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Disinformation Campaign

Right now, Haitians are being vilified in the American media as a result of being recruited to live in Springfield, Ohio and experiencing a widespread disinformation campaign about their impact on Americans. What are some of the ways Haitians have had to combat negative stereotypes in the past? Does the world owe anything to Haiti, and if so, how should Haiti and Haitians be treated?

 

Q2

Choose a radioactive element, either one from the list below or one that you know about otherwise and report out on it. try to choose one that no one else has chosen. Tell us things such as the chemical formula for it such as PL 239. What is it u…

Choose a radioactive element, either one from the list below or one that you know about otherwise, and report out on it. try to choose one that no one else has chosen. Tell us things such as the chemical formula for it such as PL 239. What is it used for in everyday life. Where might it be found, what does it primary emit (ie Alpha, beta, Gamma, Neutrons,x rays), Half life (how long does it stay around, How do we protect ourselves from it. Disinformation Campaign

Some radioactive elements you may want to look at are

Radium

Ra

Uranium

U

Thorium

Th

Radon

Rn

Polonium

Po

Plutonium

Pu

Technetium

Tc

Americium

Am

Bismuth

Bi

Neptunium

Np

Promethium

Pm

Curium

Cm

Californium

Cf

 

Q3 Neva

Which historical event do you think had the most substantial impact on the art of the 18th century in Europe and the Americas? How did this event reshape or influence the visual arts?  Disinformation CampaignYou may choose a work of sculpture, painting, or architecture, but you must make sure you explain your choice. Support your discussion with fully identified visual evidence (images).  Make sure that the images are inserted in your response. Images should be visible in the post and not need to be downloaded!

 

Q4 Tina

What was the Pax Augusta (Augustan Peace)? How was it presented in art? Select a work of art produced during the rule of Augusts and explain how it promotes the Roman Imperial agenda?  You may choose a work of sculpture or architecture, but you must make sure you explain your choice. Support your discussion with fully identified visual evidence (images),  Make sure that the images are inserted in your response. Images should be visible in the post and not need to be downloaded! Disinformation Campaign

Q5 mika

Most employers tout being an “Equal Opportunity Employer.” In America, we promote both multiculturalism and diversity, but may not fully understand the differences. While multiculturalism may be great when thinking about cuisine and festivals, present an argument that some cultural practices should not be embraced for America to maintain its identity. Also, does it not make more sense to recognize diversity and promote a “fair” opportunity rather than an equal one?

Q6

why be moral? In the long run, does it matter how you justify your actions if you are “following the rules”?

Finally, considering just the theories you encountered in the week 1 Reading & Resources (*Kantian Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue), which seems more compatible with your disposition? Be sure to provide detailed answers.

Q7

In Week 3, we used crosstabs to determine if a potential relationship between two variables is worth examining further. During Week 4, we studied tests of significance. In this week’s discussion, students will apply these tests of significance to their project variables. As we discussed previously, the level of measurement of our variables determine which test of significance works for the research project. Disinformation Campaign

Complete the following steps:

1. Post a brief explanation of your topic. Include your research question. Next, begin your 5 steps of hypothesis testing by stating your research and null hypotheses. State your alpha level is .05.
2. Run a test of significance on your variables (based on the level of measurement).  Copy and paste the appropriate table into the window.
3. Identify the two-tailed p value and explain your findings. Is p<alpha? Do you reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis? Does your IV affect your DV?

As a reminder, here is the guideline for tests of significance:

1. IV and DV are BOTH categorical variables (nominal/ordinal): Chi-square
2. IV and DV are both interval/ratio variables: Regression
3. IV is categorical (nominal/ordinal) and DV is interval/ratio:
4. IV has 2 values/groups: Independent Sample T-test
5. IV has 3 or more values/groups: ANOVA

Why do we need to run tests of significance?

1. They allow us to see if our relationship is “statistically significant.” To be more specific, these tests tell us if a relationship observed in a sample, like our research project based on GSS 2018 data set, is generalizable to the population from which this sample was drawn (US adults).
2. Test results reported under “p” in the SPSS output tell us the probability or likelihood that a relationship observed in the sample is not real, but rather due to factors like a sampling error or chance. We compare this “chance” with alpha (level of significance), commonly set as .05 or .01. If this chance is smaller than level of significance (p<alpha), we can reject the null hypothesis, and keep the research hypothesis. The smaller the p, the lower the possibility for error.

