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level:
7
credit:
9
planned review date:
June 2006
sub-field:
Social Services
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: implement
the plan for a social service research project; analyse social
service research data and report findings; and evaluate the
social service research project.
entry information:
Recommended: prior credit for Unit 7950, Prepare a
proposal for social service research, or demonstrate
equivalent knowledge and skills.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA, industry and
teaching professional in the same field from another
provider.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by Community Support Services ITO
Limited (Careerforce).
special notes:
1
People awarded credit in this unit standard are able to
implement Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the social services
according to the authority and resources available to
them, and are able to demonstrate application of this
competence to the context of assessment for this unit
standard (for further clarification, please refer to Unit
7928, Implement Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the social
services).
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Glossary
Characteristics and needs of participants may be
physical, spiritual, or mental. Characteristics and needs
may include but are not limited to: age and stage of
development, culture, disability, gender, health status,
language, sexual orientation, and needs for physical
comfort, safety, and privacy.
Ethical standards for social service research include
ethical standards prescribed by local or national ethics
bodies governing the research project.
Key people include but are not limited to people within a
family or whānau, hapū, iwi, group, agency or
organisation who are given the authority or mana to
speak on behalf of those people by virtue of their
position, expertise, or knowledge. In the context of this
unit standard, it is expected that where a community of
locality is the focus, key people will include those
identified from a cross section of stakeholders that
include individuals, agencies and organisations that
provide services to the community of locality.
Participants is used as a generic term to denote people
who are the subjects of research. They may be
referred to by various descriptive terms in the range of
social service settings.
Purpose for social service research includes
description, development, explanation, or evaluation of:
social service concerns, issues, or needs; social service
theory; social service practice effectiveness; social
service policy, programmes, services, or structures.
One purpose for social service research is required for
award of credit in this unit standard, from any
combination of these factors.
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Research
methods
may
include
interviews,
questionnaires, sampling, participant observation,
literature review, survey, community study, action
research. People awarded credit in this unit standard
demonstrate competence in one research method.
3
People awarded credit in this unit standard show that
their actions are guided and supported by valid theory
for social service practice. Evidence is required of
social service theory that is derived from authoritative
sources, which may include but are not limited to: body
of knowledge related to social service work; cultural
theory; practice research.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Implement the plan for a social service research project.
performance criteria
1.1
Materials are prepared to conduct the research according to the research
method(s) in the research plan.
Range:
materials may include but are not limited to - interview sheets,
questionnaires, recording sheets.
1.2
Sources of information are accessed according to the research plan.
1.3
Information is gathered, recorded, and stored according to the research
method(s) defined in the research plan.
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1.4
Information is recorded and organised according to planned formats that enable
analysis and promote validity and reliability.
element 2
Analyse social service research data and report findings.
performance criteria
2.1
Research data is analysed in accordance with the method(s) identified in the
research plan.
2.2
Results of research data analysis are tested against the research statements in
the research plan.
2.3
The research report identifies valid conclusions derived from the research data,
that are relevant to the purpose for the social service research project.
2.4
The research report is a full and accurate report of all matters relevant to the
research plan.
Range:
2.5
matters relevant to the research plan include but are not limited to
- research topic, research statements, research design and
research method(s), information gathered, analysis of research
data, conclusions.
Research reports are provided to participants, key people, and other
stakeholders according to the research plan and any requirements from funders
of the research.
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element 3
Evaluate the social service research project.
performance criteria
3.1
Evaluation addresses all aspects of the research project.
Range:
aspects of the research project - definition of research topic and
research statement; identification of sources of information;
literature review; the purpose and role of the researchers;
research design; information gathering; recording of information;
analysis of information; reporting of research findings.
3.2
Evaluation of the research project analyses the research findings for validity.
3.3
Evaluation of the research project analyses the appropriateness of the research
project to the participants' characteristics and needs.
3.4
Evaluation of the research project analyses the degree of compliance with
ethical approvals and ethical standards for social service research.
3.5
Evaluation of the research project incorporates evaluation by participants where
this has been negotiated with participants.
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Comments to:
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PO Box 2637
Wellington 6140
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0222]
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