Computers and Humans

post has two assignments

Computer invention focused on complementing and replacing human functions. Computers required many components to imitate these functions. This project requires you to create a research paper that explores each of these initial challenges of computer invention. While there is no page requirement for this project, most papers that adequately cover all topics and requirements are 4 to 5 pages in length (double-spaced text). In order to replace human senses, computers needed input devices for perception and data entry. What is still missing – what can still be accomplished to improve this area? What do you consider a huge achievement? In order to be able to store data and process it like a human brain, computers needed processors and memory. What is still missing – what can still be accomplished to improve this area? What do you consider a huge achievement? In order to replace the human nervous system and be able to perform, computers needed software. What is still missing – what can still be accomplished to improve this area? What do you consider a huge achievement? In order to replace human hands, feet, etc., computers needed output devices. What is still missing – what can still be accomplished to improve this area? What do you consider a huge achievement? In order to be able to permanently store data and information, computers needed storage devices. What is still missing – what can still be accomplished to improve this area? What do you consider a huge achievement? In order to communicate with other computers, computers needed to be able to network and form an electronic community and electronic society. What is still missing – what can still be accomplished to improve this area? What do you consider a huge achievement? In addition, include the following information in your paper: Insert a table that compares human and computer advantages in each area. Use MS Word 2016 to create the paper, and use MS Excel 2016 to create the table. Copy the table from Excel 2016 and paste it into the Word document. Do not insert your table as an image. Can a computer completely replace a human? Include your opinion about the project and interesting information that you discovered

2:Observational Studies and Coding

In Chapter 7, you read about naturalistic research methods. This type of research is designed to help the researcher understand behavior in the setting in which it occurs naturally, rather than in a laboratory or other controlled setting. Naturalistic research is appealing because it simulates reality. However, it is challenging because the researcher has limited control over the participants and the settings.
Observational research is one of the common types of naturalistic designs. As a researcher, you might hide your identity and blend in with the natural environment. In this case, you would be an unacknowledged observer in the study. When appropriate, you also may let participants know, usually after you have conducted your observations, about the study and reveal your identity. In this case, you would be an acknowledged observer in the study. In both cases, it is a challenge to measure and record the behavior you are studying because the participants are usually moving constantly, and/or are scattered about, thus making it difficult to record every behavioral occurrence under observation. Since you are observing behavior and not using surveys or other means to collect data from your participants, you need to clearly identify the behavior you are studying and use a coding sheet to track the observed behavior.
In this Discussion, you develop an idea for a hypothetical observational study and create a coding sheet you could use to record your observations.
To prepare:
Read Chapter 7 in your course text.
Review the coding form example in Figure 7.1 on page 138 of your course text.
Choose a setting where you would enjoy observing behavior. It might be someplace you go everyday (like the grocery store) or it might be a place you would like to go (such as a city park).
Create a coding form for a hypothetical observational study of the setting your selected. Use the coding sheet in the course text as an example, but create something that is entirely your own. Note: This is a hypothetical study. You are creating a coding form but not conducting the actual observation study (because you would need to obtain IRB approval first).
Prepare to upload your coding form as an attachment (in .doc or .rtf format) to your posting.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3:
The topic of your hypothetical observational study. This should also be in the “Subject” field of your post this week (e.g., Child Playground Behavior).
In the main body of your post, provide background information on your hypothetical observational study, including the setting, why you are interested in this study, and what you hope to learn.
Explain whether you would be an acknowledged or unacknowledged observer and why.
Describe the types of behavior and the episodes you included on your coding form.
Upload the coding form you created as an attached document (.doc or .rtf format).
Note: Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Required Resources

Readings
Stangor, C. (2015). Research methods for the behavioral sciences (5th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 7, “Naturalistic Methods”
Chapter 14, “Quasi-Experimental Research Designs”

behavioral sciences