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Write a short statement (~200 words) that explains the relationship between your photograph and the original artwork. What new meaning does your photograph add to how we might see the original?

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Write a short statement (~200 words) that explains the relationship between your photograph and the original artwork. What new meaning does your photograph add to how we might see the original?
Make sure to consult high-quality sources of information. Smarthistory.org is an excellent place to
start. Also, see if you can find out who owns the artwork; if it is owned by a museum,
consult the museum’s website for reliable facts about and interpretations of the artwork.
first picture is the art work and it called Masaccio, Holy Trinity with the Virgin and Saint John, c. 1427, Fresco,Santa Maria Novella, Florence and the second picture is the photograph that you will compare it with the original art work.

Explain qualitative research methodology and what types of research questions benefit from qualitative studies.

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Consider your research problem/research question: In patients with osteoarthritis of the hip, is water therapy more effective than regular exercise?

*How could you study your topic using qualitative research— specifically, what type of qualitative research questions would you use and why?
*Explain qualitative research methodology and what types of research questions benefit from qualitative studies.
*Explain how you would approach studying your problem of interest using qualitative research methodology.
*Outline the steps you would take and propose a research problem, purpose statement and research question
*What are some assumptions and limitations in your study?

How does play shape a child’s identity? What did you think of Mike Lanza’s ideas about bullies, sissies and the quest for the perfect neighborhood/”playborhood”?

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Respond to the following prompts by integrating the readings and videos from Module 2. Discuss the following prompts in 2-3 pages:

1. How does play shape a child’s identity? What did you think of Mike Lanza’s ideas about bullies, sissies and the quest for the perfect neighborhood/”playborhood”?

2. What are the differences between child driven and adult driven play? Is one “structured” and the other un-structured?

3. What are the benefits and limitations of risky play?

4. What scared you most about The Land? What brought you joy?
How is The Land similar or different from your own memories of childhood play? Do you think you would support this type of play environment for the children in your life?

Explain the basis of seminal theories of research concerning this business trend and who created the theories. Analyze the evolution of at least two theories and the business trend (scholar and practitioner).

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For your Signature Assignment, write a literature review of the information regarding a topic in your business specialization of your choosing. Be sure to include the following in your submission:

A brief overview of the topic you chose that addresses the following:

Explain how your topic is a business trend and why you chose this topic.
Indicate how your topic relates to your business specialization and why further study is important.
Assess how your topic relates to ever-evolving technology and its use in business.
A literature review that addresses the following:

Explain the basis of seminal theories of research concerning this business trend and who created the theories.
Analyze the evolution of at least two theories and the business trend (scholar and practitioner).
Synthesize the current research regarding the business trend, including current theories and practices associated with the trend.
Summarize your findings regarding this business trend and determine whether this is a topic you would consider for your dissertation.

Identify one recent article which addresses the contracting cost structure in Los Angeles, CA service area for a hospitality group (case rate)

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Identify one recent article which addresses the contracting cost structure in Los Angeles, CA service area for a hospitality group (case rate)

Based on the article that you have researched, identify the type of reimbursement model being used within the health care institution. Explain how you think this type of reimbursement has impacted the cost structure within the organization.

Analyse qualitative and quantitative data, make decisions and report on these decisions in a business environment (LO4). Task Forecasting time series data and decision making. 

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Course Weight 30% Learning outcomes

• Collect, organize, analyze, interpret, summarize and report data using statistical sampling methods (LO2). • Examine, calculate and report on quantitative and or qualitative changes, patterns and relationships in business data (LO3).

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data, make decisions and report on these decisions in a business environment (LO4). Task Forecasting time series data and decision making.

(1) Select any three stocks from the NZX 50 Index and download the daily closing prices (time series data) for a 3-year period (2017-2019) using judgement sampling (LO2)

(2) Graph the price series of the sampled stocks (line graph) (LO3) (3) Forecast the price data using the following techniques: (a) 3-year Simple Moving Average (b) 3 year Weighted moving Average and (c) Simple Exponential Smoothing (LO2, LO3).

(4) Compare the daily price series with the forecasted series and show how such forecasting may help the stakeholders (shareholders, bondholders) to make business/financial decisions (LO4).

(5) Write 600 words report highlighting your findings and advice to the stakeholders (LO4). Model Excel Template See the attached Time Series Forecasting A3 Excel File. This is only a model template and the actual calculation by students depends on the sampled data. Finalize A separate Excel spreadsheet for analysis and a separate 600-word report are required. Introduction (10 marks) Highlights clear background of theme of report Makes clear reference to the objective of report Explains the process of data collection, data organization (LO2) Sampling and database construction (10 marks) Explain clearly the sampling process and justifications and identifying the data patterns and relationships (LO3) Excel Spread Sheets with the time series data Analysis (25 Marks) Methods of forecasting and the justifications for their selection Appropriate methods of computation are described and justified (LO3, LO4). Findings (25 marks) Findings are correctly analyzed and examined(LO2). Links to theory and practice are clearly explained and reported (LO3). All recommendations are logical and justified Understands and critically evaluates supporting evidence / reference materials (LO4). Conclusion (10 marks) Summarizes the overall findings and recommendations clearly and succinctly (LO2,LO3,LO4) No new material is presented Format and Presentation (10 marks) Structure and format [*Mechanics – Spelling, punctuation, grammar, referencing and formatting] (LO2,LO3,LO4) Referencing and research (10 marks) Referencing style (APA) Meeting the academic English language criterion expected of level 08 students.

