Browsing Master's Theses--UW-Whitewater by Title
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Of crabs and tall poppies: an exploratory study of attitudes and communicative behaviors toward women perceived as successful
(2006-11-27)This exploratory, qualitative study will examine female attitudes and communication behaviors generated in response to women who are perceived as advantaged or "successful". The current study used the Tall Poppy Syndrome ... -
Organizational assimilation and demographics
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2010-04-30)Fine (1996) argues that the most pressing challenge of our time is the challenge created by the increasing cultural diversity of the U.S. workforce. Despite this statement, and statistics which project a nearly 20% ... -
Over-the-counter L-arginine supplements to improve human performance
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2013-01-17)The purpose of this research was to evaluate the benefits to human performance of over-the-counter L-arginine supplements. 20 male and 15 female track and field athletes from a NCAA Division III university performed two ... -
Over-the-counter L-arginine supplements to improve human performance
(2013)The purpose of this research was to evaluate the benefits to human performance of over-the-counter L-arginine supplements. 20 male and 15 female track and field athletes from a NCAA Division III university performed two ... -
Parents' predispositions for four-year universities as discerned by their children
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2015-05)Inordinate numbers of high school graduates in the U.S. are attending four-year universities, according to economists, employers and academics. Meanwhile, too few high school graduates are learning occupational skills ... -
Perceptions of active learning techniques for diversity training in academic and professional settings: a Wisconsin case study
(2009-08-26)Diversity training is essential in today's ever-changing multicultural world (Junkette, 2005). According to the U.S. Census, by 2050, the minority population will represent approximately 54% of the nation's overall population. ... -
The philosophy of education of the orthodox saints: historical and theological perspectives
(2006-05-08)This thesis, presented as a curriculum, discusses the profound and inspiring educational example, which is given to the world by the Orthodox saints, who have completely submitted themselves to God, the Holy Trinity. The ... -
Physical activity of online high school students
(2008-12-02)Today, there are a growing number of overweight and obese teenagers. This is a result of low activity levels, poor eating habits, and a society driven by convenience and technology. Many people, especially teenagers eat ... -
Power development in hill climbing as a function of bicycle weight
(2007-01-25)The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of differences in the weight of bicycles on power development while riding uphill. Thirteen competitive bicycle racers performed two hill climbs in a single exercise ... -
Practicability of blockchain technology and scalable blockchain network : sharding
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2019-12)Currently, some research has been done in the Blockchain domain on how to improve the efficiency of transmissions in Blockchain ecosystem. The effectiveness of the transmissions within a Blockchain network depends on the ... -
Public benefits valuation of green roof implementation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2017-11)This study evaluates the impact and performance of different green roof systems to manage and control stormwater runoff to prevent watershed pollution over the short and long term in a large urban MSA. A hybrid internet ... -
Rear-facing child restraint device performance in side impact crashes
(2012)The purpose of this research project was to examine the performance of rear-facing child restraint devices (RFCRD) involved in side impact crashes. Side impact crashes are the second highest crash mode reported by the ... -
Rear-facing child restraint device performance in side impact crashes
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2012-12-14)The purpose of this research project was to examine the performance of rear-facing child restraint devices (RFCRD) involved in side impact crashes. Side impact crashes are the second highest crash mode reported by the ... -
A regression analysis of student motivation and the effect of supplemental instruction on student success
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2017-05-26)This paper examines the effects of the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program on student achievement at a two-year commuter college. SI offers free and optional review sessions lead by upper-level students who have successfully ... -
The relationship between macroeconomic variables and foreign exchange rate: evidence from a sample of emerging (Brazil & South Africa) and advanced (Germany & the United Kingdom) economies
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2018-07)This study tries to determine the long-run relationship between macroeconomic variables such as interest rates, inflation, money supply, productivities, trade balances and exchange rate of Brazil, South Africa, Germany, ... -
The relationship between morphological awareness and English vocabulary acquisition of Saudi female students at King Saud University
(2011)The present study examined the relationship between English vocabulary size and morphological awareness of Saudi female students at King Saud University. The participants in this study were 89 students divided into two ... -
The relative importance of communication competence, communication satisfaction and commercial friendship in hair stylist-client consultation communication : a coorientational approach
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2016-05)The beauty industry’s primary educational focus is on technical skills, safety and sanitation laws required to pass state licensure board exams, with minimal focus on communication skills (Braxton, 2001). Concerns arise ... -
Religious adherence and unemployment
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2019-12)This paper looks at the relationship between unemployment and religious adherence, as a proxy for religiosity. Using data from the Year 2000 US Census and data from the Associate of Religions Data Archives of the same year ... -
Replicating human bias through synthetic data generation using deep learning
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12-12)The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emphasizes the need for greater understanding of human and AI interactions. Human models formed during interactions with AI are subjected to cognitive biases, warranting further ... -
Repliclade : a simulator of sequence evolution in gene families
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2021-05)An ever-increasing need in phylogenetic inference entails selection of suitable analytic methods for a given lineage. It also includes identifying appropriate evolutionary models to perform forwards (or backwards) simulation ...