From research methods for generalist Social Workby Christine R. Marlow CHAPTERS 5-6, in a minimum of one page type out your answers for the following questions. -DO NOT INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS – For full credit, each response should be addressed in 3-4 complete sentences. 1. Sabrina wants to contact a needs assessment for families caring for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease. In our text and in class, we covered 5 reasons for conducting a needs assessment. Describe three that could apply to Sabrina’s efforts. (2 points) 2. Ibrahim is interested in doing research in preparation for a grant. His population is recent immigrants from North Africa, who are hard to reach but in need of social services. Based on this information what kind of research strategy might he choose. Please justify your response with clear reasoning. (2 points) 3. Sherie works as a social worker, providing case management services, at a county mental health clinic. She wonders whether her clients are making actual progress. To investigate her effectiveness, what type of research question should she apply? How might she go about setting it up? What kinds of information might she want to get from the research? (2 points) 4. Charles works with a regional center, which provides support and therapeutic services to individuals with developmental delays and cognitive disabilities. He would like to research the effectiveness of the program from intake to termination. Given this desire, which type of research question would be most appropriate? Why do you think so? (2 points) 5. Melanie advocates for impoverished children and their needs in the Sacramento community. From experience, she understands that the Board of Supervisors responds to data that is more quantitative and based on hard evidence. Knowing this information, what research strategy would you recommend for her to use? Explain why your recommendation fits best. (2 points)
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