Health science researchers have long believed the randomized controlled trial (RCT) to be the “gold standard” of study designs. There are many reasons for their contention that an RCT should be preferred to any of the observational study designs. However, there are also instances in which employment of this design would be inappropriate. In a four-page paper, discuss the merits of the RCT as a study design with regard to: 1)  Internal validity 2)  Confounding 3)  Feasibility/appropriateness 4)  External validity

Create a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation concerning the state-level drug laws in your state and the law enforcement agencies who enforce them. Be sure to identify both the illegal behavior and punishments identified under drug laws, and discuss those local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies that have, either as a primary or secondary mission, the duty of enforcing drug laws. Focus on the responsibilities of each agency, jurisdictional limitations of each agency, as well as cooperation issues among the various agencies involved in state-level drug law enforcement. The PowerPoint should contain a title page and a list of references in APA format where necessary. All internal citation of outside sources plus the listing of all references should also adhere to APA format.    Thank you!!!    (Checklist included - Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not Yet Yes Purpose for Writing Did you identify the why it is important to have state drug laws and state agencies who enforce drug laws? Did you identify both the illegal behavior and punishments identified under drug laws, and discuss those state law enforcement agencies who have, either as a primary or secondary mission, the duty of enforcing drug laws? Did you state the Major Topics clearly? Research Is your research Current? Did you use Credible Sources? Did you identify the Drug Laws in your state? Did you identify the state agencies whose primary or secondary mission is to Enforce Drug Laws? Did you review the software tool PowerPoint before creating your project? Content Is your content Accurate? Is your content Comprehensive enough to address the topic? Did you present the material in a Clear and Concise manner to provide easy readability? Did you present the individual Drug Laws, including the statute and punishment? Did you present the State Agencies and their role in drug law enforcement? Format Did you prepare you project in a PowerPoint presentation? Did you name your file correctly? Did you use APA format to cite your sources? Did you check your document for Spelling? Did your project meet the length requirements?

Critical Issues Unit VIII 1.   Discuss the differences that exist among mainstream and alternative health care providers. Include differences in education and licensing requirements, responsibilities in regards to patients, and how they are viewed by others in the health care field. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You may only use your textbook as a reference; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. The references or citations used should be in APA style.2.   What factors are necessary to create a more equitable health care system? How are various citizen groups affected by health care inequities? Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You may only use your textbook as a reference; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. The references or citations used should be in APA style.3.   What social factors and patterns influence the United States health care system? Discuss arguments for and against health care reform. Which of these arguments do you agree with? Defend your position. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You may only use your textbook as a reference; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. The references or citations used should be in APA style.4.   Discuss how knowledge regarding healthy behaviors impacts the health care industry. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You may only use your textbook as a reference; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. The references or citations used should be in APA style.5.   Discuss the impact technology is having on the health care industry. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You may only use your textbook as a reference; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. The references or citations used should be in APA style.This is the reference that must be used:Weitz, R. (2013).The sociology of health, illness, & health care: A critical approach (6th Ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth.