Research Methods in Tackling Poverty

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This assignment hypothesis is that the UK government is unsuccessful in tackling ______.

poverty

My first research method was ______ research.

primary

I created a survey on Wednesday the 13th of November ______.

2024

I asked these questions to 67 Ross High students and ______.

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One advantage of my survey is that I was able to obtain a widespread sample of students and teachers from different ______.

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This method was cheap and fairly easy to do as the survey just required going around several ______.

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The disadvantage of this method was it being time ______.

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My second research method was ______ research.

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I choose the method of using gov.uk to ensure the information was ______ and professional.

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Government websites have a responsibility to be ______ and up-to-date.

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One advantage of this source is that this website is quick to access saving time as it was one of the first results that came up on _____.

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A disadvantage of this source is it can be biased due to it being written by government _____.

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The government introduced a bill called the Child Poverty Act _____.

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They plan on reducing essential costs by helping with energy _____ and cutting fuel duty.

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In 2022/23, the number of children living in poverty increased by _____ from 4.2 million in 2021/22.

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The poverty rate for working-age adults had remained largely unchanged since _____ /20.

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56.7% of pupils and teachers at Ross high school felt that poverty is an _____ issue.

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Overall, 95.57% of pupils at Ross high school believe that poverty is a _____ issue the UK is facing today.

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Absolute poverty rates show that 14% of people in the UK were in absolute low income before housing _____ in 2022/23.

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The findings suggest that the government has been _____ in tackling poverty effectively.

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Flashcards

Primary Research

A research method involving collecting data directly from firsthand sources, such as surveys.

Secondary Research

Gathering data from existing sources, like government websites or published reports.

Survey

A question-based tool used to gather opinions and data from a group of people.

Cheap and Easy

The advantage of a research method that makes it cost-effective and easy to implement.

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Time-Consuming

The downside of a research method that causes it to consume a lot of time and effort to execute.

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Widespread Sample

The benefit of a research method that allows it to gather data from diverse individuals, representing a larger population.

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Limited Depth

The downside of a research method that limits the depth of responses and can make it difficult to analyze nuanced data.

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Potential for Bias

The downside of a research method that may lead to less reliable data due to the context of the collection.

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Gov.uk Vision to Reduce Poverty

A government website that provides official information about their vision for reducing poverty.

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Reliability

The characteristic of a source that makes it credible and trustworthy.

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What is poverty?

A situation where individuals or families lack basic necessities like food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare.

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What is the Child Poverty Act 2017?

The government's plan to reduce child poverty in the UK by the year 2030.

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What is the government's approach to reducing essential costs?

The government's strategy to make essential goods and services more affordable for low-income families.

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What is the poverty rate?

The percentage of people in the UK who live below the poverty line, meaning their income is insufficient to meet basic needs.

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What is absolute poverty?

A type of poverty where individuals or families lack essential things like food, clothing, and shelter.

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Why is the UK government considered unsuccessful in tackling poverty?

The government's efforts to address poverty are considered unsuccessful because poverty rates, particularly for children and working-age adults, are either increasing or remaining stagnant.

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How does the public view the government's handling of poverty?

The public's opinion on the government's efforts to tackle poverty is negative, with a majority believing that the government is not doing enough to address this pressing issue.

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What makes the government's current efforts to combat poverty ineffective?

The government's actions are considered ineffective because they have not resulted in a significant decrease in poverty rates.

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What steps has the government taken to address poverty?

The government has implemented plans to tackle poverty, such as the Child Poverty Act and initiatives to reduce essential costs.

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What is the public's perception of poverty as a societal issue?

Poverty is a significant issue that the public views as a major problem in the UK, emphasizing the need for effective government action.

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Study Notes

Research Hypothesis and Aims

  • Hypothesis: The UK government is unsuccessful in tackling poverty.
  • Research Aim 1: Identify arguments supporting the government's success in tackling poverty.
  • Research Aim 2: Identify arguments suggesting the government's failure in tackling poverty.
  • Research Aim 3: Assess public opinion on the government's poverty-tackling efforts.

Research Methods

  • Primary Research (Survey):

    • Conducted on November 13, 2024
    • Targeted 67 Ross High students and teachers.
    • Used multiple-choice questions to gather opinions.
    • Advantages: Represented a wide range of backgrounds; inexpensive and easy to conduct; collected data in a format suitable for graphing.
    • Disadvantages: Time-consuming due to in-person administration; Limited to basic responses; potentially influenced by social dynamics within the classroom.
    • Future Improvement: Online survey to enhance response rate and anonymity.
  • Secondary Research (gov.uk):

    • Consulted the gov.uk website for information on poverty reduction.
    • Advantages: Quick access to information; readily available without cost; a reputable source.
    • Disadvantages: Potential bias due to being an official government website; evolving data collection methods causing data inconsistencies across time.
    • Future Improvement: Use alternative, non-governmental sources of information.

Research Findings - Aim 1 (Government Success)

  • Child Poverty Act (2017): Aimed to reduce child poverty by 2030, showing government plans, but hasn't met targets yet.
  • Reducing Essential Costs: Proposed strategies include aiding energy bills, providing a household support fund, reducing fuel duty and increasing the National Living Wage to address rising costs.

Research Findings - Aim 2 (Government Failure)

  • Increasing Child Poverty: Evidence shows a 100,000 increase in children in poverty in 2022.
  • Stagnant Working-Age Poverty: Poverty rates among working-age adults remained unchanged between 2019 and 2023.

Research Findings - Aim 3 (Public Opinion)

  • Increasing Poverty Perception: 56.7% of respondents believe poverty is an increasing problem.
  • Importance of the Issue: 95.57% of respondents considered poverty a significant issue affecting the UK.

Research Conclusion

  • The study's hypothesis—that the UK government is unsuccessful in tackling poverty—is supported by the findings.
  • While the government has plans for addressing poverty, significant areas of poverty have increased or remained stagnant.
  • Public opinion overwhelmingly supports the idea that the government's strategies are inadequate.
  • Recommendation: Enhanced public engagement and new approaches to tackling poverty.

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