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ASSIGNMENT #5: Reflection of self in community Due Date: December 8th, 11:59pm est Points: 30 Description and Instructions: Instructions for Attending an On-Campus or Community Group with Diverse Identities or Opinions different than your own. Research Available Groups: Begin by researching the various on-campus groups or a community group that align with your interests in engaging with diverse identities or opinions. Check the university website, bulletin boards, or social media platforms for information on existing groups that promote inclusivity, diversity, and dialogue. If you are unable to attend an on-campus group, check with your local library and community organizations. Review Group Descriptions: Take the time to review the descriptions and missions of each group to identify those that specifically aim to bring together individuals with diverse identities or opinions. Look for groups that foster open-mindedness, respectful dialogue, and mutual understanding across differences. Attend a Group Meeting: Once you’ve identified a group of interest, determine the time, date, and location of their meetings or events. Make plans to attend their next gathering and mark it on your calendar to ensure you don’t miss it. Prepare Open-Mindedness: Before attending the group meeting, prepare yourself to approach the experience with an open mind and a willingness to listen and learn from others who may hold different identities or opinions than your own. Recognize that diversity of thought and perspective is valuable for fostering growth and understanding. Respectful Engagement: When attending the group meeting, strive to engage with fellow members in a respectful and inclusive manner. You are encouraged to disclose that you are attending because of a course assignment, especially if you only intend to attend once. Listen actively to others’ perspectives, ask questions to gain deeper insights, and avoid making assumptions or judgments based on preconceived notions. Contribute Constructively: Share your own thoughts, experiences, and perspectives in a constructive manner that promotes dialogue and mutual learning. Be mindful of the impact of your words and actions on others, and strive to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all members. Reflect and Learn: After attending the group meeting, take time to reflect on your experience and what you’ve learned from engaging with individuals with diverse identities or opinions. Consider how the experience has broadened your understanding, challenged your assumptions, or inspired you to take action towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in your community. See prompts below. Stay Connected: If you found the group meeting valuable and enriching, consider staying connected with the group by attending future meetings, participating in group activities or events, or getting involved in group initiatives or projects. Building relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds can contribute to personal growth, cultural competence, and social awareness. Prompts: Reflect on a Moment of Understanding: Recall a specific moment during the group meeting where you gained a deeper understanding of someone else’s perspective or experience. What was said or shared that resonated with you, and how did it challenge or expand your own viewpoint? How might this newfound understanding influence your interactions with others in the future? Identify a Personal Growth Opportunity: Consider an aspect of your own beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors that was challenged or questioned during the group meeting. How did you respond to this challenge, and what insights did you gain about yourself in the process? Reflect on any personal growth opportunities that emerged from engaging with diverse identities or opinions, and brainstorm ways to further explore or address these areas of growth moving forward. Plan for Action: Think about how you can translate your reflections from the group meeting into actionable steps for promoting inclusivity, diversity, and dialogue in your personal and/or professional life. What specific actions or behaviors can you commit to implementing based on what you’ve learned? Consider opportunities for further education, advocacy, or relationship-building that align with your values and goals for creating positive change in your community. Length & Formatting: The assignment should be NO MORE THAN 2 double-spaced pages (APA reference page does not count towards total); 12pt. Times New Roman, Aptos, or Calibri font. Please use headings as appropriate to help the reader track along with your thoughts. APA format is required, but no minimum # of references are stipulated. MUST name your file using your name and the title of the assignment (i.e., YOUR FIRST NAME_LAST NAME_Identification of Problem)

