Differentiate between field studies, surveys, quasi-experimental, and
randomized experiments in human services research. Describe each
research method and explain how it contributes to the understanding
of human services.
A study with 234 low-income alcoholics evaluated the effectiveness of
usual care for alcoholics wishing to quit drinking to the usual care
enhanced by computer-assisted telephone counseling sessions. Each
subject was assigned randomly either to the usual care or the usual
care plus counseling, and their drinking status was observed after 3
months. The percentage who were able to quit drinking was lower for
the group receiving only the usual care.
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BSHS 382 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2
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BSHS 382 Week 3 DQs
Week 3 DQ 1
What are some examples of descriptive statistics? Why are they used in
research? What do you think will be difficult for you when compiling
your descriptive statistics?
Week 3 DQ 2
How can you avoid bias when selecting samples for human services
research? Give an example of a possible research question and a
sampling procedure that would minimize bias and represent your
population
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