Methodology for analyzing TANF Work First Family Assistance Program

¶ … ethics aligned in a constructive way to gather, investigate and consecutively analyze the data of a precise subject. Methodology illustrates the method of the researcher, which the researcher intends to utilize in completion of the study. The methodology can be distinguished in two distinct ways:

It helps in detailing the techniques to conduct the research properly.

It assists in analyzing and consecutively justifying the choice of methods used for the critique.

This chapter is divided into 8 sections

Research Philosophy

Research type and Timeline

Data collection methods

Quantitative Validity

Sampling Strategy

According to Cohen et al. (2007) the sub-dividing of the methodology chapter renders an uncomplicated examination, which helps the researcher in understanding the complex methods in an easy practical layout. Even Saunders et al. (2012) mentions the research study is enhanced with divisional headings, which helps in providing an explanatory abstract of overall conduction of research study.

Research Philosophy

Research Philosophy can be defined as an outlining of the study, which helps in differentiating the research aims and it also supports the theory and consecutively helps in accomplishing of the study, respectively. (Trochim, 2006) Trochim (2006) also stated that it helps in figuring out diverse perceptions of the global communities.

Trochim (2006) in his research revealed that most of the critiques are founded on the notion that the completion the research objectives will help the academia by logically comprehending the structure of the world and global communities: simultaneously, also dechiphering the various aspects that could sustain in numerous societies and cultures. The concept behind this is derived from two key scholarly disciplines of philosophy, they are Positivism and Post-Positivism.

a. Positivism

Positivism can be described as a reproach of metaphysics. The research is conducted in a positivist way so, that the study outcome is more confident and grounded in rationalizing skills.

b. Post-Positivism

Post Positivism can be elaborated as categorizing the constructivist perception. For example: An individual perception towards socio-life and its beings differs from individual to individual. Thus, the behavior of surroundings, human beings and the environment is acknowledged by the every individual in a uniquely precise manner.

Positivism and Post positivism renders an equal opportunity in researching a topic.

Science in sequence with positivist will reflect the factual side of the universe as observed by the individual as it brings out the inner-self. This gives the researcher a lot of scope to analyze its subject. The Positivist method is always to bring out the spontaneous act for determination in correlation to investigation and disposal. Many Positivist claims that the effect of being unbiased towards an individual is always correlated to its infused traits. To explore these traits of an individual, scientific methods are used for dissection. However, the Post Positivists argue that the perception of an individual cannot be experienced without acknowledging their intention behind it. The intention behind it renders an unbiased perception of the issue. The Post Positivists also believe that all the personal traits and experiences of an individual are prejudiced in a way. The unprejudiced-ness or unbiased-ness can only be elaborated as socio-experience felt by the subject (Trochim, 2006). The researcher acknowledges the Post positivist as its core research philosophy in investigating this study.

Research Approach

Once more, in procession with Trochim (2006), two vital that tactics come up with the research are: deductive and inductive research approach.

Deductive Approach

The deductive research approach is also known as minimizing approach. This is a quantitative method approach wherein, the quantitative data are minimized to primary source and secondary source until a degree of accuracy.

Inductive Approach

Inductive Approach is also known as maximizing approach. This is a qualitative approach wherein, the quality data are collected and maximized to gain momentum in the research. The author chooses the research approach as inductive as its aligned accurately with this study.

Research type and Time Line

Research study periodically focuses straight on data governance. There are two foremost structural formats of a research study.

1. Cross-sectional and

2. Longitudinal studies.

The concept of the Cross-Sectional study is that the author is limited to a defined time period to gauge the observable facts of the study. On the contrary, longitudinal study is based on the concept of exploring the study without any restrictions of the time. This assists in evaluating and re-evaluating of the outcome and consecutively modifying the conclusion to attain the desired result (Trochim, 2006). The Author chose the longitudinal format in accomplishing this work.

Data Collection Methods

There are two methods of collecting information

Quantitative and Qualitative Methodology

Quantitative methodology relies on the numeric constituency of a sweeping statement and shortened version to discover Data. It absorbs an emphatic quality aspect that can mix video, pictures, sound recordings etc. its extent or coverage is a lot wider.

In qualitative methodology, research is either conducted in qualitative or quantitative methodology. There are few researches which incorporate both the methodologies to acquire data. Surveys may include both the questionnaire and interviews. Qualitative information can be acquired through structured interviews, semi and unstructured interviews, Questionnaire and surveys. (Trochim, 2006)

Thus, the researcher stretched this study in quantitative methodology to benefit from the numerically verified element of data. To achieve precise goals of this study, the researcher utilized survey questionnaire as its main source of data collection.

