Week 6 assign RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO THOSE WHO SELF HARM Cutting, scratching, burning, hair-pulling. For some adolescents, experiencing self-inflicted physical pain becomes a regular practice to manage psychological pain. This is not a rare phenomenon. In fact, studies have put the range anywhere from 12%–37% of high schoolers engaging in some form of self-harm…

By now, you should be aware that the findings from a research study are only part of the story. As a consumer, hoping to inform practice by use of an evidence base, you want to know much more. A sound research study includes all the steps highlighted in previous weeks: reviewing existing literature, focusing a…

Discussion 1: Relationship Between Purpose of Study and Data Analysis Techniques In order to make decisions about the value of any research study for practice, it is important to understand the general processes involved in analyzing research data. By now, you have examined enough research studies to be aware that there are some common ways…

Assignment: Child Abuse and Neglect   Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse can have a devastating impact on a child and his or her family members. Social workers need to understand how to recognize and respond to cases of abuse expertly and efficiently. With an empathetic and helpful social worker, victims/survivors of abuse can take their…

To prepare for this Discussion, read the Poitier et al. study and then revisit what you have learned about the  “Focused research questions and research hypothesis”  step of the research process. Consider what would be the most important information to share with your colleagues about that step. Together the class will create a research plan…

Discussion 2: Evaluating Existing Measures In discussion 1, you considered how you might create an instrument for measuring a phenomenon or client issue. For this week’s Discussion 2, choose and evaluate an existing instrument to measure the concept you identified in Discussion 1. Consider how you would compare your original measurement to the existing measurement.…

Data Collection and Measurement This week, you are introduced to preparation and operationalization procedures for measuring data. In addition, you are introduced to a variety of ways to acquire quantitative data, including secondary data, systematic observation, interviews, questionnaires, and surveys. Regardless of which method for acquiring data you use, be aware of the potential for…

SOCW 6301 Week 8 Assignment: Methods of Measuring The center point of research studies is the body of data collected to answer the research question. These data must be measured, which is the act of taking an abstract concept (e.g., depression, anger, etc.), sorting them out and quantifying them in some cohesive way in order…

Assignment: Research Design and Sampling Using the empirical research article that your instructor approved in the Week 5 assignment, ask yourself: “Is this a quantitative research article or a qualitative research article?” Remember, in quantitative research, the emphasis is on measuring social phenomenon because it is assumed that everything can be observed, measured, and quantified.…

At this point, you have likely made a  preliminary decision about whether a quantitative or qualitative  approach would be best for your proposed study. The research question  you developed likely points one way or the other. However, this  Discussion is your opportunity to revisit the methodology and research  question and explicitly articulate which would be…