Scientific Method – Part 4
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to assess your ability to:
Distinguish between qualitative data and quantitative data.
Collect and analyze data.
Action Items
Review the key points and videos for this module.
Answer the following questions in your discussion post:
Now that you have had a chance to evaluate the peer review comments on the Scientific Method Parts 1-3, post your final:
research question,
hypothesis,
Link to your online survey that contains your poll questions and instructions.
sampling plan
peer-reviewed research source that you are using
Did you make any changes? Why or why not?
How do you distinguish between qualitative data and quantitative data? Characterize the type of data you plan to collect. Is it qualitative, quantitative, or a mix of both?
My Survey:
Research Question: What is the influence of time spent asleep and sleep quality on cognitive performance among adults?
Hypothesis: Adults who manage to take a sleep of at least seven to eight hours of high quality are more likely able to perform well in cognitive assessments such as remembering what was previously learned or solving problems compared to those who sleep for less than seven hours or have sleeping difficulties.
Poll/Survey Questions
How long does it usually take you to fall asleep each night?
Less than 5 hours
5-6 hours
7-8 hours
More than 8 hours
2. How will you rate your typical night sleep quality?
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
3. How frequently do you encounter sleep disruptions (e.g., waking up in the night, having trouble falling asleep)?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
4. After a good night’s sleep, how do you think you do on a scale of 1–10 in tasks of memory and concentration?
5. Have you seen that your cognitive performance during the day is affected by the quality of your sleep?
Yes, a strong positive correlation
Yes, a moderate positive correlation
No noticeable correlation
Yes, a moderate negative correlation
Yes, a strong negative correlation
Demographic Information
Age: Investigating the possible variations in the cognitive performance and sleep patterns among the different ages.
Gender: To explore the gender variations in sleeping habits and cognitive abilities.
Occupation: In order to determine if job type (shift work versus office work) acts as a modulating factor that affects the status of sleep quality and cognitive performance.
Education Level: To check how educational level is associated with knowledge and habitual behavior in relation to sleep.
Health Status: In order to control for primary health conditions that could impact the sleep quality and cognitive performance
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Scientific Method – Part 4: Data Collection and Analysis Sampling Plan: The sampling plan for this study will involve recruiting participants from different age groups, genders, occupations, education levels, and health statuses. Participants will be recruited through online platforms, such
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“Statistical Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: Exploring Relationships and Making Inferences” “Analyzing and Comparing Health and Political Data: A Statistical Approach” “Examining Physical Activity and Birthweight in US Women with Cardiovascular Disease: A Statistical Analysis” “Assessing the Effectiveness of a Prenatal Care Program on Birthweight for Women Living in Poverty: A One-Sample Z-Test Analysis”
You have a sample of 45 males, with an age range of 15-19, a mean height of 70.8 inches and a s of 1.5 inches. What is the standard error of the mean?
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1.5
1.34
0.2236
0.0333
Flag question: Question 2
Question 21.25 pts
Okunrintemi, V. et al (2019). Trends and costs associated with suboptimal physical activity among US women with cardiovascular disease. Jama Network Open 2(4):e191977
These data are based upon a nationally representative survey spanning 10 years. Odds ratios were adjusted (a statistical term meaning to remove effects of different variables) but we still interpret them in the same way as you learned in the module.
For each variable (i.e. age, income strata, race/ethnicity, health insurance…) the first group has an odds ratio of 1. Why is that? Why is there a group with on odds ratio of 1 within each variable?
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No answer text provided.
The other groups are being compared to this group. The first group of each variable is the reference group.
The first group has no risk of disease based upon the exposure.
The first group (i.e. 18-39 year olds, high income, non-Hispanic white…) has the lowest risk of disease.
Flag question: Question 3
Question 31.25 pts
Which of the following are assumptions of a one-sample test? (choose one or more)
Group of answer choices
normal distribution of data
ordinal or nominal scale of measurement
Interval or ratio scale of measurement
random sampling or selection
Flag question: Question 4
Question 41.25 pts
What is the Excel function for a one-sample z-test?
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STANDARDIZE
ONE.SMPL
T.TEST
Z.TEST
Flag question: Question 5
Question 51.25 pts
A ________ is a statistic that measures the magnitude of the relationship between variables.