Should the full Senate Intelligence Committee report be released to the public? Should the Penetta review be released to the public?

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Test 2 Alternative Assignment

Directions: Watch the Frontline documentary Secrets, Politics and Torture. Then compose a two-page paper (typed, double-spaced, with 12-point font) that demonstrates your critical thinking skills. Make sure to provide good reasons, evidence, and/or examples to support your claims. The paper is worth 15 points (15% of your total grade for the course).

Some possible things that you could discuss:

  1. The burden of proof (Ch. 4): Many who support the use of torture claim that it is an effective means of acquiring accurate information. Is there sufficient evidence to support the claim that torture is an effective means of acquiring accurate information. Which side of the debate bears the burden of proof?
  2. Does the documentary fairly present and assess information, or does it seem biased?
  3. Expert opinion vs. non-expert opinion.
  4. Should those who ordered or engaged in the use of torture be held legally responsible? What about those who were responsible for the destruction of the “torture tapes”?
  5. Was the film Zero Dark Thirty a piece of propaganda? Did it help to mislead the American public about what really happened?
  6. Were the Senate Intelligence Committee’s findings compelling?
  7. Did it seem like partisan politics played a role (whether people were Democrats or Republicans)?
  8. Did members of the United States Government lie to the American people? If so, was it appropriate?
  9. Should the full Senate Intelligence Committee report be released to the public?
  10. Should the Penetta review be released to the public?
  11. Was it appropriate for the CIA to spy on the Senate Intelligence Committee?
  12. Was it appropriate for the Senate Intelligence Committee to print out portions of the Penetta review, remove it from a classified facility, and put it in a safe?
  13. Members of the Republican party predominately opposed the release of information about the United States use of torture. Almost every member of the Republican party also opposed the calling of witnesses and the introduction of new evidence at Trump’s impeachment inquiry? Do these examples provide enough evidence to support that claim that, by and large, members of the Republican party want to prevent important information from being released to American citizens?

What are the 2 most important changes, in your opinion, that Western Civilization brought to human life?

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Define 2 key aspects of “Western Civilization” and how historians might understand the term.

What are the 2 most important changes, in your opinion, that Western Civilization brought to human life?

Give specific examples (using in-text citations) from before 1000 BCE found in the assigned text.

Identify all hazardous materials involved, their classifications and their physical properties. Discuss chemical incompatibility and interactions relevant to this incident.

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Instructions
For this assignment, you are the lead incident commander for a hazardous materials incident similar to those that have been introduced in this course. In this scenario, diisocyanates [toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)] are being unloaded at the tank farm of HLF Polyurethane Manufacturing. TDI and MDI are used as raw materials in the production of polyurethane. During the unloading process, the vapor return line ruptured and caught fire due to a nearby welding operation that provided the ignition source.

The following actions were initially taken:
The evacuation alarm was sounded and the facility emergency response team (ERT) was activated.
The plant manager and the local fire department were notified of the incident.
The incident command was established at the facility office near the main access gate to the south (this is the furthest distance within the property boundary from the incident location).
The incident commander implemented actions required under the approved emergency response plan.
The ERT was not able to immediately isolate the source of the incident.
The fire department arrived on location and assumed the incident command of the event.

Additional Relevant Information:
The facility encompasses an area measuring 2000 feet by 1400 feet.
The nearest residential community is located approximately 1000 feet to the northeast.
A plastic recycling plant is located along the south fence boundary of the refinery.
A major interstate highway runs directly parallel to the plant.
The ambient temperature on the day of the incident was 85° F and the wind was blowing at 7 mph from the southwest to the northeast.
The facility has a trained ERT that can respond to incidents.

Your essay must address the following:
Identify all hazardous materials involved, their classifications and their physical properties.
Discuss chemical incompatibility and interactions relevant to this incident.
Explain how the lead incident commander should respond to this incident based on the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Click the link below to access the ERG at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration website:
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. (n.d.). Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Retrieved from http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
Explain the corrective action plan that should be implemented to prevent a reoccurrence of this event.

How does that compare with the current personal tax system and what is the impact on lower and higher income households?

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ALL Responses primarily should be anchored in Mikesell’s “Fiscal Administration”
Question below:
3. You are the Budget Officer of a large town and you just informed the Town Manager that forecasted revenues are down 6.9 percent below the 9.1 million for the first six months of the budget year. The town manager has asked for a plan that includes strategies to close the budget gap. What strategies would you recommend? (1 page)

4. Describe the budget process for federal, state and local budgets and highlight the major differences. (1 page)
7. Does your state include performance measures in its budget document? If yes, choose one department’s performance measures and evaluate its validity. If you were to develop a performance measure for this department, what measures would you use? If no performance measures are provided in your state’s budget, develop three performance measures for a state department of your choice and explain why you choose them. (Hint: for an overview of the performance measures, you can re-read Chapter 6 in the Mikesell. Your state budget office website will be a resource to answer this question.) (1page)
9. Consider replacing the current US tax system with a proportional tax in which everyone would pay a constant fraction of their wages, and there would be no other taxes. How does that compare with the current personal tax system and what is the impact on lower and higher income households? (1 page)
10. In Texas, there are some large deposits of water containing dissolved methane (fossil fuel). It is possible to pump this water out of the ground and release the methane, which can then be sold. This process produces lots of poisonous wastewater, which is being dumped into nearby streams, which then flow onto the land of downstream ranches, severely damaging the land. Discuss this problem using the tools of public finance and propose solutions (financial and property) to mitigate the problem. (1Page )