Day: April 27, 2018

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a syndrome in which a person has difficulty focusing sustained attention on a task for a significant amount of time. In some cases this is accompanied by hyperactivity as well. It is currently being diagnosed at an all-time high. Between 1989 and 1996, youth visits for ADD increased 90%, from 1.9% of total physician visits to 3.6%.

 

Now, a psychiatrist named Dr. Edward Hallowell is making a new distinction. He has described a similar set of characteristics in a large number of patients that he terms Attention Deficit Trait (ADT). It looks a lot like ADD in its day-to-day manifestation, but unlike ADD, ADT symptoms lessen when the sufferer goes on vacation or into a decreased sensory input setting for an extended time period (on the order of days or weeks). In such a long-term placid situation, the ADD sufferer’s problems continue unabated.

 

Imagine that you have the general set of symptoms described above. But which of the two syndromes are causing your symptoms: the disorder (ADD) or the trait (ADT)? Approach your problem using scientific methodology—developing a question, a hypothesis, an experiment, and a control for the experiment.

 

The initial question and the experiment that will be performed on you are provided. Your job is to state the hypothesis and to design the most important and most basic control for this experiment.

 

 

Your Question: What’s my problem? Is it ADD or ADT?

 

1.      Your Hypothesis: State your hypothesis based directly on the above question.

 

Your Experiment: Keeping your same diet, sleep habits, and basic activity level, you will be sent on a two-week vacation to the Bahama Islands. You will be given only a beach to walk on and your favorite friend to talk to, following which you will be asked to read and memorize 10 sequential definitions from a standard dictionary in 30 minutes.

 

2.      Your Control for this Experiment: You get a numerical result for the number of definitions you memorized. What does that number mean? Nothing—unless you have a control for your experiment. What is the most obvious control for this experiment?

 

Major Hint: The study guide for Quiz 1 indicates where this topic is covered in your text. The two figures in that section give you valuable examples. Remember, the initial question and experiment are provided here. Be careful to provide what the assignment is asking for.

 

Your assignment:

 

1)      Write out a testable hypothesis in a brief sentence. Derive it from the question asked above. (Be certain that the experiment addresses it!)

2)      In a second sentence, describe a basic, critical control situation (additional experiment?) that will give validity to the experiment described above.

Number your sentences with “1” and “2” and do not use paragraph form. The sentences must not be submitted as an attached document, but entered into the text box provided.

Question
ECO 341K
University of Texas Introduction to Econometrics
Homework Assignment #2 (due February 11th, the end of class)
Not to be turned in:
At this point, it would be a good idea to review the material in Appendix B.4 (if you
haven’t already).
Written problems:
1. Suppose that the random variables x and y are related by the simple linear regression
model, y = ?0 + ?1x + u, with the assumption E(u|x)=0.
a. How does the unconditional expectation E(y) relate to the unconditional
expectation E(x)?
b. Using the fact that E(u|x)=0 implies Cov(u,x)=0, show that ?1 = Cov(x,y) / Var(x)
(Hint: Figure out Cov(x,y) by plugging in the model for y. Some useful facts
about covariances that should help you… for constants k1 and k2 and random
variables X, Y, Z, we have (i) Cov(k1,X)=0, (ii) Cov(k1X, k2Y)= k1 k2Cov(X,Y),
(iii) Cov(k1X+ k2Y,Z)= k1Cov(X,Z)+ k2Cov(Y,Z), (iv) Cov(X,X)=Var(X).)
c. How does the result in part b relate to the result from class for the estimated slope
parameter? What is the importance difference between the two results?
d. Do you think that it’s possible to have a positive value for the population
parameter ?1 but a negative value for the estimated slope parameter?
e. If x and y are independent random variables, how does the simple linear
regression model simplify? Be specific.
2. Show that SST=SSE+SSR. Computer problems (show any relevant Stata output):
Wooldridge C2.4, parts (i) and (ii)
(Please note that Stata is case sensitive, so you might want to rename the IQ variable to
make your life easier. Here’s the command: rename IQ iq)
For the same dataset (WAGE2.DTA), also answer the following questions: 1. Plot wage versus iq with the fitted regression line shown.
(scatter y x || lfit y x gives the scatter of y vs x with a fitted line.)
2. Verify that the regression slope estimate is equal to (i) the ratio between the sample
covariance (between wage and iq) and the variance of iq, and (ii) the sample
correlation (between wage and iq) times the ratio between the standard deviations of
the two variables.
(corr y x, covariance gives the covariance matrix for x and y, whereas the
corr command without the “covariance” option gives the correlation matrix.)
3. Form the fitted values for the dependent variable. (After the regression command, do
predict wagehat. This command will create a new variable wagehat.) How does
the sample average of wagehat compare to the sample average of wage? What is the
correlation between wagehat and iq? (Can you figure these out without using Stata?)
4. Form the OLS residuals for this regression. (Do predict uhat, resid, which will
create a new variable uhat with the estimated residuals.) Verify that (a) the sample
average of uhat is equal to zero and (b) the correlation between uhat and iq is equal to
zero.
5. Now do the reverse regression by reversing the roles of wage and iq (so that iq is
now the dependent variable and wage the independent variable).
a. What is the estimated slope for this regression?
b. Explain why it is not surprising to see the same sign for the slope as in the
original regression.
c. For which regression model do you think the zero conditional-mean
assumption on the error is more believable? You now have two models:
wage = ?0 + ?1iq + u, with the assumption E(u|iq)=0
versus
iq = ?0 + ?1wage + v, with the assumption E(v|wage)=0.

