Research method information system security management - Essay Example

1. Tena and ity were the two ways responsible for the belief that prayers works. Tena is the way that still works today among believers. On the other hand, if we suppose that the whole world consists of energy or information (which has been proved by the scientists already), and prayers, therefore, may be the way of evolving some kind of energy and communicating it to the object of prayers, then the correlation between prayers and longevity may exist. In this case we use rationalism. However, we cannot measure this influence empirically for a number of reasons, as well as cannot envisage all the variables connected with the human life.

Thus, the hypothesis made by Galton was positive, logical, and even refutable, but not strictly scientifically testable. 2. a. The hypothesis can be tested with the help of tomography, scanning the active parts of the brain, when individuals look at various colors. It is also known that colors have more than hundred of shadows. Males and females may be asked to sort cards of different shadows of colors. The experiments afford an objective and public demonstration. b. It can be tested with the help of timer and cards with words.

The experiment is refutable and can be repeated and demonstrated. c. The hypothesis may be tested with the help of correlational method, and it can be refuted by another scientist. However, the statistics won’t show the real picture in this case, while there is a great amount of variables. So in fact, the hypothesis cannot be called really testable. d. The hypothesis could be tested in the laboratory conditions. In this case the experiment would be refutable. 3. a. The best way is empirical, simply to see the instructor.

Authority – I was told that the instructor is male; his personal documents show that he is male. Rational – the name Jason Daniels points to the fact that the instructor should be male. b. The snowfall can be measured (empirical method). Then you will have your own data. However, it is easier to look for the information in some sources – then it is authority. c. Empirical method is to ask the student about his/her age. You can also consult the papers or ask the teacher – authority.

The first method is quicker; the second one can turn out to be more reliable.d. Authority – to consult the literature and know for sure. Rational – he must have had two arms, however, he could have lost one or both in a battle. e. If you do not believe the authorities, who have informed you that Tommy won’t be permitted to ride the roller coaster, the empirical experience (the failure to do it) will certainly convince you of the truth of this statement. f. First we use rational method and count.

If you cannot count yet, you may ask the seller or somebody, who can count, thus turning to the authority. Then you may check it empirically and try to by 4 CD’s, thus you will get the best demonstration. g. Authority is the best way (to find the answer in the internet). Then you may get acquainted with his works empirically, if he was a musician or a painter. 4. a. Descriptive – we simply need the statistical data, and are not interested in causes.b. Correlational – we only need to measure changes in variable and then to see how these changes are related. c. Experimental – the best way is to check the hypothesis in groups of 5 and 10-years olds. d. Quasi-experimental – while we are not to risk the health of people, we can only check the hypothesis studying those, who have asthma attacks.e. Correlational – we need to find the relationships between the variables. f. Correlational – we need to measure the relationships between the variables. 5. a.

Soul is the divine part of us – how much does it weigh?b. If given an opportunity (permission) to hurt the others, will people do it?c. Who and how will react to another person’s trouble, women or men? If given an opportunity to hurt, which sex will use it mostly?d. What can people tell about their feelings and perception in the first days and months of their lives in a hypnotic sleep?6. The fact that buttered bread always lands butter side down is well known. However, it can be checked empirically.

For the purity of the experiment it is preferable to take several slices of buttered bread of different size, form and weight, and to drop them from different height.