Build a linear regression model to predict house value. Interpret the regression results to your customer.

TASK 1: The data for Task 1 is presented on the sheet “Real Estate” of the excel file “Coursework assignment two data.xlsx” You are a business analyst. Your customer, a real estate company, has given you a sample of observations of real estate prices from their database. Your customer wants to know how to determine the price of a house once he or she knows the transaction date, house age, distance to MRT stations, and the number of convenience stores nearby. Question 1. Build a linear regression model to predict house value. Interpret the regression results to your customer. (14 marks) Question 2. One of your colleagues suggests that a linear model may not be good enough and he suggests using a nonlinear model. What would you say? If you do not agree, please explain your logics with relevant references. If you agree, please suggest a decent non-linear model and show evidence. (10 marks) Question 3. Assuming that a linear model will be used for this case. One of your colleagues suggests using a regularised model. Why would she propose using a regularised model? Could you apply such a model and briefly explain how it deals with the potential problem(s)? (9 marks) Question 4. Assuming that a linear model will be used for this case. Another of your colleagues suggests conducting a Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Do you agree? Critically evaluate this suggestion. (7 marks)

describe each of the six problem-solving principles and how they relate to your problem-solving court.

Problem-Solving Courts

[WLOs: 2, 3, 6] [CLOs: 1, 3, 4]

Over the past several years, changes to the judiciary system have become evident, as many non-traditional courts have been established within the United States. These specialized or problem-solving courts have begun to deal with problems such as drug-addiction, child neglect, domestic violence, and mental illness.

The Center for Court Innovation (CCI) has developed six problem-solving principles that make problem-solving courts different than traditional courts. These principles are as follows:

• Enhanced Information
• Community Engagement
• Collaboration
• Individualized Justice
• Accountability
• Outcomes

Visit the CCI website: https://www.courtinnovation.org (Links to an external site.)

Conduct a search of the website to learn about the organization.

Choose one specific type of problem-solving court (family court) and locate at least three professional journal articles via ProQuest that describe the program and the projected outcomes of the program. The paper must be six pages in length and must address the following:

• Identify the journal articles with appropriate headings.
• Summarize each article and the research findings.
• Did the research findings vary, or were they similar? If they varied, why might the research have produced contradictory results?
• After searching the CCI website, describe each of the six problem-solving principles and how they relate to your problem-solving court.
• Conclude with a paragraph or two sharing your thoughts and opinions of the program.

write a short paper discussing the impact culture has on visual perception; specifically on visual illusions and why some of them (such as the Muller-Lyer Illusion) are not present in certain cultures.

For this assignment, you are required to write a short paper discussing the impact culture has on visual perception; specifically on visual illusions and why some of them (such as the Muller-Lyer Illusion) are not present in certain cultures. Your short paper should address the following elements: a) cultural influence on cognitive abilities or strategies (from a broad perspective), b) specific cultural influences that may be related to a group’s susceptibility to the illusion. Feel free to focus on a specific cultural group, and c) must contain the description of at least one research study that investigates and demonstrates the impact of culture on the specific cultural group you have focused on. You must use at least 3 credible sources. If needed, visit the Albizu Library Database Index. For the selection of your source, use PsycINFO or PsycARICLES. Your articles MUST be:  Peer Reviewed ((a) limit your search to “peer-reviewed” and (b) check to see that the journal itself is peer reviewed by looking at their website-it will always be noted)  The articles MUST be of standard length (do not use a brief report or an abstract)  At least one (1) of the articles MUST contain a research study that was conducted (e.g. have Methods and Results sections)  DO NOT use Wikipedia or blogs as sources Guidelines for Submission: You will upload the paper as a Word document or PDF to Blackboard for grading and feedback. Once the submissions are graded, you will be able to review the feedback provided to you in the grading rubric. Your short paper must be 2–3 pages in length (this does not include the cover page and the reference page). It should be written in 12-point Times New Roman font, with one-inch margins. All sources used must follow APA citation and reference format. Any thoughts that are not your own MUST be cited in proper APA format

Describe the process you will use to analyse the data. Will the analysis involve using specialist software?

