Sentences with phrase «meaningful differences in»

Any approach adopted by the home visiting field should capture the multiple elements of parental capacity listed above, discern meaningful differences in the ability of participants to meet their parenting responsibilities at the time they enroll in home visiting services, document program impacts over time, and be mindful of placing a data burden on the parent - provider relationship.

In addition to statistically significant differences, there were clinically meaningful differences in state anxiety; mothers in the control group scored in the 72nd to 73rd percentile of standardized normative values, compared with mothers in the COPE group, who scored in the 58th to 59th percentile 12 months after discharge.

The active decisions that go into target date fund design can translate into meaningful differences in risks and results, even among passive target date funds.

The evidence did not indicate meaningful differences in district average scoring stringency and leniency in scoring and therefore did not support adjustments to district - level cut scores for «annual determinations.»

Evaluation measures that capture meaningful differences in teaching quality are important components of a system that ensures quality learning opportunities for all students.

Without meaningful differences in outcomes between programs, policymakers, school districts, potential candidates, and programs themselves have little information about program quality.

High, moderate, and low point ranges were determined by a statistical method called cluster analysis, which, unlike Figure 1, finds the point at which there are meaningful differences in variations between groups.

To my mind, the failure to find meaningful differences in student performance between charter schools that do and don't use computerized learning is significant.

Ignore small differences in scores, which often do not represent meaningful differences in achievement.

This prompted them to carry out meta - analyses based on 343 peer - reviewed publications that indicate statistically significant and meaningful differences in composition between organic and non-organic crops or crop - based foods.

The report, «Patents as Proxies: NIH Hubs of Innovation,» confirms an increased economic value of NIH patents as compared to private sector patents, as well as meaningful differences in the rate and quality of invention across different research and development (R&D) investments.

However, when we look across the agency, the data also reveal meaningful differences in patent productivity and downstream economic impact between various areas of NIH - funded research.»

And we have done many validation studies where we compared our diet assessments to biochemical measures, say of, tansfat in the fat tissue of a person or the level of beta - carotene in the blood, and we found pretty good correlations — not perfect but they are pretty good — and that means that we are able to pick up meaningful differences in people, among people that we can tell someone who is eating a large amount of transfat from a person eating low amount of transfat.

«We found small but meaningful differences in developmental outcomes between late preterm infants and full term groups, which if applied to larger populations, may have potentially significant long term public health implications,» says lead author Prachi Shah, M.D., a developmental and behavioral pediatrician at U-M's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

So annoying when the «all politicians are bad» tripe is brought out to obscure meaningful differences in the quality of various «leaders.»

Additionally, Harvard Professor Rosabeth Kanter has found through her research that people want to work for companies where they feel that they're making a meaningful difference in the world.

It's about your determination to provide your customers with the products and services that will make a meaningful difference in their business and personal lives — regardless of the economy.

When data tracking systems are designed with consumers in mind, they create a powerful feedback loop that can actually make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

«Every email is an opportunity to connect with real people, improve their experience and provide value, have a conversation, and make a meaningful difference in how they understand and view your brand.

«With this acquisition, Nokia is strengthening its position in the Internet of Things in a way that leverages the power of our trusted brand, fits with our company purpose of expanding the human possibilities of the connected world, and puts us at the heart of a very large addressable market where we can make a meaningful difference in peoples» lives.»

Fantastic post full of foods I love and the dilemma of how to make a meaningful difference in our ordinary daily actions.

His achievements almost exactly mirror Wenger's first years — don't see any meaningful difference in the impressiveness of both their feats.

This year, Camp Kesem will have 54 chapters around the U.S. Not only is Camp Kesem helping children affected by cancer, but they're simultaneously developing and empowering a generation of student leaders by training college students to become camp counselors and make a meaningful difference in the lives of these children.

Gifts from corporate, foundation and government partners enable the museum to advance innovative ideas and experiences that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families and educators.

Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF)-- an organization committed to making a meaningful difference in reducing exposures of neurotoxins in women of childbearing age, their babies and young children — asked Abt Associates to estimate the impact on IQ and the related economic impact of known arsenic exposure in infants in the U.S.

New York State has never relented in the pursuit of economic justice and through progressive leadership, we have demonstrated the capacity of government to make a meaningful difference in the lives of working families.

You can help secure the resources of the Gulf of Mexico today by joining the Friends of HRI with a contribution that will make a meaningful difference in the Gulf's future.

At the BCNA, we make a meaningful difference in improving health care for British Columbians by working alongside our members to achieve quality patient care through engagement, collaboration, and naturopathic physician leadership.

I see no meaningful difference in these ingredients and they have incredibly synergy.

Knowledge of human development is highly gratifying and valuable in itself; it can also greatly enhance your ability to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

According to repeated evaluations, these three programs do not make a meaningful difference in the lives of disadvantaged children.

Vanderbilt University's Peabody College offers an online Master of Education in human development counseling with a specialization in school counseling for students interested in becoming school counselors and making a meaningful difference in K — 12 settings.

The only meaningful difference in each pair was the result.

Through quality instruction and unparalleled support and guidance, Florida Teachers fully online program provides the most effective preparation for educators to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their students.

Reducing absenteeism will make a meaningful difference in school culture and student success, and should be a priority for both sides during these negotiations.

Recently, the Council honored Brian in our «Legacy of Leadership» publication as a model of the «Council Effect», paying it forward to empower others to make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless students.

«The performance measures are further evidence that charter schools are making a meaningful difference in the education of Florida's students.»

We Schools is a movement of students and educators who believe that some of the most powerful learning experiences happen when you make a meaningful difference in your communities and for the world.

Currently, multiple systems are being used across the state with no consistency or meaningful difference in performance levels or support.

Actually, there's no meaningful difference in risk or return if you make a fair comparison.

It takes about six months of on - time repayment to make a meaningful difference in your credit score, so start as soon as possible.

As a company that believes in making a meaningful difference in the life of others, AmeriFirst Home Mortgage has pledged $ 25,000 to the «Moving Michigan Forward» fund to help fix the underlying problems in the Flint infrastructure.

There is now no meaningful difference in cost among these three choices.

If you desire to make a meaningful difference in the future of Tulsa Community College, the President's Society is a perfect place to begin.

These three puppies will make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people...»

Make a meaningful difference in the life of a golden in need by sponsoring a dog in our Golden Angel Program.

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On recent travels to Guatemala's Maya ruin of Tikal and to the Maya ruins of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum in Mexico, Meg Pier was impacted by seeing fresh paths being cleared for ancient archeological ruins — realizing how progress in developing sustainable tourism can make a real and meaningful difference in local communities.

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Our dedication to understanding our clients» needs, as well as our commitment to fulfilling our mission, allows our attorneys to provide counsel beyond expectations, build lasting relationships and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.