[Solved] Collecting Data

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

## **Preparation**
Review the following theoretical study and program evaluation samples used in your Week 3 assignment before completing this assignment:
– [Week 3 Assignment: Applying Knowledge of Types of ResearchLinks to an external site.](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2489927410006731?auth=SAML&section=2489927490006731 "Select this link to launch this material in a new window.") reading list.
As you read, consider the following questions:
– What data is needed and from whom?
– Where is the data located?
– How will the data be obtained?
– Is the data ethical to use?
– Is the data good quality?
– How will the data eventually be used?
## **Instructions**
Complete the following for _both_ the theoretical research article and the program evaluation:
– Identify the qualitative and quantitative data used to answer the theoretical research question or used to address the goal of this program evaluation.
– What qualitative data (e.g., interview transcripts, field notes, photographs, program documents) and/or quantitative data were used (e.g., surveys, pre-existing program data)?
– Was the type of data (qualitative or quantitative) appropriate? Why or why not?
– Would you recommend anything different if you were doing this data collection?
– Explain any strategies the researchers may have used to ensure that accurate data was obtained.
– If surveys or other means of quantitative data, assess evidence the authors may have used to enhance reliability and validity.
– If interviews or other means of qualitative data, assess any strategies the authors may have used to enhance credibility and dependability.
– Explain the role of the researcher and any stakeholder(s) in the data collection process.
– How may the researchers have worked with any potential stakeholders (program staff, government officials, funding agencies, etc.)?
– Analyze how the data analysis led to conclusions/recommendations.
– Did the researchers acknowledge specific methodological limitations?
– What were the authors’ final conclusions and recommendations based on the data?
## **Additional Requirements**
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
– **Written Communication:**
– Convey purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
– Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
– **Length:** 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages.
– **Format:** Use current APA style and format for references, in-text citations, and headings as appropriate. Visit [Evidence and APALinks to an external site.](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=1540 "Select this link to launch this material in a new window.") for help with APA as needed.
– **Font and Font Size:** Times New Roman, 12 points.
Review the Collecting Data rubric before submission. Be sure to address the criteria and questions for _both_ the theoretical research article and the program evaluation.
### **ePortfolio**
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### **Competencies Measured**
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
– Competency 1: Explain the differences between action research and theoretical research.
– Explain any strategies the researchers may have used to ensure that accurate data was obtained.
– Competency 3: Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative methodologies and when to use each one in human services settings.
– Identify the qualitative and quantitative data used to answer the theoretical research question or used to address the goal of this program evaluation.
– Explain the role of the researcher and any stakeholder(s) in the data collection process.
– Competency 4: Choose appropriate methodologies to investigate organizational and community concerns.
– Analyze how the data analysis led to conclusions/recommendations.
– Competency 5: Convey clear meaning through appropriate word choice and usage.
– Convey purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
– Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
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