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A Bayesian Treatise on the Replication Crisis in Science

Creator:

Gibson, True E.

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Over the past decade, it has come to light that many published scientific findings cannot be reproduced. This has led to the replication crisis in science. Many researchers feel that they can no longer trust much of what they read in scientific journals, and the public is becoming ever more...

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Honors College Thesis
Social Determinants to Real FreedomsAn Empirical Development of the Capabilities Approach

Creator:

Trujillo, Michael A.

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In the Capabilities Approach literature “capabilities” are the real freedoms individuals possess to achieve certain “functionings,” which are the doings and beings that constitute a good life. I argue that this approach requires, or at least can benefit from, an account of the psychosocial mechanisms involved in capability limitation. The...

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Honors College Thesis
Justifications for K-12 education standards, goals, and curriculum

Creator:

Creighton, Sean

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In the contemporary U.S., the state, through the Legislative Assembly, the State Board of Education, and the Department of Education, sets policies for K-12 education. These include goals and standards that affect the kinds of influences local officials, parents, and students can have on various education programs, required and elective...

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Masters Thesis
The pen as mighty as the microscope : ethical issues in science and medical journalism

Creator:

Moser, Jennifer C.

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Science is difficult for even its researchers to understand. Science journalists must understand scientific discoveries well enough to write clear, accurate explanations of scientific discoveries for laypeople. A sense of ethical judgment will help journalists ensure that their accounts are reliable and appropriate. Responsible science journalists will maintain a working...

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Honors College Thesis