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Uncertainty reduction and game communication : how does uncertainty reduction theory come into play?
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2015-12)The goal of this study was to test whether uncertainty reduction theory could be applied to a game environment by examining how players used the information seeking strategies of the theory: passive, active, interactive, ... -
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Uses of differentiation within the classroom
(2012)The following quantitative research descriptive study was conducted in the area of differentiation with the focus being the differentiation methods/strategies. Differentiation is defined as teachers meeting the individual ... -
Using GIS to map the distribution of Peoria Loess on the Green Bay Lobe glacial surface in south-central Wisconsin
(2007)Mapping and analysis of digital soil survey data to understand the chronology, source and distribution of the loess layer of the Green Bay Lobe in south central Wisconsin. -
Using signature method and deep learning based long short term memory model on time series physiological data to predict sepsis
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)Sepsis is a serious medical condition where the body’s immune system reacts to an infection potentially causing organ failure and death. Globally , sepsis affects over 30 million people annually , resulting in around 6 ... -
Using teacher's understanding of RTI to improve student growth in reading
(2015)Response to Intervention (RTI) models are becoming quite common in schools nationwide, making it more and more imperative that educators understand the RTI process and the effect it can have on education. The purpose of ... -
Using the transtheoretical model to predict intercultural willingness to communicate
(2009-07-21)Using the Transtheoretical Model to Predict Intercultural Willingness to Communicate The past several decades have led to an increased awareness by Americans of the necessity of interacting with the rest of the world. ... -
Using trichoptera to map diversity of Allen Creek
(2010)This poster is a summary of a study that helped develop a biodiversity database of Allen Creek in Jefferson County, Wis. by examining samples of caddisflies taken from various sites along the creek. These files were last ... -
Using video records and journaling to increase reflection practices
(2015)Every year my high school Human and Child Care Services class looks forward to working with community children and sharing their teaching knowledge, yet each time they fall short in the area of reflection. The purpose of ... -
Utilizing student response systems in a high school mathematics class
(2011)An important aspect of teaching is to engage students in the learning process. Evidence has shown that the use of technology to increase engagement and participation of students in the classroom is important. The use of ... -
Volatility in U.S. dairy futures markets
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2021-08)Essay 1: Despite its sheer market size and volatile prices, the study of US dairy commodity prices and volatility is limited in recent literature. Compared to other commodities, dairy products show large price swings and ... -
Voluntary water risk disclosure and accounting implications : evidence from earnings management
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)Water pollution and scarcity combine to create a formidable business risk. Yet many corporations based in the United States do not disclose water risks. This dissertation addresses the question: What are the effects of ... -
Web-based amateur critical reviews in comparison to traditional television counterparts
(University of Wisconsin--Whitewater, 2015-12)Since 1907 film criticism has been a part of the mass media. In the 1970s film criticism made a leap from the pages of the local newspaper to television programming in the form of Sneak Previews hosted by Gene Siskel and ... -
What drives and motivates the Division III female basketball "bench warmer" to compete every day?
(2012)This study was designed to collect data on motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic) and self-determination of Division III female basketball "bench warmers." At the Division III level there is no binding contract or athletic ... -
When the going gets tough, resilient employees keep going! : emotional labor and occupational commitment in a property and casualty insurance claims team
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2021-12)As the saying popularized by American football coach Knute Rockne goes, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” The real question becomes what is the force that keeps the tough going while others quit? To answer ... -
Wisconsin Brownfield Cleanup and Remediation Program: an assessment of economic and fiscal impacts
(2016)This paper uses Hedonic Analysis to identify the unobserved economic and fiscal impacts that Wisconsin’s various state funded brownfield remediation programs have on the surrounding communities. Literature suggests that ...