DQ 2 Week 1 CJS/334 What is a variable? Explain the difference between an independent and a dependent variable. Provide an example of each. A “Variable” is something that is measured, controlled, or manipulated. They might operate in one of two ways when it comes to research, either as a “dependent variable,” or “independent variable,” it is usually known by either letters or numbers---A variable is anything that has the ability to change or vary in characteristics or properties.
Communiction 102 Response to Article The Revelation Risk Model Objective: 1 – Identify the theory that is being used (2 points). 2 – In one paragraph describe three key components of the theory (3 points). 3 – Identify the first two hypotheses or research questions (2 points). 4 – Identify the key variables they are testing in the hypotheses or research questions (2 points). 5 – Briefly summarize how each variable was operationalized (4 points).
3. Probing reasons and evidence How do you know? Why do you think that is true? What would change your mind? 4.
2. Coopers & Lybrand did make a couple of mistakes in their audit at the fiscal year ended 1995. First, they looked over the receivable from Wow Wee and also from West Coast Liquidators, which was not chosen when Coopers & Lybrand did its confirmation process. Also, when Goldberg faxed a forged copy of confirmation to Coopers & Lybrand, they accepted it without taking the necessary follow-up procedures. Lastly, in the sales cutoff test, they did not notice the bogus sales to West Coast Liquidators during the final month of 1995, or the bogus sales to Wow Wee on the last day of 1995.
Type of experimental or nonexperimental approach, studies of a group (or groups) at one time or over a period of time, and use of control groups. 3. Data collection methods. Choice of a variety of methods such as observation, reanalysis of existing data, questionnaires, and interviews. 4.
A statistical hypothesis is an assumption about a population parameter. This assumption may or may not be true. Hypothesis testing refers to the formal procedures used by statisticians to accept or reject statistical hypotheses. Hypothesis Tests Statisticians follow a formal process to determine whether to reject a null hypothesis, based on sample data. This process, called hypothesis testing, consists of four steps.
Explain this model. Draw a chart in your notes if you need to. 3. How is this model similar to/different from other models presented in this perspective? iii.
Superson’s goal is to defeat the skeptic and does not believe self-interest is sufficient enough to do so. I understand the approach Superson is making about self-interest but I don’t think she is looking at all aspects of the topic. I think people will always act in self-interested ways regardless of the circumstances; people act according to their dispositions, not by force, unless they are being coerced of course. It is human nature to instinctively maximize our personal utility. We act in ways that we see fit, whether or not an act is considered moral is completely dependent upon the individual.
Also the CPA firm cannot perform any more consulting or accounting services for the audit client since it is not allowed under the PCAOB audit standards. b. The auditors would have to complete the registration of the company with the SEC via Form S-1, file quarterly financials on Form 10-Q, and then file the annual fiscal year's financial statements via Form 10K in addition to the annual audited financial statements. Problem 3-23 a. 2) b.
This can be interpreted as self interest is part of, or is, morality, which can lead to justifying actions which go against the consensus of society e.g. lying, stealing and killing. For this reason Kant believes it is better to live according to reason as opposed to desire. For example, if you wanted to buy something which was more expensive than you could afford your reason would tell you it wasn’t possible to have it, not desire as it cannot realise this. Kant sees this as similar to making moral decisions as the moral choice is not always the desired choice and therefore not in your self interest.