...[pic]Chapter 1 Introduction and descriptive Statistics 1-1. 1. quantitative/ratio 2. qualitative/nominal 3. quantitative/ratio 4. qualitative/nominal 5. quantitative/ratio 6. quantitative/interval 7. quantitative/ratio 8. quantitative/ratio 9. quantitative/ratio 10. quantitative/ratio 11. quantitative/ordinal 1-2. Data are based on numeric measurements of some variable, either from a data set comprising an entire population of interest, or else obtained from only a sample (subset) of the full population. Instead of doing the measurements ourselves, we may sometimes obtain data from previous results in published form. 1-3. The weakest is the Nominal Scale, in which categories of data are grouped by qualitative differences and assigned numbers simply as labels, not usable in numeric comparisons. Next in strength is the Ordinal Scale: data are ordered (ranked) according to relative size or quality, but the numbers themselves don't imply specific numeric relationships. Stronger than this is the Interval Scale: the ordered data points have meaningful distances between any two of them, measured in units. Finally is the Ratio Scale, which is like an Interval Scale but where the ratio of any two specific data values is also measured in units and has meaning in comparing values. 1-4. Fund: Qualitative Style: Qualitative US/Foreign: Qualitative 10 yr Return: Quantitative ...
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...and Educational Change NEW – Only Cover Letter – NO Person To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/edu-695-ash/edu-695-week-4-assignment-research-and-educational-change-new Ashford 5: – Week 4 – Assignment Research and Educational Change One aspect of professional development that educators can participate in is that of educational conferences. While you may at some point have participated in an educational conference as an attendee, you have the opportunity in this assignment to think as a presenter! This assignment will also provide you the opportunity to create a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter. In this assignment, you will take your discussion presentation you prepared for the staff meeting and convert it into a poster that you could use at an academic conference. As well, often when submitting a poster proposal you include a CV and cover letter that highlight your experience and research interests. Historically, a conference poster session involves use of a large poster-board style document as a reference when speaking with conference attendees about your research or practical experiences with a topic. Increasingly, the poster session involves handouts in digital format transferred through QR codes or another medium and may involve a television or other screen display to communicate your research at an academic conference. Always, your poster presentation contains a title, introduction to your question, overview of your approach, results...
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.............................................................. 15 Action Plan, Step 2: Craft Your Story ....................................................................... 16 Your Story: Action Steps .......................................................................................... 22 Action Plan, Step 3: Network Like a Pro................................................................... 25 Networking Strategy #1: Developing Relationships .................................................. 25 Networking Strategy #2: Cold-Calling (and Cold-Emailing) ...................................... 34 Your Networking Crash Course: Action Steps.......................................................... 39 Action Plan, Step 4: Write a Resume / CV That Wins You...
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...How to Write the Perfect Resume By Vivian Giang and Melissa Stanger | Business Insider – Fri, Nov 30, 2012 10:30 AM EST * Email0 * * * Share27 * * Print It takes recruiters an average of "six seconds before they make the initial 'fit or no fit' decision" on candidates based on resumes, according to research conducted by TheLadders. With this kind of competition, you need to have a flawless resume to get through the screening process. We write a lot about resumes — what to do, what not to do — so now we're introducing a guide to crafting a curriculum vitae that will get you into the interview room. However, these rules are general advice we compiled from career experts. Everyone should tailor their own resume depending on the industry they're in and the position they're applying for. Tailor your resume to the specific position you're applying for. elizabethdaniellephotos / statigr.amYou're basically selling yourself on that piece of paper, so mold the information to reflect what your potential employer is looking for in an ideal job candidate. This is different depending on your industry. Miriam Salpeter advises in U.S.News & World Report that candidates should study the company's web site and "look for repeated words and phrases, taglines, and hints about their philosophical approaches." Then, "mirror some of their language and values in your resume." Put your name and contact info at the top. Business InsiderThis sounds simple...
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...HOW TO Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae Revised Edition Acy L. Jackson and C. Kathleen Geckeis Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 0-07-142626-4 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: 0-07-139044-8 All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. For more information, please contact George Hoare, Special Sales, at george_hoare@mcgraw-hill.com or (212) 904-4069. TERMS OF USE This is a copyrighted work and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”) and its licensors reserve all rights in and to the work. Use of this work is subject to these terms. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the right to store and retrieve...
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...Journal of Alloys and Compounds 521 (2012) 83–89 Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect Journal of Alloys and Compounds journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/jallcom Nanostructured hybrid cobalt oxide/copper electrodes of lithium-ion batteries with reversible high-rate capabilities Yue Qi, Ning Du ∗ , Hui Zhang, Jiazheng Wang, Yang Yang, Deren Yang State Key Lab of Silicon Materials and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People’s Republic of China a r t i c l e i n f o Article history: Received 29 October 2011 Received in revised form 5 January 2012 Accepted 7 January 2012 Available online 16 January 2012 Keywords: Cobalt oxide Cu nanorod arrays Electrodeposition Rf-sputtering Anode Lithium-ion batteries a b s t r a c t We report the synthesis of nanostructured hybrid CoO/Cu electrodes through electrodeposition and sputtering. When applied as the anodes for lithium-ion batteries, the CoO/Cu nanowire arrays deliver long cycle life and enhanced power performance than CoO/Cu films. The large accessible surface area and improved electronic/ionic conductivity of the nanostructured electrodes may be responsible for the improved performance. © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. 1. Introduction Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are currently the dominant power source for portable electronic devices due to their highest energy density among commercial rechargeable batteries...
