Six Sigma Belt Facts and Information for Employee Satisfaction

There are three main levels of study, or ‘Belts’ within the Six Sigma business management and quality theory.  These trained and certified professionals work together within this hierarchy to raise quality levels and decrease expense within organizations or corporations.The Black Belt is at the top. These individuals are very experienced in using Six Sigma to assist companies in increasing their productivity and improving quality and standards.  The Green Belt is just below the Black Belt.  These individuals act as assistants to the Black Belt professional and will sometimes act as leaders if they are qualified and show an interest in becoming a Black Belt at some point.  Below the Green Belt is the Yellow Belt.  These individuals have a minimal amount of Six Sigma...

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Tutorial SPSS – Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL)

Anda bisa mengakses Tutorial SPSS terbaru di site:http://www.smartstat.info/blog/tutorial/spssatau via facebook :http://www.facebook.com/smartstat.tutorial)Contoh kasus 1 :Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan Ulangan SamaBerikut ini adalah hasil pengujian estrogen beberapa larutan yang telah mengalami penanganan tertentu. Berat uterin tikus dipakai sebagai ukuran keaktifan estrogen. Berat uterin dalam miligram dari empat tikus untuk setiap kontrol dan enam larutan yang berbeda dicantumkan dalam tabel berikut:Tabel Data Berat Uterin (mg) Perlakuan____________________________________________________________________ kontrolP1P2P3P4P5P6--------------------------------------------------------------------  89.8 84.464.475.288.456.465.6 93.8116.079.862.490.283.279.4 88.4 84.088.062.473.290.465.6 112.6...

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Tutorial SPSS – Interpretasi Output Analisis RAL

Interpretasi Output SPSS: Contoh kasus 1 :Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan Ulangan SamaBerikut ini adalah Tutorial interpretasi output SPSS yang merupakan kelanjutan dari: Tutorial SPSS – Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) – “Berat uterin tikus”Tutorial RAL dalam format Pdf bisa Anda buka/download pada link di bawah.  Anda harus menggunakan Adobe Reader Versi 9 atau lebih untuk membuka objek SWF yang terdapat pada file tersebut.Tutorial SPSS – Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) Format Flash (569.01 KB) Tutorial Interpretasi Output RAL Format Pdf:Tutorial SPSS – Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) – Uterin Output (569.01 KB) View the original article h...

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Research Disciplines

This sections contains various research disciplines. It contains examples, cases and scientific knowledge about different academic fields.View the original article h...

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Psychodynamic Theories of Personality

The Psychodynamic Theories of Personality are mainly composed of famous theorists such as Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson and Alfred Adler. The Object Relations Theory also belongs to this group of personality theories. Let’s see how each theory explains the nature and process of personality.Through his study of the psychosexual development of humans, Sigmund Freud was able to develop the Structural Model, which explains the three parts of a person’s personality (id, ego, and superego).Freud believes that a person is born with Id, the pleasure-seeker portion of our personality. He believed that as newborns, the Id was crucial because it drives us to get our basic needs satisfied. For instance, a child is hungry and his Id wants food; this causes him to cry until his need is gratified. The Id is...

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The Exhumation of Tycho Brahe

A follow up test by the University of Lund, using a proton microscope, found that this dose of mercury had been delivered in one dose, about 13 hours before his death, a finding that cast new light onto the death of this great astronomer.This is Part II of "The Exhumation of Tycho Brahe". Part I - Was Tycho Brahe Murdered?Was Tycho Brahe poisoned? It would be easy enough for an assassin to place a few drops of mercuric chloride into a glass, a dose often sufficient to kill.Of course, CSI type investigations apart, this does not comprehensively prove that the astronomer was murdered – the dose may not have been high enough to kill. There...

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Erikson’s Psychosocial Model

When does a person start to learn how to trust other people? In what age would a person be ready to know how can he become a good individual? Why do many people feel some sort of identity crisis going on inside of them? These are just a few questions that are explained in the theory developed by Erik Erikson. Erikson’s Psychosocial Model involves 8 stages of human development across the lifespan.The infant’s basic needs are required to be satisfied by his primary caregivers, preferably his parents. When the baby is crying because he is hungry, his mother must satisfy his hunger through giving breast milk and feeding him. If the infant is able to consistently rely on his mother for sustenance and support, he would develop a sense of trust, he knows that he can hope for a dependable someone...

