The two main methods of inquiry in research are quantitative and qualitative studies (Creswell, 2013). Quantitative studies are empirical and data is collected in numerical form and is quantified through statistical analysis. The two broad categories of quantitative research methods are experimental and non-experimental. With this in mind, the purpose...
The conduction of every research is usually intertwined with the same research process that involves several steps. Firstly, it is important to understand and define a problem that will be the focus of the study. Then a researcher usually reviews the existing literature on the topic. It is helpful in...
The Scientific Revolution marks a span of time where scientific advancement greatly changed the societal views of entire cultures, and threatened traditional ideas and beliefs. These discoveries founded the basis for math, astronomy, physiology, and philosophy. Most historians agree that this period begins with Copernicus and ends with Newton. This...
A study’s validity determines whether it is a useful tool outside of the laboratory setting or whether it is simply something that can be used to draw theoretical conclusions. A highly valid study is one whose results will correlate to the things that are seen in the real world. When...
Since man became conscious of himself as part of a bigger world and universe, he has looked up to the stars and contemplated them. What are they made of, what is their purpose, why do they shine so brightly? Even though the stars are light-years away, over time humans have...
An electrical engineer is an occupation that revolves around designing, developing and testing electrical control systems. Electrical engineering incorporates all aspect of technology that touches people lives. Electrical engineers are behind the design and operation of computers and other communication technologies. There are varied ranges of career prospects for graduates...
Inequality is an inherent fact of life and has been so for ages. For any society to truly prosper, however, ensuring that the inequalities are mitigated and that the majority in any society can reap the benefits of economic prosperity is crucial for sustainable and equitable growth. In earlier times,...
We live in a discovery world whereby human beings continuously come up with inventions. Polarized light is one of the discoveries. It is not easy to tell who first discovered it, since it was discovered in contexts which were different many times. Among those who are thought to have discovered...
The major aim of the experiment was to identify the unknown metals by finding their densities. In order to achieve this aim, the different metals were immersed in water and displaced water used to obtain the volume of each metal. Each metal was then weighed on measuring scale and the...
