Browsing CERCA by Issue Date
Now showing items 1-20 of 2880
-
Social structural effects on evaluations of medical decisions.
(2007-05-01)This research investigates the evaluation of the ethics of medical decisions. Through a quasi-experimental design, a survey employing vignettes presented a variety of medical ethical dilemmas, and then asked subjects to ... -
Queen Bees and Wannabes : gender equity in the classroom.
(2007-05-01)This project revolves around the world of boys and girls in the middle level classroom. Differences abound in the way boys and girls learn, think, and socially interact with one another. The research examines these differences ... -
Community case studies in collaborative leadership.
(2007-05-01)This case study is the second in a research series examining the key characteristics, actions, and beliefs of collaborative leaders. The project is designed as a study of Chippewa Valley region leaders involved in the ... -
Identifying the needs of student teachers.
(2007-05-01)An e-mail survey and follow-up focus group were used to gain perspective into how a particular group of K-12 student teachers identified to what extent their needs were met in course work and field experiences in their ... -
Wisconsin students secure scientific evidence for nursing practice in Alaska.
(2007-05-01)This project involved nursing students working with staff members of the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) via phone and e-mail to provide evidence-based research for various policies, programs, and procedures at the ANMC. -
The Portrayal of the Holocaust in Latvia as told by the National Occupation Museum of Latvia.
(2007-05-01)This project examines how the Latvian Nation responded to the history of the Holocaust within its own country by studying exhibits within the National Occupation Museum of Latvia. -
The Legend of King Arthur in history.
(2007-05-01)An analysis of original medieval sources in the search for the historical King Arthur. Candidates include the 2nd century Roman general Lucius Artorius Castus, the 5th century Breton leader Riothamus, and the 6th century ... -
Comparison of information technology implementation on non-profit organization contributions.
(2007-05-01)This project examined the extent of Internet usage by nonprofit organizations, and tested the hypothesis that there is a high correlation between information technology implementation and magnitude of contributions reported. -
Effects of a four-week plyometric training program on measurements of power in male collegiate hockey players
(2007-05-01)The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of plyometric training following a 4-week training program on vertical jump height, 40-yard dash, and anaerobic power. Subjects were 17 in number, healthy, Division 3 ... -
A moderate-intensity exercise program, fulfilling the ACSM net energy expenditure recommendations, improves health outcomes in premenopausal women.
(2007-05-01)The purpose of this study was to quantify the health outcomes associated with a moderate-intensity 10-week exercise program designed to achieve the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) net caloric expenditure guideline ... -
Cross-generational relationships in the workplace.
(2007-05-01)The Interpersonal Attraction Scale and the Perceived Homophily Measure were used to examine the development of cross-generational relationships in the workplace. An emphasis was placed on factors that contribute to positive ... -
Communicator style and evangelism style.
(2007-05-01)This case study focuses on the relationship between communicator style and evangelism on the UW-Eau Claire campus. It examines two questions: What is the relationship between communicator style and evangelism? What factors ... -
Alcohol is a metabolic bully.
(2007-05-01)The purpose of this project was to review the literature on the metabolic effects of alcohol and synthesize the information into a message that is applicable to college students. -
Colonial influence on civic values in Post-Colonial Africa : a study of Mali, South Africa, and Nigeria.
(2007-05-01)This research project investigates the intangible effects that the former colonial power's administrative policy has implemented onto the held values and beliefs in contemporary African civic society. Three different ... -
A quantitative and qualitative analysis of health care coverage and concerns in Western Wisconsin
(2007-05-01)In this project we will report on health care coverage and health care concerns of Western Wisconsin residents by collecting both quantitative and qualitative data reflecting health care experiences of individuals who ... -
The American College of Sports Medicine exercise intensity guideline ofr cardiorespiratory fitness : theoretical or practical?
(2007-05-01)This project was a literature review conducted to quantify the misapplication of current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise intensity quidelines, based on %VO2R, which replaced %VO2max in 1998. -
Working students and alcohol
(2007-05-01)This study will explore students' perspectives on drinking in the workplace. We will be looking into company policies and find out if students feel these policies are enforced. Additionally, we will inquire as to whether ... -
The Use of LIWC to understand how undergraduate students learn the APA style.
(2007-05-01)This study measured how undergraduate college students learn to write in the American Psychological Association writing format. Using LIWC, a text analysis software program, comparisons were made between students in ... -
Physical assessment of youth ski jumpers.
(2007-05-01)The purpose of this study was evaluate the fitness levels of Eau Claire Area youth ski jumpers and to aid the coach in designing individualized training programs to optimize each athlete’s performance and, subsequently, ... -
Impact modeling of Kuiper Belt objects
(2007-05-01)The solar system's Kuiper belt is likely to contain many objects similar in size to Pluto. Pluto's composition, based on its mean density (2030 kg/m3), is 60% rock and 40% ice. This composition is notably more rich in rock ...