Research Methodologies
What is the difference between primary and secondary research?
Primary research collects new, first-hand data (e.g. surveys, interviews). Secondary research uses existing information (e.g. textbooks, reports, websites).
Name one group at risk of social disadvantage.
Examples include: people with disabilities, youth, the homeless, ATSI people, LGBTQIA+, sole parents, the aged, rural/remote populations.
Define the term “informal carer.”
An informal carer is someone who provides care without pay, usually a family member or friend.
Identify one personal factor that influences an individual’s work.
age, skills/education, health, family circumstances, culture.
What does SPEECS stand for?
Social, Physical, Economic, Emotional, Cultural, Spiritual.
Give one advantage of using a questionnaire in CAFS research.
They can collect information from a large group quickly and are easy to compare/analyse.
Explain why people living in rural/remote areas may require government support.
Rural and Remote people may face barriers such as limited access to healthcare, education, transport, and technology, so government services are vital for equity.
Provide one example of an economic support service for carers.
Carer Allowance or Carer Payment from Centrelink.
Explain how work can contribute to an individual’s social wellbeing.
Work provides opportunities for friendships, teamwork, belonging, and community connection.
What is the name of Miss Lowndes dog?
Judy, AKA Juju
Compare qualitative and quantitative research, giving one example of each.
Qualitative → explores feelings and opinions; e.g. interviews, case studies.
Quantitative → collects numerical/statistical data; e.g. surveys with closed questions, census.
Analyse how age can affect young people’s access to resources.
The aged may face barriers such as reduced mobility, limited income (pensions), and reliance on transport or carers. This can affect access to healthcare, housing, and social participation.
Distinguish between the ROLES and the RESPONSIBILITIES of a parent/carer.
ROLES = PBS
RESPONSIBILITIES = DSD
Explain how workplace structures such as flexible work practices benefit employees.
Flexible hours, job sharing, or working from home help employees balance work with family/personal responsibilities, reducing stress and improving wellbeing.
Which syllabus content area includes "reasons for the development of technology"
Option - Social Impact of Technology
Justify the importance of using both primary and secondary data in CAFS research.
Using both gives a more complete picture: primary provides specific, first-hand insights, while secondary offers broader background/context. Together they improve accuracy and reliability.
Evaluate how community organisations support the wellbeing of people experiencing homelessness.
Community organisations (e.g. shelters, food banks) provide essentials like housing, food, and counselling. This directly supports physical wellbeing (shelter, nutrition) and emotional wellbeing (safety, support), but ongoing demand and limited funding can reduce effectiveness.
Evaluate how community organisations support the wellbeing of people experiencing homelessness.
Social influences like technology, media, and changing gender roles have altered parenting practices. For example, fathers now take more active caregiving roles and technology provides new parenting resources. This can increase shared responsibility but also create pressures (e.g. social comparison online).
Critically analyse how legislation protects the rights of employees in the workplace.
Laws such as the Fair Work Act ensure fair pay, safe conditions, leave entitlements, and protection from discrimination. This supports employees’ wellbeing, but enforcement and awareness can vary across industries.
What is Miss Lowndes current coffee order?
Large, half strength almond latte.