Kepler and Galileo were both suppressed for their science in their lifetime. Analyze the Trial of Galileo as a metaphor for how scientific research, social values and religious authority may conflict with one another. In doing so, remember that Galileo was more suppressed because he popularized his thinking, rather than the content of the knowledge itself.
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January 15th, 2020 
English and Literature, MLA 
Comments Off on Analyze and interpret The Yellow Wallpaper throught 1 or more literary lenses. Analyze and interpret The Yellow Wallpaper throught 1 or more literary lenses.
My thesis statement is: The short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” showcases the oppression of women in the 19th century and the constant limitation of their freedom, in which many times led to their mental instability.
Talk about freedom/oppression, identity and gender roles/marriage/patriarchy. Also analyze this text through the historical, feminist and psychoanalytical lense.
Introductory Reflection Paper
Minimum a 2 page typed and double-spaced self-evaluation in conventional 12pt font. MLA-style format answering the following questions:
-What do you think you KNOW already about Yoga/Pilates?
-What is the primary reason your taking this class?
-What are your goals and intentions for this class?
-If you had the chance to choose, what would you WANT to learn about?
-How do you think this class will benefit you in your own life?
I’m taking an elective Yoga/Pilates class at my University. Just pretend you’re taking the class so you can write this paper :D. Doesn’t need to be “very formal”!
Prob & stat
Discussion 1:
When we roll one die, we have a 1 in 6 probability of getting any particular number on the die. When we roll a pair of dice, there are 36 different pairs that can be produced, yet only 11 actual distinct values.
Explain how the probability associated with the roll of each individual die in the pair explains the higher variability in the total outcome of the roll of each pair. How do the concepts of permutations and combinations apply to this example? Discuss how the notion of degree of freedom can be used to illustrate the accumulating results of a set of dice rolls.
Discussion 2:
Bayes Theorem deals with the calculation of posterior probabilities, which isnt always a natural thing to do. Were used to forward-chaining our probabilities (e.g., if we roll a 3 on a die, whats the probability the second roll will give us a total of 8?). Backward-chaining is less intuitive (e.g. if our total on the die was an 8, whats the probability that the first roll was a 3?). Since the rules of probability involve simple addition and multiplication, they work fine in both directions. The thing that makes posterior probability more difficult is that we simply arent used to thinking about things that way.
Our chapter reading provides an example of a diagnostic test for a rare disease. The resulting confidence in a positive test result is surprisingly low. Discuss why that is so. What is happening in the interaction of the various probabilities that leads to this outcome?
Discussion 3:
The Monty Hall Problem in one of this week’s readings (in Wheelan) offers a perspective on why it is so important to understand and trust probability theory. It’s conclusion is counter-intuitive to some people, so people will sometimes strongly resist changing their minds to obtain a better result. It illustrates how we tend to commit to an opinion or a choice we’ve made even when we should be willing to change our minds in the face of new data.
Explain whether you agree or disagree with the idea of switching as described in the readings, and offer a reason why your opinion should be correct. (Note: Switching is a good idea, so if you disagree you’d better offer a good reason.) Discuss how this scenario might be seen in other decisions that we have to make in engineering, or that we might observe being made by management. Do you think probability theory enters into people’s thinking sufficiently?
Answer each discussion in about 100 words no calculations online discuss. Make it simple please
January 15th, 2020 Research Project, Undergraduate Comments Off on Main Factors of Germanys Economic Rebound Main Factors of Germanys Economic Rebound
I am an economics student in freshman year. I am assigned with an individual research project. The outline should include a title page, an abstract, an introduction, findings/results, conclusion, and references. It should be 10 pages but not all of them will be filled with words. One of those pages will include references, probably two of them will cover the data and graph and the first one of them will cover half page as abstract.
I was asked to write the first draft of the project, I will upload it to additional materials part in case it is needed. Current resources can be removed, new ones can be added.
Ultimately it is a semester homework that is assigned for freshman students. It does not need to be so professional.
Argumentative Strategies
Choose one of the following pro articles to review and discuss with your classmates. If you have a different pro article you would like to use, please discuss it with your professor in advance. All articles can be found in our library databases.
Jacono, A., Chastant, R.P. & Dibelius, G. (2016). Association of patient self-esteem with perceived outcome after face-lift surgery (Links to an external site.). JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, 18(1), 42-46.
Part 2: Application
Evaluate how effective the article’s argument was using Toulmin’s model. Detail as many of the 6 components as possible:
Claim: What was the article’s main point? What’s the thesis?
Grounds: What kinds of evidence did the author use to support his/her argument? Provide an example.
Warrants: Did the author(s) successfully connect the evidence to the main point? How so?
Backing: How credible were the sources the author(s) applied? How does credulity affect your overall response?
Qualifiers: Did you notice any absolutes (all, every, each) or limiters (some, several, many)? How did they add or subtract from the argument?
Rebuttal: Did the author(s) present any points of opposition and counterarguments? How did it influence your reaction?
Note: If a section is missing completely from an article, spend of time discussing how its absence affects the overall success of the argument.
Rhetorical Analysis
This analysis is limited to 500 words.
To complete this assignment:
Read Virginia Heffernans article, Comment is King 
Read How to write a rhetorical analysis
Familiarize yourself with the Rhetorical Triangle web page (Links to an external site.) and with the video lecture led by Professor Pearson (Links to an external site.).
Next, carefully read Why Our Memory Fails Us by Christopher F. Chabris and Daniel J. Simons (Links to an external site.) .
