research methods

Question 1

Name the 4 key purposes of research

Answer 1

Improve outcomes for people using services, Inform policy and practice, Extend knowledge and understanding, Identify gaps in provision

Question 2

Name 4 contemporary issues

Answer 2

Antimicrobial resistance, High levels of obesity, Rising rate of mental health issues, Demand for social care services

Question 3

Define quantitative data

Answer 3

Data that expresses a certain quantity or amount

Question 4

Define qualitative data

Answer 4

Data that cannot be counted, measured or expressed using numbers.

Question 5

Define triangulation

Answer 5

Use of more than one method to gather more reliable data

Question 6

Define sample frame

Answer 6

selected group of participants out of target population

Question 7

Give an example of qualitative data

Answer 7

scientific experiments

Question 8

Give one advantage and disadvantage of qualitative

Answer 8

in depth understanding of underlying reasons and motivation, respondents selected fulfil a given point.

Question 9

Give one advantage and disadvantage of quantitative

Answer 9

Measure data and generalise results from a sample to the population of interest, randomly selected respondents.