Dyscalculia
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This is an 8 page paper on the learning disability dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a developmental mathematical learning disability which is often considered part of or the same as dyslexia, the developmental reading and writing disability. While dyslexia has been known to cause some dysfunction in the understanding of mathematical elements, dyscalculia is much more complex in that it also includes over fifty different distinct classes of mathematical disabilities which include elements of confusion of abstract and strategic thought, an inability to properly construct time, schedules, or visual representations of places and directions as well as a person’s inability to conduct many tasks necessary in the running of a household such as financial planning, balancing checkbooks and credit cards, and may also include instances of people being habitually late, lost or unable to locate objects among other factors. Researchers in special education feel that the disability of dyscalculia is not being addressed in the educational systems because largely Americans are more accepting of being mathematically deficient but find that being deficient in reading and writing is not socially acceptable. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJDysca1.rtf

Education Research: Reading Levels
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A 3 page paper using reading level scores of two samples of 10 students each to determine t test results of comparing the two groups. The purpose of the paper is to describe a problem in education that can be statistically analyzed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSeduResRdg.rtf

Einstein's Mathematics
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In 5 pages the author discusses Albert Einstein's contributions to the field of science and mathematics while explaining such theories as E=mc2. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Einsmath.wps

Employee Compensation Research and Analysis
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A 20 page case study of an HR compensation issue and a statistical attempt to discover whether a relationship exists between longevity with Acme Furniture and salary paid. The paper discusses in detail sampling and statistical methods, including descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Findings of statistical analysis indicates that there is indeed a relationship between the two variables, but statistical analysis alone does not explain why that relationship exists. The discussion section introduces other possibilities, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the existence of motivators other than compensation alone. Includes 6 tables, 1 chart and the regression equation. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KShrCompRes.rtf

Establishing Correlation
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A 3 page paper designating four pairs of variables as being either positively, negatively or minimally correlated. In the present assessment of correlation between several sets of two variables each, there is no quantitative measure either given or possible with the data provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSstatsCorrel.rtf

Euclid of Alexandria; The Elements
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This 11 page paper looks at the work of the ancient mathematician Euclid and his work The Elements. The paper looks briefly at the life of Euclid and then at the work The Elements, including some of the contents of the work and how it may be used. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEeuclid.rtf

Example Calculations
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This 3 page papers shows the student how to perform calculations to convert imperial to metric conversion and exchange rate calculations. The student asks specific questions and these are shown in a step by step manner so that a student could follow the same steps with other questions. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEexmplcal.rtf

Expanding the Funeral Home
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A 7 page paper statistically assessing a space use problem at a funeral home. Stevens Mortuary was founded during the Depression in a wonderful old Victorian house near the center of town. The house itself was old at the time, and it has been in continuous service for the entire time that the business has been operational. The Stevens family currently faces the need to decide whether and how to expand the internal spaces. The paper identifies two alternatives for renovation and applies ANOVA to select the most attractive one. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSstatsFuneral.rtf

Expected Utility and the Pseudoscience of Death: An Address of Two Essay Questions
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A 6 page paper, two pages of which are devoted to determining greater utility in a game of chance involving different colored marbles and three pages of which are devoted to analyzing the article “Overcoming the Power of Death” by Parker Scudder II in terms of its logic. The author uses the criteria outlined in Daisie and Michael Radner’s book “Science and Unreason” to expose Scudder’s article as pseudoscience. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPutilit.rtf

Factor Analysis, Multi-Dimensional Scaling, and Cluster Analysis
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A 3 page paper discussing these statistical analysis tools. The paper identifies a companies using each, and then provides an email to upper management explaining the use of each in business research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSstatsBizUse.rtf

Fear of Mathematics (Math Anxiety)
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9 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the problem of 'math anxiety' and numerous studies that have attempted to help improve our understanding of its treatment. Among other things, the writer discusses how to quantitatively assess Math Anxiety and concludes with recommendations for helping young children who suffer from it. Bibliography lists 20+ sources.
Filename: Mathanxi.wps

Forecasting Demand
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A 4 page paper comparing the graphs of raw sales data and three- and five-day moving averages of that data. ABC Floral Shop has data on the number of geraniums it sold over a two-week period and wishes to use that data to forecast demand for other periods. It chooses to assess demand in terms of a moving average, beginning its assessment with a three-day and five-day moving average using its original two-week data. The paper concludes that the three-day interval provides the most accurate forecast. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSstatDemand.rtf

Game Theory
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This 4 page paper uses game theory to analyze the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVGameTh.rtf

Gauss and His Contribution to Number Theory
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This 8 page paper examines the way in which Gauss added to number theory, looking specifically congruence and quadratic reciprocity the paper shows how and why this was the start of modern number theory. The law of quadratic reciprocity is also explained with the use of examples. The paper then goes on to look at how Gauss’s work can be seen as useful today with example of forecasting with the use of the ordinary least squares mouthed (OLS). The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEgauss.rtf

Gender and the Capacity for Learning Mathematics
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An in-depth, 20 page research paper in which the writer seeks to determine whether which sex is more apt to have problems grasping math concepts at an early age. Report contains analysis, methodology, discussion, etc; Numerous studies are cited and it is found that while girls generally perform better, they are more likely to avoid harder levels of math than are their male counterparts. Standard bibliography lists 20+ sources and a FREE annotated ('working') bibliography is included !
Filename: Mathgend.wps

Genetic Predisposition and Physical Performance: Height as It Relates to Performance in the NBA
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A 12 page exploration of whether genetic predisposition affects physical performance. The author utilizes statistics from the NBA to demonstrate that height is largely irrelevant in regard to the relative performance of six specific NBA players. Summaries of field goals and free throws attempted verses those completed and average rebound points per game are discussed for Kevin Garnet (Minnesota Timberwolves), Dirk Nowitz (Dallas Mavericks), Shaquille O'Neil (Miami Heat), Zach Randolph (Portland Trailblazers), Elton Brand (Los Angeles Clippers) and Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns). These summaries are then presented in tabular and graphic format and conclusions made as to the importance of height as it relates to these players' performance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPgenHg2.rtf

Giovanni Girolamo Saccheri: His Life and Contributions
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6 pages. A biographical and historical account of the life of Giovanni Girolamo Saccheri with special emphasis on the contributions he made to the world of mathematics, including his book Logica Demonstrativa. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAgiovg.rtf