Research Methodology

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Research Methodology.

Research design.

The purpose of this research was to examine the benefits of studying licensure among

MSW graduates. The research seeks to use descriptive research design over other methods such as

exploratory and program evaluation because its purpose is to ascertain the appropriateness of

studying pursuing licensure in social works. The study involved graduates in masters of social

works, where some saw the need to pursue licensure while others did not. It also sought to identify

the differences in them in terms of skills in the profession and competition in the job market.

Additionally, it sought to highlight the qualifications and the steps involves in registering for

licensure course in the state of Tennessee. The research method was more quantitative than

qualitative. This is because it was based on numbers, where the study identified the number of

licensed and unlicensed social workers. For instance, in unites states, the licensure social workers

approximate 48% while unlicensed constitute 52% respectively. Additionally, the research was

comparing two independent variables; the licensed social workers versus the unlicensed. The

survey was used to obtain the information since the sample size was large. This type of research

is the best for this study because it helps the researcher exactly the number of licensed and

unlicensed social workers.

Sampling

The participants of this study were graduates in masters of social works who had studies

licensure and those did not. They were considered skilled because they have adequate knowledge

in the profession and some had ventured into formal employment. Their experience at school and

the job market served as a guarantee of obtaining accurate information, thus enabling the

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researcher to acquire quantitative data. To achieve the goal of the study, the respondents were

recruited through use of purposive sampling. The targeted group was people who have pursued

Masters in Social Works, whether they had advanced their skills by pursuing licensure or not. To

make the sampling procedure effective, the study followed five basic steps; identifying the target

population, specifying a sample frame, specifying sampling method, determining the size and

implementing the plan. The target population, in this case, were the social workers. A sampling

frame was the MSW graduates, the sampling method is purposive sampling, the population size

involves 200 participants, and finally, the research was carried out. Moreover, the study included

graduates, thus excluding undergraduates. The informed consent will be through persuading and

offering financial incentives to the participants. In a light of the fact, the research requires informed

consent because the participants are probably working, therefore, they require sufficient time to

prepare as well as financial compensation for their time. I will obtain informed consent from

participants one month prior to the actual research day by through sending official letters and calls

as well (Mariano 2014).

Data collection

The data for this study will be collected through surveys which entailed calling them and

sending email messages. The aim of this is to ascertain the number of licensed and unlicensed

social workers and their experience in the job market. Each participant will be required to respond

to the phone call as well as replying the emails to obtain adequate and accurate data. This method

is appropriate for this study because, the population size is large, therefore, bringing them together

will be costly since some will have to travel. Moreover, the method is appropriate in the data

collection if the following steps are followed keenly. I will decide on the research goals, create the

list of questions, invite the participants, gather responses, analyze and write the report. In this

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study, the objective is to ascertain the need for licensure, and the questions asked may include; the

benefits of pursuing licensure, the number of people who have pursued licensure against the ones

who have not, steps involved in pursuing licensure and why some MSW fail to pursue licensure. I

will avail 200 participants, gather their responses, analyze each and write a report concerning the

same. I will record the telephone calls, scan and download the replies from the participants and

keep the hard copy. I will also maintain the messages for future references in case hard copies get

lost (Babbie 2010).

Data analysis

In this quantitative study, the data obtained from the 200 participants will be viewed to

ascertain the initial benefits accrued by MSW graduated who have pursued licensure are enjoying

the ones who have not. The replies from the participants as well as the responses will be

summarized to answer each of the above-mentioned questions. Therefore, data analysis process

will entail five main stages which include; defining the questions, setting clear priorities for

measurements, data collection, analyzing the data and finally interpreting. In this case, the data

obtained is evaluated to identify how relative it is to the questions. Then, I will identify the methods

of data measurement based on the time frame. Moreover, I will use a descriptive method of data

analysis and eventually analyze the data to determine whether the data is responding to the actual

questions. Descriptive method of data analysis is appropriate because the study focuses on

providing descriptive information about licensure from various sources. I will use the results of

data analysis to answer the research questions in several ways, for instance, I will be able to

apprehend why MSW may choose not to pursue licensure, compare the percentage of licensed and

unlicensed social workers and identify the benefits associated with licensure as well as the

procedure to enroll for licensure in the state of Tennessee.

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Supplemental.

Babbie, E. (2010). The Practice of Social Research. Belmont

Mariano, R.E. (2014). Modern Survey Sampling. Journal of Applied Statistics.

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