Exam 13: Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping

Dr. Pell recently learned about word clouds in qualitative research. He initially tried to include them in every subsequent study, but he failed to realize that word clouds are most useful in:

Needs evaluation has several noted purposes, including identifying program features to continue or discontinue, and determining:

During a business course, Dr. Nien noted that identifying underdeveloped areas or areas of weaknesses for businesses and organizations is vital in an effort to:

Dr. Deena studies anxiety disorders and has developed a diagnostic measure for social anxiety with only one question. Dr. Deena is attempting to use which of the following methods of measurement?

In a 2004 study examining the neurological effects of cannabis use, 12 long-term cannabis users (using at least seven times a week) and 10 nonusers performed a spatial working memory task while an fMRI was conducted on their brain activity. Results indicated that:

The _____ is the person who asks the questions and facilitates discussion in a focus group.

Dr. Pintado asked, "How angry do you currently feel?" instead of using several questions as a measure of anger in his study. This is an example of which of the following?

(Scenario II) During the planning phase of the G.R.E.A.T program, the researchers gathered content-rich information from a eight participants. This means of collecting data is called a/an:

(Scenario II) Which of the following is a goal of the G.R.E.A.T. program?

If Nicholas is specifically interested in determining which features of a program are most valuable rather than the general program operation, he would be looking at which type of evaluation?

Dr. Garrod is in the planning phase of the program evaluation process. He is determining the individuals who will use and benefit from the evaluation. This step is referred to as:

Olivia recently finished the planning phase of a program evaluation on foreign language requirement courses in the biology degree program at her university. What is her next step after identifying stakeholders?

Dr. Gavelis is in the execution phase of the program evaluation process. She is collecting information via interviews, focus groups, and survey forms. This step is referred to as:

Dr. Simmons emphasized in class that the program evaluation process is composed of three general main phases: _____, gather and analyze the data, and communicate the results.

Dr. Machado works for a federal organization that conducts large scale program evaluations. In attempting to simplify what he does for a living during a conversation with a community member, Dr. Machado described the process of program evaluation and noted that these evaluations are useful because they:

Marquez is interviewing for a lab assistant position. This particular research lab conducts mainly focus groups and part of the lab assistant job description noted that the assistant may need to act as a moderator. Preferable skills for such a position would include a thorough understanding of _____, a strong foundation in research methods, and an understanding of group dynamics or the processes of a social group.

Which of the following is NOT part of the communication of results phase for the program evaluation process?

In order to efficiently conduct a focus group, it would be in the researchers' best interest to implement:

(Scenario II) Which type of evaluation best describes the 2006 study described in Scenario II?

Dr. Wisor is concerned that his charitable organization is not making the promised changes in the local community. He decides that he needs to do something to make sure his charity is abiding by its mission statement and achieving its stated goals and objectives. Dr. Wisor should obtain a(n):