Q8

What is the nature and scope of the alcohol and/or drug abuse problem in the United States today? For example, is this problem more significant today than it was in the past? Include current data (no more than 36 months old) and the reference to support whether rates have decreased or increased over time.

 

Q9

1. As children transition into the stage of adulthood, discuss what it means to be an adult?
2. Explain how work for the parent impacts the relationship within the family? How do parents balance the responsibility of work and home? Support your writing with facts and information.  Your post cannot be solely opinion.

Q10

Now that you are most of the way through this course on foodsafety, list something that you used to believe regarding foodsafety that you learned was actually a myth. Include a link to a valid source that dispels this myth. Or, if you cannot come up with an example, comment on a foodsafety violation that you think is fairly common and can cause illness. Include a link to a valid source that supports the fact this is a violation of food safety.Disinformation Campaign

 

Q11

Part 2:

1. Complete the attached Par-Q+ form.  Download ParQ+ Here
2. Describe the process of completing your PAR-Q+ form.
3. Notify your instructor via email, if you answered YES, to any of the questions.

Part 3:

1. How do the seven, NASPE Core Responsibilities promote athlete centered strength, conditioning, and performance enhancement?
2. As a strength, conditioning, and performance enhancement coach why is it important to design and implement training programs with the athlete as the primary stakeholder?
   1. Do the NSCA and the NASM codes of ethical conduct support your rationale?
   2. Why? Why, not?

Q12

Describe the difference between direct and indirect costs, and list some examples of each.  What data sources would you use in estimating the project budget?  Defend one of the five cost-estimating techniques.

Q13

discuss the evolution of criminal investigations, starting from ‘Locard’s Exchange Principle’ in Forensic Science and extending to today’s use of artificial intelligence. In doing so, briefly share what you consider effective police investigative practices, beginning with the officer and detective’s arrival at the crime scene.

Q15 Evans

The long run phenomena of economies of scale describes as the reduction in long-run average cost and hence, in efficiency sourced to increase in firm’s scale of operation.  Discuss whether long-term phenomena of economies of scale have any relevance to Walmart

Q16

• What does Intelligence Interrogation mean to you?

  2) How would you describe the impact of US interrogation policy on international terrorism?

Q17

Part 2: The best way to learn statistics is to do statistics. At one point, most of us have needed to purchase a vehicle. At the very least, it’s fun to look at them! Go to the Kelley Blue Book website or any other vehicle website and choose 10 different vehicles. These can be ones you would consider buying or even your total dream car. Record the following information in a blank Excel file.

Save your Excel, for future discussions, and then upload the Excel as an attachment in your intro. discussion for review.

Vehicle type/class	Year	Make	Model	Price	MPG (city)	MPG (highway)
Example:
SUV	2018	Subaru	Forester	$22,795	23	29

Explain the type(s) of vehicles you chose and provide a brief rationale for your choice. For each column category, state whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. Last, add a new column with a variable of your choice and state whether it is qualitative or quantitative. You might consider engine size, number of cylinders, vehicle weight, or drive type.

Once you have posted your initial discussion, you must reply to at least two other learner’s post. Each post must be a different topic. So, you will have your initial post from one topic, your first follow-up post from a different topic, and your second follow-up post from one of the other topics. Of course, you are more than welcome to respond to more than two learners.”

 

Q18

Summarize the complexities faced by law enforcement personnel when seeking assistance for stress-related issues.  There are many complexities but consider personnel equity and diversity in providing assistance to gender, race, age, rank, duties, and other related matters.

Q19

One administrative role that’s rarely discussed is that of the court administrator. A court administrator manages the daily operations of a federal, state, or local courthouse. Standard job duties include, but are not limited to, acting as the court liaison, managing the court’s budget, and having oversight over most court employees.

What role does the court administrator serve in keeping the court calendar from being bottlenecked? In other words, how do court administrators keep the daily court docket flowing without overwhelming the judges and without violating the rights of the accused?