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...RECRUITMENT PROCESS AT TMI GROUP Talent Management Inputs & Services Pvt.Ltd.,Begumpet B.Megha Reddy [pic] Project Report Submitted To Dhruva College of Management In Partial Fulfillment Of PGDM Program (2013-2015 DECLARATION I do hereby give the undertaking that the present study is a bona fide work and I have not submitted it for the award of any degree or diploma in any college or University. (Full signature) B.MEGHA REDDY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A Good start leads to a Fine end. The ideal way to begin documenting this project work would be to extend my earnest gratitude to everyone who has encouraged, motivated and guided me to make a fine effort for successful completion of this project. I would like to thank Aparna Reddy.B Manager-HR, Ganeshan Madhavi Assistant Manager-HR, Sowmya.G Executive-HR of TM Inputs & Services Pvt. Ltd. for giving me an opportunity by taking me as an internee in their organization. This proved to be a very good learning experience for me, where I could get an exposure to all the aspects of real time Core HR activities. I am very thankful to Dr.U.B.Raju, Dean of Dhruva College of Management for guiding me throughout the project. My sincere Gratitude to the College Management for...
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...Abstract [Doctoral Study Title] by [your official name] MS, [university], 200X BS, [university], 200X Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University [last month of quarter you plan to graduate] 200X Abstract Insert abstract here; it should be no more than one page. Abstract text must be double-spaced with no paragraph breaks. Describe the overall research problem being addressed in the first couple of sentences and indicate why it is important (e.g., who would care if the problem is solved). You can include a general introduction of the issue in the first sentence, but you need to move to a clear statement of the research problem being addressed. Identify the purpose and theoretical foundations, if appropriate, summarize the key research question(s), and briefly describe the overall research design, methods and data analytic procedures. Identify the key results, 1 or 2 conclusions, and recommendations that capture the heart of the research. Conclude with a statement on the implications for positive social change. Here are some form and style tips: (a) Limit the abstract to one typed page; (b) maintain the scholarly language used throughout the doctoral study; (c) keep the abstract concise, accurate, and readable; (d) use correct English; (e) ensure each sentence adds value to the reader’s understanding of the research; and (f) use the full name of any acronym and...
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...A bookkeeper is an expert in accounts and, and is primarily concerned with maintaining and keeping account books. Bookkeeping is an art, and lot of expertise is expected from him. Bookkeepers are required in each and every field, as maintaining books is an essential part of any business. They are concerned with maintaining all the books of the organization, and they keep log of each and every transaction concerning billing and payment. A bookkeeper is an accounting professional who manages a company’s financial records such as accounts receivable and payable, ledgers, cheques and bank statements. He or she will also be responsible for managing profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Bookkeepers are required to possess at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting as there are many financial functions that need to be performed for which a strong accounting background is needed. Dear Mr. Rudson: This letters expresses a special interest in the potential position of a Bookkeeper at Scott Management Co. I am aware that the company has just started out and may be looking to fill its need of financial staff and I am here to provide these services. My experience as a bookkeeper spans over three years during which I have worked with one large conglomerate and one small company. There, I developed expertise in cash handling, cash deposits, A/R, A/P, invoice processing, reconciliation, and payroll functions. Some of my key strengths include: exceptional organizational...
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...change management principles, process, tips and change theory and models Page 1 of 11 home » leadership/management » change management change management organizational and personal change management, process, plans, change management and business development tips Here are some rules for effective management of change. Managing organizational change will be more successful if you apply these simple principles. Achieving personal change will be more successful too if you use the same approach where relevant. Change management entails thoughtful planning and sensitive implementation, and above all, consultation with, and involvement of, the people affected by the changes. If you force change on people normally problems arise. Change must be realistic, achievable and measurable. These aspects are especially relevant to managing personal change. Before starting organizational change, ask yourself: What do we want to achieve with this change, why, and how will we know that the change has been achieved? Who is affected by this change, and how will they react to it? How much of this change can we achieve ourselves, and what parts of the change do we need help with? These aspects also relate strongly to the management of personal as well as organizational change. See also the modern principles which underpin successful change. Refer also to Psychological Contract theory, which helps explain the complex relationship between an organization and its employees. Business Process...
