Tag: DV

What are some variables of interest? What questions are you planning to ask the public? Other than Yes/No, you would need to use matrix questions, contingency questions, and open-ended questions.

Interview 1-2 people via Skype, Facetime, or Zoom (or in-person if they are in your household) who participated in your survey.

What did you find? Discuss what you have learned from your interview, in addition to your survey. Include a copy of the interview questions. (Total 2 pages, not including the questions)

Think about what follow-up questions you would like to ask your survey participants. Remember, the goal of interview method is to gain as much information as possible!! It’s also a great method to overcome some of the disadvantages of survey methods. Review some common interview questions shown in our course slides.

What are some variables of interest? What questions are you planning to ask the public? Other than Yes/No, you would need to use matrix questions, contingency questions, and open-ended questions.

You should’ve explained more in-depth concerning questions/variables/attritbutes.

For example, what are some variables and attributes you want to come up with for the “psychological aspect of crime”? It needs to be a bit more specific.

Usually, in surveys, your participants’ responses (perceptions) are your DV because their responses are dependent on your question. Your IV should be those survey questions related to crime.

What is your research question? Be as specific as possible. Why is this an important question or area to study? What are two specific hypotheses stemming from your research question?

Theories and Methods

My area of study is Child Welfare Caseworker

A 2- to 3-page paper that discusses research questions in your chosen field( Child Welfare Caseworker) and what research methods have been used to answer these questions.

First, find three journal articles that are actual studies (not review articles, background information, etc.) that are from your field of interest.

Discuss what research questions have been asked in your field. How were the studies were carried out (methods)?

What have the findings been? What questions still remain? NOTE: For the articles that you find for this section, don’t write about each one separately. Rather, synthesize the information.

Next, propose your own study to answer a specific research question from your chosen field.

What is your research question? Be as specific as possible. Why is this an important question or area to study? What are two specific hypotheses stemming from your research question?

Finally, discuss the specific research methods needed to answer your research question. Give some detail. Why is this the best method to use? What kind data will you collect? What is / are your IV(s) and DV (if applicable)?

Conclude by discussing how your proposed study will contribute to your chosen field.