Identify and discuss Population Statistics

W637 Social Work Research Professor Dr. Cecelia Dell’Aquila
Mini Assignment # 2-Population of Interest June 29th 2021
10 Points Population of Interest and Problem Statement A typewritten statement of the problem statement and population of interest (about 4-5 pages typed, double spaced, 11 or 12 font size) you have selected for study. For Assignment 2, identify relevant population statistics (demographics) for your population and general background information (such as definition, dimensions, scope) about the problem. a) Research Question (state)b) Name and Define all Concepts based on you chosen research questionName Concept # 1, Define Concept # 1 , Reference Concept # 1Name Concept # 2, Define Concept # 2, Reference Concept # 2Repeat for each additional concept in your research question c) Identify and discuss Population Statistics a. Extent of the problem, who is impacted? b. How prevalent and where? c. Who says it is a problem (cite reliable sources-Government,etc.) d.Why is it a problem (impact on society, cost to society, etc.e. Any cultural issues.All references (including websites) should be properly cited, using the APA (American Psychological Association) reference style http//www.psych-web.com/resource/apacrib.htmPlease include relevant demographic and other descriptive information related to the problem. Much of the population statistics should be available online through governmental sites or research institutes, etc. (see below box for some examples).Governmental Agencies/Organizations or Research Institutes (examples)Child Welfare Information Gateway: http://www.childwelfare.gov/
National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: http://www.samhsa.gov/ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/ Bureau of Justice Statistics: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ Southern Poverty Law Center: http://www.splcenter.org/index.jsp National Institute on Aging: http://www.nia.nih.gov/ Also Do a Quick Search of Google Scholar to for additional information on your topic. http://scholar.google.com/ Grading: Population of Interest and Problem Statement Yes No A typewritten statement of the problem statement and population of interest (about 4-5 pages typed, double spaced, 11 or 12 font size) you have selected for study. State research question Name & Define each concept1)2)3)4)5)Identify and discuss Population Statistics a. Extent of the problem, who is impacted? b. How prevalent and where? c. Who says it is a problem (cite reliable sources)d. Why is it a problem (impact on society, cost to society, etc. e. Any cultural issues References (including websites) should be properly cited, using the APA (American Psychological Association) reference style http//www.psych-web.com/resource/apacrib.htmComments Grade _______out of 10