1. (Analyzing inventory reductions at Supervalu) In a narrative format, answer all question presented in the case. Mention some ways other than cost cutting that will improve company operations.

b. Prepare revised product-line earnings statements based on the elimination of Sugar-Bits. It will be necessary to calculate some per-unit data to accomplish this.

2. How do managers go about making segment product line elimination decisions?

 

What is a job order cost system? Describe a situation in which you would use job order cost information. What type of information is useful in making your decision? In your initial response, please do not use citations to convey your understanding. Based on your reading, please communicate your own understanding of the requirements.

Discuss the principal objections to the use of the cash payback method for evaluating capital investment proposals. In your initial response, please do not use citations to convey your understanding. Based on your reading, please communicate your own understanding of the requirements.

1. Complete the information requested in parts (a) and (b) of the Self-Study Review Problem on pg 463.

a. Compute the net present value of each project. Which project should Advo adopt based on the net present value approach?

b. Use the incremental revenue summation method to compute the payback period for each project. Which project should Advo adopt based on the payback approach?

a) What is meant by the expression, time value of money?

b) Why should all capital investment proposals include time value of money (present value) calculations of future cash flows that are to be received from the alternative investments?
 

 

2. Some nonfinancial factors included in capital investment decisions are more important now than they were 20-25 years ago. Give some examples of the types of nonfinancial factors that managers would consider more important in today’s capital investment decisions than they were in the past.

3 .What level of management would be involved in making capital investment decisions? Why? Why are these decisions more critical than day-to-day decisions made by individuals and companies?

 

• Due Week 3 and worth 120 points
  Imagine you made your hobby of building model airplanes into a small business that produces very small remote control aircrafts capable of long sustained flights. You are ready to expand your business by competing for Department of Homeland Security contracts.
  Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
  1. Analyze how the federal act supports and favors your business over large multinational organizations that build aircrafts (e.g., Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation).
  2. Create an organizational chart that would best support working within the federal contracting system and explain the value of each position (i.e., internal contracting officer) to your proposed business.
  1. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
  Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
  The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
  • Explain the basics of how and from whom the federal government buys what it needs.
  • Apply the rules of federal government contracting.
  • Compare the government’s key players and describe their main functions.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in contract administration and management.
  • Write clearly and concisely about contract administration and management using proper writing mechanics.

