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Examine whether there is statistically significant difference in the proportion of diabetes cases between the intervention and control groups.

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Assessment question for Applied Statistics and Data Analysis for Public Health (MMB725024)

The healthy lifestyle dataset provided is obtained from a hypothetical study which was conducted to evaluate a lifestyle health education intervention. The aim of the intervention was to promote healthy lifestyles among university students. Improving health literacy and reducing weight were some of the objectives of the study. Details of variables in the dataset are presented in tab

  1. Examine whether there is statistically significant difference in the proportion of diabetes cases between the intervention and control groups.

le 1 below.

Using the information provided, conduct statistical analysis to address the following objectives and present your findings in a 3000-word statistical analysis report.

  1. Evaluate the effect of the intervention on body mass index in:
    1. the intervention group
    2. the control group
  2. Evaluate the effect of the intervention on body mass index in the intervention compared to the control group.
  3. Examine whether there is statistically significant difference in the proportion of diabetes cases between the intervention and control groups.
  4. Determine whether there is statistically significant difference in health literacy between the intervention and control groups.
  5. Investigate and explain how health literacy, age and sex can be used to predict post-intervention body mass index among participants in the study.

Table 1. Description and coding of variables in the healthy lifestyle data

Variable name Description Coding information
Age

 

 age of participants  
asthmatic participant’s asthma status i.e. whether participant has asthma or has no asthma

 

 0: No asthma

1: asthma
diabetic participant’s diabetes status i.e. whether participant has diabetes or has no diabetes

 

 0: No diabetes

1: diabetes
Health Literacy percentage health literacy score

 

  
height

 

 height of participants  
intervention Intervention status i.e. whether participants were allocated to the active intervention or control group

 

 1: control group

2: intervention group
location: location of participants (two campuses: campus A  and campus B) 1: campus A

2: campus B
sex

 

 male or female 1: male

2: female
smoke Participant’s smoking status

 

 0: Not smoking

1: Smoking
weight1

 

 weight of participants before intervention  
weight2

 

 weight of participants after intervention  

NB: you are required to study the nature and properties of the given data and invoke relevant assumptions to inform your choice of statistical techniques.

 

What concerns should the public have with the actions and authority of the NSA? Should there be more oversight on the NSA and if so who? Would they be as effective with more oversight?

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Introduction
Matthew Aid talks about the history and purpose of the National Security Agency, which, since 9/11, has regularly provided the president with a majority of the information he receives in his daily intelligence briefing. Mr. Aid spoke at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.

This activity follows the Activation Principle where the student will recall, describe relevant knowledge and prior knowledge by reviewing the speaker’s presentation and viewing it with a critical eye. The student will then elaborate on the knowledge through the discussion to reflect and consolidate the learning experience.

Initial Post Instructions
After hearing the presentation discuss with your fellow classmates your thoughts as well as answer these questions

1. What concerns should the public have with the actions and authority of the NSA?

2. Should there be more oversight on the NSA and if so who? Would they be as effective with more oversight?

3. What point did you agree with in the presentation and which did you disagree with?
VIDEO LINK BELOW

https://www.c-span.org/video/?316090-1/book-tv-us-espionage-intelligence

Estimate how much you think the target market is willing to pay for your product/service. Is this due to preferences for social responsibility, ethical behavior, or other intangibles?

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Write a short paper on Amazon that addresses the following:

 Corporate mission and how the new product or service aligns with it.

 Defining features of the product(s)/service(s) o How the product will be marketed internally and externally o How the company is differentiating from competition o Alignment of pricing with market position and corporate mission.

 Your substantiated opinion of brand effectiveness.

Section Three: Defining Product or Service Need For your idea, continue your paper by addressing the following:

 Behavioral and/or lifestyle demographics of the targeted consumer or buying style of organizational buyer and why they are a good choice.

 What unsatisfied need the product/service fulfills.

 How the customer/buyer seeks information to fill the need.

 How the product is purchased (characterize the buying situation)

 Why your chosen target market is the best choice.

Section Six: Pricing Using the idea that you have chosen, finish your paper by covering the following:

 Explain the fixed and variable costs and how these fit with the company’s short- and long-term goals. Use a narrative with a table to show calculations for cost categories. Provide reasonable estimates for each of the categories. Specific or in-depth financial analysis is not necessary.

 Examine competitors’ pricing and explain reasoning for differences.

 Estimate how much you think the target market is willing to pay for your product/service. Is this due to preferences for social responsibility, ethical behavior, or other intangibles?

 What pricing strategy (skimming, penetration, economy, or premium) is most appropriate and why?

Discuss government plans to provide stimulus packages in countries of the developed world on one hand and countries of the developing world on the other.

