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Students' Perceptions of the Transition From Elementary to Junior High School

Teeter, Megan
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 35 pages

The present study examined the perception of 6th grade students towards the transition to junior high school. The study was specifically concerned with whether students generally viewed this transition as desirable or ...

The Study of Technology-Based Restaurants and Generation Y

Brower, Tiffany Renee
Northwest University, April 2006
ii, 18 pages, iv

This research study determines the consumer interest in technology-based restaurants (TBR), due to the impact of the Generation Y. This research examines the association between consumer behavior preferences using two ...

A Study of the Critical Thinking Skills of Seventh Graders

Rich, Jason
Northwest University, Summer 2013
26 pages

This paper explores the concept of Critical Thinking (CT). Today's educational environment claims to value CT and yet we are daily remained that many people seem to lack the ability to think critically. This study seeks ...

A Study of the Definition of Alumni Participation in Religiously Affiliated Private Colleges and Universities

Welk-Campbell, Joni
Northwest University, Fall 2005
ii, 34 pages

This study provides information on a survey conducted concerning the definition of “alumni participation” among randomly selected religiously affiliated private colleges and universities. Additionally, the study confirms ...

A Study of the Teaching of Critical Thinking in Middle School Classrooms

Hitch, Jordan
Northwest University, Summer 2013
vi, 41 page

Critical thinking is a skill few utilize in today’s society. This study seeks to determine how middle school teachers define critical thinking and how they believe they teach it in the classroom. A qualitative case study ...

A Study on Recompense in the Gospel of Matthew

Charette, Blaine
University of Sheffield, November 1991
176 pages

It is argued in this thesis that the theme of recompense in Matthew is best understood when it is seen against the backdrop of the recompense schema which inheres in the Sinai covenant. In chapter 1 an Old Testament ...

A Study to Determine Biodiesel Usage by Puget Sound Fleet Operators

Orien, Raymond C.
Northwest University, April 2006
ii, 27 pages

This case study research seeks to determine if biodiesel use by vehicle fleets in the Puget Sound area of both commercial and municipal fleets is a suitable fuel substitute or adjunct with respect to conventional petroleum ...

A Study to Determine Effective Supply Chain Management Strategies For Decentralized Parts Procurement at Boeing Commercial Airplanes in Everett, Washington

Hackwith, Brian K.
Northwest University, June 2006
ii, 34 pages, vi

This paper provides an overview of a research project that determined effective supply chain tactics and purchasing strategies in support of the decentralized procurement of airplane parts at Boeing Commercial Airplanes ...

A Study to Determine the Level of Awareness of Microlending as Missions by Weekly Congregants in a Variety of Church Affiliations

Laas, Leslie C.
Northwest University, June 2006
ii, 38 pages

This research study determines the level of awareness of microlending as missions by weekly congregants in a variety of Church affiliations. The problem addressed was that of worldwide poverty and its affect on the lives ...

A Study to Determine the Need for Aesthetic Enhancement to Grab Bars

Jeska. Rodger L.
Northwest University, April 18, 2006
ii, 27 pages

This research discovers if there is or will be a need for either new designs or just a better looking grab bar for the aging consumer. Grab bars are safety devices used to support the weight of a person with limited strength ...

A Study to Determine the Scope of Educational Study Tours of Asia by Washington State Colleges and Universities as a Model for Northwest University School of Business

Hamar, Casey
Northwest University, April 15, 2006
29 pages

Northwest University School of Business planned to travel to Asia in May of 2006. This would have been the first tour which Northwest University has taken to Asia. In order to provide a high quality educational experience ...

A study to determine whether the 2005 Boeing Machinist (IAM) Strike was justified, in light of world economic realities as perceived by the members of Boeing's Product Acceptance Planning (PAP) Group

Zarrabi-Kashani, Mohammad
Northwest University, Fall 2005
ii, 52 pages

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the 2005 Boeing Machinist (IAM) Strike was justified, in light of world economic realities as perceived by the member of the Boeing Product Acceptance Planning (PAP) Group. ...

A Study to Identify and Exploit Mutual Frustrations Among Seattle Area Residential Builders Regarding Trade Contractor Relations

Monuteaux, Justin Lawrence
Northwest University, May 2006
ii, 52 pages, vii

This descriptive research document investigates the existence of common frustrations among Seattle area residential builders regarding trade contractor relations. The study opens with an extensive exploration of what the ...

Successful Investment Principals for the Modern Market, Determined Through the Analysis of Expert Investors and the Expectations of the Common Investor

Erickson, Nathan
Northwest University, Fall 2005
ii, 52 pages

An extensive literature review was conducted reviewing the investment principles of three stock market experts and two current advisors, as well as adverse market conditions impacting today’s investment world. Informal ...