Sampling Strategy

The Questionnaire is used as a small sample tool in conduction of this discipline. Saunders et al. (2012) states that smaller sample size is more beneficial in conducting a survey, which needs elucidation, factual investigation and a precise background check; thus, the smaller sample size is recommended.

Email will be viable in employing the contributors to this work. An email will be sent to many different exclusive leadership corporations in chosen areas. To get a real amount of sampling in each division the author will make certain to send follow up emails and make phone calls.

Research Design

The author intends to utilize the survey strategies assigned by Wilson and McLean (1994) for this research as the questionnaire renders factual numerical figures. The correct format of a questionnaire is significant in obtaining accurate results.

This research has adopted the format offered by Wilson and McLean (1994) in their ethical research. It was stated that the researchers apply all the significant methods in solving research problems; but it is essential to explore the research question first as it helps the researcher in laying the practical theories and studies solve the research question.

This research has adapted the common features of the technique proposed by Wilson and Mc Lean. The common features adapted are as follows:

- Correlated aspects of the research are investigated thoroughly before eliminating or inserting any fact.

- The questionnaire is treated as key source for this study.

- The questionnaire is formatted in accordance with the theme of the research to critically analyze the issue.

- The clear aim is stated (so that it is easily understood) in the questionnaire to acquire precise answers.

- Every question in the questionnaire is based on the unbiased theory of information aggregation.

- Every question is aligned in an undeviating and ethical way, without offending any race, culture, religion or any personal sentiments (Cohen, Manion and Morrison, 2007).

The researcher can gain an accurate result of evaluating the questionnaire answers which are asked in the agree and disagree format (yes or no). The statistics can be analyzed based on the answers to close ended questions of a structured questionnaire. The evaluation method to signify the questionnaire answers can critically be analyzed if they are condensed properly into different divided sections according to responses (Oppenheim, 2000). In estimating the result this quantitative method of analyzing information is known as systematically condensed. The researcher's aim while preparing a questionnaire should be to raise precise questions limiting to close ended questions so that the researcher can attain accurate answers without revealing the perception (Cohen et al., 2007). The author intends to incorporate a close structured questionnaire for this study which will be based on aforesaid technique.

Data Analysis

Data Analysis can be defined as an instrument which is correlated to a gauging tool and its consecutive research variables which can also be called as regression. Regression is best elaborated as a tool to estimate the effects of variables in correlation to another. The author has employed the regression analysis method for this survey to understand better the relation that existe between the relativity and dependability of variables. The correlation between the authentic information and researched variable allows the researcher to explore the subjects perceptive; which is also named as an estimation of correlation.

Assumptions, limitations and uncertainties

During the data collection of this study, the author faces many restrictions such as not performing research on preferred location, preferred industry, preferred addressees, and faced many ecological and irrepressible variable factors. The preferred location of author was (Please include the location). The author also faced inconveniences in the collection of data at one time. The survey could not be conveyed in different positions due to restricted budget, time frame and uncertainty of the outcome.

The conjecture of nurses' health practices aggravates positive effects on the hospital environment. There are firm chances of this study conducted again in the near future on similar topics.

Definition and interpretation of terms

According to U.S. Dept. Of Health and Human Services, (2011) TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is one of the U.S.A.'s Federal Assistance Programs. It was introduced on July 1, 1997, which turned out to be a successful venture to support the families with dependent children through (AFDC) programs. The foundation provided support by providing cash provisions to destitute American Families with resilient children through the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

A discussion of implications for epistemology and professionalization of the PA field

There have been various researches conducted on government programs and their impacts on poverty-stricken families; in similar context to the author's topic of research on TANF and has also been explored by many scholars. However, this research is focusing on the effectiveness of TANF and its impact in correlation to WFFA program (Work First Family Assistance) which no researcher has explored until now.

The study aims at exploring the collaboration of TANF with WFFA; whether they will enhance the lifetsyles of American families. This research can be significant in filling the substantial gap and add literature to the unfilled literature on government policy.

Furthermore, this study will put lime-light on TANF and WFFA by exploring their policies and consecutively analyze the methods used to enhance the living situations of families with resilient children. With the global community concentrating more on profitable organizations the non-profitable organizations are now neglected more so than before. This study renders hypotheses on this issue and intends to explore deeply, sharply and accurately.