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First, we need an introduction section about the topic to layout the foundation.

Then, write a section that discusses whether or not coronavirus will cause a global economic recession. If so, then compare it to previous global recessions and provide evidence.

After that, Discuss government plans to provide stimulus packages in countries of the developed world on one hand and countries of the developing world on the other.

Next, we need a section that discusses the unemployment rate changes in major economic countries, such as the USA, EU countries, Russia and China.

Then, write a section that talks about how the poverty rate. Will it rise or fall after the virus’s outbreak and the effect of such an event. It would be great if you can compare nowadays situation with previous world pandemics.

Add a section that discusses the possible global economic future and predictions of where stock markets of major economic powers are headed.

Add a well-written conclusion.

We need two graphs or diagrams. One should support the mentioned points about the unemployment rate. The other should support the points made about the future of global stock markets. Be critically unbiased when discussing these topics because we need a worldwide view on this matter.

What are the significant industry trends that could impact your company? Building domestic supply chain.

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Strategic positioning is an integral aspect of the potential success of a company. Review the resources regarding Kellogg’s (Decline in Cereal Sales Bites into Kellogg’s Results and Will Kellogg’s Cereal Sales Ever Return to Normal?), and consider the different elements that have played a role in the company’s current position, such What are the most significant sources of competition for this company? Ebay comes to mind are there any others?as competition and industry trends.

Then reflect upon Amazon supply chain as it relates to COVID-19 & its economic impact.

What is the background of the current market?
What are the most significant sources of competition for this company? Ebay comes to mind are there any others?
What are the significant industry trends that could impact your company? Building domestic supply chain.
Provide a brief synopsis of the overall market and key segments.

In response to at least two of your peers, discuss trends that may affect their chosen companies and possible impacts on their branding image and business success.

What are the central features of a socialist legal order written out in law—- and what are the similar paragraphs or phrases used in each of the constitutions?

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Look at the constitution of 1974 from East Germany and then compare the main provisions of this constitution with the provisions of the following constitution: Cuba

What are the central features of a socialist legal order written out in law—- and what are the similar paragraphs or phrases used in each of the constitutions?

Use the attached.

Evaluate not only website text (the words the company publishes) but the context of its message. Does it use diverse visual images on pages other than those specifically discussing diversity?

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Business to research: Walgreens

In this assignment, your challenge is to determine whether and to what degree a company you select is actually practicing the principles of managing a diverse workforce.

The steps associated with this project are as follows:
1. Select a publicly-traded company (preferably one of the Fortune 500) that has a comprehensive web presence. Increasingly, companies are publishing documents that convey important information (sometimes self-serving!) about their commitment to diversity issues. You can find such documents by going to your selected company’s home page and looking for references to terms such as “diversity”, “corporate social responsibility,” “ethics,” “Code of Conduct,” etc.
2. Analyze this company’s website in depth to form a reasoned opinion regarding its puported commitment to diversity. Address questions including, but not limited to, the following:
• Is diversity mentioned in its Mission Statement or Vision Statement (if either of these is published on its website)? If not, what does this suggest to you?
• Does the company provide a document describing its “(corporate) social responsibility”? If so, does this document address diversity? If not, what does this suggest to you?
• How is diversity presented on its “Careers” or “Employment Opportunities” page?
• Search for other references to “diversity” throughout the corporate website; e.g., in community service, philanthropy, press releases, awards, etc. How comprehensive does this company’s commitment to diversity appear to be?
• Evaluate not only website text (the words the company publishes) but the context of its message. Does it use diverse visual images on pages other than those specifically discussing diversity?
• DO NOT PAD YOUR REPORT BY QUOTING LONG MISSION OR VISION STATEMENT!
2. Conduct extensive external research (No less than 5 references 2 of which must be academic) about this company’s commitment to diversity, using as keywords the company’s name and terms such as “social responsibility,” “ethics,” “Code of Conduct,” “corporate citizenship,” “labor practices,” and — of course — “diversity.” Does your external research support the impression one would get from viewing the company’s website? If not, how do you explain this discrepancy?

Format Requirements: 12-point Times New Roman, cover page, reference page, APA citations, double spaced

The following subject headings are required:
• Introduction: This section should seize your reader’s interest, preview key points in your analysis, and provide necessary (but not extraneous) background of the company you have chosen to analyze.
• Corporate Website Analysis: How does the company you have chosen to analyze present its commitment to diversity on its corporate website and in information linked to its corporate website?
• Secondary Research: What do objective, external sources indicate about this company’s commitment to diversity? Has it been involved recently in any EEOC litigation? If so, what were the circumstances and if the charges have been resolved, how? Has the company you have chosen won any awards or been criticized in the media for its commitment to diversity or lack thereof?
• Analysis of Commitment to Diversity: Is there any inconsistency between the espoused and enacted values of the company you have chosen with regard to diversity? What do these inconsistencies suggest? Based on your analysis supported by research using credible sources, how would you evaluate this company’s commitment to diversity?
• Recommended Action Plan: Summarize key points in your analysis. Based on your evaluation of this company’s commitment to diversity, what recommendations would you make to management? Why? On what legal requirement, “best practice”, or idea(s) supported by credible source(s) do you base your recommendation(s)?

