Identify the major assumptions and bias of the drug industry that underlie drug research.

Assignment 1: Evaluating Bias in ResearchDue Week 3 and worth 60 pointsRead the article titled, “As drug industry’s influence over research grows, so does the potential for bias,” located at http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-drug-industrys-influence-over-research-grows-so-does-the-potential-for-bias/2012/11/24/bb64d596-1264-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_story.html.Review the six (6) rules of critical thinking (Chapter 1) and the steps of “Doing Sociology: A Student’s Guide to Research” (Chapter 2).Student Success Tip: As you review the steps, jot a few notes or thoughts down. Relax and prepare to write a concise and accurate essay.Write a one to two (1-2) page essay in which you:Identify the first step in the student’s guide to research.Define the first step of research in your own words.Identify the major assumptions and bias of the drug industry that underlie drug research.Identify the personal bias that you, as a consumer, have on the drug industry’s influence over research.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. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.To keep this essay short and manageable, your only sources for the essay should be the article from The Washington Post and the sections noted in your text. For this reason, APA citations or references are not required for this assignment.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 is not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Define the basic concepts used in the discipline of sociology.Define the various methodologies for sociological research.Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology.Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics

What are the state’s infant and maternal mortality rates? Discuss the possible relationship between these factors.

Select the state where you plan to practice as a nurse practitioner and/or nurse leader and investigate the state’s policies on access to contraception and abortion for women with insurance and those without. What are the state’s infant and maternal mortality rates? Discuss the possible relationship between these factors. Please be sure to adhere to the following: discussion posts must be word document, minimum 250 words, 1 page, references must be cited in APA format (6th), and must include minimum of 2 scholarly resources published within the past 5-7 years. PLAGIARISM FREE. A rule of thumb for all DQ responses is the 3-3 rule; 3 paragraphs minimum, 3 sentences per paragraph minimum I live in Miami, so I plan to practice here. But if better for you select your state, it is ok for me

Describe how this individual became involved in the role of advocate.

Conduct an interview at one social service agency that uses advocates within their agency. Interview an individual who works either as an advocate or as a representative who can discuss the role of advocacy within the agency.Prepare a 1- to 2-page written summary of the interview, to be used as part of your final presentation in Week Five, in the summary:Name the agency or organization and title of the interviewee.Describe the advocacy role this individual plays within the agency.Describe the populations served by this agency.Describe an advocacy model or template that is used with each population. Is the advocate speaking on behalf of the client or assisting the client in speaking for himself or herself?Describe how this individual became involved in the role of advocate.Ask the interviewee:to describe what is most rewarding about his or her workwhat he or she would change about his or her job if it were possible to do soto identify the reason he or she became an advocatehow his or her personal values affect upon the performance of the duties requiredhow different this responsibility is from what he or she expected when starting the positionFormat your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

As a future leader in health care administration, how might you work to ensure individuals are afforded the right to be well led and well managed?

As you embark on the next phase of your journey as a scholar-practitioner in the health care administration program, consider some of the topics and current events addressed in the course by your colleagues. As a future leader in health care administration, how might you work to ensure individuals are afforded the right to be well led and well managed? Additionally, through your work in understanding a value in systems thinking, how might you ensure its proper representation for solutions to health care administration problems?For this Discussion, select a health care administration leadership issue that interests you as a possible research topic for a dissertation. Additionally, think about how your work completed in this course may assist you in your dissertation and future career as a leader in health care administration.Post a brief description of the current health care administration leadership issue you selected and explain why that issue interests you. Then, explain two ways the information you gathered in this course can be applied to your future dissertation research or to your role as a scholar-practitioner. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your points.

Identify the anatomical structures of the male and female reproductive systems

Assignment 6.1: The Female Reproductive SystemThe Female Reproductive SystemObjectivesIdentify the anatomical structures of the male and female reproductive systemsExplain the menstrual cycleExplain the physiology of reproductionAssignment OverviewThis practice exercise allows students to review the major organs of the female reproductive system.DeliverablesA table of the reproductive systemStep 1 Create a table.Create a table that identifies the structures of the female reproductive system and defines the functions of each structure using images from the Internet. Be very clear in your descriptions.Step 2 Add to your table.Using the information in your textbook, add the phases of the menstrual cycle to the table you created in Step 1. Your goal is to identify the physiological processes in each phase of the cycle. Be creative. Use images, if you choose.Step 3 Submit your answers.When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit your assignment to your instructor using the dropbox.Submission statusp NavigationSubmission

Examine the key test measurement constructs of reliability and validity for each tool, and compare these constructs for each tool.

