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Many people think that once a disaster has passed that all of the hard work is over. As we know, living in South Florida, hurricanes are an ongoing threat to our community. With the knowledge of an impending hurricane, usually shelters are opened to house individuals in high-risk areas, the elderly, and the homeless. Even when a hurricane is one of those that result in little to no devastation, doesn’t mean that it is easy just to close the shelters and go back to normal operations.
Based upon what we have learned in this week’s lessons you are going to address the post-disaster phase as a phasedown of shelter operations has begun, the American Red Cross Disaster Operations Supervisor has directed you to start closing down shelters and to begin re-assigning shelter staff personnel and releasing those that are no longer required. Additionally, the individuals that were in the unaffected high-risk areas can go home, however, may need assistance. Additionally, arraignments have to be made for the transportation of the elderly and some of the homeless individuals do not want to leave as they have nowhere to do.
What NIMS Management Characteristic are you supporting? Discuss the steps and actions you would take to address all of the above issues. Additionally, address any other issues that may arise that I did not list above and how you would address them.
Grading Criteria
Each reflection post should have the following format:
A 300-word minimum initial post
A 150-word response to at least two classmates (each response should be at least 150 words or more)
Make sure to address all of the questions posed. Please make the replies to your fellow students, meaningful and if you disagree with something that your fellow student wrote, please be respectful.
Note: Proofread your work before posting as you will not be able to edit your original post afterward.
Due: 11:59pm, Sunday (Week 3).
Reference the rubric for grading criteria

Read the pdf and use the data to answer the questions The R is required in Q1 and Q4.
Also, I filed the correct answer for Q4.
This link will be helpful to do the cluster graph: https://uc-r.github.io/kmeans_clustering

The following assignment questions are based on “The Indian Premier League: Gauging Player Performance” and the supporting data file.
1. Mitra is exploring the performance of IPL batsmen using analytical data tools. How should Mitra go about it? Discuss in detail. 2. Should Mitra include the “hundred” variable in the analysis? Why/why not? What other variables can he use and how?
3. Mitra is keenly interested in two performance indicators in detail: batting average and strike rate. Discuss the relevance of these two performance indicators in this context. How can Mitra identify outstanding players on these performance indicators? Are there any limitations to your suggested approach?
4. Mitra is interested in creating subgroups of players. How can he do that? Discuss in detail.
5. Over the 2019 IPL season, many cricket fans commented on various social networking platforms that team owners have wasted a considerable amount of money by picking poor performers Can Mitra examine these allegations in an impartial way? What would you suggest? Why?
6. If you were Mitra, would you implement any other market research methods in addition to the data analysis to better understand some of these issues?
7. Based on your findings, what would you suggest to the teams regarding player acquisition?

In this video Dr. Lorek mentions you will get a topic via email. That is not the case for this course, you may choose a table on whatever topic you would like. You can search for a topic you are interested in the search bar on the statistical abstract page and that will pull up all tables related to the topic. I just searched “Covid” and 4 interesting tables showed up- one based on higher ed.

1) https://youtu.be/DGgd9uCx6v8https://youtu.be/DGgd9uCx6v8https://youtu.be/DGgd9uCx6v8https://youtu.be/DGgd9uCx6v8
2) https://youtu.be/0wgw1S-Omjohttps://youtu.be/0wgw1S-Omjohttps://youtu.be/0wgw1S-Omjohttps://youtu.be/0wgw1S-Omjo
3) https://youtu.be/36iDLICMu6whttps://youtu.be/36iDLICMu6whttps://youtu.be/36iDLICMu6whttps://youtu.be/36iDLICMu6w

Where does data come from? This week each student will choose a statistical table produced from the most recent statistical abstract (see the video tutorials to locate the data and tables!) You will report the detailed characteristics of the survey and a selected finding from the statistical table chosen (Labor Force Statistics)

The report should include:
1. Your name
2. Name of the survey
3. Agency or organization collecting the data and/or data program it is part of.
4. Purpose of the data collection.
5. Year(s) in which the data was collected.
6. Details about how data is collected and who the respondents are.
7. Visualize the data or parts of it by using excel to create one chart.
8. Write a paragraph discussing a particular finding (citing statistical evidence; exact numbers/percentages) from the statistical table chosen by you. Explain how the findings would relate to a workplace issue or a research question.
9. Are there any limitations to this data? What questions cannot be answered using the data presented in the table?
10. Reference/ links to a sample questionnaire and the statistical table (if available).

