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after a number has been allocated to an individual in the population frame, the first person is selected using a random number table or out of a hat and subsequently those who take part in it are selected or picked using a fixed sample interval (Mathers, Sampling for surveys, 2009, p. 11). Advantages of systematic sampling: a. It is so simple to use. b. It is cheap and saves time. c. It examines bias in subsequent selections of samples (community, 2015). Disadvantages of systematic sampling: a.

Cotton Mather Salem’s Witch Trials Cotton Mather is known for his scientific thinking and his beliefs in the Puritan religion. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 19, 1663 and died in Boston, Massachusetts on February 13, 1728. Cotton was married three times and had many children. Cotton did not live up to his father's legacy in politics, however, he left his mark on history with his publications and studies. Throughout his lifetime he wrote over four hundred books and sermons in topics

health through damage to the ileum…can produce chronic illnesses such as fecal incontinence and/or flue-like upsets of the digestive system” (qtd. in Mather). Milk produced from a cow that has high levels of IGF-1, a hormone that stimulates cell growth due to the injection of rBST, has been linked with prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer (Mather). In fact, Dr. Samuel Epstein, a professor from the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois, has been raising awareness to the risk

of books, and was the son of Increase Mather, a Puritan minister involved within the political government of Boston. Mather’s was super intellectual, and entered Harvard University at the age of 10 hoping to become a minister like his father. Many historians believe that although the Mather’s family was considered intelligent and a strong political power during the 17th century, they were also barbaric, radical conservatives. Further proven “To learn that Increase Mather, a most learned man, thought

England. England was affected positively and negatively by the Revolution in that there was an increase of political involvement, but there was a collapse in the economy due to war declared by France. The French Revolution created a battle of conflicting ideologies in England that did not only last the entirety of the Revolution, but caused the formation political divisions that would last for many years (Mather). The majority of people of England seemed to be quite supportive of the Revolution at first

Medication regimen adherence is relevant issues as the majority of older adults manage at least one chronic condition, and the number of chronic conditions tends to increase with aging (Boron et al., n.d.). Increased medication management demands and the potential for older adults to establish a well-integrated context to support their memory, making medication adherence an informative take in which to investigate everyday

During early 1692, in Essex, Massachusetts, a group of girls began to practice “conjuration with sieves and keys, and peas, and nails, and horseshoes”. By February, the adults tried to put into words what was happening to their children: “odd postures,” “foolish, ridiculous speeches”. Local physician William Griggs warned Reverend Samuel Parris, father of two of these girls, that he suspected the “Evil Hand” or more specifically, “malefic witchcraft”. As a result of this bizarre occurrence, rumors

In Essex Massachusetts, early 1692, a group of girls came together. The girls began to cast spells and practice “conjuration with sieves and keys, and peas, and nails, and horseshoes”. By February, it was the adults who began to try to put into words what was happening to their children: “odd postures,” “foolish, ridiculous speeches”. Local physician William Griggs warned Reverend Samuel Parris, father of two of these girls, that he suspected the “Evil Hand” or more specifically, “malefic witchcraft”

Amanda Whitsett Robison History 1301 November 17, 2010 The Social Psychology of the Salem Witch Trials The events that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 have had historians scrutinizing over the causes for years. There have been several theories about how the situation became so out of control. The haunting story is well known in America, taught to our youth and has been the focus of numerous forms of media. We are familiar with the story but unfamiliar with the origin of its

The Salem witchcraft trials provide a great insight into the evolution of early evidence presented in court and the impact public ideology can have on such evidence. From January of 1692 to May of 1693, hundreds were accused, nineteen men and women were hanged, and one was pressed to death by stones. Most haunting of all, all of those convicted were found guilty through the presentation of spectral evidence. In order to fully understand the tragedy of these trials, we must take many factors into