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Qualitative research methods and scientific validity in social inquiry

Not all research can be conducted, nor all data analyzed, by quantitative means, however -- that is, by the quantification of the "what" and "how" elements of a given event, trend, phenomenon, etc., and trying to establish the far more elusive and often more pressing "why" (Ereaut 2007).

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Legal requirements for licensed nutrition counselors in Florida

Holistic nutritionists are nutrition counselors who aspire to assist their customers by examining their present health condition and finding ways to progress areas of shortage by way of diet and lifestyle alterations.

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Institutional learning and systems learning in organizational management

In a sense, this may be true. It is also true that anything learned can be unlearned. Just as families, churches, and various other groups have a certain culture, so do businesses.

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Merck's legal risk management strategy regarding Vioxx

Though there was clearly come degree of liability on Merck's part regarding the dangers of Vioxx -- the case implies that Merck lost some cases, and it is certain that accurate warnings of the risks were not supplied to patients taking Vioxx -- the company was in no way negligent for its sale of…

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Sarbanes-Oxley violations in the XYZ and Big 4 auditing case

This set of facts definitely presents significant problems for both XYZ and Big 4 when it comes to violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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My qualifications and career objectives for a Master of Finance degree

Masters of Finance program for a number of reasons. I believe that my experience, my education and my determination make me the ideal candidate for this program. I have demonstrated in the past the skills that make me an outstanding student, an asset to the program, and a valuable alumnus.

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Digital technology and the future of the apparel industry

Increased strengths for the apparel industry in 2010 and beyond include the ability for fashion to be delivered with greater immediacy as well as changing marketing platforms, which interact in inextricable ways.

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Coordination and communication in international freight border crossing procedures

Border crossing rules and regulations are essential in freight movement, since they can either facilitate or obstruct the traffic of cargo. Freight has to go complete a series of procedures before it can safely cross into a particular jurisdiction.

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A differentiated unit plan on the Great Depression

The Great Depression: The Great Depression was a major economic slump in North America, Europe and other industrialized areas of the world. It lasted from 1929 until about 1939. It was the worst economic depression that the Western world has every experienced.

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Data mining techniques for reducing healthcare facility costs

The specific focus was upon unprofitable DRGs [diagnosis-related groups] and attempted to discern the negative financial impact of specific types of Medicaid and Medicare patients upon a facility (Silver et al. 2001, p. 159).

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