Core 1:
Research Methodology
Research Methodology
This type of research involves numbers, statistics, and measurable data
What is quantitative data?
These are the basic requirements a group needs to survive, develop, and maintain wellbeing
What are resources?
This type of carer has a legal responsibility for a child, but is not their biological parent
What is an adoptive parent?
To earn income is one of the main examples of this category of reasons for participating in work
What are economic reasons?
In 2007, this American singer released the hit song Big Girls Don’t Cry, which went on to top charts worldwide
Who is Fergie?
Bias, integrity, respect and privacy are all important when conducting research
What are ethical behaviours?
This group faces barriers such as discrimination, housing insecurity, and limited access to health services
Who are homeless people?
Parents who are strict, set rigid rules, and expect obedience are using this parenting style
What is an authoritarian parenting style?
This work pattern allows employees to share the hours and responsibilities of one full-time position.
What is job sharing?
In 2007, this Australian movie about a penguin named Mumble won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature
What is Happy Feet?
When a researcher watches and records people’s behaviour without interacting, they are using this method
What is Observation?
This group may experience challenges accessing services due to isolation, distance, and fewer local resources
Who are rural and remote families?
Multiple commitments, education, culture, previous experience, and special needs are all examples of this type of influence on parents and carers
What are personal influences?
Safe working conditions, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination laws are examples of this workplace structure.
What is legislation?
In 2013, this Yellow Wiggle made history as the first female Wiggle, adored by the Kindergarteners of the time
Who is Emma Watkins?
These are the five main research methodologies studied in CAFS
What are questionnaires, interviews, case studies, observations, and literature reviews?
This process involves actively supporting or promoting the rights, needs, and wellbeing of individuals or groups to help them access resources and services
What is advocacy?
These can be classified as personal (such as age, education, past experience) or social (such as community attitudes, gender expectations, and technology)
What are influences on parents and carers?
This leave entitlement supports employees who have become parents by allowing them time away from work to care for a newborn or adopted child.
What is parental leave?
In 2019, this Australian children’s show about a blue heeler pup premiered on ABC Kids and went on to become a global sensation
What is Bluey?
This term describes how well a research method measures what it is supposed to measure.
What is validity?
These circumstances, such as location, income, education, and social attitudes, can make it easier or harder for people to obtain the resources and services they need
What are factors affecting access to resources?
A young parent relies heavily on grandparents for babysitting, meal preparation, and emotional reassurance. These types of supports are not provided by the government but play a significant role in promoting family wellbeing
What is informal support for parents and carers?
Juggling paid employment, caring for children, and household duties can create conflict. Time management, negotiating tasks, and using technology are examples of strategies to achieve this.
What is managing multiple roles / work–life balance?
In 2025, this major Australian cultural landmark will celebrate its 52nd year since opening, continuing to host world-class opera, ballet, and theatre
What is the Sydney Opera House?