Assignment 1: Rule of the Road
Due Week 3 and worth 120 points

Imagine you made your hobby of building model airplanes into a small business that produces very small remote control aircrafts capable of long sustained flights. You are ready to expand your business by competing for Department of Homeland Security contracts.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Analyze how the federal act supports and favors your business over large multinational organizations that build aircrafts (e.g., Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation).
2. Create an organizational chart that would best support working within the federal contracting system and explain the value of each position (i.e., internal contracting officer) to your proposed business.
3. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

•Explain the basics of how and from whom the federal government buys what it needs.
•Apply the rules of federal government contracting.
•Compare the government’s key players and describe their main functions.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in contract administration and management.
•Write clearly and concisely about contract administration and management using proper writing mechanics

Question

Assignment 1: The Wild Frontier, Part 1
Due Week 3 and worth 70 points

Imagine you are the leader of the IT team at the national headquarters for a company supplying western wear to an international market. The owner, Sam Yosemite, tells your IT team to provide support to four (4) new satellite offices but his instructions are vague and incoherent. You only know that the employees in the new offices (numbering about 20 staff for each) will have to be self-sufficient and mirror nearly all the applications used at headquarters, but on minimal budgets. The satellite offices will be in operation for a combined total of 24 hours each day. Each office will operate based on its own set of local business hours, which do not overlap among other satellite offices. Your IT staff is solely responsible for providing support to the satellite offices. Your boss needs to keep the costs for licensing and support low or risk cutting into the budget for the IT staff salaries.

Write a three to four (3-4) page proposal paper which covers the following:
Differentiate between best uses of Active Directory (AD) versus New Technology File System (NTFS) permissions.
Analyze how you would utilize NTFS permissions for security and appropriate access.
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of different application server options. Be specific in your configuration specifications.
Choose an application server option that best suits the needs described by the scenario and explain why the application server option you chose is best.
Determine the best way configure and deploy file server(s).
Determine how to configure and deploy printers.
Use Visio or a similar tool to depict graphically the physical and logical layout of your plan. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources

Liberty University BIOL 101 Individual Assignment 3 complete solutions correct answers key

The global community is plagued by increasing incidence of lung cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, liver cancer, ovarian cancer, and esophageal cancer. Other types of cancer exist but are less frequent. What is the scientific community doing to attempt to eliminate the most common forms of cancer that are ravaging society?

 

1.      Be certain that you have read your textbook’s chapter on cell division, specifically the last section on how cells become cancerous. This is context for completing this assignment.

 

2.      Watch the presentation (found in the Reading & Study folder of Module/Week 4) entitled “Ways to Fight Cancer.” Notice that the presentation outlines essentially 3 approaches to fighting cancer: a) reduction of cancer risks, b) correction of cancer genes, and c) destruction of cancerous tissue.

 

3.      In the “Individual Assignment 3: 10 Discoveries in the War on Cancer” document is a set of 10 scientists’ discoveries. Scan the discoveries briefly. Then open the assignment submission link in Module/Week 4. In the text box, number from 1 to 10 for the 10 discoveries listed in the document.

 

4.      Reflect carefully on the first discovery (#1). Would this discovery be more useful for (a) reducing cancer risks, (b) correcting/restoring cancer cells to normal, or (c) destroying cancerous tissue? After #1 in your list, place in parentheses the letter representing the approach to fighting cancer that will best be served by this new discovery. (More than one approach may be served, but which is most likely to be helped most significantly?)

 

5.      Repeat this analysis for each of the remaining 9 discoveries. Return to the “Ways to Fight Cancer” presentation as needed for additional perspective. When finished, your entire text box must be simple: a numbered (1–10) list of letters a, b, or c.

 

6.      Seven points are granted for each correct association, up to 8 correct. If you get any 9 correct out of 10, you get a perfect score (60 points) on the assignment.

 

Individual Assignment 3: 10 Discoveries in the War on Cancer

1.      Malignant brain tumors in adults are fast-growing cancers with median survival rates of 15 months, even with aggressive treatment. Researchers have been searching for genetic “signatures” (characteristic groups of cancer-causing genes) that could help in defining the kind of brain tumor the patient has. They hope to be better able to predict the course of the disease and the patient’s response to treatment.