Once you have read through the arguments of Chabris and Simons, and feel that you have a solid grasp for the case they are making, click on the Comments section and select the tab for Reader Picks; carefully read the top three comments. Using Heffernans article, the Rhetorical Triangle website and video, and How to write a rhetorical analysis as your guide, methodically deconstruct arguments that are presented, both by Chabris and Simons, and the most popular comments.
Drawing on your understanding of Logos, Pathos, and Ethos, analyze the argument presented by Chabris and Simons:
How do they build their case in what they see as the problems of relying on ones memory?
Do they play on the emotions of their audience or do they rely more heavily on facts and studies?
What is their tone as authors? Reflect on why the top three comments were found to be convincing by so many other readers. What techniques using logos, ethos and pathos did they use to make their points so effectively?
Diversity in the Media
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
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Competency 1: Describe theoretical ideas of power in relation to policy.
Discuss how minority and dominant groups are portrayed in a media piece in relation to the influence of power.
Discuss sociological concepts or theories appropriate for understanding the portrayal of diversity in the media.
Competency 2: Identify historical and contemporary influences of discrimination in U. S. culture.
Summarize a media piece using the sociological perspective on diversity.
Competency 3: Analyze the effects of social policy using aggregated data.
Analyze data that are appropriate for supporting or refuting the central tenets of media piece.
Competency 6: Apply in text the standard writing conventions for the discipline, including structure, voice, person, tone, and citation formatting.
Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format and with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Deliverable
For this assessment:
Summarize briefly, in one or two paragraphs, the main events or issues presented in your media program or article and describe how they relate to cultural diversity studies.
Discuss how minority and dominant groups are portrayed in your media selection in relation to the influence of power.
Consider the relative power of each group portrayed in your selection in society.
Consider how individuals in power influence decisions regarding how issues are portrayed. This can include corporate executives, lobbyists, special interest groups, or those who own a particular newspaper, channel, or media conglomerate.
Explain how two or more sociological theories apply to or can be used to provide insight about your media program or article. Examples of theories include:
Merton’s typology of prejudice and discrimination.
Noel hypothesis.
Blauner hypothesis.
Gordon’s theory of assimilation.
Human capital theory.
Theories of inequality (such as Marx’s or Weber’s theories of inequality).
Collins’ theory of intersectionality.
Park’s race relations cycle.
Structural pluralism.
Analyze data that are appropriate for supporting or refuting the central tenets of your media program or article.
If data (statistical information) is cited in your media selection, you may go to that source and analyze it yourself; then consult an additional source that supports or refutes the data presented.
Dependent and Independent Variable
Business (independent and dependent variable Essay)
1. Think of a dependent variable within your work environment, domain of interest, or everyday life that would be valuable to predict using multiple regression.
2. What are some independent variables that you would include in the analysis when your intuition tells you they may be related to the dependent variable?
Guidelines to the Essay:
a. The essay should begin with an introduction to the topic.
b. Organization should be logical, clear, and appropriate.
c. You should provide strong evidence of critical thinking.
d. Essay should end with a conclusion statement to support your essay.
** Need two (2) peer-reviewed, academic sources no more than 5 years old minimum**
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
American Government I Week #2 Assignment
Federal Budget Activity
This week we learned about how laws get made by the legislative branch of our government. One of the biggest laws that regularly gets made by Congress is the Federal Budget.. The Federal Budget is a law that spells out how the government will spend its money. This is a huge power that Congress has that is often called, The Power of the Purse. If the
Congress doesnt give the government money to do something in the Budget, the government wont have the resources do what it might want to do.
Part 1 – Create Your Budget
To create your budget, you must use the website: The Debt Fixer
Note: if the CRFB Debt Fixer website is not working, you may use the Federal Balancing Act: An Interactive Budget Simulation website in its place. You are still required to turn in screenshots of your choices.
Once you are at The Debt Fixer website and ready to begin click the next button. (Use the images below to help you navigate the site.)
Begin to make your budget selections by selecting various check boxes. Click the i icon next to each line item if you want more information about any particular budget line item.
Once you have sufficiently addressed each of the specific budget line items and arrived at the tab labeled results, click the printer icon beneath the text that says “Print and follow the on- screen instructions detailing how to export your results as a .pdf document.
Do not forget to also submit your essay. You can upload multiple files in a single assignment submission. If you need help with this please contact your student advisor or instructor.
It is strongly recommended that you use the Chrome or Firefox web browser for this activity. If you are having trouble getting your final results to display or are having difficulty exporting your final results as a PDF file, please try the following steps:
(1) Use the Chrome or Firefox web browser.
(2) Take and upload screen shots of your budget selections to Blackboard along with your essay for this assignment.
(3) Contact your instructor to make alternative arrangements.
Part 2 – Federal Budget Activity Reflection Essay
In at least 500 words answer the following questions:
Provide a justification of the budget choices you made within one of the following categories: Defense, Domestic, Social Security, Healthcare (you may NOT choose to focus on the categories labeled: Budget Path, Other, Revenue, or Tax Expenditures). In this defense you must address possible counter arguments to the budget decisions you made. If you are spending more under this category how are you going to get new revenue or gain public support for more deficit spending? If you are cutting funds what are you going to do with these surplus funds?
- Discuss how this assignment impacted your understanding of the budget process, and the debates between the parties and within Congress have regarding the federal budget? Do you think anything should be done to streamline the current budget process?
- Discuss how difficult this would have been to do this activity as a group project what budget issues would have been contentious? How could you have come to a compromise?
Dont forget to upload your pdf file of the budget as well as the text of your essay in your assignment submission. Both parts of this assignment at once must be submitted for grading.
View your assignment rubric.