Homework: Working With Data- Data Analysis
Conducting statistical analysis can prove an intimidating task for some students. However, statistical analysis is the critical component of social work research that can link interventions to client outcomes. Statistical analysis software simplifies the task of the mathematical computations. It is the social worker's responsibility to choose the proper research design and type of statistical analysis.
You analyze the relationship between study design and statistical analysis in a case study. You also interpret the results of the research from the case study and a SPSS data that will be provided to you.
Learning Objectives
1. Interpret the statistical results in a case study
2. Analyze the relationship between study design and statistical analyses
Statistical analysis software is a valuable tool that helps researchers perform the complex calculations. However, to use such a tool effectively, the study must be well designed. The social worker must understand all the relationships involved in the study. He or she must understand the study's purpose and select the most appropriate design. The social worker must correctly represent the relationship being examined and the variables involved. Finally, he or she must enter those variables correctly into the software package. This homework will allow you to analyze in detail the decisions made in the "Social Work Research: Chi Square" case study and the relationship between study design and statistical analysis. Assume that the data has been entered into SPSS and you've been given the output of the chi-square results.
To prepare for this Homework, review the Handout: Chi-Square Findings and follow the instructions.
Submit 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.
4. 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.