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COH 611: Assignment 4 – Create a Survey and Methods Section
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Course
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COH 611: Assignment 4 – Create a Survey and Methods Section
Part 1
Purpose of the survey To determine, evaluate, and examine the
most prevalent mental health issues
affecting veterans and determine the most
effective approaches to address the
problems using the most practical
recommendations.
Type of survey design (e.g., cross- Cross-sectional study surveys
sectional, longitudinal, pre/post)
The population and sample
The population U.S Military Veterans
Stratification Age, gender, type of service, service era
Sample size Target (N)= 200
Sampling procedures Simple random sampling- giving all the
veterans equal chances of being selected for
the survey.
Instrumentation
Source Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale- 21
(DASS-21)
Number of items DASS-21 is a 21-item list
Validity All these items are valid and reliable, with
high internal consistency and stability for
the various outcomes.
Score 0.94
Variables in the study Dependent variables: PTSD, Depression,
stress, and anxiety.
Independent variables: age, gender,
service type, duration, and era of service.
Pilot or field testing Pilot testing will be done using 10%. It will
assess the clarity and duration of the
subsequent survey.
Timeline for administering 4 months
Ethical considerations Informed consent, confidentiality, trauma-
informed survey, and response for triggered
individuals.
What instruments will be used to Likert scales are a standardized tool used to
measure the study's dependent analyze the outcomes. The tool will be used
variables (outcomes)? Why were they because of its relevance and feasibility for
chosen? Who developed these all the assessed outcomes. This tool was
COH 611: Assignment 4 – Create a Survey and Methods Section
Student Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course
Professor Name
Date
, 2
COH 611: Assignment 4 – Create a Survey and Methods Section
Part 1
Purpose of the survey To determine, evaluate, and examine the
most prevalent mental health issues
affecting veterans and determine the most
effective approaches to address the
problems using the most practical
recommendations.
Type of survey design (e.g., cross- Cross-sectional study surveys
sectional, longitudinal, pre/post)
The population and sample
The population U.S Military Veterans
Stratification Age, gender, type of service, service era
Sample size Target (N)= 200
Sampling procedures Simple random sampling- giving all the
veterans equal chances of being selected for
the survey.
Instrumentation
Source Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale- 21
(DASS-21)
Number of items DASS-21 is a 21-item list
Validity All these items are valid and reliable, with
high internal consistency and stability for
the various outcomes.
Score 0.94
Variables in the study Dependent variables: PTSD, Depression,
stress, and anxiety.
Independent variables: age, gender,
service type, duration, and era of service.
Pilot or field testing Pilot testing will be done using 10%. It will
assess the clarity and duration of the
subsequent survey.
Timeline for administering 4 months
Ethical considerations Informed consent, confidentiality, trauma-
informed survey, and response for triggered
individuals.
What instruments will be used to Likert scales are a standardized tool used to
measure the study's dependent analyze the outcomes. The tool will be used
variables (outcomes)? Why were they because of its relevance and feasibility for
chosen? Who developed these all the assessed outcomes. This tool was
