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  • Title: Utilizing Data and Research to Inform Solutions in Criminal Justice

    Overview
    In this assignment, you will reflect on the importance of using data and research to inform potential solutions to a problem in criminal justice.
    Prompt
    In this module, you have learned about analyzing data and research to inform potential solutions. How are potential solutions derived, and why is it important to analyze data and research when searching for solutions to problems in criminal justice? For this 350- to 500-word journal activity, specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
    Describe an approach that can be used to derive a potential solution.
    In your description, discuss if the process order (the steps you use to derive a solution) is critical. Why or why not?
    Define a fact-based solution.
    Describe the importance of analyzing data and research when searching for solutions to problems in criminal justice.
    What to Submit
    This assignment must be 350 to 500 words in length. Any references must be cited in APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

  • “Analyzing the Effects of Social Media on Mental Health”

    General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
    The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the allocated folder.
    The due date for Assignment 1 is 25/05/2024.
    Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
    Students are advised to make their work clear and well-presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling in your information on the cover page.
    Students must mention the question number clearly in their answers.
    Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
    Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
    Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

  • “Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluating the Economic Efficiency of a Proposed Policy” Introduction: Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is a widely used method for evaluating the economic efficiency of a proposed policy. It involves comparing the costs and benefits of a

    Please see the attached documents to complete the assignment.
    Textbook (Not Required but recommended): Cost-Benefit Analysis: Concepts and Practice (4th Edition) by Anthony E. Boardman, David H. Greenberg, Aidan R. Vining, and David L. Weimer, Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle, NJ, 2011 (ISBN-10: 0137002696). Include additional resources.

  • Title: “Uncovering the Mistakes: A Look at Botched Crime Scene Investigations and Their Consequences”

    Botched Crime Scene Investigations: select several notable crime scene investigations that were mishandled and led to the release of the subject and go into details on how it was botched and what could have been avoided 

  • “Analyzing a Major Case: A Critical-Thinking Presentation on [Company Name]” Introduction: – Brief overview of the company and its background – Purpose of the presentation: to analyze a major case involving the company and demonstrate critical-thinking skills

    Major Case Analysis PowerPoint or Prezi Presentation:
    As students complete the required Major Case Analysis, they are also responsible for completing a
    PowerPoint or Prezi presentation (or presentation that uses another appropriate technology) highlighting
    their findings. This is a follow-up to the Major Case Analysis and must be submitted to the assignment
    folder no later than the Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. The recommended length of the
    presentation is 8-10 slides with audio commentary included. The presentation must be appropriate to
    college-level work, demonstrate critical analysis of the case, and be free of spelling and grammar errors.
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    The presentation should outline the Major Case Analysis submitted in Module 7 and contain the major
    topics that discuss the Major Case Analysis. It should also contain the critical-thinking topics contained in
    this course: making claims, use of evidence, recognizing and validating assumptions, causal claims, and
    being persuasive. Students are free to choose any company for the case; however, they are strongly
    encouraged to choose a publicly held company that is listed on a major stock exchange in the U.S. so
    adequate information may be obtained for the case analysis.
    The Saint Leo core value of excellence will be assessed through a combination of the Major Case
    Analysis and the Major Case Analysis PowerPoint or Prezi Presentation. Students are expected to
    incorporate an integrated perspective of business utilizing critical-thinking techniques.

  • Title: Data Collection and Storage for CTI Analysis at The John Day Dam and Lock

    Organization to be used is: The John Day Dam and Lock
    Using the organization you signed up for in Module 1, describe the following:
    First, define the type of data you expect to collect for future CTI analysis.
    Provide at least two alternatives for data transport from the collection points and data storage of the CTI date. 
    Explain which stakeholders will need to be involved in planning and executing the data collection and storage initiative 
    Create an estimate of the amount of data that will be collected and stored by day and month. Explain your strategy for archiving and managing the data. 
    Criteria and Requirements
    Title page
    Length
    Undergraduate: 2 pages, double-spaced
    References page (for papers with cited sources)

  • “Analyzing Restaurant Sales Data for Pastas R Us”

