Question 1

The goal of evaluation research is

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A) Different than the goal of other types of social science research 
B) Primarily the same as the goal for all social science research 
C) To cut as many programs as possible in order to save the government millions of dollars 
D) None of the above 
A) Different than the goal of other types of social science research 
B) Primarily the same as the goal for all social science research 
C) To cut as many programs as possible in order to save the government millions of dollars 
D) None of the above B

Question 2

The direct impact on research participants

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A) Lessens the attention that evaluation researchers have to give to human subject concerns 
B) Heightens the attention that evaluation researchers have to give to human subjects concerns 
C) Should not affect human subject concerns 
D) None of the above 
A) Lessens the attention that evaluation researchers have to give to human subject concerns 
B) Heightens the attention that evaluation researchers have to give to human subjects concerns 
C) Should not affect human subject concerns 
D) None of the above B

Question 3

Diagram the evaluation research process as a feedback system.

Accepted Answer

Exh.10.1 A Model of Evaluation

Question 4

What is policy research? What is its goal?

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Policy research is a process rather than

Question 5

Once a program has been started, it is important to determine whether the program is reaching the target individuals or groups and to discover if the program is actually operating as expected.This is called

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A) An assessment evaluation 
B) A needs assessment 
C) A process evaluation 
D) An evaluability assessment 
A) An assessment evaluation 
B) A needs assessment 
C) A process evaluation 
D) An evaluability assessment

Question 6

Define and explain each of the types of evaluation research.When is each appropriate?

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There are five primary types of program

Question 7

Policy research is a

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A) Method rather than a process 
B) Information method to understand a process 
C) Process rather than a method 
D) Summary method that summarizes the process 
A) Method rather than a process 
B) Information method to understand a process 
C) Process rather than a method 
D) Summary method that summarizes the process

Question 8

Qualitative methods do not mix well with quantitative methods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The analysis of the extent to which a treatment or other service as the intended effect is an

Accepted Answer

A) Program evaluation 
B) Resource evaluation 
C) Outcome evaluation 
D) Impact evaluation 
A) Program evaluation 
B) Resource evaluation 
C) Outcome evaluation 
D) Impact evaluation

Question 10

When a researcher is not able to randomly assign participants to experimental and control conditions, they may use an

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A) Nonequivalent control group design 
B) Participant observation design 
C) Time series design 
D) Counterfactual design 
A) Nonequivalent control group design 
B) Participant observation design 
C) Time series design 
D) Counterfactual design

Question 11

Why is a true experimental design the strongest method for conducting impact evaluations?

Accepted Answer

Problem-oriented policing strategies are

Question 12

Data obtained from a true experimental design provide the best way to determine that the criteria have been met.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A nonequivalent control group design is a quasi-experimental design is one in which there are experimental and comparison groups that are designed before the treatment occurs but are not created by random assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Policy research is a method of data collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The impact of program process on the cases processed is known as outcomes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A needs assessment can attempt to discover the need for a new program in a community.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Information about service delivery system outputs, outcomes or operations is

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A) Looped information 
B) Feedback 
C) Stakeholding information 
D) confidential 
A) Looped information 
B) Feedback 
C) Stakeholding information 
D) confidential

Question 18

What is the history of evaluation research? What is its current status?

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Evaluation research is not a method of d

Question 19

Outputs are the

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A) Direct products of the program's service delivery 
B) Complete treatment or service delivered by the program 
C) Resources and raw materials that go into a program 
D) Services delivered or new products produced by the program process 
A) Direct products of the program's service delivery 
B) Complete treatment or service delivered by the program 
C) Resources and raw materials that go into a program 
D) Services delivered or new products produced by the program process

Question 20

The time series research conducted by Bye in 2008

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A) Examined drug abuse and juvenile delinquency between 1950-2000 
B) Examined per capita alcohol consumption and homicide rate data general between the 1950s and 2002 
C) Examined alcohol use and violence in western European countries 
D) None of the above 
A) Examined drug abuse and juvenile delinquency between 1950-2000 
B) Examined per capita alcohol consumption and homicide rate data general between the 1950s and 2002 
C) Examined alcohol use and violence in western European countries 
D) None of the above

The goal of evaluation research is

The direct impact on research participants

Diagram the evaluation research process as a feedback system.

What is policy research? What is its goal?

Once a program has been started, it is important to determine whether the program is reaching the target individuals or groups and to discover if the program is actually operating as expected.This is called

Define and explain each of the types of evaluation research.When is each appropriate?

Policy research is a

Qualitative methods do not mix well with quantitative methods.

The analysis of the extent to which a treatment or other service as the intended effect is an

When a researcher is not able to randomly assign participants to experimental and control conditions, they may use an

Why is a true experimental design the strongest method for conducting impact evaluations?

Data obtained from a true experimental design provide the best way to determine that the criteria have been met.

A nonequivalent control group design is a quasi-experimental design is one in which there are experimental and comparison groups that are designed before the treatment occurs but are not created by random assignment.

Policy research is a method of data collection.

The impact of program process on the cases processed is known as outcomes.

A needs assessment can attempt to discover the need for a new program in a community.

Information about service delivery system outputs, outcomes or operations is

What is the history of evaluation research? What is its current status?

Outputs are the

The time series research conducted by Bye in 2008

Science, Society, and Criminological Research

The Process and Problems of Criminological Research

Research Ethics

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Experimentation

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis

Analyzing Content

Mixing and Comparing Methods

Reporting Research Results

Filters

Exam 10: Evaluation and Policy Analysis

The goal of evaluation research is

The direct impact on research participants

Diagram the evaluation research process as a feedback system.

What is policy research? What is its goal?

Once a program has been started, it is important to determine whether the program is reaching the target individuals or groups and to discover if the program is actually operating as expected.This is called

Define and explain each of the types of evaluation research.When is each appropriate?

Policy research is a

Qualitative methods do not mix well with quantitative methods.

The analysis of the extent to which a treatment or other service as the intended effect is an

When a researcher is not able to randomly assign participants to experimental and control conditions, they may use an

Why is a true experimental design the strongest method for conducting impact evaluations?

Data obtained from a true experimental design provide the best way to determine that the criteria have been met.

A nonequivalent control group design is a quasi-experimental design is one in which there are experimental and comparison groups that are designed before the treatment occurs but are not created by random assignment.

Policy research is a method of data collection.

The impact of program process on the cases processed is known as outcomes.

A needs assessment can attempt to discover the need for a new program in a community.

Information about service delivery system outputs, outcomes or operations is

What is the history of evaluation research? What is its current status?

Outputs are the

The time series research conducted by Bye in 2008

Science, Society, and Criminological Research

The Process and Problems of Criminological Research

Research Ethics

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Experimentation

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis

Analyzing Content

Mixing and Comparing Methods

Reporting Research Results

Filters