After reading Chapter 8, go back and review Table 8.1. There, a study reports on the perspectives of adults, compared to youth, about the developmental assets – how important they are, and whether adults actually do the asset-building actions listed.After reading Chapter 8, go back and review Table 8.1. There, a study reports on the perspectives of adults, compared to youth, about the developmental assets – how important they are, and whether adults actually do the asset-building actions listed. What surprises you about the data in the table – comparing the perspectives of youth vs. adults? The importance or significance of particular asset-building actions – do the ratings of actions as “important” match your own thoughts and opinions?What surprises you about the data in the table – comparing the perspectives of youth vs. adults? The importance or significance of particular asset-building actions – do the ratings of actions as “important” match your own thoughts and opinions?

paper is about John B. Watson. Must answer following questions using only John B. Watson information and about him.
1. what is the background/history that contributed to his ideas?
2. Present the theoretical philosophical and/or research ideas that are included in psychology?
3. How did their theoretical, philosophical and/or research ideas influence psychology?
4. Chiose one theory. How might you change it?
5. Is this theory relevant today in psychology? why or why not?
6. what other theories can you connect to this one theory? (similarities and differences)

If inducted into the National Honor Society, a member must continue to be a leader and uphold the 4 pillars of NHS.
In your essay, please address the following:
● If inducted into the NHS how will you continue to serve or lead your community (or how will you begin to serve/lead your community)?
● Please note that this essay should be approximately 400-500 words.
● Be sure to edit for grammar and punctuation.

NHS – National Honors Society

450 words

The case study is a review of a current homeland security issue and one that affects the US. Your topic does not have to be approved by the instructor unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, please contact your instructor. You will prepare five to seven pages (full pages)(not including cover page, charts, graphs, pictures, graphics, or reference pages) exploring the issue presented. An abstract is not required. The paper is due at the end of week 5 and must be submitted in your Assignment Folder. Current issues include but are not limited to border control, funding allocation, infrastructure, cyber warfare, biotechnology, intelligence, transportation security, incident response, civil liberties, resource allocation, capabilities, and immigration. Make sure you can identify an issue relating to a topic. A narrow topic is easier to write than a too broad topic.The case study is a review of a current homeland security issue and one that affects the US. Your topic does not have to be approved by the instructor unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, please contact your instructor. You will prepare five to seven pages (full pages)(not including cover page, charts, graphs, pictures, graphics, or reference pages) exploring the issue presented. An abstract is not required. The paper is due at the end of week 5 and must be submitted in your Assignment Folder. Current issues include but are not limited to border control, funding allocation, infrastructure, cyber warfare, biotechnology, intelligence, transportation security, incident response, civil liberties, resource allocation, capabilities, and immigration. Make sure you can identify an issue relating to a topic. A narrow topic is easier to write than a too broad topic.The case study is a review of a current homeland security issue and one that affects the US. Your topic does not have to be approved by the instructor unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, please contact your instructor. You will prepare five to seven pages (full pages)(not including cover page, charts, graphs, pictures, graphics, or reference pages) exploring the issue presented. An abstract is not required. The paper is due at the end of week 5 and must be submitted in your Assignment Folder. Current issues include but are not limited to border control, funding allocation, infrastructure, cyber warfare, biotechnology, intelligence, transportation security, incident response, civil liberties, resource allocation, capabilities, and immigration. Make sure you can identify an issue relating to a topic. A narrow topic is easier to write than a too broad topic.The case study is a review of a current homeland security issue and one that affects the US. Your topic does not have to be approved by the instructor unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, please contact your instructor. You will prepare five to seven pages (full pages)(not including cover page, charts, graphs, pictures, graphics, or reference pages) exploring the issue presented. An abstract is not required. The paper is due at the end of week 5 and must be submitted in your Assignment Folder. Current issues include but are not limited to border control, funding allocation, infrastructure, cyber warfare, biotechnology, intelligence, transportation security, incident response, civil liberties, resource allocation, capabilities, and immigration. Make sure you can identify an issue relating to a topic. A narrow topic is easier to write than a too broad topic.

Construct a phylogeny for hominins that lived from about 7 million years ago (i.e., pre-australopiths) to anatomically modern Homo sapiens and defend the rationale behind each decision. You must explain why you think each hominin is (or is not) ancestral to later hominins. You must explain why or why not you think particular hominins were the descendants of others. If you do not think any known hominin is a suitable intermediate between older and younger hominin species, describe the characteristics you think the missing hominin should have. Decisions you make that support the separation or merging of multiple species of hominins (i.e., splitting and lumping) must be justified.

Major Project: Political Bias and the Media

PURPOSE:

Skills: The purpose of this assignment is to understand the nature of US politics in terms of political behavior (ideology, public opinion) and how it is linked to parties, interest groups, and the influence of media.
Knowledge: It has long been argued, particularly by conservatives, that there is a liberal bias in the mass media. On the other hand, progressives and liberals counter that conservative media has its own bias and that conservative media spends most of its time trying to invoke fear and division in the general public. With these two points of view in mind, complete the following assignment.

