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Hi there! Home visits are crucial methods for engaging with target groups in community development. If we were to visit every resident in the community, would that be considered a form of sampling?

ava.perez

2 August 2024

2 Replies, 8 Months ago

I came across the earlier discussions on need theories in OCOP, and I must say they were quite remarkable! I have another question related to this topic. In community development, the Neighborhood Level Community Development Project (NLCDP) often focuses on addressing the lack of welfare services in specific communities. Would this be considered a form of comparative need?

ava.perez

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

Considering my previous question, in a community where a standard of service provision has been set by a group of experts, health professionals, and policymakers, individuals who do not meet this standard are considered to have service needs. To which category does this type of need belong?

Considering my previous question, in a community where a standard of service provision has been set by a group of experts, health professionals, and policymakers, individuals who do not meet this ...

olivia.thomps

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

Considering the significance of need assessment in community development, I’m eager to delve deeper into the theories of needs. Can someone provide further explanation regarding the classification of social needs?

Considering the significance of need assessment in community development, I'm eager to delve deeper into the theories of needs. Can someone provide further explanation regarding the classification ...

olivia.thomps

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

After reviewing numerous evaluation reports, I’ve come to understand that community infrastructure significantly impacts the well-being of residents. Consequently, I’m contemplating whether it would be advisable to incorporate community infrastructure into the needs assessment as well.

After reviewing numerous evaluation reports, I've come to understand that community infrastructure significantly impacts the well-being of residents. Consequently, I'm contemplating whether it wou ...

emma.wilson

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

Following up on the previous statement, I believe conducting a community-wide needs assessment could potentially require a significant amount of resources. It might prove challenging for a single social worker to undertake alone. What are your thoughts on this matter?

Following up on the previous statement, I believe conducting a community-wide needs assessment could potentially require a significant amount of resources. It might prove challenging for a single ...

emma.wilson

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

Hello, I have a keen interest in utilizing the findings of need assessments for project design. However, I am unsure about its relevance to community service. Could you please explain the importance of need assessments in community development?

sophia.miller

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

Hello, my friend. When employing quantitative methods to measure community services, does it imply the utilization of interval and ratio level measures?

sophia.miller

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

I aim to assess the extent of welfare services received by residents in the public estate. In the questionnaire, I have provided response options as “none,” “a little,” and “a lot.” Would this be considered an ordinal level of measurement?

I aim to assess the extent of welfare services received by residents in the public estate. In the questionnaire, I have provided response options as "none," "a little," and "a lot." Would this be ...

isabella.harris

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

Building upon my previous question, would it be appropriate to include options like public and private housing when measuring the housing type of community-dwelling individuals?

isabella.harris

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

When engaging in community development services, we frequently find the need to examine the housing types of residents. Could you please clarify whether this measurement is considered nominal or ordinal?

sophia.rivera

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

Hello! On occasion, we find it necessary to organize focus groups to gather perspectives from residents and other stakeholders. Could you please provide information on the typical size of a focus group?

Hello! On occasion, we find it necessary to organize focus groups to gather perspectives from residents and other stakeholders. Could you please provide information on the typical size of a focus ...

sophia.rivera

2 August 2024

3 Replies, 8 Months ago

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