Whipps, J., Byra, M., Gerow, K. G., & Guseman, E. H. (2018). Evaluation of nighttime media use and sleep patterns in first-semester college students. American Journal of Health Behavior, 42(3), 47-55. DOI: 10.5993/AJHB.42.3.5 In this second portion of the Final Exam, you will critically evaluate a quantitative research study on a social science topic. Your instructor will post an announcement with the reference for the article assigned for the exam. The study will be from a peer-reviewed journal and published within the last 10 years. In the body of your critique, describe the statistical approaches used, the variables included, the hypothesis(es) proposed, and the interpretation of the results. In your conclusion, suggest other statistical approaches that could have been used and, if appropriate, suggest alternative interpretations of the results. This process will allow you to apply the concepts learned throughout the course in the interpretation of actual scientific research. Your critique must include the following sections and information: Introduction: This section will introduce the assigned peer-reviewed quantitative study. Identify clearly the research questions and/or hypothesis(es) as well as the purpose of the study. Methods: Describe the procedures and methods of data collection, measures/instruments used, the participants and how they were selected, and the statistical techniques used. Results: Summarize in this section the results presented in the study. Discussion: Evaluate the efficacy of the research study by discussing the following: Address the strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of the study and suggest future research directions. Include additional forms of statistical analyses as part of the suggestions for future research. Conclusion: Summarize the main points of your evaluation of the study. Explain how the statistical test used in the study could be applied to your future career. Give one example. Discuss how your ability to critique quantitative research could impact your future career.

DESCRIPTION Part I - (this draws on opportunity cost (Ch 1) and markets (Ch 3)) Describe the market for kidney organs, as it would be in a free market without government intervention, using what you have learned about scarcity, marginal analysis in decision-making, and markets. You must include a discussion of resources, supply and demand, as well as marginal benefits and marginal costs. Think of this as an explanation of the pros and cons of the market using economic terminology.Describe the benefits and costs but leave the discussion of organ rationing and other solutions to the problems in this market for the next part. Describe this market using supply and demand; reference your graph in your description. Include “graph 1” of this market at the end of the paper (not included in page count). This should be a discussion without mentioning Price Controls; only discuss how the kidney organ market would be without government intervention. Feel free to use any stats or data that you find through your own research - make sure you use economics terminology.Part II - (this draws on government (Ch 4) to improve the discussion made in Part I) Consider the reasons why the market for kidney organs is not a free market in the US, and specifically discuss equity concerns. Expand on your discussion of the market from Part I, using what you have learned about government interventions/price controls.Discuss the current government intervention in the Kidney Market in the U.S. Describe this market - comparing the free market and to the government intervention in one graph - using supply and demand; reference and discuss your graph in your paper. Explain the current government intervention and exactly how it corrects the problems of the free market. Include any other beneficial aspects of the intervention that you find through your own research - make sure you use econ terminology throughout.Also discuss other Donation Systems Around the World; no need to add a graph here. Explore the policies that are currently implemented across the globe (i.e. some discussed in the articles include - routine removal, presumed consent, organ donor points, "no give, no take", etc.). Evaluate the limitations of these policies. Also consider how these policies fare in terms of the efficiency vs. equity debate. (You do not need to critique them all, just select from 2 or 3 different countries that you find interesting/appealing.)i am attaching my bibliography for the sites to use please use them.

This week's discussion is about correlation and regression concepts. Use the internet to find a website that shows an example or application of correlation or regression in an area of interest in your personal or professional life. Discuss how correlation or regression was used, summarize your findings, and share them. Be sure to include the independent and dependent variable – discuss the impact/relevance of the independent variable.Be sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing any sources referenced. Post your initial response early, and check back often to continue the discussion.