Box 1.1Research Terminology: Definitions and Examples

Box 1.1Research Terminology: Definitions and Examples

Quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods: The description of these methods is the heart of this entire text. In quite simplistic terms, quantitative researchers collect numerical data; qualitative researchers collect words, pictures, and artifacts. Mixed methods researchers collect both types of data. Subject or participant or stakeholder: The individual you are studying is the subject or participant; this is the person from whom you collect data. The term subject was used more frequently in the past and can still be seen in some journals. More recently, the term participant is used in recognition of the active role that human beings play in the research process as contributing participants. Hence, this is the term that is generally used in this text. Often, the participant in educational and psychological research is a student, client, teacher, administrator, or psychologist, but it could also be an animal or a textbook. For example, in Christodoulou et al.’s (2017) study of the effects of a summer reading program, the participants were...
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Introduction to Research – Approach Taken in This Book

Introduction to Research – Approach Taken in This Book

The main focus of this text is to examine, from a variety of philosophical and theoretical perspectives, the process of systematic inquiry that constitutes research and evaluation in education and psychology. The typical process for planning and conducting a research or evaluation study is displayed in Box 1.2. This process is rarely as linear as this figure suggests; it can be very iterative in nature. Although these steps are used to organize the information in this text, in actual practice, the researcher may take one step forward, three steps back, and then jump to Step 4, only to find it necessary to revisit Step 2. In fact, the nonlinearity of planning and conducting research suggests that readers may choose to use this book in a nonlinear fashion. The first three chapters do provide an overview of the nature of research and evaluation and how to begin identifying a research topic. It would seem prudent, therefore, to begin with those chapters (although...
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CORPORATE LAW Questions: Use IRAC approach!

CORPORATE LAW Questions: Use IRAC approach!

CORPORATE LAW Questions: Use IRAC approach! QUESTION 1-What is the standard of care expected of a company director? (give a case as authority for your answer) QUESTION 2-What happens if a person to whom a director has delegated responsibilities does not take reasonable care, skill or diligence in fulfilling those responsibilities? QUESTION 3-To what extent is it reasonable for a director to rely on information provided by others? QUESTION 4-What is the business judgment rule? QUESTION 5-What are the elements of the duty to prevent insolvent trading? QUESTION 6-What defences are available for breach of the duty to prevent insolvent trading? QUESTION 7- (Seminar Problem) Alex, Mary and Jacob establish a company in which they each take shares. Alex has another job as an accountant and so he contributes most of the money to the new company and receives 60% of the shares in the company. Alex is quite busy with his accountancy practice and so he chooses not to become a director of the company. Mary and...
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Massachusetts property by Evelyn and Frank (Sellers) to Grace and Hope (Buyers)

Massachusetts property by Evelyn and Frank (Sellers) to Grace and Hope (Buyers)

You are a paralegal coordinating the closing of Massachusetts property being sold by Evelyn and Frank (Sellers) to Grace and Hope (Buyers) The property address is 200 Liberty Street, Soldasis, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. The purchase price is $500,000.00 and Buyers have already submitted a deposit of $25,000.00 being held by the listing agent in escrow. Buyers will be financing the purchase with a mortgage loan from Generic Mortgage in the amount of $450,000.00. The closing date will be September 1, 2021. Evelyn and Frank are married and hold title as tenants by the entirety. The presently occupy the property as their primary residence. Property taxes are $3650.00 for the year and have been paid in full through the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021 by Sellers. Like most Massachusetts towns, the Soldasis bills taxes quarterly and the fiscal year starts on July 1. The quarterly bills are due in August, November, February and May. You have already calculated Sellers' total closing costs to be $27,999.00. You have...
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Annie and Eddie Pennywise

Annie and Eddie Pennywise

Annie and Eddie Pennywise decide that they don't need a lawyer to represent them when they purchase their first home. They read up on closings through Reader's Digest and other reliable sources and decide they know enough to proceed on their own. The attorney representing the Lender will preside over the closing. She can answer any last-minute questions. They hand over their money, sign all the paperwork, and the deed and other documents are recorded. The closing took place in just a few minutes; they told everyone that they were anxious to be on their way to meet their moving van. Truthfully, it is a hot day and they can't wait to take a dip in their new inground pool, which graces the backyard. Later that evening, Annie opens the folder of documents given to them at the closing, and finds a mortgage inspection plan ("plot plan") at the top of the pile. The plan shows an easement held by Clampett...
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Business Entity, Accounting Method, and Tax Laws

Business Entity, Accounting Method, and Tax Laws

Milestone One: Business Entity, Accounting Method, and Tax Laws In Module Two, you will submit a draft of your recommendation for the business entity you believe will meet the client’s needs, based on your research. You will also select the accounting method that should be used to interpret the business transactions and for tax reporting. You will also need to summarize the tax law pertaining to the entity selected. This assignment will address Section I, Parts A, B, and C of the critical elements above. This milestone is graded with the Milestone One Rubric. I. Memorandum A. Use logical reasoning based on your tax research to explain why the client should choose your recommended business entity. Consider referencing appropriate tax code and regulations. entity based on the following: Cash basis vs. accrual The cost to prep the returns The tax benefits The limited liability protection Employee benefits C. Interpret the tax law pertaining to the type of business recommended and justify your recommendation using details consistent with tax law, code,...
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Disputed Purchase – Launceston Printing and Design

Disputed Purchase – Launceston Printing and Design

From: Michelle Moorehouse Team Leader To: Graduate (me) Date Monday 29 August 2022Subject: Disputed Purchase - Launceston Printing and Design Jemma, our outlet manager in Bicheno, has received an invoice from earlier this year. It appears there is a disagreement between her and a signage company about whether or not things were properly ordered or not. The dispute is above $5,000 so Jemma has escalated the matter to us at head office in line with company policy. I am tasking you with reviewing the enclosed materials and providing me with a memorandum containing your critical analysis in response to the following questions: containing  critical analysis, in response to the following questions:Is there a valid contract for the banners? Is there a valid contract for the outdoor sign? Is Wineglass Bay Seafood bound by the so-called "terms and conditions"? Are there any other legal issues arising from the materials?Please give legal reasons for your answers and keep your analysis to a maximum of one thousand five hundred...
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