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in the national AIDS behavioral surveys sample of 2673 adult heterosexual, .2% (thats .0002 as a decimal fraction) had both received a blood transfusion, and had a sexual partner from a group at high risk of AIDS. explain why we cant use the large-sample confidence interval to estimate the proportion p in the population who share these two risk factors. Solution Due to personal bias and non response bias, the results so obtained from the sample are more likely to be under estimates. Some respondents may underreport to the question whether they had a sexual partner from a group at high risk of AIDS because of embarrassment and fear or they may forgot or not know the details of their own or partners status of blood transfusion. Since the results are underestimates use of large-sample confidence interval to estimate the population proportion p is not appropriate..
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A. Background
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Name Professor Course Date Sexual Harassment .docx
Name
Professor
Course
Date
Sexual Harassment Essay Outline
I. Introduction
A. Background
1. Despite ongoing public campaigns designed to prevent sexual harassment,
this destructive behavior continues to be a widespread issue in the United
States. Sexual harassment is particularly rampant on college campuses,
where 62% of female students and 61% of male students report having
been victims of this form of mistreatment, according to the AAUW
Educational Foundation. Most of the harassment is noncontact, but about
one-third of students are victims of physical harassment.
B. Thesis Statement
1. Although mass media and news outlets alike tend to shy away from the
sexual harassment problem occuring across our campuses nationwide,
universities are failing to protect their students from sexual harassment
resulting in mental health damage of both males and females in all parts of
the nation
II. Body
A. Sexual Harassment Amongst Both Genders
1. Female Sexual Harassment In Comparison
a) Statistics Regarding Harassment Committed Against
b) General Concerns Over Safety Amongst Females
2. Male Sexual Harassment In Comparison
a) Statistics Regarding Harassment Committed Against
b) Lack of Awareness That Men Can Also Experience Harassment
On College Campuses
B. Sexual Harassment Being Neglected Nationwide
1. Lack of Media Coverage & Lack of Awareness
a) Disregard Of A Widespread Issue Going On In Our Nation
b) People Not Taking Sexual Harassment Seriously/Not Being Aware
of It
2. Lack of Knowledge Regarding Universities Legal Duty to Protect
Students
a) Title XI Law of 1972
b) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
C. Sexual Harassment’s Effect on Students Experiencing It
1. Short Term Mental Effects
a) People Disregarding and Neglecting People Who Claim Sexual
Harassment Can Cause Them Insecurity and Hopelessness
b) People Tend To Blame Themselves For Being Harrassed
2. Long Term Mental Effects
a) Depression and Inability To Trust Others
b) Can Lead To Drastic Effects Like Turning To Drugs Or
Committing Suicide, It is Afterall A Form Of Bullying
III. Conclusion
A. The failure of our nations awarness and our universities inability to abide to the
law by protecting our students has resulted in many students being permanently
damaged from sexual harassment
B. We the people of the United States have gone through all the proper legal
measures in order to guarantee the youths safety when attending college
universities; yet these laws along with their $60,000 tuitions do not seem to be
enough motivation for these universities to abide to the law. Does a student need
to be found dead in the middle of the campus in order to get the message across?
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2) It found that children with behavioral/mental health conditions were nearly twice as likely to experience abuse or neglect as children without such conditions.
3) Children with physical health conditions were also at a slightly higher risk of abuse or neglect compared to children without conditions. Developmental/intellectual disabilities did not increase the risk of maltreatment.
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The IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) is an open access online & offline peer reviewed international journal, which publishes innovative research papers, reviews, mini-reviews, short communications and notes dealing with Pharmaceutical Sciences( Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry and Molecular Drug Design, Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, Cell Biology, Genomics and Proteomics, Pharmacogenomics, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology of Pharmaceutical Interest........more details on Aim & Scope).
