Category: economics

While on a mission to Perú with your youth group

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While on a mission to Perú with your youth group, you are asked by one of your hosts, who teaches high school, to come and speak to some of her classes. She would like her students to know what a typical day is like for the average American high school student. She wants to know the following:

• when you wake up;

• how you get ready for school;

• how and when you get to school;

• what courses you take;

• when and what meals you eat;

• activities after school;

• when you return home and what you do there;

• your nightly routine;

• when you normally go to bed.

To incorporate the vocabulary and grammar you have learned so far in your Spanish courses, you will need to create a presentation. You can write an essay, make a video or an audio recording.

  1. Requirements:

Part A: Tell about the information listed above in each of the bullet points.

Part B: Pick one of the following styles of presentation:

Changes over time for women, different levels of socioeconomic status

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Consider changes over time for women, different levels of socioeconomic status, race, and athletes with disabilities in sport. Answer only THREE out of the six questions below: Your pick.

What changes have you noticed for women in sport?
How does socioeconomic status impact sport opportunities?
How does race still impact contemporary sport?
What challenges and opportunities relate to athletes with disabilities?
Where does power lie in sports?
Evaluate the impact of power in society on sport opportunities and barriers for various groups.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

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  1. How would you describe the difference between “diversity” and “inclusion”? Articulate it in your own words here.
    Answer here…
  2. How are diversity and inclusion efforts talked about within your workplace? Is diversity valued? Is inclusion something people discuss and strategize about? Explain your experience and observations.
    Answer here…
  3. Which IAT test(s) did you choose to take? Do you think the assessment results held any truth or insight for you? Explain your reaction to your results.
    Answer here…
  4. Have you become aware of any stereotypes that are prevalent in your field or firm that affect the way decisions are made? Explain what you have observed.

Quantitative research

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Write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Last week you presented your research topic and shared ethical considerations for your selected topic. In developing your plan for the Unit 4 Individual Project, there are additional considerations such as the survey questions that will gather the information needed to complete your research study. There are two types of research questions- qualitative and quantitative.

Qualitative research questions are about human perceptions, descriptions, stories, or lived experiences. For example, do ABC IT employees assigned as full-time prefer to work remotely or to work in the office?

Quantitative research questions are numbers-based. For example, how does the amount of news intake correlate to anxiety levels?

Qualitative research questions are about human perceptions, descriptions

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Qualitative research questions are about human perceptions, descriptions, stories, or lived experiences. For example, do ABC IT employees assigned as full-time prefer to work remotely or to work in the office?

Quantitative research questions are numbers-based. For example, how does the amount of news intake correlate to anxiety levels?

The U.S. economy started shedding manufacturing jobs and gained services sector jobs in the 1990s

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The U.S. economy started shedding manufacturing jobs and gained services sector jobs in the 1990s, a trend that has largely continued. Why has this been so prevalent and how has it impacted wages and employment levels? Finally, how do employment levels (unemployment rates) impact wage levels?

Develop a thread of at least 500 words. You must support your assertions with citations in current APA format from the textbook, at least 2 scholarly sources, and 1 integrated Bible verse. Any sources cited must be peer-reviewed and have been published within the last five years.