 

2.      Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide. It is a risk factor for lung cancer and several other types of cancer. Results of analysis of the entire human gene collection (the “genome”) support some previous findings that a region of human chromosome number 15 contains one or more genes that are associated with smoking intensity (the number of cigarettes smoked per day) and the closely related trait of nicotine dependency.

 

3.      Immunologists are investigating ways to destroy lymphocytes (white blood cells of the immune system) that have become cancerous (lymphomas). A current drug, Rituxamab, contains antibodies that bind to the surfaces of these lymphocytes, setting them up for destruction by the cancer patient’s own immune system. They are currently seeking ways to modify the antibody’s structure so that it will attract the cancer patient’s “natural killer” (NK) cells to the lymphocytes. Success of this project will bring a multifaceted immune response against lymphomas and hasten their destruction.

 

4.      Virologists are modifying lentiviruses as vectors for carrying proto-oncogenes into cancer-transformed cells in culture. They are developing this virus for inserting the ras proto-oncogene directly into its correct location in the genome. The correct ras gene will already be linked to human DNA to either side of it and complexed with a recombination enzyme that will insert it into its correct location within the human genome. At the same time, the recombination enzyme will excise the defective oncogenic form of ras. The cells in culture should again come under normal hormonal control and require extra-cellular signals in order to continue dividing.

 

5.      Immunologists are working with a mutation (HER2) that is expressed on the surface of many breast, bladder, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer cells. They have made antibodies against this mutant surface protein. These antibodies have been covalently bonded to a “gene expression vector” that makes cells light up when incubated with luciferin from fireflies. The vector takes the gene for luciferin into the cancer cells. The researchers have shown that their antibody can accurately find and light up cancer cells. Their next step is to bond the antibody to an expression vector that carries the normal HER2 gene into mutant cancer cells.

 

6.      Biochemists have discovered a protein kinase enzyme named BRAF that is an important link in a molecular pathway that causes a cell to divide. Normally BRAF responds to signals coming from outside the cell—signals calling for the cell to divide normally under normal conditions. But there is a mutation in BRAF enzymes that causes it to activate the cell toward division continually. In this way it results in melanomas, thyroid, and ovarian cancers. Biochemists have also found a drug, vemurafenib, that binds selectively to mutant BRAF, totally inactivating it. Cells that have inactivated BRAF undergo apoptosis, a process that leads to cell death.

 

7.      Organic chemists are exploring structural variations of the organic compound avobenzone (1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl) propane-1,3-dione) for inclusion in sunblock products. Avobenzone is known for its ability to absorb a broad spectrum of ultraviolet radiations, including UVB light (known to enhance the frequency of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas [skin cancers]) and UVA rays (thought to increase the frequency of melanoma cancers). New variations in the structure of avobenzone are hoped to retain the ability to absorb harmful UV radiation while having an increased stability in the presence of that radiation.

 

8.      Molecular biologists have taken nanoparticle-sized spheres and used them to deliver a cell-killing toxin from bee venom to tumors in mice, substantially reducing tumor growth without harming normal body tissues. Nanoparticles are known to concentrate in solid tumors because blood vessels in tumors show “enhanced permeability and retention effect,” or EPR. Hence, substances such as nanoparticles escape more readily from the bloodstream into tumors and the generally poor drainage of lymph from tumors further helps trap the particles in tumor tissue.

 

9.      Biochemists are analyzing the many, many components of red meat (beef, pork) to determine which component, if any, will cause increased colorectal cancer rates in mice when the component is administered orally. Studies have shown that higher colorectal cancer rates in humans are associated with higher consumption rates of red meat.

 

10.  Molecular biologists have developed a new sequence of human genes called an ankyrin insulator sequence. You place a new, corrected, or therapeutic gene within this sequence. Its role is to create an active area on a human chromosome where the new gene can work efficiently no matter what chromosome it lands on.

 

Week 1 Quiz

1. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following is an example of disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?

Anemia

Cancer

Osteoporosis

Heart disease

Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) The Dietary Guidelines to Americans has defined physically active as a:

minimum of 60 minutes of moderate activity most days.

minimum of 30 minutes of moderate activity most days.

minimum of 15 minutes of intense activity most days.

total of eight hours of moderate activity per week.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 1) Aim for fitness, build a healthy base, and choose sensibly are general directives of:

The Food Guide Pyramid.

