Research Methodology 1
What is the main purpose of research?
To increase understanding.
Give an example of a primary source of data.
Interview, questionnaire, case study, survey.
What is the main advantage of using a questionnaire when conducting research?
It provides a large amount of data quickly.
Name the two types of parents and carers.
Biological and social.
List the 3 social influences on parents / carers / state the acronym.
MCG.
Media stereotypes.
Community attitudes.
Gender expectations.
Define what a hypothesis is.
A problem or statement to be investigated through research.
Give an example of a secondary source of data.
Reports, journals, magazines, websites, newspapers.
Give a benefit of using a case study as a research method.
It allows for a deep analysis of the topic.
Name the 4 types of social parents / state the acronym.
Fostering, Adoption, Step-parenting, Surrogacy.
Give the 4 styles of parenting or caring.
Authoritarian.
Democratic.
Permissive / indulgent.
Negligent.
With regards to sampling, what does the acronym MSG stand for?
Methods, Sample group, Sample size
Which type of information is most likely to be collected by quantitative research methods?
Measurements and statistics.
Give 2 examples of what you might include in the appendix of your IRP.
Copies of questionnaires, copies of the journals from which articles were used.
Name the 3 roles of parents and carers / state the acronym.
PBS
Promoting well being.
Building positive relationships.
Satisfying the specific needs.
Name the 2 types of support for parents and carers.
Give 2 examples of each type of support.
Informal and formal.
e.g. informal - family, friends, neighbours, relatives.
e.g. formal - government agencies - Centrelink
community organisations - Vinnies
Name the 4 types of data.
Primary, secondary, qualitative, quantitative.
Give examples of two methods of research that would provide primary qualitative data.
Observations and case studies.
Choose a research method and state 3 points of why that particular method would be beneficial to use for research.
Responses may vary. Example: questionnaires - obtain both qualitative and quantitative data, use online tools to collect data, distribution in person, over the phone, online, email, collection and interpretation straight forward, especially closed responses.
Name the preparations for becoming a parent / carer / state the acronym.
COME (here comes the baby).
Changing health behaviours.
Organising finances.
Modifying the physical environment.
Enhancing knowledge and skills.
Types of services provided through formal support include: health care, education, financial support, child care, respite care and counselling.
Using one of these, explain how access to one of these services can impact the well being of either: a young carer, aged carer, first-time parent or a working parent.
Responses will vary.
What does BIRP stand for with regards to ethical behaviour?
Bias, Integrity, Respect, Privacy.
Describe the difference between what reliability and validity are.
Reliability - consistency of measurement, repeatability, same conditions with similar results.
Validity - accuracy of measurement and a reflection of what it was intended to measure, chosen a group that represents the wider sample?
Choose another research method and give 3 advantages of using this research method.
Answers may vary.
Name the personal influences on parents and carers / state the acronym.
CROPMESS.
Culture, customs and tradition.
Religion / spirituality.
Own upbringing.
Previous experience.
Multiple commitments.
Education.
Socioeconomic status.
Special needs.
Explain what 2 specific needs that would be priority for the parent/ carer of a dependant who is in Year 12, completing their HSC.
Answers may vary.