Group of answer choices
t-test
Measure of effect
p-value
Confounder
Flag question: Question 6
Question 61.25 pts
In the United States, mothers who live in poverty generally have babies with lower birthweight than women who do not live in poverty. The average birthweight for women living in poverty is 2800 grams, with a standard deviation of 500. Recently, a local hospital introduced an innovative prenatal care program to reduce the number of low birthweight babies born in the hospital. In the first year, 35 mothers, all of whom live in poverty, participated in this program. Program evaluators want to determine if the birthweight for infants of women who participated in the program is greater than the average birthweight for women who live in poverty. They choose an α of 0.05. The following data is the birthweight in grams for the babies born to the mothers who participated in this program.
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Use the provided information and data to run a one-sample z-test in Excel.
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How would you write the null hypothesis?
Group of answer choices
H0: xbar 2800
Flag question: Question 7
Question 71.25 pts
The average birthweight for babies in the United States is 3,325 grams with σ = 525. A researcher wishes to test whether or not a sample of 250 women in a rural community have a significantly different average birthweight than the national average at the α = 0.05 level. The mean birthweight for the sample of women in the rural community is 3400 grams.
What is the degrees of freedom for this study?
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249
500
250
125
Flag question: Question 8
Question 81.25 pts
For which of the following scenarios would it be appropriate to use a one-sample z-test? (choose one or more)
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Comparing the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by a sample of rural residents with the number of cigarettes smoked per day by all persons in the USA
Comparing the average weight of newborns in Hospital A to the average weight of newborns in Hospital B
Comparing political affiliation scores (ranging from 0-20) of ASU students against the political affiliation scores of all college students
Comparing the results of Likert scale patient satisfaction scores of patients at the Veterans Administration against the Likert scale patient satisfaction scores of the overall population of patients (non-VA patients)
Flag question: Question 9
Question 91.25 pts
The average birthweight for babies in the United States is 3,325 grams with σ = 525. A researcher wishes to test whether or not a sample of 250 women in a rural community have a significantly different average birthweight than the national average at the α = 0.05 level. The mean birthweight for the sample of women in the rural community is 3400 grams. After calculating the test statistic from the answer the following question:
True or False: this finding is statistically significant.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Flag question: Question 10
Question 101.25 pts
Okunrintemi, V. et al (2019). Trends and costs associated with suboptimal physical activity among US women with cardiovascular disease. Jama Network Open 2(4):e191977
These data are based upon a nationally representative survey spanning 10 years. Odds ratios were adjusted (a statistical term meaning to remove effects of different variables) but we still interpret them in the same way as you learned in the module.
Which of the following is the best interpretation of the odds ratio of 1.29 among low income strata women?
Group of answer choices
High income women with CVD have a 1.29 odds of engaging in suboptimal physical activity.
The odds of women with CVD engaging in suboptimal physical activity is 1.29 times greater in low income women as compared to high income women.
Low income women have a 129% greater chance of developing CVD.
There is no significant difference between high income women and low income women with CVD and their suboptimal physical activity.
Flag question: Question 11
Question 111.25 pts
In the United States, mothers who live in poverty generally have babies with lower birthweight than women who do not live in poverty. The average birthweight for women living in poverty is 2800 grams, with a standard deviation of 500. Recently, a local hospital introduced an innovative prenatal care program to reduce the number of low birthweight babies born in the hospital. In the first year, 35 mothers, all of whom live in poverty, participated in this program. Program evaluators want to determine if the birthweight for infants of women who participated in the program is greater than the average birthweight for women who live in poverty. They choose an α of 0.05. The following data is the birthweight in grams for the babies born to the mothers who participated in this program.
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Use the provided information and data to run a one-sample z-test in Excel.
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What is the p-value for the one-sample z-test?
Group of answer choices
0.0044
2.62
0.523
1.96
Flag question: Question 12
Question 121.25 pts
The purpose of the one-sample test is: (choose one or more)
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To examine the difference between one sample and a population
Determine the probability that a sample and population are the same with respect to a particular variable
Compare a sample and population on a variable that is interval/ratio in measure
To compare a test statistic to alpha
Flag question: Question 13
Question 131.25 pts
In Excel functions, what does the output from the one-sample z-test represent?
