Lecture 7

Question 1

Single Subject Methology

Answer 1

Single subject methodology is a fundamentally different way to consider research

it is distinct from both qualitative and quantitative designs

the service user is his/her/ze own control

this allows the social worker to actively integrate direct practice with research practice

single case designs allow for the examination of the effects of intervention on an individual and to directly examine the outcomes

this approach is research that engages the person in the entire process of change

Question 2

What is the difference between surveys and questionaires

Answer 2

Surveys are a distinct methodology that falls into the quantitative-descriptive category

Questionnaires are data collection instruments that can be used in a variety of methodologies

Question 3

3 ways to present a survey:

Answer 3

face to face
mail
telephone

Question 4

Question Structure Options include

Answer 4

Open ended
Close ended with ordered choices
Close ended with unordered response choices
Partially close ended

Question 5

“what are our societies most pressing social issues?” is an example of a _____ ended question

Answer 5

open

Question 6

The following question is an example of ________

Rank one (1) to four (4) the most pressing social issues for our society

_______ Affordable Housing

_______ Medically Assisted Death

_______ Guaranteed Annual Income

_______ Indigenous Rights

Answer 6

Close ended with ordered choices

Question 7

The following. question is an example of _______ questions

Rank one (1) to four (4) the most pressing social issues for our society

_______ Affordable Housing

_______ Medically Assisted Death

_______ Guaranteed Annual Income

_______ Indigenous Rights

Answer 7

Close ended with unordered response choices

Question 8

The following question is an example of ______ questions

Which of the following are pressing social issues for our society?

( ) Affordable Housing

( ) Medically Assisted Death

( )Guaranteed Annual Income

( ) Indigenous Rights

( ) Other ___________________________________

Answer 8

Partially close ended

Question 9

THE TOTAL DESIGN METHOD (TDM) APPROACH TO MAIL AND TELEPHONE SURVEYING, DESCRIBED IN DETAIL FOR PROFESSIONAL RESEARCHERS, IS BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT MAXIMUM RESPONSE REQUIRES ADMINISTRATIVE THOROUGHNESS.

Answer 9

Dillman

Question 10

Wording issues in surveys, etc.:

Answer 10

using abbreviations you havent explained
vauge
bias
Objectionable Questions
too demanding
double questions
double negatives
not mutually exclusive
too much knowledge needed
assumed behavior
Technically Accurate Time Frame
Cryptic Wording - BE CLEAR
Comparative Wording