Comparison of Assessment Tool Constructs In this assignment, you will be comparing the constructs of two assessment tools. Use the Resources provided and the University Library to complete the following:Select an assessment tool from those listed in the Resources area and one additional assessment tool from the literature using the Capella University Library. The assessment tools should measure the same construct. For example, if you select the Beck Anxiety Inventory from the Resources area, you would want to select another tool from the literature that also measures anxiety.Examine the key test measurement constructs of reliability and validity for each tool, and compare these constructs for each tool. You will want to describe the methods used to acquire reliability and validity for each assessment and also discuss how the constructs relate to each other between the two assessment tools.Describe how results on each assessment are interpreted. For example, how are scores interpreted in comparison to group means and norms (for a standardized or norm-referenced test) or to cutoff scores (for criterion-referenced test)? How are scores on this assessment correlated with other tests that measure the same construct?Incorporate a minimum of six scholarly research studies analyzing the effectiveness of each selected assessment tool in professional settings.Based on the review of literature, evaluate which assessment tool has clearer application of measurement concepts.Please use the Assignment Template listed under Resources to compose your Comparison of Assessment Tool Constructs paper. THESE ARE THE COMPARISONS, FIRST YOU WILL USE “BECK ANXIETY INVENTORY” AND THEN COMPARE IT WITH ” DETAILED ASSESSMENT of POSTRAUMATIC STRESS” .. REFERENCE Read Beier & Ackerman’s 2005 article, “Age, Ability, and the Role of Prior Knowledge on the Acquisition of New Domain Knowledge: Promising Results in a Real-World Learning Environment,” from Psychology and Aging, volume 20, issue 2, pages 341–355 [Unit and Assignment Title] [Learner Name] [COURSE NUMBER – NAME] [Date] [Professor Name]Abstract The abstract appears on a page by itself and is in single paragraph using block format and is double spaced. The abstract is a summary of your paper which allows the reader to quickly review what will be covered. Limit the abstract to 150–250 words. Unit and Assignment Title Start writing your introduction here (1–2 paragraphs). An effective introduction prepares the reader by identifying the purpose of the paper and providing the organization of the paper. Please double-space and remember to indent all paragraphs throughout your paper. (Not block form!) Aim to keep your writing objective using third person (see handout in the discussion board). Unless required for the specific assignment, please do not include a Table of Contents, as it is not APA style. Review paper guidelines on page requirements and number of sources required (if provided). Unless citing a classic work, aim to cite research articles and texts published within the past five years. Please use headings throughout your paper that are consistent with the paper’s scoring guide (that way you ensure you are adequately addressing all required areas.) When you finish writing your paper, re-read it to check for errors and make sure your ideas flow well. A helpful tip is to read your paper aloud to yourself. If it does not sound right to your ear – it is not working on paper! Please submit your papers to Turnitin (link in the course homepage) to check for plagiarism. Also, remember as a Capella learner you have free access through iGuide to personal tutoring services with smarthinking.com. Level 1 Heading: Centered, Boldface, Uppercase and Lowercase Heading Review the evaluation categories in the scoring guide to ensure you are addressing the ‘Distinguished’ category for all sections of your paper. Level 2 Heading (if needed): Flushed Left, Boldface, Upper and Lowercase Heading For papers in this course, this will likely be all the heading levels you will need. You can review the APA Manual, 6th edition, section 3.03 for more guidance. Conclusion Please provide a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas of your paper.

Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation for key stakeholders to solicit their approval of your strategic plan.

