Chapter 14 Factor analysis 14.1 INTRODUCTION Factor analysis is a method for investigating whether a number of variables of interest Y1 , Y2 , : : :, Yl, are linearly related to a smaller number of unobservable factors F1, F2, : : :, Fk . The fact that the factors are not observable disquali¯es regression and other methods previously examined. We shall see, however, that under certain conditions the hypothesized factor model has certain implications, and these implications in turn can be
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answers to questions and solutions to the problem. It is a purposive investigation and an organized inquiry. It seeks to find an explanation to an unexplained phenomenon to clarify the doubtful facts and to correct the misconceived facts. The term ‘Research’ should be used in a technical sense as an academic activity. (C.R Kothari, 2009 [58]) According to Clifford Woody Research consists of: • Defining and redefining problems. • Formulating hypothesis or suggested solutions. • Collecting, organising
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this chapter, readers should be able to: Understand the concept and meaning of linear programming; Know the underlying basic assumptions; Formulate the linear programming problem; Solve linear programming problem using graphical and Simplex methods; and make appropriate and correct interpretations; and Understand the concepts of duality and shadow cost in linear programming. 18.1 INTRODUCTION This is an Operations Research technique that is popular and frequently used in industry, business
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improve their decision-making and to achieve managerial goals. The course will emphasize the economic way of thinking, and will enable managers to better understand the economic environment in which business decisions are made. Developing innovative solutions to business problems will be encouraged throughout the course. Learning Objectives Ø Apply the tools and theories from microeconomics to perform demand and supply analyses. Ø Identify different market structures. Formulate different pricing strategies
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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS This chapter introduces the fundamental elements of qualitative research methods, beginning with a definition of qualitative of research, followed by discussion on the evolution of qualitative research methods and how it is different from quantitative research methods. Also discussed is the importance of ethical considerations when doing qualitative research. Just like
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Chemistry Modern Analytical Chemistry David Harvey DePauw University Boston Burr Ridge, IL Dubuque, IA Madison, WI New York San Francisco St. Louis Bangkok Bogotá Caracas Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi Seoul Singapore Sydney Taipei Toronto McGraw-Hill Higher Education A Division of The McGraw-Hill Companies MODERN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Copyright © 2000 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted
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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS This chapter introduces the fundamental elements of qualitative research methods, beginning with a definition of qualitative of research, followed by discussion on the evolution of qualitative research methods and how it is different from quantitative research methods. Also discussed is the importance of ethical considerations when doing qualitative research. Just like
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International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 93-104, Spring 2012 ISSN 1555-9033 Low-Tech Coconut Shell Activated Charcoal Production Ami Cobb Senior, Department of Civil Engineering Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA 95053 AmiCobb@gmail.com Mikell Warms Senior, Department of Civil Engineering Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA 95053 Mikell.Warms@gmail.com Dr. Edwin P. Maurer Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Santa Clara University
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these parts of customer belong to the external customer such as visitors and bus-tourism for this center. Contrarily they pertain to the internal customers for example all of the employees who are working in this center. Moreover according to the case, the approach of satisfying the internal and external customer could be listed as follow: firstly, giving the good working environment and training to staff i.e. internal customer which will lead them to offer satisfied and productive service. Then
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Water Determination (Karl Fischer Method) The Water Determination Test (Karl Fischer Method) is designed to determine water content in substances, utilizing the quantitative reaction of water with iodine and sulfur dioxide in the presence of a lower alcohol such as methanol and an organic base such as pyridine, as shown in the following formulae: H2O+I2+SO2 + 3 C5H5N C5H5N SO3 + CH3OH 2(C5H5N+H)I- + C5H5N SO3 (C5H5N+H)O-SO2 OCH3. There are two determination methods different in iodine-providing principle:
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