Research Methodology
What is a focus group?
A guided group discussion used to gather opinions and perceptions.
Identify a need that is important for youth.
Sense of Identity - Identity development or emotional support.
Define the term ‘marginalised’.
Excluded or disadvantaged in society.
What is a dependant?
A person who relies on another for care and support.
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
Technology that mimics human learning and decision-making.
Name a benefit of using questionnaires
They collect data quickly from a large group.
Describe the impact of limited internet access on rural families.
It restricts education, telehealth, and job opportunities.
Identify a legal service available to homeless individuals.
Legal Aid NSW.
List two specific needs of dependants.
Safety and security and health.
Give an example of an emerging technology.
Augmented reality or biometric scanners.
Describe how data can be represented visually.
Using graphs, charts, or tables for easy interpretation.
Explain how time and energy affect access to services.
Long work hours or travel times may reduce availability to attend services.
Discuss how cultural safety supports ATSI wellbeing.
It ensures respect and supports identity and trust.
Explain how carers build positive relationships with dependants.
Through communication, consistency, and trust.
Describe how technology influences entertainment choices.
Streaming, gaming, and algorithms shape consumption.
Explain the difference between an aim and a hypothesis.
An aim is the goal of the research; a hypothesis is a testable prediction.
Compare the roles of education and financial support in wellbeing.
Education builds long-term skills; finance provides immediate stability.
Explain how services can improve equity for Category B groups.
By being accessible, culturally appropriate, and tailored to needs.
Analyse how parenting roles change over time.
Parents shift from protectors to guides as children grow.
Compare the use of social media in past and present.
Past: early MySpace, MSN. Now: TikTok, Instagram, and instant messaging.
Evaluate ethical concerns when researching vulnerable groups.
Respect, Integrity, Privacy, Bias.
Consent and protection are essential to avoid harm or exploitation.
Justify the need for targeted services for rural and remote families.
They face unique barriers like isolation, requiring specialised solutions.
Evaluate government policy responses to homelessness.
Policies like housing-first are promising but require more funding and coordination.
Assess the challenges faced by foster parents.
Attachment issues, trauma, and system navigation.
Evaluate the ethical concerns of surveillance technologies.
Privacy issues, data misuse, and consent are major concerns.