What is pretesting of questionnaire? Definition. Pretesting is the stage in survey research when survey questions and questionnaires are tested on members of target population/study population, to evaluate the reliability and validity of the survey instruments prior to their final distribution. Why is pretesting necessary in questionnaires? Pretesting will help us determine if respondents understand […]
What challenges did the settlers of Jamestown face?
What challenges did the settlers of Jamestown face? What were some problems that the colonists in Jamestown faced? Hostile Indians, starvation, poor leadership, lack of government, cannibalism, lack of skills among colonists. Jamestown colonists were spoiled, and not prepared to work… they devoted their time and effort to looking for gold. What were the 3 […]
Why is it called split brain?
Why is it called split brain? A structure known as the corpus callosum connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain and enables communication between them. Dysfunction or absence of this structure can result in a condition known as split-brain syndrome, in which each hemisphere of the brain functions independently. Why do I have […]
How much more energy is released by a magnitude 5 earthquake than by one of the magnitude 2?
How much more energy is released by a magnitude 5 earthquake than by one of the magnitude 2? The Richter scale, used to measure earthquake magnitudes, is a base 10 logarithmic scale. This means that a magnitude 5 quake would be 10 times stronger than a magnitude 4 (10^1 power), and would be 100 times […]
How did Mesopotamia influence other civilizations?
How did Mesopotamia influence other civilizations? Not only was Mesopotamia one of the first places to develop agriculture, it was also at the crossroads of the Egyptian and the Indus Valley civilizations. This made it a melting pot of languages and cultures that stimulated a lasting impact on writing, technology, language, trade, religion, and law. […]
When your audience blank a one sided argument is most effective for changing attitudes?
When your audience blank a one sided argument is most effective for changing attitudes? One-sided is more effective if the listener already agrees with the speaker’s argument. Two-sided works best if the listener initially disagreed. If the audience is exposed to opposing views, best to use two-sided. What is the most likely result if someone […]
How do drugs get into your bloodstream?
How do drugs get into your bloodstream? Swallowing a drug is a relatively slow method of taking a drug. After the drug is swallowed, it is dissolved in the stomach and then absorbed into the bloodstream from the linings of the stomach and later, the small intestine. How do drugs leave the body? While drugs […]
What does it mean to be a defendant in a court case select all that apply?
What is the purpose of immigration?
What is the purpose of immigration? Immigration offers diversity, multiculturalism, economic opportunities, as well as, saves lives. Immigration can also change socio-economic foundations and demographics. It can pave way for human-trafficking and unregulated immigration resulting in concerns about national identity and state sovereignty. How can u get someone deported? Broadly speaking, five major categories of […]
Why was Sparta called an oligarchy 3 reasons?
Why was Sparta called an oligarchy 3 reasons? Sparta was called an oligarchy because the real power was in the hands of a few people. The important decisions were made by the council of elders. Council members had to be at least 60 and wealthy. Spartans got the goods they needed for everyday life by […]