Research Methodology
What are the SOURCES OF DATA?
Print, Digital, Individuals and Groups
What are the two mandatory CATEGORY A groups from the syllabus Groups In Context?
Youth and Rural and Remote
What is SOCIAL PARENTING?
A parent who does not share a genetic relation with their child. E.g. Adoption, Surrogacy, Fostering, Step-Parenting.
What year was Miss Davis born?
1995
What is the number of MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS in the exam and what are they worth?
20 questions, 1 mark each.
What is stratified sampling methods?
a population is divided into subgroups (strata) based on shared characteristics, and then samples are drawn randomly from each stratum
What is the acronym for the SPECIFIC NEEDS OF GROUPS?
SHESEA
What is a BIOLOGICAL PARENT?
A parent who has a genetic link to their child.
What football team did Miss Davis play for this year?
Waratah Mayfield Cheetas
What is the LENGTH OF THE EXAM?
3 hours and 5 minutes
What is PRIVACY?
This involves both confidentiality and anonymity. Participants names are to remain anonymous and consent is required for information to be passed on to any other sources. All participants have this right.
What is the acronym for TYPES OF SERVICES available to specific groups?
FATLEECH
What are the PREPARATIONS for becomoing a parent/carer?
-changing health behaviours
-organising finances
-modifying the physical environment
-enhancing knowledge and skills
How many bones has Miss Davis broken?
2
What is the SHORT-ANSWER section worth? What topics will the questions ask me about?
55 Marks / 3 Core Topics
What is QUALITATIVE RESEARCH?
Involves collecting data that can provide a participants thoughts or feelings about a given topic. This provides a more in-depth response. This DOES NOT involve numerical data.
What are RESOURCES THAT AFFECT INDIVIDUALS' ACCESS TO SERVICES?
Time, energy, knowledge, money
What are CHARACTERISTICS that influence the role of parents or carers?
Age, skills and capabilities and special needs of the dependant.
What university did Miss Davis go to?
University of Newcastle
How many marks is Part C of section II usually?
15 Marks
What is BIAS?
A person’s beliefs and values interfering with results and findings.
What are the FACTORS AFFECTING ACCESS TO SERVICES?
Characteristics of the individual, Aspects of the service, Resources
What are PERSONAL INFLUENCES on parenting and caring?
Culture, customs and tradition
Religion/spirituality
Own upbringing
Previous experience
Multiple commitments
Education
Special needs
Socioeconomic Status
Where did Miss Davis grow up?
Tanilba Bay/Port Stephens
In what circumstances do you use SPEECS and SHESEA?
SPEECS - When a question is asking about Wellbeing
SHESEA - Only if the question specifies needs.