Rasmussen College Identifying Techniques for Minimizing Measurement Bias HW Identify and understand techniques for minimizing measurement bias. Understand the relationship between reliability and validity. Identify factors in selecting a research question. What are the aims and purpose of social work research? Compare pre-experimental, quasi-experimental, and experimental designs. Identify the types of each. Discuss the advantages of qualitative research. Distinguish between cross-sectional and longitudinal research. Differentiate between ethical and political issues in research. Identify guidelines for providing compensation for participants. What are techniques for attracting hidden and oppressed populations to participate research? What are sampling techniques for these populations? Identify advantages and disadvantages of conducting various forms of needs assessment (community forum, key informants, social indicators, target group survey) Identify the threats to internal validity. Give examples.
