Executive Solution Overview
## **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 findi…
Assignment Prompt & Instructions
## **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.](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=1540 "Select this link to launch this material in a new window.") 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.