(1) To determine if halfway houses improve the transition from prison, 50 inmates who will be released in a month are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group is sent to a halfway house to participate in a program called "ReEntry." The other group stays in prison until the time of release. Two months after release, data
1). Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative research. 2). Suppose you are to study police brutality, what methods of research (demographics, historical data, surveys, interviews, or observation) would you utilize? Min. of 250 words in length.
When are hypotheses used in research and when is it inappropriate to have a hypothesis?
1. Why are experimental studies not very generalizable? What can be done to improve the external validity of experimental studies? 2. Snowball sampling is one of the frequently used sampling methods in social work research. Please talk briefly some ethical issues you may confront when using snowball sampling
My Assignment: Using provided articles, discuss scholarly views on the nature and types of theory. Compare and contrast at least three views of what constitutes a theory, distinguishing theory from related concepts, such as hypothesis, paradigm, model, and concept. I need to write about 10 pages. I'm looking for a page or t
See this posting: https://brainmass.com/sociology/research-methods/455822 to see the free attachment that applies to this question. How would you describe and justify the choice of methodology in light of the hypothetical research philosophy and how does this align with the foundational philosophy that supports the methodolo
I need assistance in finding a dataset that corresponds to the survey instrument attached. What do you see from the cases from the dataset, using the sampling technique and selected sample size. I have to report (a)The new sample (b)the research questions and hypothesis (c) The independent and dependent variables and (d) extran
I need assistance on a research problem. I am practicing my dissertation process and want to be clear about my knowledge of each component of the process. The purpose of this activity is I have to design a survey instrument. I want to select an existing public domain survey from the list that corresponds to the topic of inter
What methodological factors have to be taken into consideration when choosing a qualitative research design?
How are scholarly research articles differ from articles that contain speculation or opinion?
Could you please help me understand the following terms? Variable Operationalization Sample Scale Measurement Measurement error Causation Plausible rival explanations Hypothesis Reliability Unit of analysis Four main types of validity
Research an article from a recent newspaper or magazine that makes the sociological claim of marriage based on quantitative statistics. Summarize the key points focusing on the statistics presented and the author's interpretation of these numbers. Analyze and critique the article providing a reference and a link for the articl
As a leader, how will or would you determine the method by which decisions should be made in any given situation? Describe and defend the process you will or would use.
Design differences are important between qualitative research and quantitative research. Unique properties of each methodology are defined and compared. List three characteristics of a qualitative study that are unique. Also three characteristics of a quantitative study. Can you discuss and compare these differences?
In this project I have to focus on critically evaluating the family research information I am doing a report that has to explain how reliability and validity are important factors to consider when reviewing a research article. I am looking for assistance on a peer-reviewed journal article that reports a study concerned with a f
Why is a survey appropriate method for researching texting and the impact it has on communication? Why are other research methods not appropriate? How would you support this research method?
Examining the internal and external threats to validity. Can you help me identify and define those threats that are related to measurement, and the threats that are related to sampling issues.
Is an ethno methodology puts limitation on research? Is there something unique in surveys, as a sociological research method?
I need help identifying three characteristics of a qualitative study that are unique. Also three characteristics of a quantitative study. Can you discuss and compare these differences. An example: a qualitative study will use what is called "purposeful sampling," while a quantitative study (specifically an experimental study
In the world of psychological research the experiment is highly valued, as it is one of the key processes we can use to determine cause and effect. Associated with cause and effect is the critical identification of the variables involved in a research effort. Provide an in-depth discussion on Independent and Dependant variables.
The need for increasing oversight in psychological research is changing as demand for ethical practices and complexities of research are challenged. Can you help me present an overview, based on research, of this phenomenon? Can you include discussion topics such as deception, institutional review board, informed consent, and
Target the increase in female offenses. Need advise on how to go about the paper, especially the hypothesis (see attached document for full) on this topic: Choose at least two articles in criminal justice on any topic. You are to research and analyze a criminal justice topic using the knowledge you acquired from this class a
For each of the following areas of inquiry, describe a possible research project based on observational techniques, survey research, or a field or laboratory experiment (one method for each topic). ? Gender role stereotyping in the classroom ? Changes in the roles of the elderly in society over the past fifty years ? The infl
How can you be sure your paper is sociological? How is writing a sociology paper different than writing any other paper?
Heuristics are generally identified as "rules of thumb" that we use when making decisions. We evaluate information we already know, events we've already experienced, and actions we've already taken, to help us make quick and efficient decisions. In the heuristic process we make assumptions based on what we know, what we've done
Cultural Background Paper (1050 - 1400 words) You are all descended either from immigrants to America or from Native Americans. All of us, therefore, have in our background a culture other than the one that governs most of our present social life. Write a 1,050 to 1,400-word paper describing some of the similarities and differ
How does a researcher know which questions should be included in a questionnaire? Please explain and give examples.
Discuss differences between qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
What is sampling and why do we use it? What are the steps in the sampling process?
My research problem is as follows "Does the amount of time a child spends with his/her parents in church create a stronger social bond between the parent(s)/child later in life?" I need help to create a hypothesis related to this problem as well as specifying the variables (discrete or continuous; dependent or independent etc).