If you simply want to take a look into the behaviors of individuals then you will want to use qualitative research methodology. However, if you want to look at the statistics or percentage aspects of a situation then it is important that you use the quantitative research methodology. Mixed method research is actually where the use of quantitative and qualitative research method is both being used together to conduct a research and using both forms of data to come to a conclusion. It is appropriate to use both if a researcher wants to look at an issue in a 360 degree manor meaning they would like to see how many people the issue is actually affecting, as well as why it is affecting them. Scientifically sound research actually supports the function of a human service manager because the results or findings of this research is often backed up and proved successful by science laws, as well as being backed up by facts.
2 Correlation Research Methodologies ABSTRACT This essay will discuss a research method called Correlation Research. This discussion is an overview of the components, processes and the strengths and weaknesses of this method. With this type of research method the nature of a relationship between two variables are analyzed. In every type of research method there are strengths and weaknesses and this essay will discuss the two. An example found from an informational resource will be given to support the findings on correlation Research.
In cultural psychology the mental processes are compared with the society and the individual who has grown up in that society. Comparatively, cross-cultural psychologists systematically research behavior across cultures in different cultural situations (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). Critical Thinking Critical thinking in cross-cultural psychology is important because cross-cultural psychology is about identifying the similarities and differences in individuals and how they function in his or her culture. Critical thinking is about making realistic, valid and reasonable evidence. Critical thinking is described as maintaining an attitude that is open=minded and doubtful (Shiraev & Levy, 2010).
In this paper, I will respond to questions, such as the data collection procedures and how they are appropriate for this study. The right steps that are appropriate that have been taken to protect the subjects rights, and the way the data collection tool was used to support the reliability and validity of the study. As well as the ways the data analysis procedures are appropriate for the data collection. The ways the data analysis procedures are appropriate for answering the research questions or for testing the hypothesis or both. And explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative data.
What are the pros and cons of interviewing as a research method? This essay will focus on interviewing as a research method. It will analyse the strengths and the limitations of using qualitative interviews as a research method. It will begin with a brief description of what interviews are and the different types of interviews and how they can be used as a research method. Secondly it will go onto explaining different approaches to interviews which have specific strengths and limitations.
2. Identify professional disciplines that influence human services. Professional disciplines that influence Human Services are sociology, psychology, and anthropology (Woodside & McClam, 2012, p. 11). Sociology is the assessment of an individual and the broader culture and tries to account for while understanding the differences within human culture. It also helps the professionals understand what affects the living, such as family structure and roles.
In others words, either discuss something familiar to you as something strange or discuss general patterns you notice in the behaviors of particular people. Which of the three main thoeretical approaches (structural functional, social conflict, or symbolic interactionism) best describes your view of society. In your opinion which best describes how society works? Explain why.
Research Methodology Paper PSYCH 535 University of Phoenix Research Methodology When conducting research a researcher may use different scientific methods when studying an event. Research methodology is the process on how the researcher will describe how the information was gathered in order to conduct the research, such as interview or observations. A research method would be considered a good research if a researcher designs the research to get an accuracy result. Multicultural research focuses more on finding how an individual behavior is impacted by cultural influences. Multicultural research examines human behavior by using hypotheses.
Polit and beck (2009) state that phenomenological studies explores individuals lived experiences of a particular subject and seeks to gain better understanding of this phenomenon from the perception of those who have experienced it. As the aim of this research is to gain insight into the participants experience of ................ this would be the most appropriate methodological approach to use.
Having Fun With Operational Definitions Adapted from teachpsychscience.org Directions: Identify and operationally define the independent and dependent variables in each of the following research ideas. Research Idea #1: A social psychologist was interested in whether people are more likely to exhibit conformity when they are in situations that make them feel nervous and unsure of themselves. What is the independent variable? How would you define it operationally? What is the dependent variable?