Using Research Methods to Investigate Education and Education Settings

Assessment Two

You will use the literature review and research question/s you produced for assignment one to start to develop a research proposal for conducting an academic study in the field of education. You will be required to present the proposal according to the guidelines presented below which provide professional guidance for developing an academically rigorous study.

Weighting: 50%

You will develop the introduction, literature review (including research question/s) and method/s sections for a research proposal which must be relevant to the field of education (1,500 words limit). You will follow the guidelines and use the appropriate structure for a formal research proposal. You will respond to the feedback provided for assignment one (literature review and research question/s) in developing your proposal. Ethical issues must be considered and addressed accordingly. You will follow academic writing and APA referencing conventions in the presentation of your work.

Section by section checklist

Before submitting your work make sure you have completed the following

Title page

• Provide a title page for your proposal: A good title should be short, accurate and concise and indicate the type of study you will conduct. For example: Exploring the impact of pupils’ poor mental health on teachers’ wellbeing: A qualitative study
• Indicate the word count
• Student id

Introduction

This is the first section of your proposal; respond to the written feedback you have received for assignment one and refine your work accordingly

• Provide an introductory paragraph which introduces the broad (educationally relevant) area you are interested in, for example, the impact pupil mental health has on academic performance. You need to present a context for your research and set the scene. Use relevant, recent background information, for example, the rising levels of pupils presenting with mental health issues in schools, decline in teacher recruitment, current policy and guidelines for schools etc.

Literature review

• Revise your literature review content so you have removed any irrelevant or overly descriptive material
• Ensure your content is organised in clearly defined paragraphs
• Write short, concise sentences which clearly state your key points (supported by evidence, correctly cited)
• Present your rationale for the research you are proposing (i.e. why are you doing this research, what’s the point?)
• Finish your literature review by clearly stating the aim/s of your research and explicitly state what your research question/s is/are. For example, ‘What is the impact of pupils’ poor mental health on teachers’ wellbeing?’

REMEMBER TO ASK YOURSELF:

• Is the question feasible?
• Is the question clear?
• Is the question significant?
• Is the question ethical?

Methodology Section

You will decide on your methodology and choose your research method/s. This must be the most appropriate choice for your research question; you need to justify this.

Design

• Identify your research design, for example a qualitative study

Methods/s

• State which data collection method/s you will use and why (e.g. by observation, interviews, a survey, a corpus)? For example, for the research question above, a focus group method was selected as the most appropriate technique because….

Analysis

• Describe the process you will use to analyse the data. Will the analysis involve using specialist software? For the example above, ‘Focus group data will be thematically analysed manually’.

Ethics

You must consider ethical issues in relation to your research study and refer to BERA guidelines: https://www.bera.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BERA-Ethical-Guidelines-for-Educational-Research_4thEdn_2018.pdf?noredirect=1

• Consider: What ethical issues does your research raise? Are human participants involved? How will you secure their consent and safeguard their confidentiality?

Presenting your research proposal

Research proposals use standard headings and sub-headings as described above, follow these conventions.

• Provide a reference list at the end (use the heading Reference List) and make sure this aligns with your in-text citations
• Proof read your work (and get someone else to) to check for grammar, spelling, punctuation and comprehensibility

Assessment criteria: this assessment will cover learning outcomes 3 and 4.

See module study guide

These express the criteria against which achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed:

• Expression: proof read, spell checked, grammar and academic expression
• Content: relevant and accurate literature is included
• Structure: logical progression between points and sections
• Referencing: Conforms to APA convention

Identify and critically discuss appropriate literature sources

1.          Introduction to the dissertation

This section aims to provide guidelines and advice to help you to successfully complete your dissertation. By following the information in this guide, you will be able to successfully meet the learning outcomes of the dissertation which include:

1. Identify and critically discuss appropriate literature sources
2. Identify and critically discuss the applicability of a range of research methodologies and paradigms within a range of disciplines
3. Critically evaluate and apply appropriate research tools and techniques
4. Appraise the validity and reliability of research

2.              What is a dissertation?

The dissertation is a 60-credit module that is expected to be 3 months in duration with up 20 hours of supervision and an indicative 500 hours of independent    study. It involves the execution and communication of a piece of investigative academic research which demonstrates an understanding of a specific problem, together with evidence of critical and analytical evaluation.

