Review Figure 1.6 from Plano Clark, V. L., & Ivankova, N. V. (2016). Mixed methods research: A guide to the field. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. (“Application of the Socio-Economic Framework for Describing the Mixed Methods Research Process, Content Considerations and Contents for a Mixed Methods Study in Your Area of Interest”). Page 28. Select two of the studies that you found to analyze further. Complete Figure 1.6 for each of the two studies you decided to analyze. Note that you should submit two separate documents to complete this task, i.e., one for each of the studies.Select one of the two studies for a deeper analysis, submitting a 2- to 3-page paper that responds to each of the following review questions: What is the rationale for the study? (problem, purpose)What research questions did the author intend to address?What underlying assumptions, biases or points of view can you identify? Are they “taken into account” (made explicit)?What did the researchers do? How did they use timing or integration across the quantitative and qualitative elements?Does the methodology make sense as a way of answering the research question(s)? Why is MMR important in this study?What did the researchers find?Are the conclusions credible? Did the author support claims with evidence?What was “missed”? What holes are there?Was there anything in the article you did not understand? If so, what was it?What questions are left (according to the author and according to you)?What audience might find this study valuable?Would you recommend this study to MMR colleagues? Why or why not? Attached is fig 1.6

Your project must be submitted as a Word document (.docx, .doc)*. Your project will be individually graded by your instructor and therefore will take up to a few weeks to grade.Be sure that each of your files contains the following information:Your nameYour student ID numberThe exam numberYour email addressTo submit your graded project, follow these steps:Log in to your student portal.Click on Take Exam next to the lesson you’re working on.Find the exam number for your project at the top of the Project Upload page. Follow the instructions provided to complete your exam.Be sure to keep a backup copy of any files you submit to the school!InstructionsUsing your textbook as a reference, you’ll be creating a lesson plan for a single day in a preschool classroom. Your classroom population is as follows:20 students total1 student has a hearing impairment1 student has a visual impairmentYour task is to create an interesting, engaging lesson plan for an average Tuesday during the spring semester. Your lesson plan must meet the following requirements:There must be a cohesive theme for the day that’s present in every activity and lesson throughout the day.Every lesson must incorporate an art project, music, or movement activity. It doesn’t have to be the main focus of the lesson, but it should follow the criteria outlined in the text. Remember, a coloring page where each student will end with a similar final product doesn’t count as art. Double-check your text for the definitions of art, music, and movement if you feel unsure.You must include your accommodations for the child with a hearing impairment and the child with a visual impairment. Reference the end of each chapter for specific ideas.Each lesson should account for students’ level of development. The independent activity shouldn’t require a sustained focus greater than 20 minutes.Your plan must include a lesson for each of the following subjects:ScienceMathematicsReadingLearning to Recognize/Write Letters of the AlphabetSocial StudiesArtPhysical EducationCultural AppreciationConflict ResolutionTechnologyAs with all ECE exams, begin with your Title Page formatted in APA style. (Refer to the assignment’s open office hour for a sample image of the Title Page in APA format.) Format your paper using a standard font such as Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point type. Set the margins at a standard 1 inch on all sides. Set your line spacing for double-spacing. Because you’ve already provided your information (your first and last name, your student ID number, the examination name and number, the course name and number and the date of submission) on your Title Page, no running header is necessary. Be sure to give your plan a title based on the theme you’ve chosen. The standard style format for citations, if required, is American Psychological Association (APA).For assistance with proper APA in-text citations and references, please see the Research and Writing page in the Virtual Library.Each subject must follow this formatting:Subject:Topic:Materials Required:Introduction:Guided Practice:Instructions to Students:Art/Music/Movement Element and Explanation:Accommodations:Approximate Duration of Independent Activity:Example:This lesson belongs in a unit with a “Diversity is Wonderful” theme.Subject: ReadingTopic: Everyone is SpecialMaterials Required: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, white paper, colored tissue paper, shiny foil cut into small shapes, crayons, glue sticks, teacher’s exampleIntroduction: Reading the story, The Rainbow Fish, and have a discussion about why the Rainbow Fish is still special, even though he’s not the most beautiful fish in the ocean anymore. Key Question: What makes someone special? Is it their appearance or what’s inside? Or a mixture of both? What makes youspecial?Guided Practice: If I were a creature that lives in the ocean, I would be an octopus. Because I feel like I’m always doing so many things at once. I feel like this fish is the best example of myself. It will be colorful and contain a single, shiny foil piece to represent my shiny scale.Instructions to Students: You’ll be creating your own fish! This fish should be what you think you’d be if you lived in the ocean. Know that it doesn’t have to be a fish; it can be any creature that lives in or around the ocean, like an otter or a penguin. It should be just like you, though! You’ll use your hands to rip the tissue paper into smaller pieces, and you’ll glue them onto your page to create the shape of your fish. You’ll be allowed one shiny scale, and you can use your crayons to draw a face or other features you’d like.Art/Music/Movement Element: Students will be creating their idea for what they’d look like as a fish. This qualifies as art because no two fish will look similar, and this isn’t busywork. Students are working on their self-reflection skills to find representations of who they are as individuals.Accommodations: The student with the visual impairment can touch the book as it’s read to feel the shiny scales on the page. This student will also be given assistance to help glue and attach his or her fish scales. The student with the auditory impairment can sit more closely as the story is being read to hear better. Also for the hearing impaired student, a second reading of the story can occur if necessary.Approximate Duration of Solo Activity: 15 minutesPlease use a single page for each subject. Therefore, you should have 10 pages, plus the title page, when you’re done.SummaryThe concepts for integrating art, music, or movement into your lesson plans and curriculum are outlined thoroughly within your text. There are even sections dedicated solely to conflict resolution, technology, and other various subjects. Use the index of your book to help you find those specific readings.Be sure to make the lessons engaging. Remember that preschoolers are only 3–5 years old. They enjoy fun, novel activities that require hands-on experiences. The more you can get them on their feet or with hands on materials, the more likely they’ll enjoy the activity and remain on-task.Your final project should be at least 11 pages, depending on the amount of description you use in each section. Use APA formatting to create your document.

InstructionsRead the scenario below, and answer the following questions. You work as a financial analyst at a large automobile corporation that occasionally makes acquisitions of smaller companies that specialize in the production and assembly of small component parts. In order to achieve vertical integration of its newest sports sedan model, the company is evaluating a few manufacturing companies that have experienced strong financial performance in the past few years. These companies would make excellent acquisitions due to the nature and quality of the product and the anticipated ease of transition. You have been tasked to evaluate these companies from a financial perspective and choose one. To do this, you need to brush up on a few concepts by addressing the following topics: Describe what a crediting rate/score is. Should this be a factor in evaluating companies? The firm will need to raise funds immediately for the acquisition, and debt will be used. Should the firm borrow on a long-term or short-term basis? Why? Explain the effect, if any, inflation rates will have on the purchase? How significant is this factor? Define the relationship between yield curves and the term structure of interest rates. Explain what would happen to interest rates if a new process was developed that allowed automobiles to run off oil that was formulated based on lemonade? The technology used to convert this liquid to gas would be pricey but well worth it. What impact would this technology have on interest rates? Discuss what ratios should be used to assess the financial health of the potential acquisition? Your completed case study must be at least two pages in length, and you must use at least your textbook as a reference. Other references may be used as needed. Any information from a source used must be cited and referenced in APA format.