Research - correct answer can be conducted with the intent to generalize findings from a sample to a larger population. It does not always aim for, or
... [Show More] achieve, evaluative conclusions, and it is restricted to empirical (rather than evaluative) data.
Statement of Purpose - correct answer Clearly and succinctly defines the goal of the project. Elements include research design (quantitative study) or method of inquiry (qualitative study); variables (quantitative) or phenomena under investigation (qualitative study); priority population; and research setting (worksite, university, etc)
Systematic Reviews - correct answer a published qualitative review of a comprehensive synthesis of publications on particular topics. Can be helpful in identifying current gaps in a stream of literature that can be filled in with new, data-based health education/promotion research.
Meta-analyses - correct answer A systematic statistical method of evaluating data based on numerical results of several independent studies of the same problem. Combining data from multiple sources.
Pooled analysis - correct answer A method for collecting all the individual data from a group of studies, combining them into one large set of data, and then analyzing the data as if it came from one big study.
Capacity Assessment - correct answer Measure of actual and potential individual, group, and community resources that can be inherent to and/or brought to bear for health maintenance and enhancement. Mapping community assets also included in this assessment.
Needs Assessment - correct answer Systematic identification of needs within a population and the determination of the degree to which those needs are being met.
Qualitative Data - correct answer Information that is difficult to measure, count, or express in numerical terms.
Must be careful not to introduce bias
May use interviews, observational research, case studies, content analysis, etc.
Quantitative Data - correct answer Information that can be expressed in numerical terms, counted, or compared on a scale.
Must construct questionnaire items in such a way that the responses produce data that are reliable and valid.
Primary Data - correct answer Data gathered by health education specialists directly from or about the individual or population of interest. These data answer questions [Show Less]