There are three types of acceptable dissertations, all of which require a literature review. The distinction between the three types comes in the application of material in the literature review.

Type 1 Primary data-based dissertation

Primary data-based dissertations involve students collecting primary data (e.g., resulting from interviews, surveys, focus groups). Here the primary data    must be based around the secondary data in that your findings be compared and contrasted with the data presented in the literature.

Type 2 Secondary data-based dissertation

Secondary data-based dissertations require students to find related data which can be further analysed using primarily statistical techniques. The University has data sources, companies and historical macroeconomic time-series data for many countries.

Type 3 Product/service/innovation-based dissertation

Product/service/innovation-based dissertation requires students to develop a new product or service or enhance an existing product or service based on their analysis of secondary data and stakeholder expectations. Such dissertations may be the result of a specific request from an industrial partner. They must follow the normal academic dissertation conventions.

Most students find the dissertation both challenging and rewarding. There will inevitably be ups and downs but by keeping in regular contact with your supervisor you will find that most problems can be overcome before they become too great.

3.            The topic

Topics can be generated from a variety of sources, they may be generated from work experience, and they may result from a seminar discussion, newspaper articles, journal article or from a piece of coursework. You will be provided with guidance about acceptable topics but in general you may find the following four steps useful:

How important is a work-life balance in modern day businesses?

Introduction

A work-life balance varies in definition and over time it has been evolving; it involves looking at how working people manage time spent at and outside of work. Although the definition seems straightforward, professionals struggle to define it let alone achieve it. How people manage their work to life has a massive effect on their performance and how healthy a work environment is. Maintaining this helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnout in the work place. Research by Harvard business review (2017) shows that “the psychological and physical problems of burned-out employees” are just the most obvious impacts that cost an average of $125 billion to $190 billion a year and the effects on a business can be far greater. Low productivity and high turnover rates are effects that a poor work life balance can have on a business along with the loss of most capable talent. These issues have a long-term effect on the growth and progress of a business hence the need for executives to confront the problem at an organizational level.

It is important for employers to identify the difference in opinions between the generations. Being educated in what is expected of them as managers to lead their organization in a better manner whilst working on minimizing the issues that happen from an imbalance in their work life ratio will help businesses flourish.

Theoretical background and Research focus

When discussing the importance of work life balance in the modern business environment, it is important to note the following theories.

Segmentation Theory

This theory is argued to be one of the earliest theories on work-life balance, this theory looks at work life and family life are separate entities that do not depend on each other as they are inherently segmented. Due to this independence, neither family life or work life affect the other allowing people to set boundaries between the two categories and skillfully organize their life. Other studies argue against this theory and explain that work life and family life are more closely related.

Spill-Over Theory

The spill-over theory argues the opposite of the Segmentation theory. This theory is the most popular stance adopted by researchers examining the importance of work-life whilst also providing the most evidence; it explains that both environments will affect one another and that any positive or negative experiences will carry over into the other. Researches suggest that workers carry the emotions, attitudes, skills and behaviors that they establish at work into their family life and vice versa. To put a negative spillover in context, we can imagine an individual going through marital problems, this will affect the way that the individual will behave in the work place that may also lead to a decrease in the quality of work whereas a positive experience such as a promotion at work, will enhance family life experience. “There is no boundary between the workplace and the home. Therefore, what happens at work will also happen at home” (Young and Kleiner, 1992).

Spillover theory fails to acknowledge other behavioral connections between work and family and treats individuals as reactive only. It does not take into account the environment that these individuals are in or the fact that they have the ability to shape their environment.

Border Theory

Clark argues that work and family systems, though different, are interconnected. Where other theories address the work life balance in a more emotional way, Clark suggests that the primary connection between work and family systems is not emotional, but human. Though people shape their environments, they also in turn shape them and it is this contradiction that makes the work life balance extremely challenging to study (Clark, 2000). This theory is designed to remedy the criticisms and gaps of previous theories.

Integration Theory

Where work-life balance aims to achieve a balance between work and life in which both coexist and thrive to a healthy degree; integration is about bringing the two closer together. In essence, work-life integration sees every activity throughout the day as a whole. It focuses on when the best time to focus on either work or personal life is, for example checking and responding to personal emails during the work day or working later during the day to focus on a personal project during the morning. Overall, it emphasis the importance of timing.

