mama’s Fine Italian –
Vegetarian: Yes,
Vegan: No,
Gluten-Free: No
The Chef’s Kitchen –
Vegetarian: Yes,
Vegan: Yes,
Gluten-Free: Yes
Write a program that asks whether any members of your party are vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, and then display only the restaurants that you may take the group to. Here is an example of the program’s output:
Is anyone in your party a vegetarian? yes[Enter] Is anyone in your party a vegan? no[Enter] Is anyone in your party gluten-free? yes[Enter] Here are your restaurant choices: Main Street Pizza Company Corner Cafe The Chef’s Kitchen
Here is another example of the program’s output:
Is anyone in your party a vegetarian? yes [Enter] Is anyone in your party a vegan? yes [Enter] Is anyone in your party gluten-free? yes [Enter] Here are your restaurant choices: Corner Cafe The Chef’s Kitchen
In: Computer Science
I am a special education teacher at an elementary school and I teach special needs students. I need to write a SWOT analysis for a class I am in, I am writing on the subject of teachers need more training or professional development to be able to work with these students. I work with them every day but there are teachers that have problems with these students.I know what SWOT stands for but I have problems coming up with the strengths and weaknesses and possible opportunities. Professional development is a big issue where I work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
In: Operations Management