Inconsistent implementation of the intervention in the field setting presents a threat to the validity of the conclusions of an effectiveness study. Inconsistent implementation results in variability in the actual dosage of the intervention received by the participants, which leads to variability in outcomes achievement and, consequently, to Type II error. This article discusses the methodologi...

the main purpose of this study was to find the defects of agricultural education centers (aecs) inf hamadan province and to look for the remedies. hamadan province the research was carried out based on a descriptive survey method. research population consisted of agricultural education students (n=120). data was gathered through census method and questionnaire and as well through interview with...

Empirical studies of malingering on the Rorschach are reviewed. Results from these studies are to this point inconsistent and inconclusive. Although several indices are related to malingering in individual studies, no specific malingering pattern has been found that replicates across studies. A methodological problem specific to this literature is discussed and future research designs are recom...

In the present study, the effects of arrangement and distribution of multifarious types of defects on fundamental frequency of carbon nanotubes are investigated with respect to different chirality and boundary conditions. Interatomic interactions between each pair of carbon atoms are modeled using two types of non–linear spring–like elements. To obtain more information about the influences of d...

This article examines the relationship between training, competence and performance of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of e-business. Literature review combined with a triangulation of qualitative and quantitative methods were used to investigate these relationships. Data about e-business competences and performance in 339 SMEs in three European countries was combined wi...