SSS 590: WEEK 5, ASSIGNMENT 3 1 Names: THIS ASSIGNMENT IS WORTH 100 POINTS. IT IS COMPRISED OF SEVEN ITEMS, THE FIRST FIVE OF WHICH HAVE MULTIPLE PARTS. PLEASE TYPE YOUR RESPONSES DIRECTLY INTO THIS DOCUMENT AND USE A BLUE–COLORED FONT. 1. A researcher is examining the levels of stress among clients attending a weekly support group. Levels of stress were measured by a single question on a 5–point Likert–scale. (Points for each sub-item are provided below; 28 points total) Frequency (n) Frequency (n) times Value Score 5—Very Stressed 10 50 4—Stressed 25 100 3—About 50/50 35 105 2—Somewhat Stressed 15 30 1—Not Stressed 10 10 0—Response missing 5 0 N=100 SUM=295 Level of Stress Totals Valid Percent Cumulative Percent 100% a. Complete the last two columns in the table. Carry your findings out to two decimal places. Show all your calculations below. No credit will be given without this information. (2 points each; 18 points total) b. How many participants provided a valid response? (2 points) c. Calculate the mean. Carry your answer out to two decimal places. Show your work below. No credit will be given without this information. (2 points) d. In which response category lies the mean? (2 points) e. In which response category lies the median? (2 points) f. In which response category lies the mode? (2 points) SSS 590: WEEK 5, ASSIGNMENT 3 2 Use the following information to answer Items 2–3. Scenario: The information below pertains to a research study conducted with adults who are the primary caregivers to elderly family members living with dementia. Measurement of the Variables Active Coping: This 4–item Likert–scale, which is completed by caregivers, assesses their degree of active coping. The scale uses the Likert response format below. Total/composite scores range from 4–16. Higher scores associated with greater levels of active coping. 1—“I have not been doing this at all”, 2—“I have been doing this a little bit”, 3—“I have been doing this about half the time”, and 4—“I have been doing this a lot”. Respite Services: This single–item, which is completed by caregivers, asks them to indicate whether they have used respite services (0 = No; 1 = Yes). Number of Incidents: This variable, which is reported by the caregiver to the agency, represents the number of emergency incidents recorded for the individual living with dementia over the past six months. STATISTICS Active Respite Number of Coping Services Incidents 300 300 300 Mean Median Mode Std. Deviation Minimum 0 11.00 11.00 12.00 3.64 4.00 0 1.23 1.00 1.00 .42 1.00 0 4.20 4.00 4.00 .68 2.00 Maximum 16.00 2.00 5.00 N Valid Missing SSS 590: WEEK 5, ASSIGNMENT 3 3 RESPITE Frequency Valid Valid NO YES Total Percent Valid Percent 232 68 300 77.3 77.3 22.7 22.7 100.0 100.0 ACTIVE COPING Valid Frequency Percent Percent Cumulative Percent 77.3 100.0 Cumulative Percent 4.00 25 8.3 8.3 8.3 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 11 13 14 15 17 34 22 39 25 31 3.7 4.3 4.7 5.0 5.7 11.3 7.3 13.0 8.3 10.3 3.7 4.3 4.7 5.0 5.7 11.3 7.3 13.0 8.3 10.3 12.0 16.3 21.0 26.0 31.7 43.0 50.3 63.3 71.7 82.0 15.00 16.00 Total 23 31 300 7.7 10.3 100.0 7.7 10.3 100.0 89.7 100.0 NUMBER OF CLIENT WITH DEMENTIA INCIDENTS Valid Cumulative Frequency Percent Percent Percent Valid 2 incidences 6 2.0 2.0 2.0 3 incidences 4 incidences 27 167 9.0 55.7 9.0 55.7 11.0 66.7 5 incidences Total 100 300 33.3 100.0 33.3 100.0 100.0 2. For each variable, indicate the level of measurement. Next, identify and explain (re: one paragraph per variable) which measure of central tendency is the most appropriate to use/report. (4 points for each sub–item; 12 points total) SSS 590: WEEK 5, ASSIGNMENT 3 a. Active Coping b. Respite Services c. Number of Incidents 4 SSS 590: WEEK 5, ASSIGNMENT 3 5 3. For each variable, indicate and explain (re: one paragraph per variable) which type of graphic you recommend for displaying the data. (4 points for each sub–item; 12 points total) a. Active Coping b. Respite Services c. Number of Incidents 4. Match each type of question with its subsequent example. (2 points for each sub–item; 10 points total) Contingency Question: a. Do you support increasing the cost of campus parking and reducing the cost of tuition? Double–Barreled Question: b. Describe your ideal field placement setting. Filter Question: c. Do you have a BSW? If no, skip the next question (Q11) and go to Q12. Leading Question: d. Do you have a BSW? If yes, answer the next question (Q11). Open–Ended Question: e. Many students think the cost of course materials is excessively high. Do you agree? 5. Match each type of survey design with its corresponding feature. (2 points for each sub–item; 10 points total) Electronic Survey: a. Highest response rate among the five designs Group Survey: b. Least costly to administer among the five designs In–Person Interview: c. Lowest initial response rate among the five designs Mailed Survey: d. Most structured among the five designs Phone Survey: e. Only one of the five designs with a different (overall) setting SSS 590: WEEK 5, ASSIGNMENT 3 6 6. In your own words, explain (re: in paragraph format) the difference between maintaining anonymity and confidentiality in regards to assuring ethical behavior in the development and administration of surveys. Copying and pasting (re: direct quotes or insufficient paraphrasing) from any and all course materials as well as external resources will result in an automatic zero. (10 points) 7. A researcher is designing a pilot study to investigate Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among current military personnel who have experienced combat. In essay format, reflect upon and consider the advantages and disadvantages of the five types of survey methods above in regards to their possible use in this study. Based on your analysis, conclude with which one of the five methods you would recommend this researcher employ and explain why. (18 points)