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Showing 1 to 20 of 232 for “"Statistical Package for the Social Sciences"”.
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The changing focus of education: how Rowan University professors view the shift toward online education
… online education and its increasing prevalence. The researcher used an online survey program by which participants' feedback was gathered. The survey was sent to 201 Rowan University professors, and the data was analyzed with the computer program, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences …
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Academic advising: a study of the impact of academic advising on student satisfaction
The purpose of this study was to determine if Rowan University undergraduate students are satisfied with the academic advising services being provided to them by the Center for Academic Advising and Exploration (CAAdE). The study investigated topics discussed between student and advisor, student's …
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The use of performance enhancing supplements and the need for drug testing policies
<p>This study examined the use of performance enhancing supplements of Buena Regional High School student-athletes and the need for drug testing policies. The subjects included 120 student-athletes who had participated at the varsity or sub-varsity level. The student-athletes completed a 21 item …
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A study investigating academic advising support for student athletes at Rutgers University-Camden
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a need for an academic advising support program for student athletes at Rutgers University-Camden. Rutgers University-Camden is currently in the process of developing such a program. The sample studied consisted of 122 student-athletes at …
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Planning of Open Space Using Physical Geographical Features in the South Dry Sac Drainage Basin
The purpose of this thesis was to establish a methodology for the planning of open space in the South Dry Sac drainage basin, by distinguishing land sensitive to development through analyzing the physical geographical features of present land use, percent of slope, floodplain, karst, water …
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The Philadelphia Phillies: why do they play to an empty stadium?
<p>The purpose of this study was threefold: 1) to determine fans' attitudes about the Philadelphia Phillies, 2) to determine why there is low attendance at Phillies home games, and 3) to determine how fans can be lured back to the stadium. A sample (n = 100) from the Philadelphia and southern New …
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Understanding the impact of special events: a look at one company's annual event
… entertainment to gain an understanding of the measurable impact companies who host these events receive in return. More specifically, the researcher studied one company's Appreciation Day event and collected data on how its 320 customers and suppliers felt about the company after the event …
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THE TELLTALE SIGNS OF BEHAVIORS: BULLYING AND BULLY VICTIMS
<p>Bullying in schools is a social problem that continues to grow. Social workers need to be informed about it and prepared to address it in their practice. This study focused on behaviors students who are bullying and students who are victims of bullying demonstrate that get them referred to …
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Experiences of Physical Sciences teachers when introduced to an electronic expert system
This study outlines the strategies that were employed during the training of Grade 11 Physical Sciences teachers in the use and development of an Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS). The EPSS process involves extended individualised support for teachers through face-to-face training. A …
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The influence of company culture on employee engagement, employee commitment and organisational effectiveness in a selected manufacturing company in South Africa
The impact of company culture on employee engagement, employee commitment and organisational effectiveness has been a consistent topic across many organisations worldwide. This study explores the relationships between company culture, employee engagement, employee commitment and organisational …
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First-term Air Force medical service corps officers: Relationship between MBTI® and initial occupational placement to predict job satisfaction.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) of first-term Air Force medical service corps (MSC) officers and their initial occupational placement matches (OCUPLACE MATCH), and, if so, whether this could it predict job …
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Organisational commitment and organisational citizenship behaviour : the mediating role of job insecurity among contract employees at selected Gauteng Provincial Government
The increasing dissatisfaction with poor service delivery in South Africa means that the public sector requires committed employees who feel they are part of the organisation to render quality services to the public. In recent years, as part of austerity measures to address budget deficits, …
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The Residual Effect of Novice Primary Teachers on Reading Achievement Scores
… dissertation was an exploratory investigation of the residual effect of novice primary teachers on reading achievement scores. The study employed the theory of pedagogical content knowledge as a basis for understanding teacher expertise and comparing the expert teacher to the novice teacher. The …
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Faktor yang mendorong kecenderungan pelajar kolej vokasional ke arah bidang keusahawanan
… min dan korelasi Pearson menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) versi 18.0. Dapatan menunjukkan skor min bagi faktor kemahiran, sikap dan latar belakang pendidikan pada tahap tinggi iaitu masing-masing 4.02, 4.04 dan 3.93. Manakala bagi faktor latar belakang …
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Pembangunan model dalam menentukan profesionalisme dalam profesion perguruan teknikal dan vokasional
… Kolej Vokasional (KV) perlu seiring dengan transformasi pendidikan vokasional bagi melahirkan modal insan yang berkemahiran tinggi, berpengetahuan dan berinovatif. Kajian ini tertumpu kepada pembangunan Model Pembangunan Profesionalisme bagi guru KV. Pengumpulan data kajian melibat dua fasa iaitu …
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND SELECTED ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC VARIABLES
The door to college is open for increasing numbers of students for whom adapting to college may be a great challenge (Kamphoff, Hutson, Amundsen, & Atwood, 2007). Hansen (1998) noted that the overall academic preparation level has declined for students entering college and that academic …
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Impact of involvement in athletics upon leadership preferences among selected Rowan University athletes
<p>The purpose of the study was to assess the level and attitudes of involvement of selected Rowan University student-athletes and any significant relationships between involvement and preferences among five dimensions of leadership. Involvement included activities such as academics, athletics, on …
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Assessment of the Criteria Used to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Different Types of Alternative Education Programs in Georgia
This study examined the current assessment criteria utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of various alternative education programs within the state of Georgia. The population surveyed included alternative program principals for the year 2005-2006, from a list provided by the Georgia Department of …
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Relationship between Knowledge and Attitude toward Sexuality among Vietnamese Immigrant Women in South Korea
Sexuality is one of the vital factors which strongly affect the individual well-being and quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between knowledge and attitude toward sexuality of Vietnamese immigrant women in Korea. A cross-sectional survey using a sample of 135 …
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Locally manufactured wheelchairs in Tanzania : Do they meet the needs of Tanzanian wheelchair users?
… to suitable wheelchairs may seriously impact the ability of people with physical disabilities to integrate into regular community life. The overall aim of this study was to determine the extent to which the needs of users of wheelchairs manufactured locally in Tanzanian are met. The specific …
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