Jeremy, a Researcher at a Local University, Is Interested in the Nature

question 63

Multiple Choice

Jeremy, a researcher at a local university, is interested in the nature of playground bullying. He obtains permission for his research and goes to a local middle school to observe playground behaviors. He spends several months watching and taking notes. As he begins to understand the context of the playground, he interviews some students and teachers. He incorporates these interviews into his notes. He systematically identifies themes and categorizes his findings. At the end of his study he describes his findings and how these findings relate to other studies that have been conducted on playground behaviors. Of the following, which best describes Jeremy's research?

• A) Narrative
• B) Experimental
• C) Survey
• D) Qualitative

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Definitions:

Macro Practice

Involves working with systems at a broad level, including policy-making, program development, and advocacy to bring about social change.

Policies

Principles or rules created to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Resources

Various types of assets such as time, money, materials, and labor that are available to individuals, businesses, or nations to achieve goals.

Needs' Assessment

An evaluative process aimed at determining the requirements or gaps in resources that must be addressed to improve performance or achieve objectives in a specific context.