Create the following pages in your digital portfolio. a. Home b. Blog c. Professional Learning Network (PLN) d. Artifacts 5. On the Home page, include the following information: a. An introductory paragraph with your name, education (degrees and universities), and licensure area. b. Include a professionally appropriate photo of yourself, if you like. 6. Create a blog for logging your professional interests. a. Select a blog platform that is conducive for your style and create an account. b. If your digital portfolio has blogging capabilities, you may choose to utilize that as a tool. c. You will need to link your blog or blog posts in the Blog page of your digital portfolio so that the instructor can access it. 7. Begin creating your PLN. a. Create at least two professional social media accounts that you reserve for connecting with other educators and sharing your own learning and knowledge. i. Follow the professional organizations or associations for educators in your field. ii. Follow teachers and administrators. iii. Follow the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). iv. Explore professional resources, groups, and research articles. b. Ask your colleagues what learning networks they find useful. c. Read blogs by other educators to learn what works well in their classrooms. Consider sharing what worked or didn’t work for you. d. Find a reliable online resource to search for innovative ideas for teaching with technology. 8. Consider adding areas of professional interest that you would like to build as the program progresses. 9. Create design elements that reflect you as an educator, empowered professional, and lifelong learner.

Expanding further, let’s enrich each part of the project with detailed steps, explanations, and equations to make the framework robust and theoretically grounded.

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Part 1: Quantum Field Integration

1. System of Differential Equations

• Quantum fluctuations of the vacuum arise from virtual particle-antiparticle pairs in the quantum field.
• In curved spacetime, these fluctuations are influenced by the geometry described by General Relativity. The governing equation can be derived from the quantum field theory (QFT) Lagrangian:

  L=12gμν∂μϕ∂νϕ−V(ϕ)\mathcal{L} = \frac{1}{2}g^{\mu\nu} \partial_\mu \phi \partial_\nu \phi – V(\phi)where ϕ\phi is the scalar field and V(ϕ)=12m2ϕ2+λϕ4V(\phi) = \frac{1}{2}m^2\phi^2 + \lambda \phi^4 is the potential energy (with a quartic self-interaction term λϕ4\lambda \phi^4).

• Variation of the action S=∫L−g d4xS = \int \mathcal{L} \sqrt{-g} \, d^4x leads to:

  □ϕ−∂V∂ϕ=0,with □ϕ=1−g∂μ(−ggμν∂νϕ).\Box \phi – \frac{\partial V}{\partial \phi} = 0, \quad \text{with } \Box \phi = \frac{1}{\sqrt{-g}} \partial_\mu \left( \sqrt{-g} g^{\mu\nu} \partial_\nu \phi \right).

• To account for spacetime curvature:

  □ϕ+R6ϕ+λϕ3=0,\Box \phi + \frac{R}{6}\phi + \lambda \phi^3 = 0,where RR is the Ricci scalar representing spacetime curvature.

Exotic Matter Effects

Introduce exotic matter density ρex\rho_{\text{ex}}:

ρex=−ϕ8πG(negative energy density condition).\rho_{\text{ex}} = -\frac{\phi}{8\pi G} \quad \text{(negative energy density condition)}.

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2. Integration into a 12-Dimensional Tensor Space

Incorporate quantum effects, decoherence, and relativistic corrections into a high-dimensional framework:

• Relativistic Effects: Spacetime curvature modeled via Einstein field equations:

  Rμν−12Rgμν=8πGTμν.R_{\mu\nu} – \frac{1}{2}Rg_{\mu\nu} = 8\pi G T_{\mu\nu}.Here, TμνT_{\mu\nu} includes contributions from exotic matter and quantum fields.

• Quantum Corrections: Add a quantum stress-energy tensor QμνQ_{\mu\nu} for vacuum fluctuations:

  Qμν=ℏ2(∇μ∇νϕ−gμν□ϕ).Q_{\mu\nu} = \frac{\hbar}{2} \left( \nabla_\mu \nabla_\nu \phi – g_{\mu\nu} \Box \phi \right).

• The final system of equations in 12D spacetime is:

  Gμν+κTμν+αQμν=0.G_{\mu\nu} + \kappa T_{\mu\nu} + \alpha Q_{\mu\nu} = 0.

Relativistic Tensor Expansion

• Include off-diagonal terms for interactions between quantum and relativistic effects: g12Dμν=[g4Dμν00Q8D].g^{\mu\nu}_{\text{12D}} = \begin{bmatrix} g^{\mu\nu}_{\text{4D}} & \mathbf{0} \\ \mathbf{0} & \mathbf{Q}_{8D} \end{bmatrix}.

