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Experimental versus nonexperimental designs in research methodology

An experiment involves the use of the scientific method: a researcher does preliminary research, constructs a hypothesis based upon the past knowledge he or she has surveyed, and then constructs a test or a study to prove or disprove the hypothesis.

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Pragmatic models in speech act and implicature theory

There are two main theories that are put into test for the analysis. These are the speech act theory and the implicature theory. The pragmatic model is very fundamental for the modeling of interpersonal communication and general language use.

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Financial expertise of CFOs: CPA versus MBA credentials

Aier, J.K. Comprix, J. Gunlock, M.T. And Lee D. (2005) the Financial Expertise of CFOs and Accounting Restatements. Accounting Horizons. 19 (3 )123 -- 135

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Sales structure reorganization and stakeholder perspectives on change

This change was introduced from the top levels of management, which believed that the company's full range of products were not being fully exposed to the marketplace, largely as a result of the sales structure, including both the configuration of the representatives' territories and the process by…

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Remote sensing methods for assessing coastal environmental damage

Remote sensing "involves the measurement of electromagnetic radiation reflected from or emitted by the Earth's surface and the relating of these measurements to the types of habitat or the water quality in the coastal area being observed by the sensor" (Edwards 2009).

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Galileo and Newton's revolutionary challenges to traditional astronomy

Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton radically altered thoughts regarding the earth's place in the universe. Astronomy underwent a significant change in much the same way as the natural world did when Columbus discovered the Americas.

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YouTube and the transformation of video sharing and global communication

YouTube is to video browsing what a Wal-Mart Supercenter is to shopping: everything is there, and all you have to do is walk in the door. -- John Cloud, Time Magazine, December 16, 2006

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Plate tectonics: how scientific understanding evolved over time

The objective of this work is to identify a specific scientific concept of phenomenon for which the understanding has changed over time. For the purpose of this specific work plate tectonics will be examined.

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Arctic sea ice melt and human-caused global warming

Arctic Melt Unnerves the Experts" by Andrew C. Revkin, printed in the New York Times on October 2, 2007. Its focus lies on the Arctic ice cap -- particularly, on the rapidly decreasing amount of floating ice there.

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Trash analysis methods in terrorist investigations

Trash covers represent an excellent technique in the investigation of terrorist organizations.

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