Public Health Data

In public health, data are  often gathered from separate groups in order to describe health-related  behavior for a topic of interest. In practice, a larger sample is often  surveyed, and then focus groups or interviews can be conducted with a  smaller subset of the sample. The quantitative survey data from a larger  group helps to identify health-related trends and patterns within the  sample group. The qualitative data collected with the smaller group  complements the quantitative survey data and helps to determine why and  how a phenomenon exists. The cumulative findings can then help public  health professionals form a conclusion about the health issue and inform  future public health research, policy, and practice.

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The purpose  of this assignment is to analyze qualitative and quantitative data from  two separate groups, propose a research question, and then disseminate  your findings in a mixed-methods manuscript. The survey and focus group  are both on the topic of nutrition. The quantitative data is adapted  from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), and the  qualitative data is from a focus group transcript in which 9th grade  girls discussed healthy eating.

For this assignment, you will use:

1. IBM  SPSS Statistics and the “Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System  Dataset” to conduct a basic quantitative statistical analysis.
2. The “9th Grade Girls Healthy Food Focus Group Transcription” to conduct a qualitative analysis and identify key themes.