There are many factors that can determine why a historian arrives at a certain viewpoint. These are factors not limited to: The zeitgeist in which the source was written‚ the information available to them (e.g. where the US or Soviet archives open to the historian)‚ the focus of the source‚ the historical methods employed‚ the assumptions they make‚ their political convictions and their agenda (the purpose of the source). Evaluating these different areas can help explain the various discrepancies
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In Frankenstein also known as The Modern Prometheus‚ the protagonist‚ Victor Frankenstein‚ to an extent is a tragic hero. This is because it follows some of the many common traits of a typical Aristotelian tragic hero. These include how the Frankenstein is lead to his downfall due to his excessive pride. Other points include how Frankenstein‚ the hero discovered his fate by his own actions and also how he saw and understood his demise‚ and that his fate was because of his own actions. The last point
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Construct Validity Opinion Paper Sarah Phillips Wilmington University Construct Validity Opinion Paper Most‚ but not all‚ tests are designed to measure skills‚ abilities‚ or traits that are and are not directly observable. The process of using a test score as a sample of behavior in order to draw conclusions about a larger domain of behaviors is characteristic of most educational and psychological tests (Miller‚ et. al.‚ 2013). Responsible test developers and publishers must be able to demonstrate
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This paper will evaluate validity scales in relation to personality assessments. An argument supporting and in favor of validity scales will be made. Personality theory will also be discussed as it pertains to test development. An argument in favor of personality theory as a guide to test development will also be developed. Additional information may be included as it pertains to the topic being evaluated‚ or to clarify relevant terms or issues. Validity Scales in Personality Assessments A validity
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Define scientific reliability and validity. Reliability focuses on the consistency and stability of measurement. There are pros and cons to obtaining reliable measurements. One way to test reliability in a measure is to perform the same test on the same population multiple times which is called reliability coefficient (Branson‚2014). Another way to test reliability is by randomly splitting test questions in half‚ administering‚ then look for consistencies‚ which is called split-half reliability
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As most of you know this month is devoted to raising awareness and educating individuals about breast cancer and honoring thousands of women across our nation who have been Sadly‚ we all know someone--a mother‚ a sister‚ a friend‚ a neighbor--who has faced breast cancer. I know that I do. In fact‚ the circle grows larger every day with friends‚ families and loved ones who are stricken by breast cancer. diagnosed‚ fighting or have survived breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among
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went through a major turning point‚ especially when you take in consideration the major events that involved the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement such as the “Tet Offense”‚ violent protests‚ and the Civil Rights Act being passed. The Vietnam War is still a very controversial subject to this day. Whether or not we won is still being debated‚ but during 1968 there were many significant events that took place involving the Vietnam War. The most significant would probably be the “Tet Offense”
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for instance‚ food and other things that officers should not to take. It should not to be taken in light of the way that when you give people things they expect things back in returns‚ for instance‚ gratuities. Since they helped you they may feel that
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To what extent do you agree with this statement concerning Britain 1951 to 1964 – ‘Britain has lost an empire and not yet found a role’ [45] From 1951 to 1964 there was a period of change for Britain. The government came to reality that Britain didn’t have the necessary resources to maintain their empire. Military demands on events such as Korea (1950-53) and Malaya (1948-60) placed major stress on Britain’s manpower and the prideful Navy was in decline driven by financial expediency. Now Britain
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understand the class lessons. One of the most common form of testing is providing graded examinations. The score earned by the student will serve as a reflection of his or her knowledge and understanding of the subject. To guarantee the effectiveness of the examination in measuring the student’s knowledge‚ a teacher must verify the validity of the result of the examination. Teachers and aspiring teachers can use either of the three types of validity evidence ( content-related‚ criterion-related‚ and construct
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