Assignment content: Throughout this course, you have been using different analysis strategies to determine best practices for developing your business plan. It’s time to develop a strategic plan that will help you determine where your business is now, where you want to take it, and how you will get there. Your strategic plan will help you implement and manage the strategic direction of your company. Additionally, you will communicate the direction of your company to stakeholders.Develop a strategic plan for the company you have used throughout this course and share it with stakeholders.Create a 10- to 15-slide presentation for key stakeholders to solicit their approval of your strategic plan. Address the following in your presentation: An introduction with mission and vision statementsCore values, ethics, and social responsibility principlesAnalysis of the company’s:Internal environment (e.g. strengths and weaknesses related to resources, trademarks, patents, copyrights, or current processes)External environment (e.g. opportunities and threats related to market trends, economic trends, demographics, or regulations)An evaluation of the internal and external environment’s impact on achieving the company strategyCreate a strategic objective for the company.Create short- and long-term goals for achieving the company’s strategic plan.Determine methods for collecting data and measuring the success of the strategic plan.Include APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference page.Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed documents. Note: You may include your textbook as 1 of the sources.**** THE COMPANY I HAD WAS WALMART*****

Discuss and show the cost associated with starting your company and show a pricing model for your product or service.

This project will focus on the financial aspects of your start up business. In a 3-4 page paper and accompanying Excel Spreadsheet, address the following areas: Discuss and show the cost associated with starting your company and show a pricing model for your product or service. Include a balance sheet for three years show funding resources, and then describe how you plan to obtain the start-up finances. Create a break-even analysis. Develop a detailed Excel spreadsheet for this section and a financial summary in Microsoft Word explaining the spreadsheet.

What, according to H. Gene Blocker, are the most important historical sources for our contemporary conception of human rights?

Short Paper on Human Rights.Our class’s final essay assignment requires you to reflect on the contemporary relevance of ancient codes, documents, and artifacts that contributed to the evolution of our modern conception of human rights. Your essay should answer these questions:What, according to H. Gene Blocker, are the most important historical sources for our contemporary conception of human rights?To what extent, if at all, can you identify in contemporary culture and government specific legacies of any of the ancient codes, documents, and artifacts we studied this week?Please ensure that your essay addresses each component of both assigned questions and that your answer is well-organized, uses excellent, college-level prose, and makes judicious use of textual evidence. Your essay should be 600 words long.

Discuss the etiology of the disorder and purported risk factors for this particular case.

My case study will be over Bipolar 1 disorder.The case report provides an opportunity for students to write a realistic profile of an adult who is suffering from a specific disorder. The goal of this assignment is to showcase knowledge of the disorder by synthesizing and applying information learned from readings and lecture. Minimum of three references (empirical articles) should be cited. -Minimum 1500 words-APA style (including references)BOTH Title page and references ARE required (these do NOT count towards the overall word count)-Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins a. Provide an overview of the symptom presentation with specific examples of each symptom. Example: “John Doe is a 28-year-old, Hispanic male who was self-referred regarding feelings of anxiety when interacting with others. He reported that he constantly worries about being judged negatively in social situations. Last week, John excused himself from a meeting at work because he worried that his co-workers could see his hands shaking while they were discussing a meeting strategy. He believes they think he is ‘weird’ and has been unable to attend a meeting since.” b. Discuss the etiology of the disorder and purported risk factors for this particular case. Example: “John Doe has always been a shy child. John reported that he remembers his mother becoming angry if he refused to speak in social situations. John made a few friends in elementary school, but in 3rd grade one of John’s best friends suddenly stopped talking to him. This friend began teasing John at school, calling him names and throwing things at him when the teacher was not looking. c. Describe the treatment plan with rationale for why the selected treatment is indicated Example: “John Doe would benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) targeting social anxiety disorder (SAD). Specific treatment goals include reduced subjective anxiety in social situations, increased prosocial behavior, improved workplace productivity, and increased social support and communication. The first few sessions will focus on psychoeducation to provide John with a better understanding of SAD and its treatment. The next phase of treatment will focus on exposure therapy. John will be gradually exposed John to social situations of increasing difficulty. For example, John will start by walking down the street and saying a quick hello to the people he walks by. Next, John will add another statement about the weather as he walks by each person. … John will wear a sombrero while shopping at the market. Lastly, John will make ‘dumb’ comments during his work meeting, as his core fear revolves around being teased or ridiculed. Because CBT in combination with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI; Gould et al., 1997) has been shown to be most effective in the treatment of SAD, John will also be referred to a psychiatrist to initiate a trial of Fluoxetine.” d. Cite a minimum of 3 references to provide adequate support for your diagnosis, etiology, risk factors, and treatment.

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