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Suppose I want to study how an NGO advocates human rights for persons with disabilities. Can I define the organization as a case?
Suppose I want to study how an NGO advocates human rights for persons with disabilities. Can I define the organization as a case?
FY Wong
21 December 2022
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Another question about the case study is, shall I select a person, a couple, or an organization to study persons with disabilities?
Another question about the case study is, shall I select a person, a couple, or an organization to study persons with disabilities?
Lilian
15 December 2022
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Following the previous post, in a case study, what kind of research questions can I raise with a qualitative approach?
Following the previous post, in a case study, what kind of research questions can I raise with a qualitative approach?
Lilian
15 December 2022
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The sexual needs of persons with disabilities are a social taboo in Hong Kong. I want to explore this topic. Would you please help me with which research design is suitable? Qualitative or quantitative?
The sexual needs of persons with disabilities are a social taboo in Hong Kong. I want to explore this topic. Would you please help me with which research design is suitable? Qualitative or quantit ...
KK LEUNG
15 December 2022
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Could you please elaborate on the term triangulation? Use an example from the field of disabilities?
Could you please elaborate on the term triangulation? Use an example from the field of disabilities?
KK LEUNG
15 December 2022
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May I ask more about the purpose of using mixed methods?
May I ask more about the purpose of using mixed methods?
Lo Lok
15 December 2022
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Can I use both quantitative and qualitative methods in the research designs?
Can I use both quantitative and qualitative methods in the research designs?
Lo Lok
15 December 2022
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I hope to hear the inner voices of persons with physical disabilities in Hong Kong. Then, shall I use the quantitative or qualitative method?
I hope to hear the inner voices of persons with physical disabilities in Hong Kong. Then, shall I use the quantitative or qualitative method?
Leo
14 December 2022
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Hi Dr. MEL, I found there is no Chinese version of the scale of caregiving self-efficacy, which has been validated in the Hong Kong population. Therefore, what should I do? Shall I translate the items by myself when applying?
Hi Dr. MEL, I found there is no Chinese version of the scale of caregiving self-efficacy, which has been validated in the Hong Kong population. Therefore, what should I do? Shall I translate the i ...
Leo
14 December 2022
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For persons with developmental disabilities, I understand that family support is critical. Therefore, to support those family members, our agency plans to design a program to increase caregiving efficacy. Could you please recommend a reliable scale of caregivers’ efficacy?
For persons with developmental disabilities, I understand that family support is critical. Therefore, to support those family members, our agency plans to design a program to increase caregiving e ...
Yan
14 December 2022
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According to the website of Fu Hong Society, I found that they have launched a pilot program for deaf people. Is it a good practice to conduct a pilot study before formally launching a new program?
According to the website of Fu Hong Society, I found that they have launched a pilot program for deaf people. Is it a good practice to conduct a pilot study before formally launching a new program?
Yan
14 December 2022
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Hello, I am very interested in social services for persons with disabilities. I am from the mainland and hope to know some local NGOs in Hong Kong that specialized in serving persons with disabilities. Could you please recommend one?
Hello, I am very interested in social services for persons with disabilities. I am from the mainland and hope to know some local NGOs in Hong Kong that specialized in serving persons with disabili ...
William Chow
14 December 2022
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Hi, I realized that it seems the concept “outcome” is different from the term “output”. Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?
Hi, I realized that it seems the concept "outcome" is different from the term "output". Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?
CouldYip
26 August 2021
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I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?
I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?
Realistic
20 August 2021
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Questions about program evaluation and impact assessment (PE & IA)?
Dear MEL participants, Hello everyone! We are going to meet Prof. Aron Shlonsky this week (17&18 Oct). Do you have any problems or issues in program evaluation and impact assessment? Pleas ...
jml88min
15 October 2019
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Question about the programme evaluation
Can someone recommend me a basic guide book for programme evaluation? We are an NGO in mainland China and providing services for young drug abusers in rural China. We learnt about your pro ...
Jessica
9 October 2019
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