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Effects Of Technology Based Interactive Multimedia On Training Of Laminators At General Dynamics Armament & Technical Products Manufacturing, Jeffrey D. Brough Jan 2007

Effects Of Technology Based Interactive Multimedia On Training Of Laminators At General Dynamics Armament & Technical Products Manufacturing, Jeffrey D. Brough

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide this study, the following hypothesis was established: For skin laminators working in the clean room at General Dynamics Armament & Technical Products, traditional methods of training, in conjunction with technology based interactive multimedia, will result in an increase in retention over a longer period of time with less direct human training needed.


Articulation Trends In Allied Health Programs, Felicia M. Toreno Jan 2007

Articulation Trends In Allied Health Programs, Felicia M. Toreno

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The educational environment emphasizes student access to instructional opportunities. Many health programs are located in community colleges or hospitals, and in order to advance educational status, students must be able to transfer credits between multiple educational institutions. Unfortunately, programs are not uniform and many fields of study are guided by strict accreditation regulations. These conflicting requirements often make transfer for students cumbersome. Transfer pathways are often considered by institutions on a program by program basis. This research was designed to analyze the existing pathways present in urban Virginian allied health programs in order to establish trends in articulation. These instructional …


The Relationship Of College Gpa And Job Performance For Teaching Faculty At Blue Ridge Community College, Tim Nicely Jan 2007

The Relationship Of College Gpa And Job Performance For Teaching Faculty At Blue Ridge Community College, Tim Nicely

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide a solution to this problem, the following hypothesis was developed: 1. there is no correlation between full-time faculty member college GPA and their overall performance as a faculty member at Blue Ridge Community College.


The Relationship Between Grade Point Averages And Enrollment In A Marketing Work Program, Mikki M. Russel Jan 2007

The Relationship Between Grade Point Averages And Enrollment In A Marketing Work Program, Mikki M. Russel

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To solve this problem the following hypothesis was tested: 1. There is no significant difference in the grade point average of students at Western Branch High School who participate in the marketing work program and juniors and seniors who work but do not participate in the marketing work program.


Testing Methods And Pass/Fail Rates In Developmental Mathematics Classes At Southwest Virginia Community College, Charlotte Tiller Jan 2007

Testing Methods And Pass/Fail Rates In Developmental Mathematics Classes At Southwest Virginia Community College, Charlotte Tiller

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To solve this problem the following hypothesis was developed: There is no correlation between examination method and pass/fail rate of students in developmental mathematics at Southwest Virginia Community College.


A Comparison Between The Success Of Technological Literacy Programs At Landstown High School And Academy And Chantilly Academy, Vanessa Barger Jan 2007

A Comparison Between The Success Of Technological Literacy Programs At Landstown High School And Academy And Chantilly Academy, Vanessa Barger

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

This research project sought to determine answers for each of the following research objectives: Discover the difference in curriculum offering between the two schools; Find the total enrollment numbers for both schools for courses offered; Find the program completion totals for each school per year; and Summarize the factors necessary for the creation of superior technological literacy programs for high school students.


Liberty Call And Navy Military Training, Yvette Isabel Bartholomew Jan 2007

Liberty Call And Navy Military Training, Yvette Isabel Bartholomew

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The hypothesis of this research study was as follows: 1. Navy military training using Liberty Call is effective when it comes to teaching new sailors about sexual harassment, fraternization, suicide awareness, drug and alcohol abuse, hazing, discrimination and sexual assault.


Technology Education Effects On High School Student's Test Scores, Ross B. Creecy Jan 2007

Technology Education Effects On High School Student's Test Scores, Ross B. Creecy

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The researcher will attempt to answer four specific questions with this study: Do technology education classes have a positive impact on students' SOL scores? On which academic subject's SOL test scores do technology education classes have the greatest impact? On which academic subject's SOL test scores do technology education have the least impact? What can technology education teachers do to increase their positive impact on academic test scores?


The Effectiveness Of 360-Degree Feedback Upon Supervision In Shenandoah Valley Social Services, Brian Dotson Jan 2007

The Effectiveness Of 360-Degree Feedback Upon Supervision In Shenandoah Valley Social Services, Brian Dotson

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The goals of this research were to provide answers to the following questions: Will participation in 360-degree feedback within the organizational structure enhance supervisor and subordinate relationships? Does the absence of 360-degree feedback or peer evaluations prove to be a negative or a positive indicator of employee performance? When employees complete evaluations of their supervisors will it open future discussions between supervisor and subordinate?


The Effectiveness Of Employing Content Area Writing Strategies On Student Knowledge And Concept Retention As Measured By Performance On An Examination Based On The Comptia A+ Certification Objectives, Timothy A. Mcleod Jan 2007

The Effectiveness Of Employing Content Area Writing Strategies On Student Knowledge And Concept Retention As Measured By Performance On An Examination Based On The Comptia A+ Certification Objectives, Timothy A. Mcleod

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To guide this study, the following hypotheses were established: 1. The employment of content area writing exercises in the Information Technologies Pathways course will result in increased retention of basic computer knowledge and concepts; 2. The employment of content area writing exercises in the Information Technologies Pathways course will result in an increased percentage of students achieving passing scores on the CompTIA A+ Certification practice examination.


Assessment Of Carilion Health System Call Center, Donna Miller Jan 2007

Assessment Of Carilion Health System Call Center, Donna Miller

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem will be addressed with the following hypotheses: 1. There will be a significant difference in the length of time taken to answer a call comparing the operators and the call representatives of the Carilion Health System Call Center; 2. There will be a significant difference in performance of hospital operators compared to the performance of call center representatives in the amount of calls each group receives in a month's time.


Influence Of Questionnaire Format On The Response Rate Of Training Session Evaluations, Yumiao Zhu Jan 2007

Influence Of Questionnaire Format On The Response Rate Of Training Session Evaluations, Yumiao Zhu

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To answer this problem, the following research questions were established: What were respondents' concerns when they completed questionnaires after training? What were the participants' preferences regarding format when responding to a training evaluation questionnaire?