The Nutrition Facts Panel.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The Nutrition Recommendations for Canadians.

Question 4. Question : (TCO 1) Hunger is best described as:

a physiological desire to consume food.

a psychological desire to consume food.

eating that is often driven by environmental cues.

eating that is often driven by emotional cues.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following does NOT describe the cell membrane of an animal cell?

Rigid barrier resistant to all noncellular molecules

Structurally organized into a lipid bilayer

Dynamic and continuously changing

Perimeter structure of the cell that is composed of phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins, and carbohydrate chains

Question 6. Question : (TCO 3) What is chyme?

Ulcerations of the esophageal lining

Healthy bacteria of the small intestine

Mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric juices

Substance that allows for the emulsification of dietary lipid

Question 7. Question : (TCO 3) The main symptom associated with Clostridium botulinum intoxication is:

diarrhea.

paralysis.

anemia.

jaundice.

Question 8. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following foods is most likely to contain sulfites?

Peas (canned)

Yogurt

Grapes (fresh)

Ground beef

Question 9. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for preventing cross-contamination?

Washing utensils and cutting boards in the dishwasher

Using a porous wood cutting board

Washing dishtowels and aprons often

Separating raw and cooked foods

Question 10. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following is an example of a persistent organic pollutant?

Mercury

GMO

Sulfite

Coal tar

Week 2 Quiz.

1. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Sucrose

Fructose

Galactose

Glucose

Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of:

two monosaccharides.

two polysaccharides.

one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.

two oligosaccharides.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis?

Glycogen

Galactose

Lactose

Glucose

Question 4. Question : (TCO 2) After a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body’s cells?

Glucagon

Estrogen

CCK

Insulin

Question 5. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following hormones is released when your blood glucose levels fall too low?

Insulin

Estrogen

Bile

Glucagon

Question 6. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following is associated with diets high in added sugars?

Hyperactivity

Tooth decay

Diabetes

All of these

Question 7. Question : (TCO 3) Peggy Sue’s doctor wants to screen her for reactive hypoglycemia. If her doctor’s suspicions are correct and Peggy Sue does have reactive hypoglycemia, what would you expect her blood glucose concentration to be at approximately TWO HOURS after she had begun her glucose tolerance test?

Elevated as compared to a normal individual

Depressed as compared to a normal individual

Normal; two hours after consuming the glucose load, her blood concentrations will be no different from those of a normal individual

Question 8. Question : (TCO 3) Which artificial sweetener was almost banned because of a proposed relationship with bladder cancer in experimental animals?

Saccharin

Sucralose

Aspartame

Acesulfame-K

Question 9. Question : (TCO 3) Over 16 million Americans have diabetes. Which of the following is the most prevalent form of diabetes?

Type I

Type II

Gestational

Pediatric

Question 10. Question : (TCO 4) Yogurt is tolerated better than milk by many lactase-deficient people because:

yogurt has no lactose.

bacteria in yogurt help digest the lactose.

it has a thicker consistency.

yogurt is acidic.

Week 3 Quiz

Question 1 : (TCO 3) Which of the following is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Corn oil

Coconut oil

Beef fat

Butter

Question 2. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following foods is the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Broccoli

Sirloin steak

Tofu

Salmon

Question 3. Question : (TCO 6) Which of the following health problems has been associated with high intakes of fat replacers?

Allergies

Gastrointestinal distress

Elevated blood cholesterol levels

Hypertension

Question 4. Question : (TCO 6) To facilitate the digestion of dietary fats, the gallbladder stores and releases a substance known as:

lipase.

bile.

hydrochloric acid.

bicarbonate.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 6) What element makes protein different from carbohydrates and fat?

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Question 6. Question : (TCO 5) All of the following are examples of protein hormones EXCEPT:

insulin.

thyroid.

glucagon.

estrogen.

Question 7. Question : (TCO 5) The process through which mRNA copies genetic information from DNA and carries it to the ribosome is called:

translation.

deamination.

denaturation.

transcription.

