Journal of Applied Psychology 1973‚ Vol. 58‚ No. 1‚ 116-121 EFFECTS OF ITEM FORMAT ON ITEM DISCRIMINATION AND DIFFICULTY ARTHUR L. DUDYCHA 1 AND JAMES B. CARPENTER 2 Purdue University The tests and measurement literature is replete with multiple-choice item construction rules‚ most of which have little or no empirical verification. Item stem orientation (positive/negative)‚ structure (open/closed)‚ and the presence or absence of an inclusive alternative were systematically investigated
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Knowing what research approach is more appropriate than another with a particular research question or population of interest relies heavily upon the type of conclusion that can be drawn from the research. It is stated in the text that‚ “It is important to evaluate the needs and circumstances of your research project before selecting a design”. (Landrum‚ R. E. (2012). Having said this‚ it is inevitable that the researcher is aware of the many factors that go along with research such as‚ the number
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APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS FOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Individual Assignment On GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN MULTINATIONAL ORGANSIATION STUDENT NUMBER: Date of Submission: May 21st 2010 CONTENTS PAGE Introduction 2 Research problem 3 Aim and objective of research 3 Literature Review 4 Research Methodology 6 Research design
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by others. In a narrower sense‚ an idiolect might entail features‚ either in speech or writing‚ which distinguish one individual from others‚ such as o voice quality ( the overall impression that a listener obtains of a speaker‟s voice or characteristics of a particular voice that enable the listener to distinguish one voice from another‚ such as when a person is able to identify a telephone caller) o pitch ( when we listen to people speaking‚ we can hear some sounds or groups of sounds in their
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www.ccsenet.org/ibr International Business Research Vol. 4‚ No. 4; October 2011 TQM Implementation in Textile Manufacturing Industry to Success: Review and Case Study Salman Khalid (Corresponding Author) School of Management Studies The University of Faisalabad‚ Faisalabad-37610‚ Pakistan Tel: 92-300-865-3949 E-mail: salmankhalid77@yahoo.com Muhammad Zohaib Irshad Department of Business Administration The Government College University Faisalabad‚ Faisalabad‚ Pakistan Babak Mahmood Assistant
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Ever heard of applied kinesiology? If you know what it is‚ then count yourself among the select enlightened few. Kinesiology is a largely unknown but rapidly growing holistic therapy that can be applied in different scenarios due to its many uses. Kinesiology can be a good way of testing any allergies you might have‚ getting rid of stress and resolving different health problems without the intake of prescription drugs. If you’re the type of person who prefers a more natural approach to wellness
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Applied linguistics is an umbrella term that covers a wide set of numerous areas of study connected by the focus on the language that is actually used. The emphasis in applied linguistics is on language users and the ways in which they use languages‚ contrary to theoretical linguistics which studies the language in the abstract not referring it to any particular context‚ or language‚ like Chomskyan generative grammar for example. Interestingly even among applied linguists there is a difference of
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Russia is a rich and vibrant country with a deep history which directly explains their culture. Geography‚ government (past and present)‚ military force‚ religious beliefs‚ and primary languages spoken are five major key characteristics that define a culture. These characteristics will be discussed in detail and how it defines Russia as a culture. The Russian border stretches over a vast amount of Europe and Asia‚ with a population of 143‚370‚426
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Four Major Research Designs Richard Warnke Jr Herzing University This week we are asked to construct an essay explaining the four major research designs in detail. As well we are asked to elaborate on the benefits and limitations of each research method. So the four major research methods are; survey‚ observation‚ experiment‚ and use of secondary sources. I will now approach these four methods in order as listed. The first method I am going to elaborate on now is the use of surveys. A survey
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Major | Career Research Project | | | James Paullin | 11/16/2012 | | Biology Biology is under the college of Arts and Sciences and is categorized in the Biological Sciences department. The main chair/director is Dr. Sam Atkinson with an assistant‚ Kendra Donahue. The Biological Science department is located in the Biology Building 210. There are numerous courses that have to be taken in order to major in Biology; while also minoring in Chemistry as well. There are introductory
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