Core 1 and 2 Glossary of Words

Question 1

Wellbeing

Answer 1

The degree of satisfaction that an individual or group experience when their needs are met.
ACRONYM: SPEECS (social, physical, emotional, economic, cultural, spiritual)

Question 2

Specific Needs

Answer 2

six specific needs with the ultimate aim at achieving wellbeing. ACRONYM: SHESEA (safety and security, health, education, sense of identity, employment, adequate standard of living)

Question 3

Research

Answer 3

A set of formally prepared questions that seek information on a person’s knowledge or beliefs.

Question 4

Reliability

Answer 4

It has consistency, something tested again under the same conditions, producing the same results.

Question 5

Validity

Answer 5

Accurately reflects what it was intended to measure

Question 6

Respect

Answer 6

(PRIB) An ethical consideration in which individuals have a right to be respected and treated fairly.

Question 7

Privacy

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(PRIB) A right individuals have in which they are assured confidentiality and anonymity.

Question 8

Integrity

Answer 8

(PRIB) Not changing, modifying or suppressing research, maintaining full honesty.

Question 9

Case Study

Answer 9

A research method which further deepens understanding of a particular research topic.

Question 10

Literature Review

Answer 10

A secondary research method involving evaluation and search of existing knowledge of a particular topic.

Question 11

Conducting research

Answer 11

APART OF the research process (PCI) - (((CAD)… collecting and recording data, accessing sources of data, documenting actions and issues (in project diary).

Question 12

Interpreting research

Answer 12

APART OF research process (PCI)… (((PAD)… Presenting research findings (graphs and tables etc), Analysing research results, Drawing conclusions

Question 13

Prevalence

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Refers to the statistics (%) of the population.. for Example: 18% of Australian’s have a Disability

Question 14

Diversity

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The gender and culture make shift of a certain community or group…
Example: 92% female youth are enrolled in tertiary education while only 62% of boys are enrolled.. (gender)

Question 15

Terminology

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Positive or negative terms used to describe the group as a whole or may confined individuals to a group.

Question 16

Equity

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Fairness and having equal opportunity to access resources and services.

Question 17

Advocacy

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Speaking up or drawing attention to specific needs and concerns.. working with organisations and people to help make a difference.

Question 18

Promoting

Answer 18

Encouraging or providing.

Question 19

Contribution

Answer 19

To contribute to something.

Question 20

Disability

Answer 20

((The United Nations Article 2006)) People with disabilities include those who have long-term, physical, intellectual, psychological or sensory impairments which restrict their participation in everyday life.

Question 21

Youth

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((The United Nations, 2014)) Youth is a person aged 15-24.

Question 22

GLBTI

Answer 22

The Gay, Lesbian Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex community.

Question 23

Homeless

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((The Department of Health, 2005)) Individuals inadequate access to safe and secure housing.

Question 24

Data

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Can be Primary or Secondary data… is obtained through research.

Question 25

Sample Size

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The number of participants included in the research

Question 26

Sample Method

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The method in which data is collected. (SSSCC - simple random, stratified, systematic, cluster, convivence sampling…)

Question 27

Resources

Answer 27

Intangible things people use to help achieve goals