Question 8. Question : (TCO 5) The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a general lack of protein, energy, and nutrients in the diet is called:

marasmus.

sickle cell anemia.

cystic fibrosis.

kwashiorkor.

Question 9. Question : (TCO 5) Oligopeptides are a string of ________ amino acids.

1-2

4-9

10-15

more than 25

Question 10. Question : (TCO 5) Which of the following is a genetic disorder resulting in debilitating protein abnormalities?

Cystic fibrosis

Mad cow disease

Acidosis

Kwashiorkor

Week 5 Quiz

Question 1: (TCO 3) Which of the following are required components of antioxidant enzyme systems?

Antioxidant minerals

Antioxidant vitamins

Phytochemicals

Gastrointestinal microflora

Question 2. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding free radicals?

Free radicals are formed as a by-product of healthy metabolism.

Our body has no mechanism to combat free radicals.

Exposure to pollution increases free radical production.

Many diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, are linked to free radical damage.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 7) Taking Vitamin E supplements along with ________ can cause uncontrollable bleeding.

antidepressants

anticoagulants

cholesterol-lowering medications

oral contraceptives

Question 4. Question : (TCO 7) Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of:

Vitamin A.

Vitamin E.

Vitamin C.

Both answers: Vitamin A and Vitamin E.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 7) The doctor has recently told Julie that she is anemic. Julie should consume ________ with her iron supplement to increase its absorption.

a tablespoon of castor oil

a glass of milk

a glass of orange juice

scrambled eggs

Question 6. Question : (TCO 8) The retinoid that has the most important physiological role in the human body is:

retinol.

retinoic acid.

retinal.

beta-carotene.

Question 7. Question : (TCO 8) At what stage in the development of cancer is the DNA mutated?

Initiation

Promotion

Progression

Metastasis

Question 8. Question : (TCO 8) Which of the following organs is the site of dietary Vitamin D absorption?

Mouth

Stomach

Small intestine

Large intestine

Question 9. Question : (TCO 9) What is the primary reason why osteoporosis incidents in the United States are expected to increase?

Inadequate treatment options

Increased diagnostic tools

Increased longevity of the population

Decline in milk consumption

Question 10. Question : (TCO 9) Newborn infants receive a single injection of Vitamin K at birth due to the fact that:

newborns do not have enough bacteria in their small intestines to make Vitamin K.

breast milk is a poor source of Vitamin K.

the trauma of labor and delivery depletes the newborn’s Vitamin K stores.

newborns cannot absorb any of the Vitamin K from breast milk or formula.

 

 

 

Week 6 Quiz

Question 1: (TCO 1) How much energy does 10 grams of carbohydrates provide?

20 calories

60 calories

80 calories

40 calories

Question 2. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following sports is the least likely to place a young girl or woman at risk for the female athlete triad?

Figure skating

Soccer

Diving

Distance running

Question 3. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following BEST describes exercise?

Any movement produced by muscles that increases energy expenditure

Maximal force or tension level that can be produced by a muscle group

Leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structured

Ability to move a joint fluidly through the complete range of motion

Question 4. Question : (TCO 4) Joseph plays basketball for his high school team and he is concerned that he is not consuming enough kilocalories to support his activity. Which of the following would be the best indicator that he is not consuming adequate kilocalories?

His performance has been impaired.

He is losing weight.

His blood glucose levels are low.

His hemoglobin is low.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 5) The type of eating disorder characterized by episodes of binging and purging is:

anorexia nervosa.

bulimia nervosa.

compulsive eating disorder.

binge eating disorder.

Question 6. Question : (TCO 6) What is meant by the notion that eating behaviors are conditioned?

Eating habits affect our moods.

Previous experiences, such as those that occur during childhood, affect our current responses to food and eating behaviors.

Food consumption only occurs in response to external stimuli.

The intensity and duration of physical activity impacts our response to food and eating habits.

Question 7. Question : (TCO 7) Which of the following BEST explains why individuals with anorexia nervosa have an increased risk for developing osteoporosis?