Work-Life Balance Objectives for Executive Leaders

In modern day business environments, a healthy work-life balance should be encouraged. A unhealthy work-life balance will have many negative affects on an organization and more importance needs to be placed on this to avoid future complications within a business. Executive leaders need to tackle this issue and have measurements in place to aid their employees into having a better work-life balance.

Making Time

Former president and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Brian Dyson paints a picture in a former speech of why we strive for balance. He compares life to a game in which 5 balls are being juggled at the same time all representing work, family, health, friends and spirit. Work is a rubber ball that can bounce back whereas all the others are made of glass, dropping one of these means that they will never be the same. This must be understood and balanced in ones life accordingly. (Executives Unlimited, 2022)

Being realistic with the workload that executives hand over to their employees is crucial to the health of the people working within the organization. Not only is there an affect on ones physical health but also it causes a bigger strain on ones mental health when they do not get the break that they need. This may cause people to leave jobs that in turn will affect turnover rates leading to businesses having higher costs when recruiting.

The Four Burner Theory

Imagine a four-burner gas stove represents your life. Each burner represents one major part of your life: Work; Health; Family and Friends. This theory states “in order to be successful, you have to cut off one of your burners. And in order to be really successful, you have to cut off two.” (Mistry, 2020).

It is not as black and white as this may seem, people have different types of relationships with different things that this theory does not take into account. It is not entirely necessary to completely switch off any of your burners what is important is how you balance it and using this metaphor, the heat that it is placed at.

Hypothesis

Hypothesis 1: Work-life balance is positively related to work engagement

Although research to show that a high level of work-life balance results in a high level of work engagement is limited, we can apply the spill-over theory to this hypothesis. We can come to the assumption that positive emotions in ones life will directly affect ones work engagement and vice versa. This is due to the reason that there are lower levels of stress on employees that have a healthier balanced work-life.

Using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in correspondence to the Spill-over Theory, without ones psychological needs of love and belonging that comes from ones life away from work, that person cannot meet their full potential in life. Work engagement is more significant when ones needs are met outside of work as well as at work.

Research Questions

• How important is a work-life balance in modern day businesses?
• To what extent will an unhealthy work-life balance affect employees within the work environment?

identify and outline an appropriate methodology you will use to conduct an investigation, the results of which, through synthesis and evaluation, address a problem related to your degree discipline and/or its practice.

Sexuality can be an effective tool in campaigning for social change. Critically discuss.

Description

Assessment Objectives: In the final assessment students should show they have engaged with this course’s content and conducted additional academic research relevant to the question/topic. Students are to select and respond to one question from the list below. Please include the question you have chosen on your essay – at the top of your essay or on your title page, if you have one. You must draw on a minimum of two weeks’ required readings, from the week’s 7-11 topics. Assignment Questions (choose one only): In what ways have queer communities demonstrated agency and demanded social change over time? Note: you may choose to focus on a specific community under the broad queer umbrella. What can movements pushing for social change around sexuality and/or gender identity learn from past social movements? Accounting for both structure and agency allows for the most complete analysis of sex work. Critically discuss. Critiques of medical models of sexuality and gender have been central to the sociology of sexualities. Discuss with reference to contributions from gay and lesbian studies, disability studies, and/or trans studies. Sexuality can be an effective tool in campaigning for social change. Critically discuss. Create your own question by drawing on at least two weeks’ required readingsfrom weeks 7 to 11. If you’d like help with forming your question, please consult your tutor. As with all of the other questions, make sure you indicate the question you have come up with at the top of your essay/on your title page. Sociologists investigate how sex and sexuality captures and reflects social norms and practices which change over time. This subject has considered theoretical and empirical research into how sexuality and sexual differences are understood, experienced, regulated, and expressed. In this second assessments students are to show that they have engaged with this course’s Weeks 7-11 content. To assist and extend students’ engagement with the course content, students are to do additional academic research by looking at a relevant contemporary issue/topic of your choice.

What are the effects of multilingualism in Gambian Literature?