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Autism Spectrum Disorder A case study of Mikey.pdf
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DP due to CMD and suicidal behaviour_Rahman et al_2016
This study examined the association between disability pension (DP) due to common mental disorders and subsequent suicidal behavior using data from Swedish nationwide registers. The study cohort included 46,515 individuals aged 19-64 who received a DP due to conditions like depression, anxiety or stress in 2005. The individuals were followed through 2010 to assess suicide attempts requiring hospitalization and completed suicides. The study found that having a main DP diagnosis of depression, or a secondary diagnosis of substance abuse or personality disorder, were risk factors for later suicidal behavior. Receiving a full-time versus part-time DP was also associated with increased suicide attempt risk in some groups. The results suggest certain DP diagnoses and characteristics may help identify those at higher risk of suicide who warrant
pediatric econ article
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APA2016 Saagar Seth
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ASHG.pdf
Self-reported and device-based physical activity and risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related
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SSHC Journal Club presentation on AIDS and Behaviour Volume 20 Issue 7
Sydney Sexual Health Centre Journal Club presentation by Kristen McCormack on AIDS and Behaviour Volume 20 Issue 7, published in July 2016.
AIDS and Behavior provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS. The journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers addressing all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews.
The Sydney Sexual Health Centre Journal Club allows our team to stay up-to-date with what is being published in the field of sexual health. Staff members take turns to read, review and share the contents of an allocated journal. Journal Club encourages knowledge sharing and discussion about topics raised.
Similar to in the national AIDS behavioral surveys sample of 2673 adult heteros.pdf (20)
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The Long-Term Effects of Exposure to Low Doses of Lead in Childhood - 1991
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Autism Spectrum Disorder A case study of Mikey.pdf
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DP due to CMD and suicidal behaviour_Rahman et al_2016
DP due to CMD and suicidal behaviour_Rahman et al_2016
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Trajkovski-Etiology and pathogenesis of ASD
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Solution
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doesn\'t occupy any real space. That is the reason why it cannot see the square. On the other
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Since square can also be considered to contain infinitely many lines (which are one
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Since \'square\' as well as \'flat\' are two dimensional figures, so that can see each other quite well
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Solution
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Solution
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sd = standard deviation
Z = confidence level parameter statistic
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Solution
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he...\"
Please help
Thank You
Solution
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sin they held on towhile living on earth, there is no consolation for the repeating oftheir
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_______ Interest expense
_______ Redemption of bonds payable at maturity
Solution
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market share and keeping up with demand.
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practices.
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percentage of current assets on its balance sheet than other companies in the packaging industry.
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higher interest expense than its competitors. It was also causing the company to lag behind its
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comprehensive review of working capital management policies, including those related to the
cash conversion cycle, credit policy, and inventory management. Cranston’s financial statements
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Income Statement
($ in thousands)
Account
20x5
20x4
20x3
Sales
3,784
3,202
2,760
Cost of Goods Sold
2,568
2,172
1,856
Gross Profit
1,216
1,030
904
Selling & Administrative
550
478
406
Depreciation
247
230
200
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes
419
322
298
Interest Expense
20
25
14
Taxable Income
399
297
284
Taxes
120
89
85
Net Income
279
208
199
Cranston Dispensers
Balance Sheet
($ in thousands)
Account
20x5
20x4
20x3
Current Assets
Cash
341
276
236
Accounts Receivable
722
642
320
Inventory
595
512
388
Total Current Assets
1,658
1,430
944
Net Fixed Assets
1,822
1,691
1,572
Total Assets
3,480
3,121
2,516
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
332
288
204
Accrued Expenses
343
335
192
Short-term Notes
503
491
243
Total Current Liabilities
1,178
1,114
639
Long-term Debt
398
324
289
Other Long-term Liabilities
239
154
147
Total Liabilities
1,815
1,592
1,075
Owners’ Equity
Common Equity
1,665
1,529
1,441
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Solution
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across the United States that were designated as places where children often engage in wheeled
sports. Activity, apparent gender, and estimated age were recorded for each rider, along with
information on helmet use. It was found that, overall, 41% of children were wearing a helmet
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a. Was this study an experiment or an observational study?
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a) Observational study, the researchers did not actually impose a treatment on any of the
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Assets
Liabilities
Owner’s equity
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__________
__________
__________
b. Purchase of an asset for cash
__________
__________
__________
c. Purchase of an asset on account
__________
__________
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e. Paid wages not previously recorded
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__________
__________
f. Invested equipment in the business
__________
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Transaction
Assets
Liabilities
Owner’s equity
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__________
__________
__________
b. Purchase of an asset for cash
__________
__________
__________
c. Purchase of an asset on account
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e. Paid wages not previously recorded
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(II) The federal government does tax its own bonds.
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D. investors may seek to accumulate wealth through higher risk investments.
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