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It is important to understand what information systems are and why they are essential for running and managing a business. The case studies below will provide you with an opportunity to review many of the concepts covered in this course thus far. These case studies provide you with an opportunity to critically analyze events that…
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In a prior example we evaluated data from a survey of university graduates which assessed, among other things, how frequently they exercised. The survey was completed by 470 graduates. In the prior example we used the χ goodness-of-fit test to assess whether there was a shift in the distribution of responses to the exercise question…
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The Mann-Whitney U Test is a nonparametric version of the independent samples t-test. The test primarily deals with two independent samples that contain ordinal data. The following example explained the comparison between the nonparametric versus parametric tests. 1. Select the best choice for the analysis and explain the reason. 2. Review Module 4, if needed.…
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Using the below dataset calculate in Excel; R and p-value to determine the power of association and if your calculations are statistically significant. V1 (Input Y Range) (Dependent Variable) V2 (Input X Range) (Independent Variable) 12 45 15 54 17 61 13 51 18 70 20 73 22 71 18 66 25 106 Hint: Excel…
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As such, you need to consider how to manage yourself before you can really manage others. You need to think about what your personal and professional stress levels are–what might be the breaking points between succeeding and failing? How can I manage that stress? What emotions come to light that could be viewed as positive…
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Recall a time when you were involved with a conflict in the workplace or witnessed a conflict at work. This situation should be one that involves a relationship of some kind (i.e. manager-employee, employee-employee, etc.) where a conflict occurred. Think about how this experience could have been improved if you had a mentor or coach…
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How will you determine which statistical analyses you will use to answer your evaluation question? In your response, explain how you will decide between a paired samples t-test and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test. This includes checking whether your pre–post difference scores meet basic assumptions (such as approximate normality) and then selecting the test that best…
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Read the section in your textbook discussing the various ways culture impacts our memory on p. 282-285 and refer back to it for the following questions: (Note: the textbook and e-book pages do not line up. While in the e-book, the actual page numbers will be indicated on the right hand on the screen within…
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The brain sits in the cranium, surrounded by cerebral fluid. When a severe blow to the head occurs, the brain may collide with the cranium, then “bounce back” and collide with the opposite side of the cranium. At the neuronal level, a concussive blow to the head results in a twisting or stretching of the…
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Refer to the conformity and social norms section starting on p. 533 in your textbook. Then review the following two articles in Psychology Today: How Cultures Make People Conform & Social Conformity and Group Pressure 1. What are some prominent social norms in your assigned country? Is conformity more common and expected in that country?…