Quantitative and qualitative methods of research are often utilized in the human services field.
Therefore, it is important to not only understand how they differ from each other, but also how to relate each method of research to the human service field. Furthermore, it may be necessary to utilize mixed methods of research and become well-equipped to face any ethical issues that could arise. Appropriate academic research is research that is conducted utilizing a thorough approach to analysis. It begins with research in an academic library (Creswell, 2012, p. 83). Also, research can be conducted on the internet. Conducting research on the internet will return an extensive amount of information from which to choose. Therefore, …show more content…
Quantitative research consists of gathering numeric data. It is statistically based and answers the questions of how much, how many, or which. Also, it involves examining trends and also examines how groups relate to each other during scientific experiments. Conversely, qualitative research is more subjective and consists of exploring problems by collecting data based on using open-ended questions, utilizing observations, and conducting case studies (Creswell, 2012, pp. 13-16). Seemingly, quantitative research is more challenging than qualitative research because the research is based on statistics. Unlike qualitative research, the data collection is more defined and able to be replicated by others. Because qualitative research is more subjective than quantitative research, the results are left to one’s interpretation of the problem (Creswell, 2012, pp. …show more content…
It is the responsibility of the social service worker to guide their clients through their challenges honestly and without compromising ethical standards and practices. In the article, the ethical issue in research addressed social worker’s bias against lesbian and gay individuals. Social workers participated in surveys and through the quantitative research process, negative attitudes toward the gay community were disclosed. A second survey was conducted and revealed social workers lacked education regarding homosexuality which may have contributed to the bias. In addition, a more recent study was conducted and found less negative attitudes toward the gay community, but it remains unclear as to whether the attitude difference was a result of the social worker’s attitude or a change in research methodology (Martin & Knox, 2000). Nevertheless, education was provided and fortunately, leaves no justification for heterosexual bias in the social services
Therefore, it is important to not only understand how they differ from each other, but also how to relate each method of research to the human service field. Furthermore, it may be necessary to utilize mixed methods of research and become well-equipped to face any ethical issues that could arise. Appropriate academic research is research that is conducted utilizing a thorough approach to analysis. It begins with research in an academic library (Creswell, 2012, p. 83). Also, research can be conducted on the internet. Conducting research on the internet will return an extensive amount of information from which to choose. Therefore, …show more content…
Quantitative research consists of gathering numeric data. It is statistically based and answers the questions of how much, how many, or which. Also, it involves examining trends and also examines how groups relate to each other during scientific experiments. Conversely, qualitative research is more subjective and consists of exploring problems by collecting data based on using open-ended questions, utilizing observations, and conducting case studies (Creswell, 2012, pp. 13-16). Seemingly, quantitative research is more challenging than qualitative research because the research is based on statistics. Unlike qualitative research, the data collection is more defined and able to be replicated by others. Because qualitative research is more subjective than quantitative research, the results are left to one’s interpretation of the problem (Creswell, 2012, pp. …show more content…
It is the responsibility of the social service worker to guide their clients through their challenges honestly and without compromising ethical standards and practices. In the article, the ethical issue in research addressed social worker’s bias against lesbian and gay individuals. Social workers participated in surveys and through the quantitative research process, negative attitudes toward the gay community were disclosed. A second survey was conducted and revealed social workers lacked education regarding homosexuality which may have contributed to the bias. In addition, a more recent study was conducted and found less negative attitudes toward the gay community, but it remains unclear as to whether the attitude difference was a result of the social worker’s attitude or a change in research methodology (Martin & Knox, 2000). Nevertheless, education was provided and fortunately, leaves no justification for heterosexual bias in the social services