Mixed methods are gaining prominence in psychology and counseling research. Yet, despite a wealth of literature on the topic, many researchers misunderstand the purpose and intent of mixed methods designs. As Hanson, Creswell, Clark, Petska, and Creswell (2005) note, few researchers can provide the rationale for using mixed methods in...

One of the types of nuclear reactors is the pressurized water reactor, abbreviated as PWR. The PWR were initially produced by Westinghouse Bettis power laboratory, and were intended for use in military ships (Stacey, 2007), and then for the commercial applications of the company’s nuclear power division. The plants were...

According to Hilary Lawson, science is a fiction that cannot achieve because he believes there is going to come a time in future when new theories will replace the old ones. The old assumptions will be regarded as superstitious myths by the future generation. She concludes that the things we...

Examples of each of the four classes of detection of deception techniques are as follows: The polygraph, which is comprised of special sensors that measure autonomic and somatic activity when subjects are interviewed; this is commonly referred to as a lie detection machine (National Research Council, 2003). Observing brain function...

What are the two main lines of argument against the theory that technology is applied science? Multiple theories address the concept of technology and its application to various disciplines such as science, social studies or technological studies. However, the theories that address the specific relationships between technology and its application...