Discuss how drugs can lead to named organ This should include drug examples, precise mechanisms of toxicity and diseases caused by the toxic drugs.

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Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology CWK2-In-class essay ALTERNATIVE assessment (1500 words critical review)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer ONE question only.

Paper is marked out of 100%.

  1. Discuss how pharmacogenomics can affect drug elimination and efficacy (and toxicity) using named examples of drugs, genetic variants and mechanisms of action.
  2. Describe in detail the pathophysiology of heart failure and evaluate current named drug treatments, with mechanisms of action.
  3. Discuss how drugs can lead to named organ This should include drug examples, precise mechanisms of toxicity and diseases caused by the toxic drugs.

What themes and characteristics are common throughout Thomas Paine’s works? Why is he considered a significant literary figure?

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Explain the historical and literary time periods during which Thomas Paine lived. In what ways does his work illustrate those periods. In what ways are his works a departure from his era (in what ways do they break new ground)? What themes and characteristics are common throughout Thomas Paine’s works? Why is he considered a significant literary figure? These are the questions that need to be written about.

Conduct a PESTEL analysis to develop a scenario analysis targeted at the year 2030. Explain which scenario represents the greatest threat to Ryannair and which one represents the greatest opportunity.

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Instructions: This assessment focuses on the student’s understanding and application of strategic concepts associated with Strategic Position and Strategic Choice (Parts I and II of the textbook).
Report Task Investigate the European airline Ryannair (see the case study in the textbook) and prepare a 2500-word report that demonstrates understanding and application of Strategic Position and Strategic Choice as below:

• Conduct a competitive-forces analysis to determine the attractiveness of the European airline industry and how Ryannair should manage the competitive-forces it faces.

• Conduct a PESTEL analysis to develop a scenario analysis targeted at the year 2030. Explain which scenario represents the greatest threat to Ryannair and which one represents the greatest opportunity.

• Conduct a VRIO analysis to determine the resources and capabilities of Ryannair.

• Use the Strategic Position analysis above to inform the Strategic Choices Ryannair should adopt to improve its chances of being persistently profitable. Present and explain the recommended strategic choices in the Discussion section of the report. Report Structure: Note: Executive Summary, Table of Contents and Reference List do not contribute to the word count.
Section Content Assignment Cover Sheet Assignment/student information. No page numbering. Title Page

• This is developed by the individual student. Identify the unit name & code, assignment title, student name & ID, and the word count.

• The title should provide insight into the focus of the report.

• Note: The Title Page should not have any page numbering. Executive Summary

• A brief overview of the importance of the topic and the aim and findings of the report.

• Must be on a page by itself that is numbered in roman numerals. Table of Contents

• Professional presentation using MSWord Insert Table of Contents function.

• On a page by itself and numbered in roman numerals. Introduction

• Provide topic orientation (what is the topic and why is it important), state the aim of the report, define any key terms and outline what will be presented in the report.

• Page numbering commences. “Page 1” begins at the bottom right hand corner. Body (do not use the word “Body” as a heading)

• Content

• Theory

• Analysis

• Discussion • Context: Overview of the European airline industry and Ryannair.

• Theory: Provide explanation and relevance of Strategic Position and Strategic Choice tools and concepts that will be applied in the report.

• Analysis: Conduct competitive-forces, PESTEL, scenario and VRIO analyses as outlined in the assessment task. Provide diagrams to depict and summarize main findings of the analyses.

• Discussion: Interpret and use findings of preceding analysis to recommend strategic choices for Ryannair. Conclusions

• Restate the aim of report and its significance.

• Summarize main findings/evaluation.

• State limitations of report. Recommendations.

• List in dot point short sentences the strategies for profitability List of References

• Present List of References on a separate page and correctly apply Harvard referencing style. Appendices

• Any additional information, if required.
Report Format: • Perspective – Use 3rd-person perspective when writing.

• Font style – Times New Roman, 12pt, justified, 1½ line spacing.

• Margins – top and bottom to be 2.54cm. Left and right to be 2.54cm. No page borders.

• Spelling – specify Australian English language/grammar when running spell-check.

• Writing – Grammar and expression must conform to the standards.