Workshop Two Post-Reading Questions (Choose one question from each chapter.) Chapter 4: Population and Community (Environmental Science) What problems arise when a species is introduced from a foreign ecosystem? How do these problems occur? Explain the difference between r- and K –strategists. Where do these terms come from, and what are the characteristics of each broad category? Chapter 5: Ecosystems: Energy, Patterns and Disturbance (Environmental Science) Give four categories of consumers in an ecosystem and the role that each plays. Identify and describe the biotic and abiotic factors in the biome in which you live.[unique_solution] Chapter 6: Wild Species and Biodiversity (Environmental Science) Compare “instrumental” and “intrinsic” value as they relate to determining the worth of natural species. How does Leopold’s idea of the land ethic fit into these two categories? Chapter 7: The Use and Restoration of Ecosystems (Environmental Science) Compare and contrast the terms conservation and preservation. What is the “tragedy of the commons”? Give an example of a common-pool resource, and describe ways of protecting such resources. Chapter…
significance of education to families with disabilities and their contribution to the community they live The involvement of students with disabilities to acquire an education is essential for various reasons. Education is vital for human capital formation, which makes it essential for a person’s welfare and their well-being. Exclusion of children with disabilities from employment and educational opportunities has severe economic and social ramifications to a community. It is possible for families with disabilities to remain poor without the proper education. However, education acts as the key to unlock their potential in life. A community might not attain their educational goals if people with disabilities have no access to the quality education. The research, therefore, addresses the significance of education to families with disabilities and their contribution to the community they live. Historical foundations of Special Education The United Nations made the first bold step towards the creation of universal education rights to everyone in the society. According to Gargiulo, (2014), the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 advocated for education to all including the disabled individuals in…
Annette Kujawski Taylor and Patricia Kowalski’s article, “Students’ misconceptions in Psychology: How you ask matters…sometimes” points out the difference in the accuracy of using both the true/false format and forced-choice format in identifying the misconceptions among introductory psychology students. The authors note that various misconceptions surrounding psychology are rooted among several students and correctly assessing these misconceptions is the first step towards changing them. Interestingly, the researchers show that the true/false questionnaire format is problematic with a higher margin of error in accuracy in comparison to the forced-choice format. After asking a sample of psychology students several misconceptions questions and using both the true/false format and forced-choice format to guide them in answering, Kujawski and Kowalski conclude that the forced-choice format is the more accurate method to identify the misconceptions lingering among them. The researchers aim in conducting the study is changing students’ false beliefs that they strongly hold onto before joining the introductory psychology course. Kujawski and Kowalski note that simple instructions do not change these students’ minds regarding misconceptions not only in the field of psychology but across…
Best drones-minidrones Quadcopters Everyone loves having gadgets and few ways in their leisure i am flying drones. Flying drones is a hobby, especially for young kids. Whether a hobby or something to do with the kids, seeing the world from a different perspective can help you truly appreciate all that is around you. Drones come in different sizes to which ost individuals only great thoughts if for big drones, but having the best mini drone ensures that you can have just as much fun. You can even enjoy maneuvering the drone around to do different things larger drones can’t do. Beginners enjoy more as they gain experience flying of drones; you can have a considerable amount of fun in the great outdoors and not spend a large amount of money. When you find the best micro drone, you will find that being in the outdoors is even more fun, as you get some great aerial photos and video to accompany your memories. Mini drones and Nano quadcopters come in all different designs and have a variety of…
Unsupervised learning Unsupervised learning is a kind of algorithm in machine learning used in the drawing of inference from the dataset that comprises of data input but without labeled output. In simple words, unsupervised learning is an algorithm that does not require to be guided in its operations; it can learn by itself. Some of the most common unsupervised learning algorithm is cluster analysis (Barlow, 1989). Cluster analysis is used in the aggregation of data, and it is very helpful to the supply chain and delivery/ distribution department in a company. In bioinformatics, unsupervised learning is used for genetic clustering and analysis of sequences. One of the primary goals of unsupervised learning is the clustering of data based on the different group’s characteristics (Dy & Brodley, 2004). When compared to the supervised machine learning, unsupervised learning is more challenging and takes effort to master, for instance, the rate at which one can learn to solve regression model – linear one and the rate at which one can learn to solve k-means clustering through Euclidian distance is different due to variation…