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Renaissance Geology (PART II)

The great anatomist, Nicolaus Steno, born Niels Stenson, took the next leap forward in geology. Steno hailed from Copenhagen, Denmark and, like his predecessor, Agricola, was trained as a physician.Renaissance Geology – The Foundation of Earth Science Part ISteno's Prodromus 1669 (Public Domain)Steno traveled throughout Europe as part of his studies and work, before becoming the chief physician to Grand Duke Ferdinand II of Florence. He shared a passion for geology with the Duke, who may also have seen the potential for making money by a more efficient process of finding and smelting ores. Following from Gessner, Steno looked at glossopterae...

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Isaac Newton

When talking of Renaissance history and the Enlightenment, Isaac Newton (1643-1727) stands as the scholar who oversaw the transformation from Renaissance thought, still largely built around a religious framework, to a quest for knowledge without the need for God.Newton as a young (Public Domain)While Newton was a religious man, his research, theories, and philosophy caused a subtle shift in thought and the shaping of modern science, as we know it, although the wider picture is a little more complicated; the Reformation; the rise of the New World; and increased mobility of people and ideas also contributed. However, during this shift in thought,...

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Steps of the Scientific Method

Conducting research involves using the scientific method at its core. Therefore, before any research is undertaken, it is important to be aware of the steps.The research methodology has not come up overnight, but has evolved through hundreds of years of science. The history of science is interesting and intriguing, giving an insight into the developments of modern day science.There are several pioneers who shaped the current research process. You may like to look at who invented the scientific method to get an idea of the early scientists and the influence they have, directly or indirectly, on what every researcher does today.At the heart of...

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Renaissance Physics

During the Renaissance, the growing fields of physics and astronomy shared a lot of common ground and most theories concerning physics also sought to explain cosmological phenomena.I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with the Scriptures, but with experiments, and demonstrations.Galileo GalileiIn modern science, there is still a lot of overlap between the two disciplines, with physicists using the universe as a huge laboratory for testing theories through observation. Cosmologists and astrophysicists study the effects of gravitational lensing or try to look back through time, using ever more powerful telescopes,...

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Kids' Science Projects

Here are a few suggestions on how to construct kids' science projects.Paper Towel ExperimentWhich paper towel are more absorbent?Mold Bread ExperimentDoes Mold grow quicker at higher temperatures?The Pendulum ExperimentWhat goes up must come down!Popcorn ExperimentsExperiments with popcorn are a fun way to test a scientific theory with the added bonus of having some tasty food to eat afterwards.Paper Airplane ExperimentThis experiment, as well as being great fun, is a chance for us to study something called ‘The Laws of Aerodynamics.’Charge a Light Bulb ExperimentCharge a light bulb with the use of comb with the Charge a Light Bulb Experiment....

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Does Culture Affect our Personality?

Loosely defined, culture refers to the shared values, beliefs and norms of a specific group of people. Culture, therefore, influences the manner we learn, live and behave. Because of this, many theorists believe that culture is an important shaper of our personality. One of the general assumptions asserting the effect of culture to personality is that people who are born and bred in the same culture share common personality traits.According to Franz Boas, pioneer of Psychological Anthropology or the study of the relationship between culture and personality, personality is obtained thru culture and not biology. His theory called Cultural Relativism gives a comprehensive understanding of the underlying relationship between culture and personality.Boas’ student Ruth Benedict expounded the...

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Discovery Of Mobile Genetic Elements

Barbara McClintock was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology of Medicine of 1983 for her discovery of mobile genetic elements. She discovered that genes could be unstable; that there are certain regions of our genome that are capable of switching positions; and that this gene movement occurs more frequently than the rate at which mutations in the genome occur.McClintock's discoveries were not appreciated by the scientific community in the late 1930's to the early 1950's. The reason behind this was that her discoveries were far ahead than their current bio-molecular and genetic knowledge. Nevertheless, a great appreciation of her work began with the development of molecular biology only in the late 1960's.During the late 1940's and early 1950's, the genetic code and the structure of the DNA...

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Bowlby Attachment Theory

When a person is emotionally bonded with another person, attachment starts. However, the things that occur with the presence of an attachment are really difficult to understand, and this is the reason why attachment theorists emerged.Perhaps the most prominent of this group of theorists, John Bowlby was the first psychologist who started an extensive study on attachment. According to Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, attachment is a psychological connectedness that occurs between humans and lasts for a long period of time. To Bowlby, attachment is what keeps a baby connected to his mother, considering the needs of the child that can only be satisfied by his parent.There are four basic characteristics that basically give us a clear view of what attachment really is. They include a safe heaven, a...

