Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing observation and measurement as they relate to human services research.
Address each of the following points in your paper:
· Go to the UOPX library (necessary...no external websites) and use a database to select a peer-reviewed journal article regarding human services research (see main forum for examples). You are welcome to ask for approval of the article to be sure you are on the right track.
· Define and describe the research (qualitative? quantitative?), including the hypothesis (or research questions) used and how the researcher selected the sample.
· Provide examples of a data collection method and data collection instrument used in human services research. Why is it important to ensure that these data collection methods and instruments are both reliable and valid?
· Discuss the outcomes of the research and describe how the research might be used to inform our thinking about the topic you selected.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines and include at least two references.