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...CAPM Mock Exam 1: Open Everything 1. | Daniel is managing the development of an ecommerce website for his organization. Daniel enjoys coercive powers and has assigned Julie, a project team member, to facilitate the team meetings. During any team meeting, Julie must? A. Influence team members to support the project manager's decisions B. Support the team members to challenge the project manager's decisions C. Negotiate with team members to achieve the project objectives D. Remain neutral and facilitate the meetings | | 2. | You are a consulting project manager and have been contracted by an investment bank to run a large information technology project that is expected to last 15 months. During the Direct and Manage Project Work process, you discover that several regulatory requirements have not been addressed in the project management plan. Failure to meet these requirements could result in legal action against the company. However, implementing the technology to comply with these regulations exceeds the budget and scope of the project, and could result in the cancellation of the project. What should you do? A. Submit a change request to incorporate the missed requirements to the project's scope. B. Do not do anything as these requirements are not a part of the scope baseline. C. Request additional funds to implement these requirements. D. This is a classical example of scope creep and such requirements must be ignored. | | 3. | A fundamentally functional...
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...LIG1 and LIG4 encode a single DNA ligase polypeptide, while LIG3 gene encodes nuclear and mitochondrial versions of DNA ligase IIIα by alternative translation initiation and a germ cell-specific version, DNA ligase IIIβ, by alternative splicing. Steady-state fluorescence of AF488-labeled DNA oligonucleotides was measured in 1 cm × 1 cm quartz cuvettes. fluorescence emission was measured at 518 nm. thermal denaturation assays were performed using 20 nM DNA in 10 mM Tris–HCl [pH 8.0] to measure the thermodynamic stability of the folded DNA product. Measurement of parallel samples containing upstream AF488-labeled probe lacking the quencher moiety permitted the calculation of the quenching efficiency (EQ). the kinetic parameters of the DNA ligase have been determined, but they are not comparable because of the use of different DNA substrates and/or reaction conditions. In this experiment the activity of of purified recombinant hLigI, hLigIIIα/XRCC1, hLigIIIβ and hLigIV/XRCC4 have quantitated and compared the activities on DNA substrates that mimic DNA...
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...Task 1 1.1 prepare documentation to select and recruit a new member of staff I’m working with Golden Triangle Ltd as a Human Resources Manager. Golden Triangle Ltd is a company-providing restaurant. It is located in Hlaing Township. The company has successful and new Approval of recruitment The recruitment process is started with the approval of recruitment from the authority of the organization. The concern departments of the organization who need new employees send a draft with position description and a document that describe the required skill and education for the post. After approving the draft the authority of city link send it to human resource department of GT group. The recruitment and selection process of city link will not be started until the authority of GT group give the approval of recruitment request of concern department to human resource department. The approval must include the electronic copy of the draft description and advertisement. Recruitment Procedure Analyze the job Job analysis If an employee leaves the College, it is likely that you will want to replace them. However, before getting approval to appoint and advertising the same post, you should take time to consider the role and decide if there are any changes required. Job analysis is the term given to this assessment of a role. Job analysis is a systematic procedure for obtaining detailed and objective information about the post, before it is advertised and filled, giving the opportunity...
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...Community Regional Health Assisted Living Facility Expansion Project Table of Contents Project Charter 3 Project Scope Statement 7 Risk Register 10 Scheduling and Milestone Identification 14 Work Breakdown Structure 16 Cost Management Overview 17 Project Budget 21 References 24 Project Charter The project charter often intertwined with the project plan, “is the document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the proper manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities” (PMI, 2013, p. 71). To clarify, this should “contain information that, at any time, the project manager knows what remains to be done, when, with what resources, by whom, when the task will be completed, and what deliverables the output should include” (Mantel, 2011, p. 79). As such, this document can be referenced throughout the life cycle of the project to clarify any questions regarding purpose and deliverables. “A significant part of the value of a project charter results from the dialogue that should surround its creation” (Moore, 2010). Therefore, the goals and descriptions included should be clear and concise. In addition, stemming from several discussions and roundtables conducted before the charter’s inception. Because this document will be available to all stakeholders, the language must be readable by all, meaning the use of jargon or terminology specific to the organization managing...
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...The Banker Blueprint: The Last-Minute Guide to Breaking Into Investment Banking A Production http://breakingintowallstreet.com http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com http://breakingintowallstreet.com http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com Feel free to copy this report and send it to all your friends. Actually, scratch that – please copy this report and send it to all your friends. Forward it to as many people as possible. The more the merrier! Print it out, pass it around, and hand out copies to everyone you know. Just make sure you keep the names and logos on each page intact. Table of Contents Why I Wrote This Guide and What You’re Going to Learn ........................................................... 4 Reality Checks and Beaches in Thailand .......................................................................................... 4 Action Plan, Step 1: Plan Your Strategy ........................................................................................... 6 Your Strategy: Action Steps ........................................................................................................... 9 Action Plan, Step 2: Craft Your Story ............................................................................................. 10 Your Story: Action Steps .............................................................................................................. 14 Action Plan, Step 3: Network Like a Ninja .....................................................
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