Social Work Practice: Introduction to Research
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What is one reason why workplace research is becoming more common in public service jobs?

  • To develop proposals for program development
  • To understand and analyze research articles
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of services or interventions (correct)
  • To conduct research studies for a diploma or degree

    • What is the primary difference between insider and outsider research?

  • The type of research methodology used
  • The type of research questions being asked
  • The level of expertise in research methods
  • The level of involvement in the organization (correct)

    • What is the main characteristic of quantitative research?

  • It is less traditional and more flexible in its approach
  • It uses numerical data to analyze and measure phenomena (correct)
  • It uses textual data to understand social phenomena
  • It is more commonly used in academic research

    • What is the purpose of writing clearly and accessibly in research?

    <p>To ensure the audience can understand the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a glossary in research?

    <p>It helps to define technical terms and acronyms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of managing and commissioning research with an outsider?

    <p>To know what you want to achieve from the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the constructivist or interpretist methodology?

    <p>Multiple view points and different factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of involving service users in planning and delivering services?

    <p>It provides multiple view points and perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consideration when using service users in research and evaluation?

    <p>Compensating people for their time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Randomized Controlled Trials?

    <p>They control for variables to isolate the effect of a variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might service users be involved in research and evaluation?

    <p>To provide valuable insights and perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of using Randomized Controlled Trials?

    <p>They are not suitable for studying complex phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue with Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis?

    <p>Personal bias in the researcher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the documentary 'The Crime of the Century'?

    <p>The role of Purdue Pharma in the opioids crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Participation Observation in research?

    <p>To gain insight into the lives of individuals or groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is self-care important for researchers?

    <p>To avoid burnout and maintain productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Social Return on Investment (SRoI)?

    <p>It evaluates the impact of a social program on the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common question asked in job interviews for researchers?

    <p>How do you maintain self-care?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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