A plan for research

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:41:46 GMT

by Vitalina Kraievska.

Selected Topic: High prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Newham

1. Research Question:

How do lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, and stress) contribute to cardiovascular disease in adults living in Newham?

2. Research Method

Mixed Methods Approach – combining quantitative and qualitative data:

Quantitative:
Survey adults on diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol, and stress
Collect existing health records (e.g., hospital admissions for heart disease)
Qualitative:
Conduct focus groups or interviews to explore:
Barriers to healthy living
Cultural influences on diet and lifestyle.

3. Sample Size
Quantitative survey: 200–300 adults from different areas of Newham (ensures diversity in age, gender, and ethnic background)
Qualitative interviews/focus groups: 20–30 participants for in-depth understanding.

4. Additional Notes
Ensure ethnically and socioeconomically representative sample
Use anonymous surveys to protect privacy
Analyse data:
Quantitative → statistical correlations between lifestyle and cardiovascular disease
Qualitative → thematic analysis of barriers and motivators.

5. Outcome
Identify key lifestyle factors contributing to heart disease
Provide evidence for community health interventions
Inform public health campaigns in Newham

An inductive reasoning approach

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:22:22 GMT

by Vitalina Kraievska.

Research topic related to health and social care using deductive reasoning

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:05:08 GMT

by Vitalina Kraievska.

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A plan for research

An inductive reasoning approach

Research topic related to health and social care using deductive reasoning