Application Software
Computer systems contain both hard and software. Hardware is any
tangible item in a computer system, like the system unit, keyboard, or printer.
Software, or a computer program, is the set of instruction that direct the
computer to perform a task. Software falls into one of two categories: system
software and application software. System software controls the operation of
the computer hardware; whereas, application software enables a user to perform
tasks. Three major types of application software on the market today for
personal computers are word processors, electronic spreadsheets, and database
management systems (Little and Benson 10-42).
A word processing program allows a user to efficiently and economically
create professional looking documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, and
resumes. With a word processor, one can easily revise a document. To improve
the accuracy of one's writing, word processors can check the spelling and the
grammar in a document. They also provide a thesaurus to enable a user to add
variety and precision to his or her writing. Many word processing programs also
provide desktop publishing features to create brochures, advertisements, and
newsletters.
An electronic spreadsheet enables a user to organize data in a fashion
similar to a paper spreadsheet. The difference is the user does not have to
perform calculations manually; electronic spreadsheets can be instructed to
perform any computation desired. The contents of an electronic spreadsheet can
be easily modified by the user. Once the data is modified, all calculations in
the spreadsheet are recomputed automatically. Many electronic spreadsheet
packages also enable a user to graph the data in his or her spreadsheet
(Wakefield 98-110).
A database management system (DBMS) is a software program that allows a
user to efficiently store a large amount of data in a centralized location.
Data is one of the most valuable resources to any organization. For this reason,
user desire data be organized and readily accessible in a variety of formats.
With aDBMS, a user can then easily store data, retrieve data, modify data,
analyze data, and create a variety of reports from the data(Aldrin 25-37).
Many organizations today have all three of these types of application
DNA and how it is perceived in the boundless scientific world and how it is recognized throughout the constantly changing judicial system. From a scientific aspect, the discovery of DNA and its positive contributions has earned world-wide praise and acceptance. Paternity tests, locating genes linked to specific health problems, and tracing ancestry are just a few positive purposes. However, when genetics are factored into the judicial system by way of evidence the purpose changes. The purpose of evidence is to prove or disprove something. Evidence must adhere to specific standards set forth by higher courts. Those standards are put into place for fairness and equality. The standards for scientific evidence, particularly DNA evidence, were devised to ensure that it is valid and reliable. The reliability of evidence is based several factors but some of the important ones are the potential rates of error, the existence of maintenance and standards and whether or not they have been followed, the techniques and results that have been routinely admitted and peer reviewed, and other “fail-safe” characteristics. In addition, the Federal Rules of Evidence provide further rules and restrictions. Taking all of that into consideration and looking at the instances where DNA evidence was misinterpreted, mislabeled, produced coincidental matches and false positives, and failed to meet the criteria as valid and reliable, it is reasonable to conclude that DNA evidence can and will likely produce errors, thereby rendering it
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Since its’ philosophical spread began (virtually parallel with Confucianism), Daoism has watched its’ seed to be sown, and then grown. Two organized branches have grown from Daoism, they are: The Way of the Heavenly Masters (hierarchy via heredity); and The Way to Complete Perfection (blends Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism). Laozi’s teachings of Daoism, gained much of its influences by the same complexity of ideals and beliefs that helped shape Confucianism, and the concern regarding the
DNA profiling is a process used to identify individuals. Usually we hear about law enforcement officials utilizing DNA testing to apprehend and eliminate individuals from a case. However, there are several pros and cons of DNA testing. This process helps “clear the name of the innocent” to help those who have been wrongfully accused of a crime. This evidence can also help those who have been accused of a crime and put behind bars. DNA testing proved to solve many cases that have went unsolved, this is better known as cold cases. In Illinois, Governor George Ryan in the year 1988 gave DNA testing to inmates who were on death row, which led to 13 of the 25 being cleared from death row. DNA evidence from the crime scene (even cases many years
The second approach, which is advocated by the prosecutor is applying the K.S.S.S. Principle. When this principle is applied, DNA evidence is presented in about half an hour to the jury, and in the conclusion, the jury has a full appreciation of the power of the DNA test results in the case, since it is an additional evidence to the case, . When this approach is used, the jury will be able to know how a powerful, reliable, and a widely accepted scientific procedure has been demonstrated and that there is a high probability that the piece of biological evidence is has come from a suspect. In addition, the jury will be able to know that the complaints from the suspect regarding possible problem with the test results are based without merit.
