Instructions

Complete the following:

• Contrast the similarities and differences between theoretical research and program evaluation.
  • What is the general purpose of each type of study?
  • How do the research questions develop (e.g., literature, program, problem, clients)?
  • How are the findings ultimately used?
• Compare the data collection typically used for the two types of research.
  • What are the methodological research designs and the types of program evaluations?
  • What are the types of data (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods) and sources (e.g., general population, practitioners, clients) each design and program evaluation type uses?
• Explain the roles of potential stakeholders in collaborating with the researcher for the two types of research.
  • What are the roles of stakeholders in developing and implementing the studies/evaluations?
• Explain the legal and ethical guidelines that may be shared or unique to both types of research.
  • What are the legal and ethical considerations when working with participants and potential stakeholders?

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

• Written Communication:
  • Convey purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
  • Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
• Length: 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages.
• Format: Use current APA style and format for references, in-text citations, and headings as appropriate. Visit Evidence and APALinks to an external site. for help with APA as needed.
• Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 points.

Review the Differentiating Types of Research rubric before submission.

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Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Explain the differences between action research and theoretical research.
  • Contrast the similarities and differences between theoretical research and program evaluation.
• Competency 2: Explain how laws, regulations, and ethical implications must be considered when conducting research.
  • Explain the legal and ethical guidelines that may be shared or unique to both types of research.
• Competency 4: Choose appropriate methodologies to investigate organizational and community concerns.
  • Compare the sources of data typically used for the two types of research.
  • Explain the roles of potential stakeholders in collaborating with the researcher for the two types of research.
• Competency 5: Convey clear meaning through appropriate word choice and usage.
  • Convey purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
  • Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.