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Part 2: Energy Budget and Thermodynamics

Energy Extraction from Magnetic Monopoles

Magnetic monopoles could act as a high-density energy source. The energy density of the magnetic field is:

uB=B22μ0.u_B = \frac{B^2}{2\mu_0}.

For a 1012^ {12} Tesla field in a volume VV:

E=∫VuB dV=B22μ0⋅V.E = \int_V u_B \, dV = \frac{B^2}{2\mu_0} \cdot V.

Entropy and Efficiency

Thermodynamic efficiency considers losses due to quantum decoherence:

η=WusefulQinput,Qinput=E+ΔS⋅T.\eta = \frac{W_{\text{useful}}}{Q_{\text{input}}}, \quad Q_{\text{input}} = E + \Delta S \cdot T.

Entropy fluctuations in 4D spacetime manifold are modeled as:

ΔS=kBln⁡Ω,Ω=quantum microstates.\Delta S = k_B \ln \Omega, \quad \Omega = \text{quantum microstates}.

Planck-Scale Losses

Quantum coherence in Planck-scale interactions contributes to energy loss ΔEloss\Delta E_{\text{loss}}:

ΔEloss=∫V(ℏΔt)2 dV.\Delta E_{\text{loss}} = \int_V \left( \frac{\hbar}{\Delta t} \right)^2 \, dV.

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Part 3: Multi-Star System Navigation

N-Body Problem with Quantum Drag

Simulate gravitational interactions modified by quantum drag forces:

r¨i=−G∑j≠imj(ri−rj)∣ri−rj∣3+Fquantum,\ddot{\mathbf{r}}_i = -G \sum_{j \neq i} \frac{m_j (\mathbf{r}_i – \mathbf{r}_j)}{|\mathbf{r}_i – \mathbf{r}_j|^3} + \mathbf{F}_{\text{quantum}},

where Fquantum=−βv\mathbf{F}_{\text{quantum}} = -\beta \mathbf{v} represents quantum drag (velocity-dependent force).

Gravitational Slingshot Optimization

• Use Lagrangian mechanics: L=T−V,T=12m∣r˙∣2,V=−G∑i<jmimj∣ri−rj∣.L = T – V, \quad T = \frac{1}{2}m |\dot{\mathbf{r}}|^2, \quad V = -G \sum_{i < j} \frac{m_i m_j}{|\mathbf{r}_i – \mathbf{r}_j|}.

Numerical Solution

• Solve using Runge-Kutta methods. For stability, choose fourth-order:

yn+1=yn+16(k1+2k2+2k3+k4),y_{n+1} = y_n + \frac{1}{6}(k_1 + 2k_2 + 2k_3 + k_4),

where kik_i are weighted increments based on force calculations.

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Part 4: Engine Material Engineering

Material Resilience

Exotic matter interactions require materials capable of withstanding quantum tunneling:

• Use Schrödinger’s equation to model stability:

−ℏ22m∇2ψ+V(x)ψ=Eψ.-\frac{\hbar^2}{2m} \nabla^2 \psi + V(x)\psi = E\psi.

Material Design

Quantum tunneling bombardments modeled via a probabilistic approach:

P∝e−22m(V−E)x.P \propto e^{-2\sqrt{2m(V-E)}x}.

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Part 5: Integration with Hypothetical Physics

Dynamic Alcubierre Metric

Modify the warp bubble metric:

ds2=−c2dt2+(dx−vsf(rs)dt)2+dy2+dz2.ds^2 = -c^2 dt^2 + (dx – v_s f(r_s) dt)^2 + dy^2 + dz^2.

Redefine f(rs)f(r_s) to dynamically vary with rsr_s, avoiding negative energy.

Standard Model Extension

Add terms for exotic matter production:

Lnew=12∂μχ∂μχ−V(χ),V(χ)=14λχ4.\mathcal{L}_{\text{new}} = \frac{1}{2}\partial_\mu \chi \partial^\mu \chi – V(\chi), \quad V(\chi) = \frac{1}{4}\lambda \chi^4.