Group of answer choices
The one-tailed probability value (p-value)
The significance level (alpha)
The obtained value
The critical value
Flag question: Question 14
Question 141.25 pts
Okunrintemi, V. et al (2019). Trends and costs associated with suboptimal physical activity among US women with cardiovascular disease. Jama Network Open 2(4):e191977
These data are based upon a nationally representative survey spanning 10 years. Odds ratios were adjusted (a statistical term meaning to remove effects of different variables) but we still interpret them in the same way as you learned in the module.
Which of the following odds ratios are significant at alpha = 0.05? (select all that apply)
Group of answer choices
1.33 among Hispanic women
0.83 among women living in the West
1.07 among women living in the South
0.92 among Asian women
1.22 among African American women
Flag question: Question 15
Question 151.25 pts
Okunrintemi, V. et al (2019). Trends and costs associated with suboptimal physical activity among US women with cardiovascular disease. Jama Network Open 2(4):e191977
These data are based upon a nationally representative survey spanning 10 years. Odds ratios were adjusted (a statistical term meaning to remove effects of different variables) but we still interpret them in the same way as you learned in the module.
What is the best interpretation of the odds ratio of 0.81 among participants with some college under the variable education level?
Group of answer choices
There is no significant difference between in suboptimal physical activity among women with CVD based upon education.
High school educated women with CVD have a 0.81 odds of engaging in suboptimal physical activity.
The odds of women with CVD engaging in suboptimal physical activity is 0.81 among women with some college as compared to women without high school education. There is a protective effect of having some college education.
There is a 81% chance of women developing CVD if they have some college.
Flag question: Question 16
Question 161.25 pts
How do we interpret Cohen’s D of .61?
Group of answer choices
small effect
large effect
medium effect
Flag question: Question 17
Question 171.25 pts
In the United States, mothers who live in poverty generally have babies with lower birthweight than women who do not live in poverty. The average birthweight for women living in poverty is 2800 grams, with a standard deviation of 500. Recently, a local hospital introduced an innovative prenatal care program to reduce the number of low birthweight babies born in the hospital. In the first year, 35 mothers, all of whom live in poverty, participated in this program. Program evaluators want to determine if the birthweight for infants of women who participated in the program is greater than the average birthweight for women who live in poverty. They choose an α of 0.05. The following data is the birthweight in grams for the babies born to the mothers who participated in this program.
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Use the provided information and data to run a one-sample z-test in Excel.
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Use the provided information and data to run a one-sample z-test in Excel.
Based on this information the researcher should make the decision to ___________.
Group of answer choices
change the null hypothesis
reject the null hypothesis
change the alternate hypothesis
fail to reject the null hypothesis
Flag question: Question 18
Question 181.25 pts
In the United States, mothers who live in poverty generally have babies with lower birthweight than women who do not live in poverty. The average birthweight for women living in poverty is 2800 grams, with a standard deviation of 500. Recently, a local hospital introduced an innovative prenatal care program to reduce the number of low birthweight babies born in the hospital. In the first year, 35 mothers, all of whom live in poverty, participated in this program. Program evaluators want to determine if the birthweight for infants of women who participated in the program is greater than the average birthweight for women who live in poverty. They choose an α of 0.05. The following data is the birthweight in grams for the babies born to the mothers who participated in this program.
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Use the provided information and data to run a one-sample z-test in Excel.
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Use the provided information and data to run a one-sample z-test in Excel.
True or False, this finding is statistically significant (at the = .05 level).
Group of answer choices
True
False
Flag question: Question 19
Question 191.25 pts
The average birthweight for babies in the United States is 3,325 grams with σ = 525. A researcher wishes to test whether or not a sample of 250 women in a rural community have a significantly different average birthweight than the national average at the α = 0.05 level. The mean birthweight for the sample of women in the rural community is 3400 grams.
What is the test statistic?
Group of answer choices
-1.35
-0.37
0.14
2.26
Flag question: Question 20
Question 201.25 pts
In the United States, mothers who live in poverty generally have babies with lower birthweight than women who do not live in poverty. The average birthweight for women living in poverty is 2800 grams, with a standard deviation of 500. Recently, a local hospital introduced an innovative prenatal care program to reduce the number of low birthweight babies born in the hospital. In the first year, 35 mothers, all of whom live in poverty, participated in this program. Program evaluators want to determine if the birthweight for infants of women who participated in the program is greater than the average birthweight for women who live in poverty. They choose an α of 0.05. The following data is the birthweight in grams for the babies born to the mothers who participated in this program.
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Use the provided information and data to run a one-sample z-test in Excel.
