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Advanced Research Methods
"Qualitative & Quantitative Research"
You now appreciate the differences between qualitative and quantitative research. Let's put this into practice by developing two simple research designs.
Your research question is "Why did WSU Social Work majors choose social work as their major?"
1. Describe a simple qualitative study to answer the above question (be sure to describe your methods)
2. Describe a simple quantitative study to answer the above question (make this an explanatory study)
-Describe your method
-Develop two hypotheses for your study and be sure to note which is dependent and the independent variables in each hypothesis
3. Go back to the abstract below and assess the research regarding the three main criteria for causation.
Abstract: We performed a quasi-experiment to assess the effects of a focused health care
intervention delivered in transitional housing facilities in Sacramento, California. Four
transitional housing facilities (THFs) receiving the intervention were compared with 2
THFs that did not receive it. A multidisciplinary team provided a diverse package of ser-
vices to residents at the intervention sites. Residents at comparison sites received usual care.
Survey and physical examination data were collected in repeated cross-sectional surveys at
baseline (pre-intervention) and after 6 and 18 months of follow-up (post-intervention).
Using analysis of covariance techniques, our statistical models showed improved odds
of receiving recommended gynecologic preventive care and decreased odds of frequent
Emergency Department use at 18 months among residents at the intervention sites. At
6 months, residents at the intervention sites also experienced improved blood pressure
control. There was no intervention effect on residents' access to specialists or on physical
functioning, mental health, or dental health.
Key words: Homeless persons, delivery of health care, health services, transitional housing.
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