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Research Methods Assignment 1

The document outlines a research proposal on the impact of reckless driving on road safety and public health, emphasizing the need to investigate contributing factors, assess societal and economic impacts, and recommend strategies for improvement. It addresses ethical concerns related to participant consent, data privacy, and potential biases in research, proposing solutions such as anonymization, transparency, and balanced reporting. The goal is to enhance road safety in Kasoa through informed interventions and public awareness campaigns.

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Research Methods Assignment 1

The document outlines a research proposal on the impact of reckless driving on road safety and public health, emphasizing the need to investigate contributing factors, assess societal and economic impacts, and recommend strategies for improvement. It addresses ethical concerns related to participant consent, data privacy, and potential biases in research, proposing solutions such as anonymization, transparency, and balanced reporting. The goal is to enhance road safety in Kasoa through informed interventions and public awareness campaigns.

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UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

RESEARCH DESIGN AND QUALITATIVE METHOD

QUESTION 1.

Topic: The impact of reckless driving on road safety and public health.

Justification: Reckless driving, including speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence, is
a leading cause of road accidents globally. This behavior not only results in preventable injuries and
fatalities but also imposes a significant economic and emotional burden on society. Researching the
underlying causes of reckless driving and its consequences can guide the development of effective
interventions, public awareness campaigns, and stricter enforcement policies to enhance road safety in
Kasoa.

Objective:

1. To investigate the key factors contributing to reckless driving behavior.

2. To assess the societal and economic impacts of accidents caused by reckless driving.

3. To recommend targeted strategies for reducing reckless driving and promoting safer road behavior.

QUESTION 2.

Concern: Participants may not fully understand the research purpose or their involvement, potentially
leading to unintentional participation or discomfort.

Solution: Obtain clear and informed consent from all participants. Provide detailed information about
the study, its purpose, and how data will be used. Ensure participants understand they can withdraw at
any stage without repercussions.

Concern: Data collected about reckless driving behaviors or accident details could reveal participants'
identities or incriminate them, causing harm, if any.

Solution: Use anonymized data and remove personal identifiers. Store data securely using encryption
and restrict access to authorized personnel only. Clearly communicate confidentiality measures to
participants.
Concern: Observing or recording driver behavior could invade personal privacy, especially if participants
are unaware they are being studied (e.g., through dashcams or surveillance data).

Solution: Ensure all data collection methods are transparent and respect privacy laws. Obtain explicit
permission for any observational studies, and avoid covert methods unless ethically justified and
approved by an ethics board.

Concern: Researchers might unintentionally introduce bias, particularly if they hold strong opinions
about reckless driving or road safety.

Solution: Use standardized, validated tools for data collection. Ensure diverse perspectives are included
in the study to avoid stereotyping or overgeneralizing results.

Concern: Highlighting reckless driving behaviors in specific groups (e.g., young drivers or commercial
drivers) could reinforce negative stereotypes or stigmatize those groups.

Solution: Present findings in a balanced and non-discriminatory manner, focusing on behaviors rather
than demographics. Emphasize solutions and interventions rather than blame.

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