How would you write the alternative hypothesis?
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” Title: “Navigating New Beginnings: The Challenges of Immigration”
Assignment: select one topic (1,2, or 3) and write an introduction/use the major points suggested. Important-Remember to submit with a cover page
“TOPIC 1: Write an introductory paragraph for an essay describing some of the problems which immigrants encounter when they first move to a new country. Some areas which you might consider are the language, loneliness, and employment. (3 major points)
Topic 2: Write an introductory paragraph for an essay describing some of the benefits of a college education. Some benefits which you might consider are better job opportunities and personal enrichment. (2 major points)
Topic 3: Write an introductory paragraph for an essay giving suggestions on how to have a successful marriage. Some suggestions which you might consider are showing respect, communicating honestly, and spending quality time together. (3 major points) -
Comparing Cultural Perspectives in Ancient Myths: Penelope in the Odyssey and Isis and Osiris in Egyptian Mythology
ESSAY PROMPT IN DOCUMENTS- This is just format guideline The two myths I have selected to compare- are Penelope in the Odyssey- and Isis and Osiris (death of Osiris)- I will provide the needed readings for both. Only cite these sources plus the academic outside source described in the prompt document. Please use American English. For structure, I would suggest: Introduction Discussion of topic in Myth #1 Discussion of topic in Culture #1 Discussion of topic in Myth #2 Discussion of topic in Culture #2 Comparison of the two cultures’ approaches to the topic Conclusion A few examples of what a thesis might look like (using the Iliad and Aeneid): While the theme of war appears regularly throughout both the Iliad and the Aeneid, the Greek view of war was considerably more negative than the Roman view. The mistreatment of women is a common theme in both the Iliad and the Aeneid, showing that both the Greeks and Romans felt women were less worthy of respect in their cultures. With the heavy presence of gods in both the Iliad and the Aeneid, it is clear that both the Greeks and Romans feared and respected their deities. Note that the above examples identify the topic, both myths, and the final conclusion made after comparing the two cultural views.
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Evaluating a Code of Ethics: Strengths and Potential Weaknesses “Examining Ethical Theory in the Clan Culture of the CVF: A Code of Ethics Analysis”
OVERVIEW: In this assignment, you will review a code of ethics of a well-known company or organization and answer questions about the strengths and potential weaknesses of the code.
ASSIGNMENT: Download the submission template below, which further breaks down the steps involved in this assignment. You will return the completed template as your Touchstone submission.
Touchstone 2 Template
In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review this tutorial for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert: Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Directions
STEP 1: Choose Code of Ethics
Select ONE code of ethics from the list provided. You may not use a code of ethics not on this list. Note: Some of these require following additional links within the page to read the complete document. You should follow all links and read the complete contents of the code of ethics you select.
3M https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/ethics-compliance/code/
Berkshire Hathaway https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/govern/ethics.pdf
Starbucks https://livingourvalues.starbucks.com/
Society for Human Resource Management https://www.shrm.org/about-shrm/pages/code-of-ethics.aspx
American Society of Association Executives https://www.asaecenter.org/about-us/policies/code-of-conduct
Step 2: Evaluate Code of Ethics
Answer the following questions, applying the vocabulary and concepts from the tutorials.
1. Name the company or organization whose code of ethics you have chosen.
2. Review the code of ethics you’ve chosen and find the part of the code that addresses each topic below. Write 1–2 sentences paraphrasing the company policy on each topic. (See Employee Conduct Code.)
Basic conduct
Confidentiality
Competition
Giving and receiving gifts
Insider trading
Social media usage
Disparagement
For example, in the American Red Cross code of ethics, they state, “Any single gift or entertainment accepted must have a nominal value no greater than $75 and meet all of the guidelines in our Business Gifts and Entertainment Policy.” This would relate most closely to “giving and receiving gifts.” In the space provided in the template, you could write, “Employees may not receive gifts that are worth more than $75.”
If you cannot find a particular policy after carefully searching through the entire document or website, you may instead write a sentence or two about why this particular business has chosen not to include a policy in their code of ethics. For example, the lack of a social media policy may be intentional or may be an oversight. Which do you think it is, in this case? What potential problems might occur because the company has not included this concern in their code of ethics?
3. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (5–7 sentences) describing whether the code describes an ethical minimum (legal compliance) or a higher ethical standard. Support your answers with specific examples from the code. (See Working Conditions.) For example, the American Red Cross code of ethics states “nondiscrimination.” In this case, it would be a legal duty of the organization not to discriminate because of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, so this is an ethical minimum.
4. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (5–7 sentences) describing what kind of culture the company seems to have based on the competing values framework (adhocracy, clan, market, hierarchy). Support your answers with specific examples from the code of ethics. (See What is Business Culture?.) For example, the American Red Cross code of ethics asks employees to “…embrace the rich diversity around us and strive to be inclusive….” This relates most closely with clan culture in the CVF.
5. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (5–7 sentences) describing what ethical theory they seem to follow. (See Origin of Ethics and Modern Ethical Theories.) Support your answer with specific examples from the code of ethics. For example, in the American Red Cross code of ethics, the element of “harassment-free workplace” relates most closely with virtue ethics because the reasoning behind the policy is to help people flourish.
6. Based on this organization’s code of ethics, write 2–3 sentences in response to each question.
Do you feel they are reasonable and employee-centered?
Do any of the policies give you concern?
Would you want to work here?
What additional information would you find useful before making a decision to work here or not?
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
❒ Did you select a code of ethics from the ones listed above and read it carefully in its entirety?
❒ Did you locate each topic in the code of ethics and describe it in your own words?
❒ If any policy is missing, did you explain in your own words why they may not have included a policy and what problems may occur because of this?
❒ Did you answer all of the subsequent questions using both language from the code of ethics and the concepts and terms covered in the tutorials?
❒ Did you meet the length requirements for each question?
❒ Did you review the rubric to make sure you are meeting all of the goals of the assignment?
❒ Did you review your Touchstone to ensure no grammar errors exist?
B. Rubric
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“Analyzing Risks and Developing a Community Risk Reduction Plan: A Proposal for Unit III”
Unit III Proposal
Assignment objective: Your goal in this assignment is to analyze risks within your community and develop a community
risk reduction plan utilizing scholarly resources and the theories presented in the unit. This will help you develop a deeper
understanding of the practical applications of the theories discussed throughout our course and encourage critical thinking.
Details: Your assignment for the Unit III Proposal is to provide a risk topic, problem, and purpose statement (Segment 1) in
addition to demographics and department information for your CRR problem (Segment 2).
Segment 1
The first segment of your proposal should be in narrative form. Include specific information about the topics below in the first
segment.
Identify the risk topic, and explain why this risk is faced in your community.
Identify why your agency should initiate a risk reduction program. Provide your problem statement and your purpose
statement.
Identify the common theme with the major problems leading to the risk or loss of life.
Segment 2
The second segment will address your community demographics and department information. All your demographics need
to be in chart format. Include the following information in your demographics chart:
population,
square miles,
community housing makeup,
population breakdown, and
identified risk locations.
The second segment will require research to provide you with demographics and department information. In order to
develop a course of action to be undertaken in an effort to reduce risk, you must first gather sufficient data relative to the
demographics of your community. The Demographic Profile document provides helpful information for locating information
about your specific community.
Create a separate chart for department information. In the department information chart, review and provide your
department’s response data for overall runs and risk-specific responses (you may have to request the information from a
senior fire officer). FIR 3307, Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services 2
Combine both segments into one document for your proposal.
Note: If you are not currently employed with a department, you can often ask, through the Freedom of Information Act, to get
a copy of your local fire and emergency medical services (EMS) response demographics or annual reports, some of which
may be found online. If you cannot get the demographics or annual reports, request reports from an adjoining county.
As a part of the assignment, you will look at the number of responses associated with your project’s identified risk. You do
not need patient information. You may not have access to street or community locations for these responses, so you may
need to rely on your personal knowledge of your community. Combine both segments into one document for your proposal.
Length:Your submission should be at least 3-pages in length, not including the title page and references.
References: A minimum of 2 references are required, 1 of which should be Scholarly/Academic in nature and found in the
CSU Library. APA formatting should be used for citations and references. Use the definition to define the term in the
instructions. Definitions: Scholarly journals are sometimes called academic journals. The terms are often used
interchangeably to describe the same type of publication. These types of publications are published by universities,
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“Exploring Opposing Viewpoints: Navigating GMC Library’s Database for Academic Writing Success”
Explain what you learned by using GMC Library’s Opposing Viewpoints database. What obstacles did you encounter? How did you overcome them? How did you find valid sources for your annotated bibliography? Why are the Viewpoints, Featured Viewpoints, and Academic Journal sections helpful for academic writing? Why do you identify and avoid summary articles? How do you find the correct MLA Works Cited entry using Opposing Viewpoints?
