ESSAY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON RESEARCH METHODS 1. Identify the most appropriate study design for the research proposal you are Planning to develop. A study design is the procedure that guides a researcher on how to collect‚ analyze and interpret observations. It is a logical model that guides the investigator while he navigates through the various stages of the research. Study types can be classified severally depending on the research strategy employed. A study type can be non-interventional that
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Social Research by Sotirios Sarantakos “Research Methods: Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods” by Babbi‚ Earl Intro to Social Research Social Research -Systematic study of social phenomena using social sci methods‚ theories‚ and concepts *Social phenomena = People and society -Goal is to go beyond common sense understandings of social processes and social problems Why conduct social research? -To understand par. phenomena -To provide solutions grounded on research &
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explore and assess the strengths; limitations and problems associated with the methods employed within Z.Parveens study conducted in Les Minguettes in 2011‚we must first not only outline these key active research methods‚ yet also provide an overview of the significant notions and findings from within the paper. Parvez seeks to obtain a qualitative understanding of Islamic movements in France by conducting an ethnographic study spanning over ten months in the “overwhelmingly working-class” (Parvez‚ 2011
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Obesity in America. Childhood obesity is a huge health problem in United States that affects about 12.5 million children and teens in this country alone. Since 1960 scientist have been monitoring obesity problem in United States and between 1980’s and 1990’s they have seen a drastic increase in childhood obesity from about 5% to sky high 15% which is a concerning number for young people. There are many different reasons why young people develop obesity in this country. The major reason why
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Obesity has become a prevalent health problem in modern society for both children and adults. Nearly 35% of adults in the United States are estimated to be overweight or obese; concurrently one-third of American children are thought to be overweight or obese. Estimations have shown that by the year 2030 nearly 85% of adults in the United States will either be overweight or obese. This epidemic seems to be due to a variety of different factors‚ however‚ one of the leading causes of obesity in children
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Americans’ obesity has rapidly increased because of advanced technology and Americans’ lack of self control. Obesity has been designated as a global epidemic by the World Health Organization since 1998 and is one of the most common chronic illnesses for both adults and children (WHO). The American Obesity Association states that currently 64.5% of adult Americans and 45.6% of American children are categorized as overweight or obese‚ which means they have too much body fat (AOA). What causes this
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only about one-half of U.S. children get regular exercise‚ and one-fourth don’t take part in physical activity at all. As a result‚ obesity among children and adolescents has increased substantially since the 1960s. The convenience of modern life has created a nation of youthful couch potatoes. More junk food‚ less healthy food and less exercise causes obesity. The health risks of being obese are well-known and include diabetes‚ hypertension‚ heart disease‚ cancer and joint pain. In addition
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Laura Mealer 4/11/12 Essay #9 Stigma: Obesity The fat stigma is becoming a global problem according to an article in the New York Times by Tara Parker-Pope. “Dr. Brewis and her colleagues recently completed a multicountry study intended to give a snapshot of the international zeitgeist about weight and body image‚”(NY times). ‘The findings were troubling‚ suggesting that negative perceptions about people who are overweight may soon become the cultural norm in some countries‚ including
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Assess the position that in sociological research quantitative research methods are superior to qualitative research methods. Sociologists have a number of different types of research that can be used to acquire data. They can be traced back to Max Weber (1864) regarded as the founder of interpretivism‚ was opposed to the idea that human behavior is exactly quantifiable. Human behavior is based on the idea that social interaction is surrounded by consciousness action and unpredictability (emotions
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Running head: Obesity in Mississippi Caring for Populations: Part I Assessment and Diagnosis Obesity in Mississippi Carla Hudson Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 443: Community Health Nursing Summer session 2012 Community Jackson‚ our states capitol‚ was founded in 1821 beside the Pearl River (City of Jackson‚ n.d.). Jackson is centrally located in Hinds County. Hinds County has a rich cultural heritage‚ including 3 museums‚ the home of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers‚ Pulitzer
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