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Deliverables

1. Mathematical Dissertation: Derive and validate equations for all parts.
2. Simulations: 3D plots for vacuum field fluctuations, trajectory paths, and material stress.
3. Source Code: Implement numerical methods in Python/Matlab.

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This assignment is a hypothetical exercise. For this assignment, imagine you will suddenly need to leave the area you are currently living in and travel by foot (or wheel chair/other mobility aid if you normally use one, but not any vehicles) about 1,500 miles (about 2,400 km) (for example, if you are currently in Reno, Nevada this would put you in about Kansas City, Kansas if you traveled East, or around Edmonton, AB, Canada if you traveled North, etc.). You can pick any new destination that is roughly 1,500 miles away from your current location (as a note, this is about the distance many migrants travel to get to the United States).
For this assignment, please: Create a visual presentation with voice-over (a Power Point presentation with speech, Prezi, a video, uploaded images with voice-over, etc.). You can be creative with this assignment so long as there are both audio and visual elements. Make sure that you answer all of the 10 questions about in your presentation. OR You will need to write a 3-page (minimum) paper that includes at least 5 visual aids (such as pictures of maps, items, etc.). Make sure that you answer all of the 10 questions about in your paper. (Please note that large images will not count towards the total length of your paper.) This assignment was inspired, in part, by “The Social Life of Things Download The Social Life of Things” featured on page 476 of Chapter 13 in the textbook “Cultural Anthropology: A Toolkit for a Global Age” (Guest 2020)1.(I have linked that reading here Download here.) In that excerpt the discussion of what people carry, and discard, as they travel (often by foot) across borders is presented as a site for archaeological and material culture research. Additionally, in the video “The Trek: A Migrant Trail to America | The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN 2023)” (found within Chapter 8 Videos / Pre-Reading Links) the abandoned material objects were shown as sometimes the sole remaining evidence that a person existed, and passed through. This assignment is a hypothetical exercise. For this assignment, imagine you will suddenly need to leave the area you are currently living in and travel by foot (or wheel chair/other mobility aid if you normally use one, but not any vehicles) about 1,500 miles (about 2,400 km) (for example, if you are currently in Reno, Nevada this would put you in about Kansas City, Kansas if you traveled East, or around Edmonton, AB, Canada if you traveled North, etc.). You can pick any new destination that is roughly 1,500 miles away from your current location (as a note, this is about the distance many migrants travel to get to the United States). You can take whatever you want on your imaginary journey, so long as you could carry it. Also, consider that you would likely not be welcomed at borders, and consider the environment, season/s, and terrain of the distance you would, hypothetically, be traveling; along with how you would meet your basic needs along the way, and once you arrived at your destination. Cover these questions in your presentation: What are your starting and end points (e.g. Reno to Edmonton, etc.); what is the exact distance in miles or kilometers? Realistically, about how long would it take you to get there by foot (considering distance, your average rate of speed, rest time, overnight stops etc.). What are the various environments and terrains you would be passing through; include weather forecasts and what would be your plans for dealing with different weather during the different seasons. How would you plan to meet your basic human needs (food/water/shelter) while traveling. Describe the items you would, hypothetically, bring with you. You would be leaving everything else you own behind. Why would these items be useful, needed, and/or meaningful? Are any of these items culturally significant (not just basic human needs)? Which ones, how so? Now imagine you had to discard several items along the way (at least two or more items); which items would you discard? What would be the most likely reason you would have to discard these items, where would they mostly likely be discarded, and why did you choose those particular items to discard? What would be your plan once you arrived at your destination in terms of work, resources, contact, legal issues, etc.? You may add any other relevant details or ideas to this outline if you want, so long as you cover the basic 9 points above.