Tip: Remember your audience for discussion forums: peers & professor. Your initial post should be between 200-300 words.
I will provide documents where you can find these answers. Alongside a document with links to help. READ ALL OF THEM. Also, I will provide a link to the library so you can see what it looks like. -
Title: “Negotiating a Lease Surrender and Contamination Concerns for a Mixed-Use Property: A Trainee Valuer’s Perspective”
Scenario:
Role: Trainee valuer for a UK surveying firm.
Client: Tenant of a brick workshop on a small mixed light industrial and office estate.
Task: Negotiate lease surrender with the landlord.
Property Details: Nearing end of useful life, currently leased for a second-hand car showroom and maintenance garage.
Lease Terms: 10-year FRI lease, 3 years unexpired, rent £120,000 per annum, no further rent reviews.
Landlord’s Offer: £10,000 for lease surrender and vacating the property.
Development Potential: Landlord plans to build a data center, with detailed costs and sale value provided.
Tasks:
Discussion on RICS Terms of Engagement (500 words):
Identification and status of valuer.
Nature and extent of valuer’s work.
Development Value and Synergistic Value Calculation (500 words):
Valuation assuming no contamination.
Contamination Discussion (1,000 words):
Potential hydrocarbon contamination from a decommissioned fuel pump.
Evaluation of Lease Surrender Offer (1,000 words):
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“The Impact of Environmental Degradation on Public Health” The Impact of Environmental Degradation on Public Health Environmental degradation is a major issue that has significant consequences on public health. One specific example of environmental degradation is air pollution. The burning of
Please select one of the topics below. You may use the following resources to complete this discussion:
Environmental Health NewsLinks to an external site..
EWG’s Conservation DatabaseLinks to an external site..
Then begin a conversation about ONE of the questions that follow:
Environmental Degradation
Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment through air, water, and soil pollution, the destruction of ecosystems, and the extinction of plants and animals. :
What is a specific example of environmental degradation?
What are the consequences of this phenomenon relative to public health?
What can be done to slow or stop it?
Link to choose to one
https://www.ehn.org
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“Community-Centered Project Proposal: Addressing a Pressing Issue in Our Community”
Proposal Assignment:
Assignment Overview: In this assignment, you will engage in critical thinking and persuasive writing by proposing a community-centered project. The goal is to choose a pressing issue that you believe is important to both you and your community (you get to define who your community is or at what level). You will present your issue, explain its significance, identify potential stakeholders, and make a compelling case for why the larger community should care about this issue.
Assignment Instructions:
Part 1: Issue Selection
Select a pressing issue that you are passionate about and that you believe has a significant impact on your community. This issue can pertain to social, environmental, political, or other aspects of community life. Ensure that your chosen issue has relevance to the larger community beyond just personal interest.
Part 2: Description of Issue 2. Provide a comprehensive description of the issue. Explain why this issue is important to you personally and how it affects your community. Consider using personal anecdotes to illustrate its impact.
Part 3: Stakeholders 3. Identify the key stakeholders involved in the issue. This may include individuals, organizations, or institutions with a vested interest in the problem. Explain their roles and possible perspectives on the issue. Be sure to consider both those who may support and those who may oppose.
Part 4: Community Relevance 4. Make a compelling argument for why the larger community should care about this issue. Discuss the broader implications and potential consequences if the issue is not addressed.
Formatting and Submission:
You MUST COMPOSE YOUR PROPOSAL IN THE GOOGLE TEMPLATE PROVIDED.
Your proposal should be a minimum of 500 words in length.
Use 12-point Times New Roman font and double-spacing.
You are NOT required to use sources for this submission, however, if you do, cite any sources used in MLA format.
Evaluation Criteria: Your proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Clarity and depth of issue description.
Personal and community relevance of the issue.
Identification and discussion of stakeholders.
Effectiveness of the argument for the larger community’s involvement.
Organization and presentation of ideas.
Proper formatting and mechanics.
This assignment aims to develop your persuasive writing and critical thinking skills while encouraging you to consider the power of community engagement and advocacy in addressing important issues.