1. SOC 573 - Research Project James G. Anderson, Ph.D. Purdue University

2. Planning Your Research Choose a Topic Specify a Specific Research Question Do a Literature Review (Library/Internet) State the Specific Problem You Intend to Study Specify the population/Sample from which You Plan to Collect Data Develop a Data Collection Plan Outline a Schedule for Your Research Discuss Your Research project with Me

3. Example 1 Objectives/Questions: The purpose of the research is to determine the level of public support for prenatal genetic screening (PGS) Hypothesis: It is hypothesized that families with a history of genetic disorders will be more favorable to PPGS than other families Population: Families with and without a history of genetic disorders Data Collection: Surveys, Interviews Analysis: Compare attitudes of families with and without genetic disorders

4. Example 2 Objectives/Questions: Do patients and health care providers differ in their attitudes toward restricting HIV-positive physicians and nurses from performing invasive procedures? Hypothesis: It is hypothesized that patients will more strongly favor restrictions than physicians and nurses. Population: Patients, physicians and nurses Data Collection: Surveys, interviews, focus groups Analysis: Compare attitudes of the three groups

5. Example 3 Objectives/Questions: The objective is to compare the views of Christian Scientists and state child welfare officials on the issue of the state requiring medical treatment for seriously ill children under 18 Hypothesis: It is hypothesized that Christian Scientists will be opposed to state regulations, while state officials will strongly support regulations Population: A Christian Scientist family with an ill child; state welfare officials Data Collection: Case study; interviews Analysis: Case study material, description of the case, actions, etc.

6. Example 4 Objectives/Questions: To determine whether scores on the HIV Knowledge and Attitude Scale (HKAS) are correlated with scores on the Johnson Job Stress Scale (JJSS)among lab technicians who test blood samples from patients who may be HIV+ Hypothesis: There will be a significant negative correlation between the two scores Population: Laboratory technicians Data Collection: Administer the two scales Analysis: Correlation of the two test scores

7. Schedule 3rd week - Title, statement of objectives, and outline of your research project 4th week - Discuss your project with the instructor 4th through 13th weeks - carry out your research project and prepare a draft of your report Thanksgiving week - Turn in a draft of your report 15th-16th weeks- Class presentation of your research 16th week - Turn in final report with proposal and data