This assignment is designed to assess your ability to apply the material from assigned readings, videos, lecture discussions, and existing peer-reviewed experimental research studies to the field of Communication Science and Disorders. This project will require you to review a documentary that features an individual with a communication disorder. After viewing the film, you will provide a summary that includes an informed commentary on the portrayal of the communication disorder and the impact of the communication disorder on the featured individual as well as its impact on others (family, friends, caregivers, etc…) in the film. Next, you will read and summarize a related peer-reviewed research article in the field of Communication Science and Disorders that focuses on the treatment or counseling of the communication disorder portrayed in your film. The summary should be briefly review major findings that relate to your film, its main character, or the main character’s family and/or primary communication partners. In your final discussion, you will make connections between how the research supports treatment and/or counseling for the communication disorder and the observations you made about the film. The paper should be written using APA formatting guidelines and be no more than 4 pages in length (not including the cover page). If you are unsure of how to format a paper using APA style, please visit the following website for guidance. (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html (Links to an external site.)). All papers should be submitted as either a word document .docx or as a .pdf file only (using a continuous (only one) 12 pt. font). Other file types will not be accepted. For more information about the Communication Disorder Review and Research Summary Project check out the Canvas page here.

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Synthesis Paper The synthesis paper covers the array of topics discussed and presented in the course, and is due Saturday (Day 6) of Unit 7. The paper will be evaluated using the Unit Writing Assignments and Portfolio Paper rubric (Appendix A). Guidelines for organization: You are the HR Manager for a cable company that has recently decided to build a new call center to handle customer service issues. Your company is considering four (4) locations for the call center: Memphis, TN; Montgomery, AL; Jackson, MS; and Baton Rouge, LA. The plans are to initially hire 100 customer service representatives with the potential to hire another 50 representatives within three (3) years of the facility’s opening. You have been tasked to determine which location would be best, developing the customer service representative job description, developing the recruitment program for the position, and determining the selection process, training program and pay structure for the position.
Prepare the synthesis paper using the following guidelines: A minimum of 2,000 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman font, using APA standards for formatting Include a title page which features the title of paper, your name, course name and course number, and date of Synthesis papers should demonstrate understanding of the following course topics: External Workforce Assessment Job Description and Job Specifications Recruitment Program and Ads Selection Process (including the type of interview and interview questions) Training Program (including orientation) Pay Structure (including pay survey information) biblical references A reference page A minimum of 10 references are required, including the text, The Holy Bible, books and articles from academic sources (Online Library), and other

