Assignment Overview The analysis plan is your opportunity to describe the statistical methods and q ...
Assignment Overview The analysis plan is your opportunity to describe the statistical methods and qualitative analysis you would use to complete the program evaluation. By successfully completing this assignment, you demonstrate your proficiency in the following competency and specialized behaviors: Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice. C4.SP.A: Apply leadership skills, ethical use of technology and research findings to inform and improve practice, policy, and programs in the specialization of advanced generalist practice settings. Related Assignment Criteria: 1: Create a detailed analysis plan using the appropriate statistical techniques. 3: Evaluate the research assumptions that guided the selection of methodology and data analysis. C4.SP.B: Analyze and respond to ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive strategies in the specialization of advanced generalist social work practice that address inherent biases for use in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Related Assignment Criteria: 2: Evaluate data analysis tests to select appropriate tests pertinent to the sampling methodology and program evaluation design. 4: Develop an aligned research question and/or hypothesis relevant to the chosen program evaluation design. Assignment Description As there are many methods to analyze data, be sure that the tests you select are appropriate to both the case study, your guiding research questions, and your proposed methodology. Refer to the Methodology section to ensure the analysis plan and methodology align. Assignment Instructions Complete the following: Create your detailed analysis plan using the appropriate statistical techniques for analyzing data on descriptive measures and outcome measures based on the methodology you proposed. Evaluate data analysis tests to select appropriate tests pertinent to the sampling methodology and program evaluation design. How will you answer your guiding research question (or questions)? Evaluate the research assumptions that guided your selection of methodology and data analysis. For example, to conduct paired t tests, you must have a minimum of 30 participants in your sample size. Describe any qualitative data you might collect and how you would analyze that data. Describe the alignment of your research question and/or hypothesis and your chosen program evaluation design. Remember that your instructor provides feedback on your assignments. Use that feedback to improve the content of your course project. Additional Requirements Your assignment should meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards. more APA resources specific to your degree level. Resources: Citations will be necessary in justifying choices in analyzing data. If you need help using the Length of paper: 2–3 double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Due date: Submit your assignment no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of this week. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Apply leadership skills, ethical use of technology and research findings to inform and improve practice, policy, and programs in the specialization of advanced generalist practice settings. (C4.SP.A) Create a detailed analysis plan using the appropriate statistical techniques. (C4.SP.A) Evaluate the research assumptions that guided the selection of methodology and data analysis. (C4.SP.A) Competency 2: Analyze and respond to ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive strategies in the specialization of advanced generalist social work practice that address inherent biases for use in quantitative and qualitative research methods. (C4.SP.B) Evaluate data analysis tests to select appropriate tests pertinent to the sampling methodology and program evaluation design. (C4.SP.B) Develop an aligned research question and/or hypothesis relevant to the chosen program evaluation design. (C4.SP.B) Competency 3: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession. Express ideas clearly, employing correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. Use proper APA style to cite and reference sources.
