general characteristics (age, eeight, height and BMI) were represented in table 5, descriptive statistics of sheets general characteristics were represented in table 6 and descriptive statistics of sheets results were represented in table 7, internal consistency calculations were made and it was found that Cronbach's alpha equals 0.848 with lower bound 0.789 and upper bound 0.896 at 95% confidence interval., test versus retest calculations were made as shown in table 8 and Spearman’s correlations coefficients
and an additional 11 youth also seen at a private clinic. The manual essentially restates information from these two publications. Results are quite promising. The internal consistency reliability of the overall diagnosis based on the inventory was very strong (alpha = .95), and four of the five inventory sections showed adequate internal consisten... ... middle of paper ... ...No Diagnosis. The latter category is reserved for situations wherein the examiner has been advised by a referent or an
disconfirmation, perceived quality, SERVQUAL, and Six Sigma (Kasper, Helsdingen, and Gabbott, 2006:183). Additionally, Ahmed and Rafiq (2002:13) spelled out two other models namely Berry's model and Grönrros' model, but placed them within the context of the internal marketing theory. However, the preceding models perceived service quality from a narrow perspective; none have had a holistic view of quality. This explains the inconsistency in conceptualizing service quality where the perceived service quality
Social support is defined as the existence and availability of friends and other people, including family, on whom we can rely, in times of need or crisis to give us a positive self-image (Towey, 2013). In addition, social support is provided by those people who express care, value and love towards others. It plays a positive role in psychological adjustment and health and this can be observed in several settings. For example, in developing a strong, mutual tie amongst each other, soldiers ensure
these life aspects on her eating disorder, the occupational therapist used the Adolescent Role Assessment (Black, 1976) to interview Chhaya. This assessment is meant for clients who range in age from 13 to 17 years and has shown sufficient internal consistency reliability (0.75), test-retest reliability (0.91), and content validity (via a literature review of multiple areas of study) (Burke & Lomba, 200... ... middle of paper ... ...onal Therapy 2nd ed (pp. 277-285). Thorofare, N.J.: Slack, Inc
Functional ankle instability is described as the tendency of the foot to ‘give way’.1 Functional instability (FI) is defined as the subjective feeling of ankle instability or recurrent, symptomatic ankle sprains (or both) due to proprioceptive and neuromuscular deficits.2 Individuals reporting giving way in the absence of a mechanical deficit are usually classified as having FAI.Incidents of the ankle “giving way”, is reported in 40% to 60% of individuals who suffer at least one ankle sprain. 3,12,16
factor structures relating to the ICT attitudes. The most serious issue is that the reported instruments measuring the attitudes to date are controversial in relation to validity, although those instruments achieved satisfactory results in internal consistency reliability. This controversial issue should be tackled because the reliability is a sufficient condition rather than a necessary one in dealing with the validity for the development of an instrument (DeVon et al., 2007). Whilst some earlier
The ADHD Rating Scale-IV is designed to be used with children ages 5 to 18 and consists of scales for the Home and School. The Home version is also available in Spanish. The scales are rated according to symptom frequency on a 4-point scale of 9 to 3 (never or rarely) to (very often) and each has 18 items. The checklists are designed to be completed by parents and teachers who have observed the child for six months. Divided across four age groups, the scores are reported as percentile ranks separately
represent the total population under evaluation or study (McMillan, 2016; Golafshani, 2013). Moreover, the findings of a research study are considered reliable if they can be reproduced using similar methodology. In this regard, replication and consistency are the two characteristics that determine the reliability of any given research tool or test. Validity establishes if the research study actually measures what it was initially intended to measure (McMillan, 2016). In this regard, validity of
store in order to solve the problem with the quality of service. Starbucks should also set up an internal strategic marketing team. This will allow Starbucks to have a proactive feedback of customer satisfaction and hence faster improvement. Labor cost is high for Starbucks' North American operations. To keep labor cost at reasonable level, Starbucks should reduce waste in making drinks, keep consistency in drinks, and improving productivity. The company needs to invest more money in automated espresso
distributor sending the product to the customer. This inconsistency caused the departments to create their software that would pull specific information as they defined it. c. Why didn't this ensure more consistency? There was no consistency because the process was decentralized. The lack of consistency was inevitable considering the number of functional silos established with Cisco. As stated in the case, there was "no centralized group checking for conflict." d. What was Brad Boston's solution to the
are scientific. The most important of these elements is empirical validity, which uses evidence to confirm or disprove a theory and have criteria for interpreting data as factual, irregular or unrelated. The other major elements include internal logical consistency, scope and parsimony, testability, and usefulness and policy implication. A theory must be logically consistent. In order to be so, it must have clearly defined concepts, have logically stated and internally consistent propositions. If
manifestation of his internal state of being. The "double character" which Catherine "adopts" in order to simultaneously maintain her relationship with the high brow Linton family and her low class friend, Heathcliff (66), is also manifested by most of the other main characters in the novel, though the split is usually less obvious in the other characters. It is less obvious because rather than being split between two contrasting external states (only one of Catherine's reflects her internal state), the
My paper attempts to exhibit the consistency of John Dewey’s non-individualistic individualism. It details Dewey’s claim that the traditional dualism opposing the individual to the social is politically debilitating. We find Dewey in the 20’s and 30’s, for example, arguing that the creation of a genuine public arena, one capable of precluding the rise of an artificial chasm between sociality and individuality—or, rather, one capable of precluding the rise of an artificial chasm between notions of
Kayton recognizes that though this belief has been found in early writings of the Babylonians, Semites, and Egyptians, the most famous vampire scare swept Europe in 1730. This vampire epidemic lasted approximately five years (305). The legend consistency continues with adolescent and young adult schizophrenia. It is presented to us that young suicide victims were most likely believed to become vampires and attack members of their families (Kayton 304-05). Suicide was not an uncommon event among
fictional life, a figment of the writers imagination, with sets and props that are not real life homes and settings. When we first look at the ‘Magic If’, Stanislavski makes us aware that a performing actor must logically justify his actions in consistency with real life. Therefore he must act under his passions in character and not play with them, acting internally and externally with complete rationalization. By using the "Magic If" the actor is granting himself permission to "believe" in these
opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. (Peer Pressure) · The other terror that scares us from self-trust is our consistency; a reverence for our past act or word, because the eyes of others have no other data for computing our orbit than our past acts, and we are loath to disappoint them. · But perception is not whimsical, but fatal · Man is timid and apologetic;
a single person. When the models used by a person are internally or externally inconsistent with themselves or with logic, evidence, or experiences, the first reaction is probably confusion (or maybe anxiety), but in the continued search for consistency, one can arrive at further insight and a desired level of comfort in oneself and the way one views reality. I guess this is sometimes called the search for the meaning of life, although that’s a rather grand phrase for ... ... middle of paper
500 varieties. Some of these well known varieties include basmati (India), sushi rice (Japan) and jasmine rice (Thailand) each having a different consistency and flavor. Basmati rice is very aromatic, both in its dry state and cooked. It has an exotic smell that is very distinct compared to other varieties. Sushi rice is known for its consistency; it very sticky, which is beneficial when making sushi. Jasmine rice, as seen on the plate, is also aromatic but it has a different smell. It has
tools to keep the logistics cost low. Sales of this product are likely to be tied to population size with little of no variation in sales…except in college towns where TP sales may be higher during rush week. This consistency allows managers to ship regular orders of the product. Consistency allows for long-range contracts with shippers, wh...