In a 5–7 page written assessment, assess the effect of the patient, family, or population problem you’ve previously defined on the quality of care, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Plan to spend approximately 2 direct practicum hours exploring these aspects of the problem with the patient, family, or group you’ve chosen to work with and, if desired, consulting with subject matter and industry experts. Document the time spent (your practicum hours) with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form. Report on your experiences during your first two practicum hours.
Organizational data, such as readmission rates, hospital-acquired infections, falls, medication errors, staff satisfaction, serious safety events, and patient experience can be used to prioritize time, resources, and finances. Health care organizations and government agencies use benchmark data to compare the quality of organizational services and report the status of patient safety. Professional nurses are key to comprehensive data collection, reporting, and monitoring of metrics to improve quality and patient safety. In this assessment, you’ll assess the effect of the health problem you’ve defined on the quality of care, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Plan to spend at least 2 direct practicum hours working with the same patient, family, or group. During this time, you may also choose to consult with subject matter and industry experts. To prepare for the assessment: Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure that you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. Conduct research of the scholarly and professional literature to inform your assessment and meet scholarly expectations for supporting evidence. Review the Practicum Focus Sheet: Assessment 2 [PDF] Download Practicum Focus Sheet: Assessment 2 [PDF], which provides guidance for conducting this portion of your practicum. Complete this assessment in two parts. Part 1 Assess the effect of the patient, family, or population problem you defined in the previous assessment on the quality of care, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Plan to spend at least 2 practicum hours exploring these aspects of the problem with the patient, family, or group. During this time, you may also consult with subject matter and industry experts of your choice. Document the time spent (your practicum hours) with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form. Use the Practicum Focus Sheet: Assessment 2 [PDF] Download Practicum Focus Sheet: Assessment 2 [PDF]provided for this assessment to guide your work and interpersonal interactions. Part 2 Report on your experiences during your first 2 practicum hours, including how you presented your ideas about the health problem to the patient, family, or group. Whom did you meet with? What did you learn from them? Comment on the evidence-based practice (EBP) documents or websites you reviewed. What did you learn from that review? Share the process and experience of exploring the influence of leadership, collaboration, communication, change management, and policy on the problem. What barriers, if any, did you encounter when presenting the problem to the patient, family, or group? Did the patient, family, or group agree with you about the presence of the problem and its significance and relevance? What leadership, communication, collaboration, or change management skills did you employ during your interactions to overcome these barriers or change the patient’s, family’s, or group’s thinking about the problem (for example, creating a sense of urgency based on data or policy requirements)? What changes, if any, did you make to your definition of the problem, based on your discussions? What might you have done differently? The assessment requirements, outlined below, correspond to the scoring guide criteria, so be sure to address each main point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. In addition, note the additional requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence. Explain how the patient, family, or population problem impacts the quality of care, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Cite evidence that supports the stated impact. Note whether the supporting evidence is consistent with what you see in your nursing practice. Explain how state board nursing practice standards and/or organizational or governmental policies can affect the problem’s impact on the quality of care, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Describe research that has tested the effectiveness of these standards and/or policies in addressing care quality, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Explain how these standards and/or policies will guide your actions in addressing care quality, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Describe the effects of local, state, and federal policies or legislation on your nursing scope of practice, within the context of care quality, patient safety, and cost to the system and individual. Propose strategies to improve the quality of care, enhance patient safety, and reduce costs to the system and individual. Discuss research on the effectiveness of these strategies in addressing care quality, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Identify relevant and available sources of benchmark data on care quality, patient safety, and costs to the system and individual. Document the time spent (your practicum hours) with these individuals or group in the Capella Academic Portal Volunteer Experience Form. Use paraphrasing and summarization to represent ideas from external sources. Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing. Format: Format your paper using APA style. APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] is provided to help you in writing and formatting your paper. Be sure to include: A title page and reference page. An abstract is not required. Appropriate section headings. Length: Your paper should be approximately 5–7 pages in length, not including the reference page. Supporting evidence: Cite at least 5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your central ideas. Resources should be no more than five years old. Provide in-text citations and references in APA format. Proofreading: Proofread your paper, before you submit it, to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on its substance.

Hide Assignment Information Turnitin™ Turnitin™ enabledThis assignment will be submitted to Turnitin™. Instructions BUS-ES 102 Business Analytics Research Paper Objective This research paper aims to deepen your understanding of business analytics concepts and their application in decision-making processes. You will analyze a specific business problem using concepts from the textbook and present your findings in a structured format. Textbook: Business Analytics: Data Analysis and Decision Making (8th Ed.) by S. Christian Albright and Wayne L. Winston ISBN: 978-0357-98458-1 Business Analytics: Data Analysis and Decision-Making Assignment Details Topic Selection Choose a business problem or an area where analytics can significantly improve decision-making. Some suggested topics include: Financial risk analysis Research and Analysis Literature Review: Summarize relevant theories and methodologies discussed in the textbook. Focus on the analytical techniques that can be applied to your chosen topic. Data Collection: Identify and collect data relevant to your problem. You may use publicly available datasets, create hypothetical data, or gather data from case studies. (Please properly notate if your date is fictional/hypothetical.) Analytical Techniques: Apply appropriate analytical techniques from the textbook, such as: Descriptive statistics Regression analysis Optimization models Simulation techniques Decision-Making Framework: Discuss how analytics can inform and enhance decision-making in your chosen area. Include potential implications for business strategy. Structure of the Paper Your paper should be structured as follows: Title Page: Include the title of your paper, your name, course name, and date. Introduction: Briefly introduce the business problem and the significance of addressing it with analytics. Literature Review: Discuss relevant concepts from the textbook and other scholarly sources. Methodology: Describe the data collection process and the analytical techniques used. Analysis and Findings: Present your analysis results and interpret the findings. Discussion: Discuss the implications of your findings for business decision-making. Conclusion: Summarize the key points of your paper and suggest areas for future research. References: List all sources cited in your paper, including the textbook and any additional literature in APA format. Formatting Guidelines Length: 8-10 pages (excluding title page and references) Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt Spacing: Double-spaced Citation Style: APA format Evaluation Criteria Your paper will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Research Quality and Depth: Extensive research, utilizing a wide range of high-quality sources. Demonstrating a deep understanding and insightful analysis of the topic Analysis: Development and insight of your arguments/findings, as well as your use of strong evidence Organization and Structure: Organization and structure of your paper, as well as the logical flow of ideas Writing Quality: Clear formatting, accurate spelling, and proper grammar Proper citation of sources in APA format Additional Resources Utilize online databases for additional scholarly articles. * Please avoid using AI chat tools to complete your research paper, as this constitutes a form of plagiarism since it does not reflect your thoughts. When you submit your work, Turnitin will generate a “Similarity Report” that evaluates the originality of your submission. “A plagiarism tool will be utilized to determine the originality of assignments submitted. The purpose of this tool is to ensure students cite sources correctly. A score of 25% or higher is high and will be investigated” (Morris Brown College Syllabus, p.7).