Is Games Of Thrones A Climate Apocalypse? Introduction The movie series Game of Thrones focuses on a political war between three families, namely the Starks, Baratheons, and Lannisters. All three are fighting to rule over Westeros, thereby ruling over the seven kingdoms. The Targaryen family ruled over Westeros before their ouster, which led to the family fleeing. The dragon flier eventually comes from this family. John Snow is keen on warning about an impending winter that could wipe out the human race. However, everyone is busy fighting for political gains, and the coming catastrophe is ignored (Vilas-Boas). Religious apocalypse, as well as science fiction and social anxiety, are themes the paper seeks to explore in an attempt to understand the nature of the apocalypse portrayed. Themes Religious Apocalypse Religion is depicted in the series through the existence of various gods, such as the faith of the sevens. The lord of the light is also at the center of John Snows coming back to life. The lord of the light is yet another depiction of religion. At the beginning of the…
Topic: Culture Identity and Age in Japan Introduction With the development of society, in today’s increasingly precious material life, people pay more and more attention to the development of the spiritual world, notably curiosity and exploration of cultural needs. People think about whether people of different ages have different identities when they grow up in different cultural backgrounds. Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music, and arts (Zimmermann, 2017). Obviously, cultural roots are deeply rooted in our lives and have a considerable impact on human life. Culture exists in a group, and it affects the thinking and behavior of individuals, and then the thinking and practice of the entire organization. Different cultures fix age with different meanings and different values (Lumencandela, 2011). Age is also an essential factor that people consider when positioning their identity. For young adults in their teens and early 20s, turning 50 equates to hitting old age (ScienceDaily, 2018). A key finding: People’s perception of past age changes as they age, the older we…
central tendency for denoting tendency of qualitative data In statistics, the measure of central tendency is a typical and central value in the probability distribution. The central tendency also is referred to be the location or centre of the distribution. In the measuring of central tendency, all of the measures are referred to as averages. The node, median and the arithmetic mean are the commonly known measures to central tendency. A middle tendency is set and get calculated for a theoretical distribution or the finite set of values. Many authors use the central tendency for denoting tendency of qualitative data around some central values to the cluster. In any distribution of central tendency, it is contrasted with its variability or dispersion (Zhao et al., 2017). Analysis judges if data contain strong or weak central tendency through checking its central tendency. Before calculating any central tendency, it is essential and appropriate to transform data. For instance, taking logarithms or squaring the values helps to process data and used to the dimensional data prepared. Transformation depends on the data being analyzed whether…
case study on evacuation that occurred in the state of Florida The case study that was published by Magnum, Kosberg, and McDonald relates to an evacuation that occurred in the state of Florida. The Gerontologist initially published the article in 1989 publication 29(3) and on pages 388 to 392. Due to Hurricane Elena and Pinellas that occurred, disaster management agencies respond to the evacuation of nursing home clients in Florida. According to the authors, this was the most massive evacuation of the kind that has ever been conducted in the United States by 1989. Hurricane Elena occurred in 1985, and the number of patients evacuated from the nursing home was 1,860. The authors of the article were doing an investigation of events that unfolded during the evacuation process. In total, 19 nursing homes participated in the research, and besides, McDonald, one of the authors, was involved in doing evacuation. To start with, the authors acknowledge challenges that exist during such events and conditions, which makes the situation slightly vary from Normal. Adverse weather conditions or other factors associated with natural…
Samsung’s case study Samsung’s case study offers insights into how the company has grown over the decades to become the leading semiconductor manufacturer in the world. In particular, the case study highlights Samsung’s entry timing strategy, its business-level strategy, and its options to address the threat of Chinese competitors. Samsung was one of the first movers in the DRAM market back in the 1980s. Under the stewardship of Kun Hee Lee, Samsung timed its capital investments to take advantage of market developments. According to Siegel and Chang, Samsung allocated $100 million to DRAM development while the global semiconductor market went into recession (6). However, when the semiconductor market rebounded, Samsung’s investments paid off through the company’s first 64K DRAMs. Kun Hee Lee observed the market growth and the potential high returns of the memory industry and decided to increase investment in the manufacturing of DRAM memories (Siegel & Chang 6). The DRAM market is characterized by powerful suppliers and price-conscious customers. Siegel and Chang explain that suppliers of memory raw materials. Additionally, technology in the DRAM industry evolves at a…