Introduction

Background

Multilingualism as a term is coined from two Latin words, “multi’ which denotes many and “lingua” which stands for language. Subsequently, multilingualism is defined as the use of more than one language, either through speaking or in writing or the ability of a person to express themselves using several languages with native-like proficiency (Clyne 308; Aronin and Laoire 18). However, hypotheses on comparable proficiency in different languages often attract criticism due to evidence indicating that for both verbal and written communication, proficiency in one language in multilingual situations tends to dominate more compared to others (Okal). Also, multilingualism can imply the co-existence of several languages (can be native, official, national, native, foreign or international) within a community or societal setting. Each of these definitions explicates the broad-spectrum nature of multilingualism, but the most important part of this investigation will be on how multilingualism influences the nature of literature. In most cases, Zubaidi argues that contemporary African writers who author their work using English often face challenges when expressing their experiences, feelings or worldview in English (17). In these situations, they often tend to incorporate native dialects that resonate well with local audiences. It is pivotal to understand that linguists have often paid less attention to written compared to conversational literature. This study will attempt to bridge this gap by examining multilingualism in contemporary Gambian literature.

Problem statement

The official language of Gambia is English, which was imposed by the British colonialists (Sey). However, the English language is spoken by about 0.5% of the Gambians, which represents an extremely challenging situation for writers who desire to use English in their works. There are other prominent languages such as Mandinka, Fula, Wolof, including numerous other indigenous vernaculars. Although there is literature written in Gambian native languages, the majority of Gambian writers have focused on writing books and stories using the English language. Nonetheless, most of these books have not been written in pure English language, but they often constitute internal multilingualism characterised by local dialects, jargon, idioms amongst other tools. The incorporation of these dialects often seeks to offer first-hand narratives of the writers’ experiences, feelings and world view through these books, though translations by audiences from non-Gambian contexts may always be a difficult task. However, in these situations, the aspects of multilingualism, which implies the use of English and native language assumes a “free” concept that involves mixing English with the local dialects for better expression of opinions, experiences or feelings. Such intersectionality of multilingualism and literature will form the basis for this study.

Research Questions

In this research proposal, I will concentrate with the following research questions:

What are the effects of multilingualism Gambian Literature?

1. How the authors use of Multilingualism helps in relaying information to readers?
2. How the use of local dialects helps in avoiding misunderstanding of religious, economic and political terms?

Hypotheses

H1: Multilingualism in contemporary Gambian literature has enhanced the creation and appreciation of cultural awareness and local languages.

H2: The use of local dialects/languages in literature enhances writers’ sense of independence, which contributes to improved cultural diversity.

H3: The use of local dialects/languages enables writers to bring characters they have created to life which enhances the characterisation of Gambian literature.

Aim

The aim of this study will embody examining the role of multilingualism in Gambian literature, the reasons for using different dialects/languages and the impacts of these languages/dialects on the Gambian literature. Examining this topic is expected to provide solid insights on the role of multilingualism when it comes to influencing not only writers’ sense of ownership and cultural identity, but also explicating how adopting multilingualism may help in enhancing local languages and universal appreciation of cultural diversity. Besides, the study will guide further developments in linguistics models and theories seeking to explore the often-overlooked impacts of dialects in literature. Such models may guide on future translations to literary works written with multilingual perspectives or styles.

Why is it important to integrate the SDLC process?

The SDLC has five primary phases:

• Systems Planning and Selection
• Systems Analysis
• Systems Design
• Systems Implementation and Operation
• Systems Maintenance

After you have formulated your task and described each step, present your information in a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of six slides (This is in addition to the title and reference list slides).

Presentation requirements:

• You should have a title slide, a table of contents slide, and a reference list slide.
• You should have at least one slide for each of the SDLC phases. Use the SDLC phase to title these slides: System Planning and Selection, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Systems Implementation and Operation, and Systems Maintenance. Include speaker points in each slide.
• Your presentation should have at least two relevant images in it.
• Your summary slide(s) should answer the following question:
  • Why is it important to integrate the SDLC process?

The Software Development Life Cycle – Personal Task Application PowerPoint Assignment

• Must have a minimum of six slides (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of PowerPoint
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
  • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sourcestable offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined .