Homework: Working With Data
To prepare for this Homework, review the Week 4 Handout: Chi-Square Findings and follow the instructions.
Submit a 1-page paper of the following:
An analysis of the relationship between study design and statistical analysis used in the case study that includes:
1. An explanation of why you think that the agency created a plan to evaluate the program
2. An explanation of why the social work agency in the case study chose to use a chi square statistic to evaluate whether there is a difference between those who participated in the program and those who did not (Hint: Think about the level of measurement of the variables)
3. A description of the research design in terms of observations (O) and interventions (X) for each group.
a. Interpret the chi-square output data. What do the data say about the program?
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.
References
1. Dudley, J. R. (2020). Social work evaluation: Enhancing what we do (3rd ed.) Oxford University Press.
2. Chapter 9, "Is the Intervention Effective?" (pp. 226-235: Read from "Determining a Causal Relationship" to "Outcome Evaluations for Practice")