Women bear a disproportionate burden in the agrarian system of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. In addition, their productivity is low. Explain these statements with specific examples from individual developing economies. What measures/policies have been implemented to deal with these two issues? Once again discuss with specific examples from individual developing economies.
The work of a literature review can inform a scholar’s entire research project. From past scholarship, researchers often derive and refine key concepts, hypotheses, sampling strategies, analytical techniques, solutions to ethical dilemmas, and other helpful ideas, and practices. Despite their wide-ranging impact, literature reviews are often associated with the introductory sections of a journal article—everything … Read more
This optional discussion provides an opportunity for you to apply the Virtuous Business Model to a parable Jesus told his disciples. As you explore the scripture and reflect on its meaning and significance, consider your understanding in the context of your personal and professional life. If you are not familiar with parables, it may be … Read more
Reflection is a key element of becoming a lifelong learner. Reflection involves critically assessing your own actions and experiences to determine what you can learn from the past. Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to: Examine tools for suitability for research. Instructions Review the rubric to make sure you understand the … Read more
Probability distribution tools are a powerful weapon when comparing two or more variables to each other. In this assignment, you will learn how to compare two different sampling distributions against each other using standardized normal probability distributions. These tools have many uses, including comparing data between your community and another. Upon successful completion of this … Read more
In assignment 1.2, you learned about how to utilize graphical tools to determine underlying trends. This activity gives you a chance to reflect on how these tools might be helpful for your doctoral project. Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to: Examine tools for suitability for research. Instructions Review the rubric … Read more
Graphs are a useful tool in presenting and analyzing data. Graphical analysis can help present trends, determine dependent vs. independent variables, and recognize big patterns that may exist in the data. In this assignment, you will review some basic statistical concepts and then use graphical analysis to determine what useful information exists within the data. The … Read more
W.E. Deming, the father of modern statistical quality control, is generally considered to be the originator of the saying “In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data.” While most of the people who cite Deming in this instance use the quote to focus on the need for data-driven decisions, and that was clearly one of … Read more
The whole purpose of statistical testing is to better understand the population. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop confidence limits. These confidence limits will give you the range within which the true value of your variable lies in the population. The higher the desired confidence (i.e. lower the chance of being wrong), … Read more
Computer networking has made some significant changes in all our lives. Network standards are essential in network communications. Consider your life today and how it would be different without networking and standards. List and discuss at least three major ways your life has been impacted due to the ability to communicate over the Internet? What … Read more