THE TASK:

Explanation of Activity:

Define media bias and explain at least four types of media bias.
Locate two current event news articles covering the same topic or event in American politics.
Make sure that your article is within the 6-month time frame (count backward from the due date 6 months). If the due date is November 11th, and the article is written on February 7th, then the article is not within the 6-month time frame.
You MUST include the hyperlinks to the articles. If you fail to insert the hyperlinks, the project will be returned to you for revision.
Avoid using “Op-ed” articles for this assignment. These articles are editorials (which is news commentary rather than actual news reporting). Generally, these types of articles are labeled as such, however, the nature of cable news has made this less clear (see your textbook for additional explanation). You might look for things like a reporter’s use of voice in the article to gauge its bias. For example, a story might report “there was a crash on I-85”–or it might say something like “there was a horrific crash on I-85.” See the difference? What’s horrific to her might not be horrific to you, so that would be an instance where the writer’s objectivity may have faltered. Be sure you don’t rely upon “op-ed” pieces or other editorials as you prepare your paper. Those are supposed to be biased. We’re looking for bias in articles that are presented as news by the networks and publishers.
Compare and contrast (the reporting of) the two news articles. Explain in detail how these articles are or are not example/s of media bias. If you did find bias, including which types of bias you may have identified.
Discuss the impact of media bias on public opinion. As part of your research and examination of media, bias includes recent polling data results showing the public’s confidence in the objectivity and/or fairness of the media. The Gallup polls in the lesson module are a great place to start.
Use the template provided below to help complete your assignment.
Create a 3-5 minute video comparing/contrasting the two news articles based on your research. Additional guidance and instructions are provided below.
GRADING CRITERIA:

See the attached rubric in addition to the following specifics regarding the criteria on which your grade will be based:
You MUST use the template provided. The template is there to help you follow the instructions and gain the maximum points for the assignment.
Each paragraph MUST contain at least five sentences.
You MUST include the hyperlinks in the template.
You MUST ensure that your article is within the 6-month time frame (count backward from the due date 6 months). If the article is not within a 6-month period, your assignment will be returned to you with a zero and you may be allowed 48 hours to redo the assignment.
Check your grammar and spelling.
At a minimum, one paragraph must contain in-text citations from your text.
Do NOT directly copy the article word for word for your summary. Your summary is your words, not the author’s. If you directly copy the article (Plagiarism), then the assignment will be returned to you with a zero. You will be allowed 48 hours to redo the summary.
In the video: Your face and name must be clearly visible in your ID, and your face must be visible in your video.
The video must be at least 3 minutes in length and clearly articulate the points made in your research.

TEMPLATE:
You MUST use the template provided below. The template is to help you follow the instructions and gain the maximum points for the assignment.
Title (Example) Political Bias in the News
Your Name: ________________________________
Hyperlink to Article #1: ______________________
Date of Article #1: ___________
Hyperlink to Article #2: ______________________
Date of Article #2: ___________
Due Date of Assignment: __________
Introduction:
Prompt: A good introduction includes at least three parts, according to guidance provided in this How to Write an Introduction article by Grammarly.

A hook to capture the reader’s attention
Background for context.
Define media bias and explain at least two types of media bias found in the articles that you chose, introducing the two articles to be discussed.
A clearly defined thesis statement or main point of your paper
First Body Paragraph:
Prompt: Begin by comparing or contrasting the two articles. For example, statements might be worded in the following manner:

“In the article (title of the article), (author) explains/discusses/describes/argues (choose only one of the previous words) while in the article (title of the article), (author) explains/discusses/describes/argues (choose only one of the previous words)…”
“To illustrate this point, the author states….”
Second Body Paragraph:
Prompt: Compare or contrast evidence of bias in each of the two articles. For example, you might state:

“The article (title of the article), demonstrates (name a type of media bias used in the article, by (doing or stating what).”
“Meanwhile, the article (title)…”
State whether the bias suggests a conservative or liberal bias and why you believe this to be true.
Third Body Paragraph:
Prompt: As part of your research and examination of media bias include recent polling data results showing the public’s confidence in the objectivity or fairness of the media. Provide an Internet citation for each polling source discussed. For example

“According to a recent Gallup poll conducted (when?), a (certain percentage of Americans believe…”
Conclusion Paragraph:
Prompt: Wrap up and summarize your points, especially as they pertain to the thesis statement or main point of your paper. Detail why this is an important exercise for the course. Link the assignment to the material covered in class. Be sure to cite your textbook page number. You may cite it as (Text, p. xxx) and substitute the page number for xxx. For example, your conclusion might say something like this:

“In conclusion, my research has shown….”
“This research illustrates (what) from our class readings (or textbook).”
“This insight is valuable because….”

– Read “Interpreting the Constitution” and answer questions over an historical issue from the first half of U.S. History.
– Analyze and compare two opposing perspectives. The subject you’ll investigate involves interpreting the Constitution and the power of the federal government to create a national bank. Relevant topics both then as well as today.
– The majority of answers must come from the source provided: “Interpreting the Constitution” pdf
– Information to cite the source you read is located on the last page of the Interpreting the Constitution document.

Questions:
Part I. Introduction
i. Describe in general the issue being debated.

Part II. Historical Debate
ii. What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or disagree?
iii. What types of evidence do the authors use and does that evidence support their thesis?

Part III. Conclusion
iv. How did your reading change the way you understood the subject?
v. How are the issues presented in your readings still relevant to you today? Please explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic.
vi. Imagine you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue, how would you use what you’ve learned to help you do so?