SOCW411-002
WIGGINS/KAWEWE
FALL 2019
RESEARCH PROJECT C: Part 1
Introduction: 1 page
Discuss the problem you have selected for your research project:
Medicaid for low income adults, Do adults on Medicaid have better health than adults without health insurance
Literature Review: 1 page
Use a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles; a combination of quantitative and qualitative articles.
Synthesize and analyze the following information from the journal articles:
Methodology: 1 page
Quantitative Measure
Based on your research topic and what you are trying to find out about your topic, who would you want to be part of your sample?
List at least 5 questions you would want to ask your research sample. You can use any combination of nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio, or open-ended questions. You do not have to include each type of question.
Quantitative Research Design
State which quantitative research design you would use if you were conducting a real quantitative research project on your chosen topic. Choose one of the following designs/methods:
Give a justification for why you would choose your design. In other words, state why your chosen design would be the best fit for what you are trying to find out about your research topic. If you are using a correlational, experimental, or quasi experimental design, state your hypothesis. (Refer to In-class Assignment #4 “Theory” for your hypothesis.)
Qualitative Research Design
State which qualitative research design you would use if you were conducting a real qualitative research project on your chosen topic. Choose one of the following designs:
Give a justification for why you would choose the design; why your chosen design would be the best fit for what you are trying to find out about your research topic.
Results and Discussion: 1-2 pages – Heading #1
Synthesize information from the discussion, conclusion, limitations, and recommendations sections of your chosen journal articles.
Research Project C Instructions for part 1