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English Discussion Board 1

1. What are your thoughts on Alison as a character? What about her indicates she is still a child? How does she show herself to be an adult? In light of the rest of the story, consider the following quote as Alison imagines speaking to “some imaginary poor”: “Don’t you understand, all people deserve respect? Each of us is a rainbow” (4). What might the author be saying about the way Alison’s been raised? 
2. What do Kyle’s sections tell us about his psychology? Write a brief character sketch of Kyle. What might the author be saying about the way Kyle’s been raised?
3. What kind of person is the kidnapper and how does the author give us this impression? Is he completely irredeemable? 
4. How could the story have ended differently? Why do you think the author made the choice to end it the way he did?
5. Is there any significance in the title of the story, “Victory Lap”?
6. Write down one question YOU have for us to discuss. 

W2

Part 1  

First, for this DQ discuss (: the importance of being “nimble” in all aspects of a firm’s operation – that is, to be in a position to be maximally flexible, adaptable, and speedy in response to change.)  1-2 page

· How might a leader’s values increase or decrease their effectiveness as they approach their role? 

· How might a leader’s emotional intelligence increase or decrease their effectiveness in a leadership role?

Part 2  

Research a prominent current or historical organizational leader from your country and develop a 3-to-4 page APA-formatted paper discussing the following: 

· Brief biography on the leader you selected

· Describe key reasons why you admire the leader (providing specific examples of actions & behaviors that the leader used with respect to the five practices of exemplary leadership)

· Evaluate to what extent the leader had credibility, where it stemmed from, and whether there were areas for the leader to improve.

Be sure to cite and reference your sources throughout the paper. Your paper should include at least three (3) sources from which you gathered your information.

Making Judgement As To Whether A Theory Could Be Adapted For Use In Research Is Very Important.

Making judgement as to whether a theory could be adapted for use in research is very important.  Describe the internal and external criticism that is used to evaluate middle range theories. 

 400 words / 3 references / APA style 7 / 5 years or less 

Research Week 8 Discussion

• Review the articles listed and analyze each study’s use of statistical and nonparametric tests.
• Select an article to focus on for this Discussion.
• Ask yourself: Which method is most commonly used in research studies that pertain to my area of nursing practice, and why this might be so?

Post a critical analysis of the article that you selected by addressing the following:

• What are the goals and purpose of the research study described by the article you selected?
• How are nonparametric tests used in the research study? What are the results of their use? Be specific.
• Why are parametric methods ( tests and ANOVA) inappropriate for the statistical analysis of the research study’s data? Be specific and provide examples.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the research study (e.g., study design, sampling, and measurement)?
• How could the findings and recommendations of the research study contribute to evidence-based practice for nursing?
• INCLUDE AT LEAST 3 REFERENCES

Articles:

• Schober, P., & Vetter, T. R. (2020). Nonparametric statistical methods in medical researchLinks to an external site.. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 131(6), 1862–1863. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000005101

Discussion Question:

According to Milton Friedman, “Business has only one social responsibility – to make profits (as long as it stays within the legal and moral rules of the game established by society). Few trends could so thoroughly undermine the very foundations of our society as the acceptance by corporate officials of a social responsibility other than to make as much money for their stockholders as possible.” Explain why you agree or disagree with such a statement.

Additional information:

· Milton Friedman was the recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1976.

· “Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others” (Philippians 2:4, NIV).