Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context.
Objective: To enable students to select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context.
Consider each case study and decide what approach would best benefit each situation. Explain why you made the choice that you did.
Case Study #1
Your research team wants to understand the influence of racial and sexual identity on health promoting behaviors. Your team has carefully reviewed the literature and is in the beginning stages of exploring relationships. What research approach do you suggest that they start with? What is a research question you might address?
Case Study #2
Your research team has developed a program designed to increase consistent condom use by men who have sex with men (MSM). What is a research question you might address? Which research method would you use to explore or test this method?
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