BSHS 435 Week 1 Research Fundamentals Paper

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BSHS 435 Week 1 Research Fundamentals Paper
BSHS 435 Week 1 Research Fundamentals Paper
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BSHS 435 Week 1 Research Fundamentals Paper

Search  in the University Library to locate a peer-reviewed journal article that reports on a scientific study that was conducted and that used both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The article should be on a topic related to human services. You will need to refer to this article for examples when writing your paper.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400- word paper describing (a) the scientific method and the steps in scientific inquiry and (b) quantitative and qualitative research methods. Address each of the following in your paper:

  • Briefly summarize the article you found, including the study’s purpose, methods, and main findings.
  • Define the scientific method.
  • What are the steps in the scientific method of inquiry or research process? Why must each of these steps be included to support the scientific method? Briefly discuss how the scientific research method was applied in the article you found.
  • Summarize how scientifically sound research (e.g., applying scientific method) supports the function of a human services manager.
  • Define quantitative research and qualitative research. Explain how they differ and relate each to the human services field and the scientific method.
  • Describe how to decide whether to use a quantitative or qualitative research methodology. Provide examples of what sort of study is appropriate for each methodology and explain why.
  • Define mixed method research and describe its strengths. Briefly discuss how the mixed methods approach was used in the study you found for this assignment.
  • Identify an ethical issue (e.g., informed consent, confidentiality of data) in research that was addressed in the article.
  • Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.