    Assignment Deliverable
    Complete the following on the Data tab of the Pastas R Us data file: The file is attached.
    1) Calculate “Annual Sales” for each restaurant. Annual Sales is the result of multiplying a restaurant’s “SqFt.” by “Sales/SqFt.” The first value has been provided for you.
    2) Calculate the mean, standard deviation, skew, 5-number summary, and interquartile range (IQR) for each of the variables. The formulas and the first results have been provided for you.
    3) Create a boxplot (sometimes referred to as a box and whisker chart) for the “Annual Sales” variable.
    4) Create a histogram for the “Sales/SqFt” variable.
    Respond to the following questions on the Questions tab of the Pastas R Us data file:
    1) Does the annual sales boxplot look symmetric?
    2) Would you prefer the IQR instead of the standard deviation to describe the dispersion of the annual sales variable? If so, why?
    3) Does the histogram show that the sales per square foot distribution is symmetric?
    4) If the sales per square foot distribution is not symmetric, what is the skew?
    5) If there are any outliers, which one(s)? What is the “SqFt” area of the outlier(s)?
    6) Is the outlier(s) smaller or larger than the average restaurant in the data? What can you conclude from this observation?
    7) What measure of central tendency may be more appropriate to describe “Sales/SqFt”? Why?

  • “Designing a Compensation Model for a New Public Relations Department: A Step-by-Step Guide”

    Instructions
    This week, you will prepare a narrated presentation using PowerPoint presentation software. You will create your audio presentation by using an audio/video capturing tool located in NCUOne. To access the capture tool, follow the tutorial found in this week′s resources.
    You are the HR manager for a very large nonprofit organization that is planning to grow to its next phase and will need to increase its public relations. Senior leadership has asked you to develop a PowerPoint presentation that they can share with the Board of Directors that depicts a compensation model for creating a whole new public relations department of 15 diverse staff members.
    Starting with a Director of Public Relations and mapping down to all of the direct reports and their direct reports, design a compensation model for this department. Include the various aspects of the compensation design model (job analysis, job documentation, job evaluation, and pay structure). See the HR Guide in this week′s resources for the definitions of each of the components of a compensation system.
    Be sure your presentation includes a step-by-step illustration of each part of the process.
    Length: 5 to 7-minute video accompanied by 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide)
    Notes Length: 200-350 words for each slide to serve as your transсrіpt.
    References: Support your presentation with at least 3 scholarly resources.

  • Title: Analyzing the Author’s Point and Methodology in a Reading on Social Issues

    Question #1: What is the author’s point of analysis in the reading (e.g., stereotyping, social exclusion, role, socialization, power, the effects of technology)? What research methods (if any) did the author use?
    Question #2: What theoretical framework or concepts (if any) does the author use? What are some of the author’s key findings? What are some of the author’s arguments or conclusions?
    Question #3: What were some shortcomings of the author’s research methodology, theoretical analysis, conclusions, or writing style? What could have been done to improve the article?
    11 point font times new roman

  • Mystery Shopping Report and Presentation: Evaluating a Chosen Establishment from a Manager’s Perspective

    (Part C of the final project)
    Follow carefully the Instructions carefully. Complete & submit your report here.
    Download the Mystery Shopping Questionnaire (Word document)
    Actions
    and go mystery shop at your chosen establishment. Remember that you are utilizing a manager’s or entrepreneur’s point of view and you are preparing to present a business report that your VP or CEO will likely see.
    Utilizing the information gathered in the questionnaire, create …..
    a one to two-page report in APA format summarizing your findings, with recommendations for improvement and/or recognition; whatever is applicable to the different areas of your assessment of the business.
    a PowerPoint Presentation with a minimum of 8 slides, summarizing your findings. Include pictures if possible, do not write paragraphs, use bullets, and prepare a presentation as if you were presenting to the CEO and senior management team.
    It is essential that you use business terms, correct grammar, and proofread your presentation and paper for errors. Check resources on how to create a good business PowerPoint presentation – remember you are a business professional.
    Upload or submit here:
    the completed questionnaire
    one to two-page report
    PowerPoint presentation
    The stores that can’t be used are:
    Starbucks
    Lowes
    Walmart
    Target
    Coldstone
    Dick’s Sporting Goods