ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICES
Using the human services program you have selected for your final project (The Arc of Atlantic County NJ), develop a research proposal using the outline below that will evaluate the effectiveness of the program. You will develop a proposal for an experimental research design (randomized controlled trial) study. Your proposal should be 4-5 pages in length excluding your Cover Page and References.
1.Introduction
A brief introduction to your research study
2.Background
Provide background information on:
Agency: mission, services/programs offered, population(s) served
Program: purpose, target population including demographics, service delivery area, goals, and outcome(s)
3.Purpose
State the purpose of the research and define any key terms
4.Variables
Define the independent variable
Define the dependent variable(s)
5.Method& Design
Describe the research method (experimental research design) including how and when you will collect the data
Describe the study participants by explaining:
How will the participants be recruited?
How many participants will be recruited?
How will the participants be assigned to control and experimental groups?
Describe the instrument to be used to assess client feedback
6.Significance
Discuss why this research is significant to the social problem for which the program has been developed
Discuss the significance of this research to the agency
Submit your assignment by Sunday 11:59 pm, EST
ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICES
COURSE OUTLINE
Using the human services program you have selected for your final project (The Arc of Atlantic County NJ), develop a research proposal using the outline below that will evaluate the effectiveness of the program. You will develop a proposal for an experimental research design (randomized controlled trial) study. Your proposal should be 4-5 pages in length excluding your Cover Page and References.
1.Introduction
A brief introduction to your research study
2.Background
Provide background information on:
Agency: mission, services/programs offered, population(s) served
Program: purpose, target population including demographics, service delivery area, goals, and outcome(s)
3.Purpose
State the purpose of the research and define any key terms
4.Variables
Define the independent variable
Define the dependent variable(s)
5.Method& Design
Describe the research method (experimental research design) including how and when you will collect the data
Describe the study participants by explaining:
How will the participants be recruited?
How many participants will be recruited?
How will the participants be assigned to control and experimental groups?
Describe the instrument to be used to assess client feedback
6.Significance
Discuss why this research is significant to the social problem for which the program has been developed
Discuss the significance of this research to the agency
Submit your assignment by Sunday 11:59 pm, EST