Q20

Background: You are a Health Information Management (HIM) professional working in a public health agency. The agency is responsible for monitoring and responding to public health threats, including bioterrorism, communicable disease outbreaks, and emerging infectious diseases. The agency recognizes the need for a robust biosurveillance system to enhance early detection and response capabilities. As part of the agency’s efforts, you have been assigned to lead the development of a biosurveillance registry.

Case Scenario:

Your public health agency has identified a potential bioterrorism threat in the community. The agency’s medical director has requested the establishment of a biosurveillance registry to track potential cases and provide timely information for response and mitigation efforts. Your role as the HIM professional is crucial in defining the registry and ensuring the effective management of data.

Discussion Questions:

1. Define the key data elements for the biosurveillance registry:
   • Identify the specific data elements that should be included in the biosurveillance registry to track potential bioterrorism cases.
   • Discuss the challenges and considerations in determining the necessary data elements, such as patient demographics, symptoms, exposure history, laboratory test results, and relevant geographic information.
2. Discuss the role of HIM in establishing the biosurveillance registry:
   • Discuss how HIM professionals can contribute their expertise in data management, coding, and information governance to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of data within the biosurveillance registry.
   • Explain the importance of standardized terminologies and coding systems in facilitating data interoperability and information exchange between healthcare entities and public health agencies.
3. Analyze the potential benefits of the biosurveillance registry:
   • Discuss how the biosurveillance registry can support evidence-based decision-making, resource allocation, and public health interventions to mitigate the impact of bioterrorism and infectious diseases.
4. Address privacy and security considerations in the biosurveillance registry:
   • Discuss the privacy and security measures that should be implemented to protect the sensitive health information collected in the biosurveillance registry.

5. Reflect on the challenges and opportunities in implementing the biosurveillanc registry:

• • • Discuss strategies and best practices for overcoming these challenges and maximizing the effectiveness of the biosurveillance system in your public health agency.

Q21

Select one(1) article from the following online journal links:  
American Journal of Epidemiology: http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/
The Journal of Infectious Diseases: http://jid.oxfordjournals.org/
Journal of Public Health: http://jpubhealth.oxfordjournals.org/
Clinical Infectious Diseases: http://cid.oxfordjournals.org/ 

You must read the full article (not just the abstract).  You may need to visit the APUS library to access the full article.  Full articles within the last year may not be available.  

After reading your selected article, post the following information:

1. Identify the disease that is being studied and what type of prevention method is being evaluated (i.e. primary secondary or tertiary).,
2. Describe what the prevention method is.  It could be a new screening method vaccination drugs or other intervention.,
3. Who was in the study population(s)/sample(s)?,
4. What was the conclusion of the study?,
5. Do you believe the study to  be reliable and valid?,  Why or why not?,
6. What recommendation(s) did the researcher offer for future studies? ,

Q22

http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/apus/detail.action?docID=616240

Please answer both of the following Discussion Questions:

1. What impact does the changing nature of crime have on criminology? Please be sure to provide at least one real life example to help illustrate/support your comments.

   2. Going beyond the weekly readings, and supporting your comments with a real life example, how does (or can) criminological research impact social policy?

Q23

Go to the “Humans of New York” website, Instragram page, or Facebook page and browse several narratives of people featured. Explore one social problem individuals have discussed as part of their narratives and discuss the following question:

Apply one of the major Sociological Theories outlined in this week’s lesson (Structural functionalism, Social Conflict, or Symbolic Interaction) to help understand the social problem discussed in the Humans of New York narrative you chose (Part 2 will comprise the remaining 200 or more words for your initial post).

Q24

  Read the entries in the section “Why Write?” which is linked here. The link opens on the first section, called “Self-Expression and Self-Enrichment.”  Please be sure to read all five (5) sections. Then respond to the following questions. Why do you write? What kind of writing do you typically do now?  What kind of writing would you like to do?

  When you write something, you assume a specific identity as a writer, much like the role of a character. You might assume different identities writing as a student, employee, family member, or friend. Describe some of the character roles you assume in your current writing. Include traits of each role that distinguish it from others.

Q25 J Felton

Share your thoughts about how we create an online community.

• What key elements do you think supports our ability to build an effective learning community (CO7)?
• Share your ideas, perspectives and thoughts. How can we use this platform to evolve as learners?