The Impact of Teletherapy on Access to Mental Health Services Among Vulnerable Populations

Research Topic: “The Impact of Teletherapy on Access to Mental Health Services Among Vulnerable Populations.”

Research Question: “How does Teletherapy affect access to mental health services for vulnerable populations?”

Sampling Design: Thinking of a purposive sampling design any another recommendation is accepted.

Requirements: 3-4

Identifying Your Sampling Design

Assignment

Purpose

For this assignment you will describe your plan for identifying and recruiting the sample for your research design. This assignment has three sections- defining the population; defining the sampling design; and based upon this design, a discussion of any ethical concerns that may be relevant due to sampling and recruitment. Use the following outline as guide for the paper’s structure and content.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 1: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of selected research methods and tools.

CO 6: Anticipate ethical issues related to research.

Total Points Possible

This assignment is worth 100 points.

Due Date

Please see the due dates below. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Requirements and Guidelines

Review the Course Outcomes for this assignment, which are listed above.

The assignment should follow this outline:

Population

In two or three sentences define the population from which the sample will be drawn. The definition of the population consists of the following criteria:

Characteristics to be possessed by the target population for the study.

The extent, or geographic parameter for the population.

The time frame to be included in the sample from the population.

The unit of analysis for the sample.

Sampling Design

In one or two sentences, specifically identify the sampling design used to obtain the sample from the population.

List (with description) any necessary inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Ethical Considerations

In a paragraph or two, respond to the following questions as necessary given your population and design. Are there specific considerations given the population that you have selected in terms of vulnerability? If so, how would ensure adequate protections to instill confidence in an IRB committee that the study will minimize any potential harm? Does the inclusion and exclusion criteria present any ethical considerations? If so, how?

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