Delphi method∗ Abstract The Delphi method was originally developed in the 50s by the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica‚ California. This approach consists of a survey conducted in two or more rounds and provides the participants in the second round with the results of the first so that they can alter the original assessments if they want to - or stick to their previous opinion. Nobody ‘looses face’ because the survey is done anonymously using a questionnaire (the first Delphis were panels)
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What kind of alternative methods of justice would you suggest for youth offenders‚ besides incarceration? Juveniles aged 10-17 years commit more property than violent crimes‚ and generally commit less serious crimes such as graffiti‚ vandalism‚ shoplifting‚ fare evasion‚ motor vehicle theft‚ unlawful entry and road traffic offences. The main purposes of the Children‚ Youth and Families Act 2005 are: to provide for community services to support children and families; and to provide for the protection
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Research is the exploration of a hypothesis or question using a systematic method to discover an answer. The key to the concept of research as opposed to simply guessing at answers is the systematic approach it employs. This systematic approach is commonly referred to as the Scientific Method. Without the Scientific Method research would loose its validity because there would be no controls in place to make sure you are measuring or evaluating what you actually set out to find. The scientific
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In this essay the concepts of empiricism and empirical methods and their use in geography will be critically discussed. The main points that will be discussed include the origins of empiricism‚ what empiricism means‚ why empiricism might be useful‚ what empirical methods are‚ the advantages and disadvantages of empirical methods‚ how they are applied in geography including examples and the benefits of applying these in geography. Starting with the origins of empiricism‚ Aristotle was the first
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The Scientific Method Justin Lancaster SC300-24 The Scientific Method Throughout our lives‚ we face numerous challenges‚ obstacles and difficult decisions that require the use of higher-level thinking. When we process the different possibilities and scenarios in our mind‚ subconsciously we are using the scientific method to problem solve. This basic concept is developed from an early stage in our lives and while it is practiced often in the widespread experiments of science‚ it is a valuable
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The Used Car ROLE INFORMATION FOR THE SELLER You have agreed to buy a new Subaru from a dealer. The down payment you will need to make on the new car is $9‚400‚ which lets you take out a loan with manageable (but steep) monthly payments. You are low on ready cash‚ so if you can’t come up with the down payment by selling your Volkswagen Jetta‚ you will have to borrow it at prime plus 5% interest. You are supposed to pick up the Subaru first thing tomorrow morning‚ so you want to sell the Jetta
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Scientific Method Scientific Method is considered a series of systematic steps and tools that leads to scientific knowledge. These steps allow us to carry out an investigation. Arises as a result of the experience that man has accumulated throughout its history such as the transformation that has been going on in the field of some experimental sciences. It is based on a series of steps and procedures organized for the entire cycle of an investigation. (Makafoosh‚ 1979) Exploratory research: is considered
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The scientific Method 1. Scientific Method- scientific investigation involving the observation of phenomena‚ the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena‚ experimentation to demonstrate the truth or falseness of the hypothesis‚ and result that validates or modify the hypothesis. Mechanist- Has belief that only natural forces govern living things‚ along with the rest of the universe. Vitalist- believes that the universe is at least partially governed by supernatural powers. Cause
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Should Animals Be Used For Scientific Research? Is It Humanly? What should you protect‚ animals or human lives? It is factual to protect both parties but what matters is how the civic understands the issue. Conferring to me‚ I consider animal testing vital although in some cases it sounds as an abuse to animals due to many discoveries from trying these drugs on them. If you deny this‚ do you imagine our lives without antibiotics‚ insulin‚ vaccines‚ organ transplantation‚ HIV treatments‚ heart- bypass
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Management must understand the nature of demand and competition in order to develop realistic business plans‚ determine a strategic vision for the organization‚ and determine technology and infrastructure needs. To address these challenges‚ forecasting is used. According to Makridakis (1989)‚ forecasting future events can be characterized as the search for answers to one or more of the following questions: X What new economic‚ technical‚ or sociological forces is the organization likely to face in both
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