Researchers use a variety of data collection methods to ensure that programs are meeting the objectives they set out to accomplish. They also utilize quantitative and qualitative data to ass

Assignment: Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods Worksheet (Disease Lung cancer/smoking)
Researchers use a variety of data collection methods to ensure that programs are meeting the objectives they set out to accomplish. They also utilize quantitative and qualitative data to assess the needs of a community and determine appropriate programs and interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality of diseases.
For this assignment, assume you work for a public health agency and your supervisor has asked you to assess various aspects (i.e. health behaviors, risk factors, social environment, physical environment, family environment, services, etc.) related to a disease of your choice in your service population.
To prepare for this assignment, read chapter 3 of the textbook on planning models and review the Learning Resources for this module. Then answer the following questions.
Identify a planning model that could be used to help determine the needs of the community and provide justification for your selection. (10 points)
2. What quantitative data collection method would you use to obtain information from your service population?
a. What method will you use and why? (10 points)
b. What type of information is needed? (5 points)
c. From whom is the information needed? (5 points)
3. What qualitative data collection method would you use to obtain information from your service population?
a. What method will you use and why? (10 points)
b. What type of information is needed? (5 points)
c. From whom is the information needed? (5 points)