Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009 by Title
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Reform mathematics teaching and how it helps students understand the concept of area / by Sarah K. Garrett.
(2010)The focus of this research was to determine the effectiveness of the reform method of teaching in helping Grade 7 students acquire a conceptual understanding of area. A pre-test, intervention, post-test model was used. ... -
Regeneration dynamics after fire and clear cutting in boreal mixedwoods
(2009)Emulation of natural disturbance processes and their effects is important to maintain the structure and composition of managed forests. In boreal mixed forests, clearcutting has been considered as management practice ... -
Relating and learning with other beings, materials, and weather: multispecies assemblages at a Canadian forest school
(2022)In Canada, there has been a surge in outdoor and nature-based programming for young children, such as forest schools, with interest heightening over the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are many physical, cognitive, and ... -
Relating genecological variation in white spruce to ecological land classification in Central Canada
(2009)Genetic diversity can be seen as a fundamental element in forest sustainability. Information about the genetics of trees can be obtained from provenance studies. Previous research has demonstrated that white spruce exhibits ... -
Relationship between acculturation gap and adjustment : exploring the mediating effects of perceived rejection, value conflict, and communication / by Jasmine Bajwa.
(2010)"Numerous studies have found that children adjust to the mainstream culture at a faster rate than their parents; this is termed an acculturation gap. The literature demonstrates that acculturation gap is associated with ... -
The relationship between adverse childhood experiences and suicide-related behaviours in Indigenous clients seeking substance use treatment
(2023)Indigenous populations in Canada are at higher risk of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; e.g., abuse, neglect, or other household challenges before the age of 18) when compared to non-Indigenous populations. As the ... -
Relationship between depression and social ties
(2010)Imagine having an illness that stripped away your identity, had the ability to impair or destroy valuable relationships, and left you crippled with sadness and anxiety (Canadian Mental Health Association [CMHA], 2010b; ... -
The relationship between maximal isometric and isotonic neck strength of hockey players and wrestlers
(2011)The purpose of this study was first to examine the relation between maximal isometric neck force and predicted 1-RM cervical strength values, for neck flexion and extension. The second purpose was to compare maximal isometric ... -
The relationship between perfectionism and athlete engagement among male adolescent athletes: the moderating role of coach autonomy support
(2018)Athlete engagement is a positive state of mind capturing athletes’ feelings of enthusiasm, confidence, vigour, and dedication toward their sport and may result from basic psychological needs satisfaction (Hodge, Lonsdale, ... -
The relationship between perfectionism and creativity in competitive dancers: the moderating role of autonomy-supportive teachers
(2022)Creativity is becoming an increasingly important aspect of being a successful dancer. Dancers are now being asked to be a part of the development and choreography of their routines and performance (Butterworth, 2004; ... -
The relationship between sex, gender, and workplace accommodations among workers with mental health disorders
(2024)In 2022, over 5 million Canadians (18%) reported having a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder over the last 12 months (Stephenson, 2023). These disorders can be attributed to environmental, physiological, genetic, ... -
The relationship of gambling to health, social functioning, and life satisfaction in older adults
(2012)The health, social functioning, and life satisfaction of older adults, age 50 and older were explored across levels of gambling activity as measured by the National Opinion Research Centre DSM Screen for Gambling Problems ... -
Relationships between executive functions and alcohol-related consequences among undergraduates
(2022)University students in Canada endorse higher levels of alcohol consumption than their noncollege peers. This heavy drinking carries with it the risk of adverse consequences, including physical injuries, academic struggles, ... -
Relationships between self-management skills, worry, and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms
(2012-11-10)Self-management skills allow people to change maladaptive behaviour patterns, and consist of three interdependent facets: self-monitoring, self-evaluating, and self-reinforcing. One type of maladaptive behaviour is ... -
Reliability analysis of soil liquefaction using truncated distributions
(2019)Soil liquefaction is a phenomenon caused by seismic activity in the ground which may result in surface settlement, the formation of sand boils, lateral spreading that ultimately damages the super-structure and loss of ... -
Reliability and Validity of a New Test of Agility in Male Soccer Players
(2008)Agility testing is an important aspect of soccer and to the author’s knowledge, no soccerspecific agility assessment tool has been created. Agility is the process of coordinating appropriate parts of the body in a rapid ... -
Reliability of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children – Second Edition: Age Band 2
(2016)The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability of age band 2 of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children – Second Edition (MABC-2), using test re-test, internal consistency, and standard error of measurement ... -
Residue analysis of pre-contact small and miniature pottery: a multi-proxy approach
(2019)Small and miniature pottery vessels are common in North American archaeological sites, although they have rarely been the focus of study. These vessels are variously interpreted to be mortuary or ceremonial vessels, ... -
Resisting positivism: unfolding the epistemological basis of two arts-integrating research methodologies, arts based research and a/r/tography
(2015)How may an arts practice be considered a research methodology? This thesis examines two arts integrating methodologies, arts based research and a/r/tography, to uncover their epistemological constructs and philosophical ... -
The response of avian predator populations to forest tent caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria; Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) outbreaks in Ontario, Canada
(2020)Outbreaks of insect defoliators have broad ecological effects on forested ecosystems because they can cause extensive mortality in host tree populations. They also represent peaks in the density of food for specialist ...