1. Describe a range of appropriate investigative methods that can be used to explore diversity in a community. Investigation methods that are often used to explore diverse communities are‚ Survey‚ Using a questionnaire is a good way of collecting information from large numbers of participants. You would use this method of investigation gathering when it is not possible to get numbers or the relevant information from text books or internet. Pros‚ • Surveys are cheap to do • Surveys are
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Review a range of assessments methods by Clare Arnold Without some kind of assessment then you will find it difficult to measure whether learning has taken place or not. The reasons for assessing is to find out if someone is capable of doing a course at a particular level or to see if they are ready to go on to the next level due to the higher level of work required. “Assessment is the process of obtaining information about how much the student knows and evaluation involves using that information
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There are several methods that both measure and scan the cortical functions of the brain and they both have their individual strengths and weaknesses. In a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan the scanner injects the patient with glucose containing radiotracers which are radioactive and emit positrons which are then picked up by the scanner. As glucose is used for energy in the body it will travel to the brain and distributes itself to the parts of the brain need it most at that time. When it
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Effects of Diversity in Communities The concept of diversity in communities includes several nationalities in different fields; thereby the communities will have many advantages. One cause of diversity is immigration. People travel to another country since they are searching for better life in jobs and educations. If immigration law in any country eases regulation for immigrants‚ the numbers of immigrants will increase. In fact‚ there are several effects of diversity in communities. The most
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In psychology‚ the experimental method involves the manipulation of some aspect of a situation‚ and observing the effects this has on a particular behavior. In technical terms‚ the former is the independent variable (IV)‚ and the latter the dependant variable (DV). Only the investigations which involve the manipulation of the independent variables is part of the experimental method. Basically‚ in other words‚ we can say that experimental method is the type of research which involves the investigation
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DESCRIBE A RANGE OF COURSE OF DEMENTIA SYNDROME. The number of different types of dementia is; Benson’s syndrome (also called Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA)) Alzheimer’s disease Primary Progressive Aphasia (A type of Fronto-temporal dementia) Lewy body Disease (Also known as Dementia with Lewy bodies) Picks disease (A type of Fronto-temporal dementia) Binswangers Disease. ( A type of vascular dementia) Niemann-Pick disease type C Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease HIV Brain related impairment
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elaboration. For example‚ in the first paragraph discussing about Gee’s article‚ you state that it “also describes what a discourse community is and defines its characteristics” (Dobias 7)‚ but I feel that in order to dive deep into the article and reach the heart of it‚ you might also want to say how Gee describes a discourse community. You could say that his article “also describes a discourse community as any group of people that uses a discourse when communicating amongst its members‚ providing several
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Explore common study methods Image-word association – This study method associates words with images. Some people memorize best when they can visualize a word or concept in their head. Students who use this method associate an unknown term or concept with something they already know. For example‚ if a term in your textbook sounds like an object you already know‚ picture that object in your head every time you say or read that word. Relating an unfamiliar term to a familiar image can help you to
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the Christian Bible and keep themselves separate from non-Amish communities. Their ideology is based upon rejection of pride‚ arrogance‚ and social and technological advances. They value strict adherence to God’s tenants‚ especially humility‚ self-control and simplicity (Sharpnack‚ Griffin‚ Benders‚ & Fitzpatrick‚ 2010). “The Amish are a group known for their simple living‚ deep respect for tradition‚ and focus on family and community relationships” (Holmes & Block‚ 2013‚ p. 371). These beliefs come
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INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM What is Investigative Journalism? Investigative Journalism is the art of uncovering matters that were buried either‚ deliberately by a group or a person in a position of power. The burring of matters can also be accidental‚ behind a mass of facts and circumstances. Investigative Journalism includes the analysis and exposure of all relevant facts to the public. In this way investigative journalism crucially contributes to freedom of expression and media development. Investigative
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