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Huang, Jin – Research on Social Work Practice, 2010
This study examines effects of individual development accounts (IDAs) on household wealth of low-income participants. Methods: This study uses longitudinal survey data from the American Dream Demonstration (ADD) involving experimental design (treatment group = 537, control group = 566). Results: Results from quantile regression analysis indicate…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Research Design, Income, Low Income Groups
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Sosulski, Marya R.; Lawrence, Catherine – Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 2008
This article discusses the practical application of mixed quantitative and qualitative designs. Mixed methods designs can be especially powerful in illuminating policy solutions and directions for social action, thus supporting the social justice goals of social work and other helping professions. However, the decision to combine methods must be…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Welfare Services