Hide Assignment Information Turnitin™ Turnitin™ enabledThis assignment will be submitted to Turnitin™. Instructions BUS-ES 102 Business Analytics Research Paper Objective This research paper aims to deepen your understanding of business analytics concepts and their application in decision-making processes. You will analyze a specific business problem using concepts from the textbook and present your findings in a structured format. Textbook: Business Analytics: Data Analysis and Decision Making (8th Ed.) by S. Christian Albright and Wayne L. Winston ISBN: 978-0357-98458-1 Business Analytics: Data Analysis and Decision-Making Assignment Details Topic Selection Choose a business problem or an area where analytics can significantly improve decision-making. Some suggested topics include: Financial risk analysis Research and Analysis Literature Review: Summarize relevant theories and methodologies discussed in the textbook. Focus on the analytical techniques that can be applied to your chosen topic. Data Collection: Identify and collect data relevant to your problem. You may use publicly available datasets, create hypothetical data, or gather data from case studies. (Please properly notate if your date is fictional/hypothetical.) Analytical Techniques: Apply appropriate analytical techniques from the textbook, such as: Descriptive statistics Regression analysis Optimization models Simulation techniques Decision-Making Framework: Discuss how analytics can inform and enhance decision-making in your chosen area. Include potential implications for business strategy. Structure of the Paper Your paper should be structured as follows: Title Page: Include the title of your paper, your name, course name, and date. Introduction: Briefly introduce the business problem and the significance of addressing it with analytics. Literature Review: Discuss relevant concepts from the textbook and other scholarly sources. Methodology: Describe the data collection process and the analytical techniques used. Analysis and Findings: Present your analysis results and interpret the findings. Discussion: Discuss the implications of your findings for business decision-making. Conclusion: Summarize the key points of your paper and suggest areas for future research. References: List all sources cited in your paper, including the textbook and any additional literature in APA format. Formatting Guidelines Length: 8-10 pages (excluding title page and references) Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt Spacing: Double-spaced Citation Style: APA format Evaluation Criteria Your paper will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Research Quality and Depth: Extensive research, utilizing a wide range of high-quality sources. Demonstrating a deep understanding and insightful analysis of the topic Analysis: Development and insight of your arguments/findings, as well as your use of strong evidence Organization and Structure: Organization and structure of your paper, as well as the logical flow of ideas Writing Quality: Clear formatting, accurate spelling, and proper grammar Proper citation of sources in APA format Additional Resources Utilize online databases for additional scholarly articles. * Please avoid using AI chat tools to complete your research paper, as this constitutes a form of plagiarism since it does not reflect your thoughts. When you submit your work, Turnitin will generate a “Similarity Report” that evaluates the originality of your submission. “A plagiarism tool will be utilized to determine the originality of assignments submitted. The purpose of this tool is to ensure students cite sources correctly. A score of 25% or higher is high and will be investigated” (Morris Brown College Syllabus, p.7).