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    The investigator compared the results between each individual group with a Tukey HSD test. When compared to one another, each sample resulted in a P value less than 0.01. Discussion The results of this experiment support the rejection of the null hypothesis and predict there is a difference between Superflab, uncooked rice, green Play-Doh, and orange Play-Dough when providing the

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    the analysis and understanding of the results table and concepts, it is evident that the smallest diameter is solution ‘A’ (6mm) which can be compared to the largest diameter – that being solution ‘D’ (23mm). This idea assists in justifying the hypothesis and research question as S. albus was able to successfully grow in the incubator (hence why humans or warm-blooded animals are generally the host of this bacteria), and the highest concentration of antibiotic was able to kill the gram-positive

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    An experiment was performed to examine the age at which infants recognize certain outcomes as impossible. Five-month old infants were tested in the procedure depicted in Figure 1. 3a. According to Figure 1, the first step in the experimental procedure is that two identical objects are to be placed into a case or box, these objects are primarily toys that would capture an infant’s attention. The infant would be roughly 5-months old, and the next step of the experimental would consist that the screen

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    the results from this study, the null hypothesis had to be rejected. There was a significant difference between lonely and nonlonely states. The first alternate hypothesis predicted that lonely people would exhibit less interpersonal attraction than nonlonely people. This could be accepted. However, the second alternate hypothesis could not be accepted because there was no significant difference between Hispanic and White conditions, despite that the hypothesis predicted that Hispanics would be judged

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    particularly in technology and modern medicine today. With biostatistics, we can gather data, analyze it, create a hypothesis, test its validity and make a conclusion. This is essential because if we can make an inference from a sample that represents a large population, not only we are able to save time, cost and effort but we are able to arrive to a conclusion that could help us develop alternative treatments or tools in the future. For instance, in concept practice 4, we assessed the usefulness of the

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    molds? Does salt affect the density of water? 3. Research your idea. You have to know your idea more. You can do this by reading, surfing the Internet or discussing it. Knowing your idea more will help you construct your work. 4. Form a hypothesis. Hypothesis will be your prediction in the idea that you choose. You don't need to research for this. You just have

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    scientific method. It starts with making an observation, gathering data/information regarding that observation to form a hypothesis. A hypothesis is a proposed description of the observation made on the available evidence (in the form of data). One of the pioneers of the quality control, W Edward Deming calls it “Plan, Do, Check, Act” cycle while others refer as “hypothesis-generating, hypothesis testing” techniques. This method outlaw’s focus on guess work or intuitive mode of problem-solving considering

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    Self-control theory hypothesizes that self-discipline explains a variance in the extent to which people are susceptible to specific urges, whether committing criminal or non-criminal actions. Travis Hirschi and Michael Gottfredson gave rise to self-control theory in their book named A General Theory of Crime. Because its creators define the self-control theory as a “general theory of crime”, to them it is believed that this theory can be implemented to multiple behaviors where a person is not capable

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    Miller, and Zentall (2009)was able to show this phenomenon to which they provided pigeons with two alternative keys a 50% discriminative chain, meaning it had two light that represented reinforcement or no reinforcement. A secondly a key that provided food 75% reinforcement on a non-discriminatory chain, meaning that it had a single contingency. what they found was that pigeons would choose the 50% alternative as opposed to the 75% chain despite it providing far more food Stagner and Zentall (2010) at

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    (LTA) in the Quantitative Analysis for Business class studying for Week Four was both interesting and challenging for the team members. The members were comfortable and uncomfortable with different and similar topics (steps in testing research hypothesis, comparing means of two or more groups, and calculating the correlation between two variables). LTA reflects back over the previous weeks studying and week’s four topics. LTA member also expresses and relates how the application is applied in

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