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?

To ensure the audience can understand the research (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a glossary in research?

It helps to define technical terms and acronyms (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To know what you want to achieve from the research (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Multiple view points and different factors (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It provides multiple view points and perspectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Compensating people for their time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Randomized Controlled Trials?

They control for variables to isolate the effect of a variable (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might service users be involved in research and evaluation?

To provide valuable insights and perspectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using Randomized Controlled Trials?

They are not suitable for studying complex phenomena (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Personal bias in the researcher (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The role of Purdue Pharma in the opioids crisis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Participation Observation in research?

To gain insight into the lives of individuals or groups (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is self-care important for researchers?

To avoid burnout and maintain productivity (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It evaluates the impact of a social program on the community (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

How do you maintain self-care? (A) Signup and view all the answers