to help us amplify our grammar. The Vocabulary for Achievement book helped us increase our
stimulate me as well as challenge me? The second being: Is there a way of
Technologies like word prediction can compare a typed word with a word in the dictionary list and recognize a mismatch as a misspelled word. This helps the writers who unconsciously reorder the letters a lot while typing. It can also assist a writer in guessing the spelling of a word.
This means that the not all forms of DNA testing are being validated properly, such as; hair microscopy, bite mark comparisons, firearm tool mark analysis and shoe print comparisons. Serology (blood-typing) can also be inadequately carried out in their trial testimony (“DNA Exonerations”). Scientists are able to do these tests because DNA is unique to everyone.
These past six weeks of placement have widened my eyes and perspective to many things, including the complexity of foster families. While in the midst of my placement at the London-Middlesex Children’s Aid Society (CAS), I was given the opportunity to contact a family in which my partner and I would conduct four home visits with. These visits would allow us to complete a family assessment and work through any health-related issues they may currently be facing. The family my partner and I chose to work with, the Meyer family will be reviewed in this reflection, as I will be examining the experiences of my first interaction with the family’s matriarch and patriarch. For confidentiality reasons, the family’s last name was changed for this paper.
Platforms consist of operating systems. A mobile operating system is the software that controls all basic operations. It allows for the installation and execution of apps. Operating systems often have toolkits that allow for the applications to communicate with each other. Android OS is the largest operating system. Android OS uses an open source operating system under Google. While the core operating system is open, other parts are licensed. An Android trademark cannot be used unless it is certified by Google against the Compatibility Definition Document (CDD) (Healey, 2014, Chapter 6, p. 33). Updates to the Android OS are named after desserts (Cupcake, Ice-cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, etc.). Android provides developer tools for creating apps that take advantage of the hardware capabilities available on each device (“Android,” n.d.). The operating system that was developed and distributed by Apple is the iOS. The iOS is derived from Apple’s Mac OS X and is available only on Apple devices (Healey, 2014, Chapter 6, p. 33). It was originally developed for iPhone devices, but is now available on other Apple devices. Windows Phone is a proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft as a replacement to their Windows Mobile Platform (Healey, 2014, Chapter 6, p. 35). Dynamic tiles appear on their home screen as active links to their applications. In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft, announcing that it would make Windows Phone the operating system for their smartphones (Nokia, 2014). Nokia would be replacing their operating system Symbian for the Windows Phone. BlackBerry OS was developed by Research in Motion. It is a proprietary operating system used on the Blackberry handheld devices (“Mobile Operating Systems,...
One of the most important decisions a business will make is the purchase of computer hardware and software for the use of the business. Whether the company is a small Mom and Pop business or a large company with multiple locations, the criteria in deciding the appropriate automated accounting system is similar.
Have you ever asked yourself, what the world would be like if there weren’t any mobile applications. Society is impacted by the new development in technology daily. Someone is always claiming that their inventions will revolutionize the world, but no invention has had more success over the years, in the cellular world than mobile applications. People all around the world use millions to billions of applications daily for personal and business uses. For example, social networking which is use by all generations of people. It has an influence the way we purchase cell phones, in order to have the capability. With the creation of different smartphones and tablets, comes the demand for more mobile applications. This causes competition among application builders. Mobile applications are designed to its user making their experience less complicated. Mobile applications have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on its design and designer. They can be created to be very simple or complex, depending on its intended function. Has society benefited from the usages of mobile applications or is it just a distraction. What impact do mobile applications have on society.
Word processing typically implies the presence of text manipulation functions that extend beyond a basic ability to enter and change text. For the purpose of this module when discussing and explaining word processing features the software Microsoft Office Word (*Word) will be used as the example.