The mouse frizzy (fr) mutation arose on a genetically mixed background and was first described by G.D. Snell of The Jackson Laboratory in 1951. Mice carrying this recessive mutation have curly vibrissae which can be observed as early as one to two...
Science -- Attitudes; Active learning; Learning by discovery
How well students perform in academic science courses over the long run is not as important as their understanding of broad science concepts and their attitudes toward science. As adults, these factors will influence their reaction to issues that...
Isokinetic exercise; Back exercises; Lifting and carrying -- Back exercises
Identifying optimal strength training programs for increasing lifting capacity is of paramount importance to clinicians attempting to improve function and decrease the risk of low back injuries in their patients. The purpose of this study was to...
This study examines the communication styles and practices between
the handicapped and non-handicapped communities in contemporary society.
It depicts the processes or lack of communication processes which contribute to
the present conditions.
The...
Concealment (Criminal law); Firearms -- Law and legislation -- United States; Universities and colleges -- United States -- Safety measures; College environment -- United States -- Safety measures; Gun control -- United States -- Public opinion
The incidence of mass public shootings has become an issue of great concern in the United States, and has become a topic of focused research in recent years. Among this research, there has been a notable lack of focus regarding the opinions of...
Academic achievement -- Evaluation; Mathematics -- Study and teaching
The purpose of this thesis is to examine and explore the implementation of formative assessment in a mathematics class and determine its effectiveness in improving student achievement in mathematics. Wiliam and Black (1998) define formative...
