Social Research Principles: Methods, Ethics, and Big Data Analysis
Research Methods: Questions and Answers
Flaws in the Original Google Flu Trends Method
There are two flaws in the original Google Flu Trends method:
- They combined multiple queries into a single variable, ignoring variability in individual search query tendencies over time. This does not take into account that language in searches changes over time.
- The algorithm dynamics were unstable. Google Flu Trends was an unstable reflection of the prevalence of the flu.
Mitchell Duneier’s Use of an Audio Recorder
In
Read MoreMastering Engineering Management: Skills and Strategies
What Is Engineering Management?
Core Concepts and History
Engineering Management is the application of management principles to the practice of engineering. It combines the technical problem-solving ability of engineering with the organizational and leadership skills of management to oversee operational performance efficiently.
- Engineering: Using mathematics and science to solve real-world problems.
- Management: The process of planning, organizing, and leading people to achieve specific goals.
The practice
Read MoreDetailed Anatomy of the Small and Large Intestine Segments
The Small Intestine: Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum
The small intestine consists of a fixed portion, the Duodenum, and the mobile portions: the Jejunum and the Ileum. The duodenum is largely retroperitoneal and is shaped like a ‘C’ or a left cavity handle. This handle is divided into four distinct parts:
- First Part (Superior/Subhepatic Portion): This is the only portion that is intraperitoneal. It is related to the liver and wraps around the lesser omentum, extending slightly posteriorly.
- Second Part
Contract Law: Misrepresentation, Duress, and Discharge
What is Misrepresentation?
A misrepresentation is a false statement of fact. The key elements are:
- It applies to statements that are inaccurate.
- There is no requirement that the maker be dishonest.
- The remedy may vary according to the nature of the misrepresentation.
Statement of Fact
Misrepresentation requires some form of words or actions (e.g., a nod of the head) that clearly convey a particular meaning. It must be a statement of existing fact (事實陳述). This can be contrasted with:
- A statement
Literary and Philosophical Analysis: Themes in Mansfield, Russell, and Orwell
The Doll’s House: Beauty and Social Class
Quote Analysis: “This is a real masterpiece…”
This line is from the short story “The Doll’s House” by Katherine Mansfield, describing the Burnell children’s admiration of the new doll’s house, especially the lamp inside it. The full quote is: “This is a real masterpiece. Just look at it! Such is the harmonious beauty that just to contemplate it fills the soul with ecstasy.”
Explanation
The lamp in the doll’s house becomes a symbol of beauty and perfection
Read MoreDescartes’ Philosophical Method, Doubt, and Proofs of God
The Rule of the Method
The aim of Descartes’ philosophical project coincides with the definition of good sense or reason: the ability to judge and distinguish the true from the false. But it is not enough to possess reason; the main thing is to apply it well. What is needed is a way or method to serve as a guide for the proper use of reason.
Influences on the Cartesian Method
A) Logic and mathematics provide an influence on the Cartesian method. Logic highlights deductive power, while criticizing its
Read MoreGlovo’s Rise: Business Model, SWOT, and Future Strategy
Glovo: A Spanish Startup’s On-Demand Revolution
Imagine you’re at home, craving your favorite meal, needing groceries, or perhaps a last-minute gift. What if you could have it all delivered to your doorstep in under an hour? That’s the convenience Glovo offers. It’s not just a food delivery app but a comprehensive on-demand lifestyle platform.
This analysis covers how Glovo operates, the problems it addresses, its business model, and the challenges and opportunities it faces.
The Market Gap in Urban
Read MorePsychological Strategies, Morality Stages, and Cultural Identity
Insights from Broadcasts 121–125
Carl Jung on Gender Potential (Broadcast 121)
What is critical for empowering gender potential?
- For Men: Men must succeed in the traditional role (always trying to win), which often leads them to get out of touch with themselves. Having a female friend allows men to be vulnerable.
- For Women: The traditional role is to be warm and nurturing. Women are often givers, which is why they may resist accepting love or things from others. They are traditionally more interested
Foundational Concepts in Political and Social Theory
Max Weber: Science, Politics, and Modernity
“Science as a Vocation”
- Institutionalization of sciences.
- Progress of knowledge leads to specialization.
“The Disenchantment of the World”
This concept posits the logical premise that there are no mysterious forces; all things are explicable and subject to technical mastery. It results in the dissolution of meaning, where values are no longer central to the experience of society. The modern predicament involves seeking modes of retreat or re-enchantment.
“Politics
Read MoreIFRS Key Standards and Practical Accounting Treatment Examples
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
- Issues IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
- Publishes Discussion Papers, Exposure Drafts, and Final Standards.
- Objective: Provide useful financial information for investors.
IAS 37: Provisions
Recognize a provision if all three conditions are met:
- A present obligation exists (legal or constructive).
- A probable outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is required to settle the obligation.
- A reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation