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# Research

Why do we research?
Research is what we do when we have a question or a problem we want
to resolve. We may have an idea to what

Why Research Matters in Health and Social Care

Ever wondered how doctors know which treatments actually work? Research is simply finding out information to answer questions or solve problems. Without it, medical knowledge would be nothing more than educated guesses.

In health and social care, research helps us understand everything from how diseases like COVID-19 spread to whether prisons are overcrowded. It's about figuring out what works, what doesn't, and how to do things better for patients and clients.

There are two main approaches to research. Inductive reasoning starts by collecting data and then looking for explanations - like Dr John Snow did in 1854 when he noticed people dying from cholera and traced it back to a contaminated water pump. Deductive reasoning works the opposite way, starting with a hypothesis and then testing it - like current research testing whether aspirin might help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Quick Tip: Think of inductive as "data first, theory second" and deductive as "theory first, test second."

# Research

Why do we research?
Research is what we do when we have a question or a problem we want
to resolve. We may have an idea to what

Research Methodologies: Numbers vs Stories

Research methods fall into two main camps, and understanding the difference is crucial for your exams. Quantitative research is all about numbers, statistics, and hard data collected through surveys, experiments, and structured interviews. It's rigid and focuses on proving specific facts.

Qualitative research is completely different - it explores feelings, opinions, and experiences through focus groups, open-ended interviews, and observations. It's more exploratory and asks "how?" and "why?" rather than "how many?"

You'll also encounter different types of research purposes. Descriptive research simply describes what's happening, whilst analytical research digs deeper to find causes. Exploratory research formulates new questions and hypotheses, and predictive research tries to forecast future outcomes based on current evidence.

Remember: Most real research projects combine both quantitative and qualitative methods to get the full picture.

# Research

Why do we research?
Research is what we do when we have a question or a problem we want
to resolve. We may have an idea to what

Ethical Considerations: Protecting People First

Ethics in research isn't just a box-ticking exercise - it's about protecting vulnerable people from harm. Health and social care research carries extra responsibility because you're dealing with people's most personal information and experiences.

Key ethical principles include getting proper consent (making sure people truly understand what they're agreeing to), maintaining confidentiality, avoiding deception, and being sensitive about difficult topics like death or mental health. You must also consider whether your research methods are appropriate - you can't give a written questionnaire to someone with severe visual impairment.

Research Ethics Committees (RECs) are the watchdogs of research. Made up of both healthcare professionals and ordinary members of the public, they review research proposals to ensure participant safety and welfare. They're independent from research sponsors, so they can make unbiased decisions about whether research should go ahead.

Key Point: In health and social care, your duty of care to service users always comes before your research goals.

# Research

Why do we research?
Research is what we do when we have a question or a problem we want
to resolve. We may have an idea to what


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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

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CACHE Level 3 Health and Social Care: Research Exploration

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Research in health and social care isn't just academic busy work - it's literally about saving lives and improving care for millions of people. From discovering how diseases spread to finding better treatments, research helps healthcare professionals make evidence-based decisions... Show more

# Research

Why do we research?
Research is what we do when we have a question or a problem we want
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Why Research Matters in Health and Social Care

Ever wondered how doctors know which treatments actually work? Research is simply finding out information to answer questions or solve problems. Without it, medical knowledge would be nothing more than educated guesses.

In health and social care, research helps us understand everything from how diseases like COVID-19 spread to whether prisons are overcrowded. It's about figuring out what works, what doesn't, and how to do things better for patients and clients.

There are two main approaches to research. Inductive reasoning starts by collecting data and then looking for explanations - like Dr John Snow did in 1854 when he noticed people dying from cholera and traced it back to a contaminated water pump. Deductive reasoning works the opposite way, starting with a hypothesis and then testing it - like current research testing whether aspirin might help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Quick Tip: Think of inductive as "data first, theory second" and deductive as "theory first, test second."

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Why do we research?
Research is what we do when we have a question or a problem we want
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Research Methodologies: Numbers vs Stories

Research methods fall into two main camps, and understanding the difference is crucial for your exams. Quantitative research is all about numbers, statistics, and hard data collected through surveys, experiments, and structured interviews. It's rigid and focuses on proving specific facts.

Qualitative research is completely different - it explores feelings, opinions, and experiences through focus groups, open-ended interviews, and observations. It's more exploratory and asks "how?" and "why?" rather than "how many?"

You'll also encounter different types of research purposes. Descriptive research simply describes what's happening, whilst analytical research digs deeper to find causes. Exploratory research formulates new questions and hypotheses, and predictive research tries to forecast future outcomes based on current evidence.

Remember: Most real research projects combine both quantitative and qualitative methods to get the full picture.

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Ethical Considerations: Protecting People First

Ethics in research isn't just a box-ticking exercise - it's about protecting vulnerable people from harm. Health and social care research carries extra responsibility because you're dealing with people's most personal information and experiences.

Key ethical principles include getting proper consent (making sure people truly understand what they're agreeing to), maintaining confidentiality, avoiding deception, and being sensitive about difficult topics like death or mental health. You must also consider whether your research methods are appropriate - you can't give a written questionnaire to someone with severe visual impairment.

Research Ethics Committees (RECs) are the watchdogs of research. Made up of both healthcare professionals and ordinary members of the public, they review research proposals to ensure participant safety and welfare. They're independent from research sponsors, so they can make unbiased decisions about whether research should go ahead.

Key Point: In health and social care, your duty of care to service users always comes before your research goals.

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Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user