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Personality Trait Theory

The Personality Trait Theory is one of the most critically debated in the field of personality studies. Many psychologists have theorized using the trait approach to personality, which advocates the differences between individuals. To better understand the Personality Trait Theory, suppose you are asked to describe your friend’s personality. You may say that he is cheerful, sociable and fun to be with. These traits and more are the main focus of the trait approach. According to Gordon Allport, one English dictionary could provide you more than 4000 words describing or synonymous to a single personality trait. Because of this finding, he was able to categorize traits into three general levels. They include:For sure you have heard the words “Christ-like”, “Freudian” and “Narcissist”. The...

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How to Conduct Science Experiments

Since before the time of the Ancient Greeks, thousands of years ago, people have tried to find out more about the world around them, wondering how and why things work.Scientists come up with many great ideas to show how things work, but for an idea to become accepted, it has to be tested.The tool scientists use to test their theories is called the scientific method. Whether you are studying stars, caterpillars or medicines, this method remains the same.If you have an idea, or a question, you have to be able to prove it and give evidence so that other scientists can check and test your results.Here we are going to show you the best way to design and conduct science experiments.Always check with your teacher exactly what needs to be included but if you follow these steps,...

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Discovery Of Split Genes

Similar to the context of most Nobel Prize winning researches, the discovery of Richard J. Roberts and Phillip A. Sharp regarding split genes contradicted the widely accepted scientific norm of the 1970's.Rob were able to provide evidences that genes in higher organisms do not present as single, continuous strand in the DNA but rather, the genes present as several, well-separated segments. For this discovery, Roberts and Sharp were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 1993. Their discovery led to a deeper understanding in the field of molecular biology and triggered researches concerning the development of different diseases.DNA...

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Renaissance Architecture (Part II)

Renaissance architecture was a major influence on building design, and it is an era that modern architects still regularly study, as a part of their course. The creation of great churches, monuments, and buildings filtered down to even modest residences, as shown by Palladio and his villas.Renaissance Architecture - The Mathematics of Building the Dream Part IPortrait of Andrea Palladio (Public Domain)Andrea Palladio (1508–1580) wrote four books on architecture and, due to the demand for villas by the nobility, concentrated upon that particular market and developed most of his ideas about proportion and structural strength. This architect also...

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Make Heron’s Fountain

Heron’s fountain is a great project for a science fair, as it is simple to make and displays many of the basic principles of physics. This project shows how potential energy can provide power, using water and gravity, and air and compression. These are fundamental aspects of pneumatics and hydraulics and Heron’s fountain also lets you have a bit of fun during the process.The great Greek inventor, Heron of Alexandria (sometimes called Hero) created this device as one of his wonderful ways of showing students how the underlying physical and mathematical principles worked. Historians are almost certain that Heron (c. 10 CE – c. 70 CE) taught at the great university of Alexandria, Egypt, and used many of his inventions as teaching aids.You now have the chance to follow his example, by...

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Childhood Temperament

Children show different kinds of attitude as they socialize with other people and explore the world. Childhood temperament, in psychology, involves many aspects of the child’s personality that leads to the formation of their attitudes and behavior. Understanding a child’s temperament is crucial in parenting and guiding the child throughout his life.In order for us to understand childhood temperament, Thomas and Chess identified nine behaviors in children.This refers to the physical energy of the child. A child may be very active and constantly moving, while another child may be behaved, relaxed and prefers to sit still rather than run around. The first child may be sports-oriented, while the second child may be more on fine motor activities like sketching and reading.This refers to whether...

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Renaissance Geology (PART I)

Until the Renaissance, any knowledge about geology was almost entirely built around scholastic reasoning, with the earth assumed to be the perfect creation of a divine being. Models of the earth followed ideas proposed by the Ancient Greeks, largely fitting around the elemental view proposed by Aristotle, where the earth lay at the center of the universe surrounded by spheres of water, air, and fire.Renaissance Geology – The Foundation of Earth Science Part IIVery few scientists actually studied rocks or tried to determine where and how they arose, and most scholars believed in Aristotle’s idea that rocks evolved and changed over time, seeking...

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