Homework: Data Collection & Analysis
Length: 3 to 4 pages.
Topic= CBT and depression in children
Even the most focused research question may contain within it a series of more fundamental and related questions. Once these are determined, the researcher must then determine the kinds of information necessary to answer them. In this homework, you will identify how you would conduct your study of the best practice model you proposed earlier in the quarter. From there identify a series of evaluation questions which you would propose as an evaluation design. You will also begin to identify the kinds of data you will need, from whom you will gather it, and which methods you will apply to your proposed study.
For your research questions, identify what type of data you will collect in order to address your research question. You will be answering these questions:
1. Who will your participants be?
2. Is the data quantitative or qualitative in nature-should it be in the form of numbers or words?
3. What methods might you apply to glean the information that you seek?
4. What instruments, measures, or tools would you use in your study?
5. Also, identify how you would analyze the data that you collect. Will you be conducting statistical analyses of any kind? Or, will you be using coding and categorizing? Will you be using any computer software to assist with the analysis?
6. Finally, consider the results of the study. Who should know about these results? How will you present them?
By successfully completing this homework, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAs and practice behaviors:
1. Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
2. Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.