De Facto Security Standards: Operators at Risk
Hotel security standards required by law tell only half the story: Actual court decisions are equally valid when it comes time to enforce the rule of “reasonable care.” Our survey of hotel owners and operators collected data about court-mandated security standards and we discuss which of those standards hoteliers consider important and which are controversial
Hotel Security: The Needs of the Mature Age Market
The mature age market segment in Australia have increased leisure time and disposable income. Many hotels are trying to increase occupancies, particularly in low season, by attempting to attract this market segment. Reports on a survey of the security needs and perceptions of the mature guests and compares the results with research in other settings. The respondents′ views about emerging security practices are also investigated.
Efficiently establishing concepts of inferential statistics and hypothesis decision making through contextually controlled equivalence classes.
Computerized lessons that reflect stimulus equivalence principles were used to teach college students concepts related to inferential statistics and hypothesis decision making. Lesson 1 taught participants concepts related to inferential statistics, and Lesson 2 taught them to base hypothesis decisions on a scientific hypothesis and the direction of an effect. Lesson 3 taught the conditional influence of inferential statistics over decisions regarding the scientific and null hypotheses. Participants entered the study with low scores on the targeted skills and left the study demonstrating a high level of accuracy on these skills, which involved mastering more relations than were taught formally. This study illustrates the efficiency of equivalence-based instruction in establishing academic skills in sophisticated learners.