Decreased estrogen production

Frequent electrolyte imbalance

Malabsorption of calcium

Low body weight

Question 8. Question : (TCO 8) Which of the following is the most common eating disorder?

Anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Binge-eating disorder

Pica

Question 9. Question : (TCO 9) Which of the following eating disorders is the most common among men?

Anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Binge-eating disorder

Reverse anorexia

Question 10. Question : (TCO 10) Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate treatment strategy in treating someone with anorexia nervosa?

Psychotropic medications

Minimum weight gain of five pounds/week

Family therapy

Restoration of healthy eating habits

Week 7 Quiz .

Question 1: (TCO 4) The inner portion of the zygote that implants in the uterine lining is called the:

fetus.

blastocyst.

embryo.

placenta.

Question 2. Question : (TCO 4) ________ is the point at which the ovum becomes fertilized by the sperm.

Implantation

Conception

Parturition

Gestation

Question 3. Question : (TCO 5) During the first trimester, women are advised to gain no more than:

3-5 pounds.

5-10 pounds.

10-15 pounds.

15-20 pounds.

Question 4. Question : (TCO 6) The primary cause of heartburn and constipation during pregnancy is:

inadequate fluid intake by the mother.

overeating by the mother.

intolerance to prenatal vitamins.

relaxation of the smooth muscles.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 7) All of the following are associated with gestational diabetes EXCEPT:

delivery of a low-birth-weight infant.

increased maternal risk of developing Type II diabetes.

increased maternal risk of developing preeclampsia.

increased fetal risk of developing Type II diabetes.

Question 6. Question : (TCO 8) At birth, Baby Molly weighs seven pounds. If her growth and development are normal, what would you expect Molly to weigh on her first birthday?

14 pounds

18 pounds

21 pounds

30 pounds

Question 7. Question : (TCO 9) Overweight in children is defined as:

BMI 75th percentile.

BMI 85th percentile.

BMI 95th percentile.

BMI 100th percentile.

Question 8. Question : (TCO 10) Atrophic gastritis is a common condition among older adults that impairs the ability to absorb ________.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Vitamin C

zinc

Question 9. Question : (TCO 10) ________ is added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy teeth formation.

Fluoride

Sodium

Vitamin D

Zinc

Question 10. Question : (TCO 10) Peak bone mass is typically achieved in:

late childhood.

early teens.

late teens and early 20s.

the late 30s.

 

 

This is my second Order here , I have been constantly struggling to get past a “B” grade and i sorely require to get an “A” on this essay to have a chance to get an Overall A. 1000 Word Essay . I have attached all the Reading Materials Including a detailed info on what is required on the essay . There is an ACSM file that i renamed as a .pdf file to upload here, you need to open it through Adobe Reader ( Protected format , i would need to keep renewing it , purchasing VIP support so i can keep that possible ) Its the Course Book , you would be required to have a look at a single Chapter from it ( info on the Coursework document ). The essay also needs outside the course reading work , not solely from the Book chapter and Reading materials i attach . Hope am not making too many “detailed” requests. Will purchase a VIP support , in order to make sure the writer gets an access to the Course Book (ill have to keep renewing it and maybe send a file )

his first one requires a written Response to the post while using a reference and adding a question:

“Job Analysis and Work / Life Balance” Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, examine two (2) methods of job analysis described in the video. Then, determine the purpose and the expected outcome for each method. Justify your response.

Response: Observation and Interview.

Observation Method: A job analyst observes an employee and records all his performed and non-performed task, fulfilled and un-fulfilled responsibilities and duties, methods, ways and skills used by him or her to perform various duties and his or her mental or emotional ability to handle challenges and risks.

It is due to the fact that every person has his own way of observing things. Different people think different and interpret the findings in different ways. Therefore, the process may involve personal biases or likes and dislikes and may not produce genuine results. This error can be avoided by proper training of job analyst or whoever will be conducting the job analysis process.

The observation method encompasses three unique techniques—direct observation, work methods analysis and critical incident technique. Direct observation includes the observation and recording of behavior of an employee in different situations. Work methods analysis involves the study of time and motion and is specially used for assembly-line or factory workers. Finally, the critical incident technique is used to identify work behaviors that result in performance.

