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Social Work Research - Coggle Diagram
Social Work Research
Quantitative
hypothesis based
generalizable
numbers based
precision
mostly deductive
experiments
quasi-experiments
single-subject design
baseline
intervention period
direct behavior observation
multiple baslines
replication
surveys
less time
statistics
Qualitative
better understanding
descibes
generates hypothesis
Mostly inductive
words based
Ethnography
focus groups
case studies
time consuming
patterns
Surveys
interviews
questionaires
cross-sectional or longitudinal
can be done
by mail
can be self-adminstered
online
face-to-face
telephone
can have return rate issues
good cover letter
follow up letters
sometimes compensation is offered
Sampling
probability sampling
random sampling
unbiased
precise
containing same variations that exist in the population
typically more representative
population
the group of people targeted
study population
group selected
sampling unit
Evidence-Based Practice
used when deciding interventions
Selecting the best science out there
questioning effectiveness
Ethics
NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Code of Ethics
stay up to date on current knowledge of social work
Informed consent
consent form needed
No harm done to participants
right to withdraw from reseach
anonymity/confidentiality of participants
report results accurately and regardless of results
avoid bias/conflict of interest
no deception
IRB review boards for evaluation of research projects
can help to make sure you follow these rules
ensures that there is a professional agreement with assignment
Data Analysis
Quantitative
descriptive or inferential
Univariate or multivariate
coding
usually computer programs
Use of mean, mode, median
dispersion simle verion: range
nominal
qualitative attributes, categorical only
standard deviation
ordinal
rank order attributes
not precise
measurments
ratio
interval
Cohen's D
Qualitative
Coding
open coding
categorizing data
compared
looked at in depth
Memoing
writing memos or notes
elemental memo (specific)
Grounded theory method
constant comparitive method
comparing applicable data
writing theory