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Descriptive Research

Descriptive Research. Survey research Developmental studies Follow-up studies Sociometric Studies. Surveys. Researcher samples a portion of a large population Allows to infer the current status of an issue Nutritional practices Exercise patterns. Developmental Studies.

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Descriptive Research

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  1. Descriptive Research • Survey research • Developmental studies • Follow-up studies • Sociometric Studies

  2. Surveys • Researcher samples a portion of a large population • Allows to infer the current status of an issue Nutritional practices Exercise patterns

  3. Developmental Studies • Changes in behavior due to age, growth or maturation • Cross-sectional- multiple ages studied simultaneously • Longitudinal - same group studied across time

  4. Follow-up Studies • Used to determine status after a period of time • Determine the effectiveness of a program

  5. Sociometric Studies • Assessment and analysis of interpersonal relationships • Interpreted by way of sociogram

  6. Pros Efficient May be mailed Developed to meet the needs of the researcher Cons Difficult to construct May not be returned Conducting Descriptive Research Developing the Questionnaire

  7. Getting Started • Statement of the Problem • Selection of subjects • Subjects must be willing to participate

  8. Questionnaire Construction • Attractive and brief • Avoid items not pertinent to study • Responses usually yes/no or multiple choice • Word each question based on 1 concept • Standardize the directions for administration

  9. Preparing the cover letter • Used to motivate subjects to respond • Explains the purpose of the study and gives good reason to return • Anonymity should be assured • Deadlines dates should be given

  10. Pre-Testing the Questionnaire • Pilot the survey • Proof read by 2 or 3 colleagues • Mailed to a small sample • If return rate is low, examine the instrument and the letter

  11. Follow-up • 70% of your surveys should be returned for your study to be valid • Send a reminder • Send a second set of questions with a new cover letter

  12. Analysis of Results • Report response rates for each item • Report overall percentage of returns • May compare responses across items • Cannot establish a direct cause and effect

  13. Other Descriptive Research Techniques • Interview Technique • Observational Research • Naturalistic • Simulation • Meta-analysis

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