Interview Method: In this method, an employee is interviewed so that he or she comes up with their own working styles, problems faced by them, use of particular skills and techniques while performing their job and insecurities and fears about their careers.

This method helps interviewer know what exactly an employee thinks about his or her own job and responsibilities involved in it. It involves analysis of the job by the employee. In order to generate honest and true feedback or collect genuine data, questions asked during the interview should be carefully decided. And to avoid errors, it is always good to interview more than one individual to get a pool of responses. Then it can be generalized and used for the whole group.

 

• *From the scenario, propose two (2) work / life balance programs that will support these professionals, and determine how you would ascertain the needs of the workplace.

Response:  Flexible work arrangements and Fitness and healthy living

Work/life balance is a self-defined, self-determined state of well-being that a person can attain or can be a goal that will allow an individual to effectively manage the responsibilities at work, home, and in their community. Work/life balance supports an individual’s physical, emotional, family and community health. Work/life balance is shown to reduce time from work, increase productivity, improve morale and work relationships, decrease stress, attracts new employees, and help retain current employees.

Flexible work arrangements can be helpful to both the organization and to the employee. From the employee’s point of view, flexible work may allow more freedom to organize their work to fit in with other parts of their life.  For the organization, allowing this flexibility is a “win-win” for companies. Allowing employees to work from home can even allow for the reduction of office space, thus providing flexibility for the employee and cost reduction for space. Finally, it is much easier to retain happy staff members which will reduce the cost of recruitment and training.

Organizations can encourage fitness and healthy living by offering workshops, you can put a commitment to healthy living into action by:

• Offering fitness facilities, fitness membership assistance or having a fitness instructor come to your workplace
• Hosting on-site flu immunization or blood donor clinics
• Encouraging employees to walk, cycle or run during lunch hours
• Enforcing a smoke-free work environment
• Offering smoking cessation programs or incentives
• Offering secure bicycle parking
• Serving healthy alternatives when catering meetings or workshops
• Ensuring good workplace ergonomics

These are just a few ways to help employees remain healthy and the ability to meet the job requirements of the organization by removing the need to be away from work due to illnesses.

 

 

 

References:

 

Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B., Wright, P. (01/2013). Fundamentals of Human Resource

 

Management, 5th Edition. Retrieved from

 

https://strayer.vitalsource.com/#/books/1259590879/

 

Bareham, S. (n.d.). HR Management: Job Descriptions & Job Analysis. Retrieved from youtube:

 

 

 

“Selection Process” Please respond to the following:

Go to the About.com website to read the article titled “The Right People in the Wrong Jobs.” Be prepared to discuss.

From the e-Activity, determine two (2) disadvantages resulting from placing the right people into the wrong job. Next, provide two (2) HRM selection decisions that an organization can use to mitigate this issue. Justify your response.

Determine the top-two (2) aspects of the selection process that you would focus on when selecting candidates for positions in an organization where you work or another company where you are familiar, and explain your rationale.

“Performance Management” Please respond to the following:

Go to TLNT’s website to read the article titled “The Top 50 Problems with Performance Appraisals.” Be prepared to discuss

* From the scenario, propose two (2) approaches that a company can use to leverage a 360-degree performance appraisal system to evaluate individual performance. Support your answer with examples.

From the e-Activity and the text, determine two (2) examples of possible repercussions of not providing employees with performance feedback in a timely manner. Justify your response.

Now, please respond to the following discussion “I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure”:

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(4 min 4 s). Next, provide an example of how your personality and values have influenced your actions and / or decisions in your current or past organization. Be specific as to the particular action or decision that your personality and values influenced. Next, construct your own decision-making maxim, and explain the significant way(s) that your personality and values align to said maxim. Consider in your maxim the integration of ethical decision making criterion and integration of diversity receptors.

“Moved to Action”:

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Compare and contrast the significant similarities and differences among the theories of goal setting, self-efficacy, and reinforcement. Specify the theory that you believe most closely aligns with your current or future approach to motivating employees. Support your response with at least one (1) example that demonstrates your approach to employee motivation.