Question 1

Which of the following applied fields focuses on helping make products easier to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial/organizational research 
B)  clinical psychology 
C)  usability research 
D)  developmental research 
A)  industrial/organizational research 
B)  clinical psychology 
C)  usability research 
D)  developmental research

Question 2

_____ are monetary gifts given to help organizations meet a specific goal or objective.

Accepted Answer

A)  Endowments 
B)  Grants 
C)  Word clouds 
D)  Lotteries 
A)  Endowments 
B)  Grants 
C)  Word clouds 
D)  Lotteries

Question 3

Which of the following is part of the communication of results phase for the program evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  reporting the results 
B)  analyzing the data 
C)  identifying key stakeholders 
D)  describing the program 
A)  reporting the results 
B)  analyzing the data 
C)  identifying key stakeholders 
D)  describing the program

Question 4

Mr. Libby has been entrusted to complete an assessment to determine which parts of the current corporate structure and mission statement are productive and beneficial and where the corporation can improve. Mr. Libby is interested in conducting a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  outcomes evaluation. 
B)  informative evaluation. 
C)  process evaluation. 
D)  needs evaluation. 
A)  outcomes evaluation. 
B)  informative evaluation. 
C)  process evaluation. 
D)  needs evaluation.

Question 5

Dr. Herrington is in the execution phase of the program evaluation process. She is conducting statistical tests in an attempt to summarize the collected information. This step is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying key stakeholders. 
B)  gathering the data. 
C)  creating an evaluation plan. 
D)  analyzing the data. 
A)  identifying key stakeholders. 
B)  gathering the data. 
C)  creating an evaluation plan. 
D)  analyzing the data.

Question 6

A(n) _____ evaluation assesses the general program operation, including whom the program serves and how the program delivers services to that population.

Accepted Answer

A)  needs evaluation 
B)  process evaluation 
C)  outcomes evaluation 
D)  informative evaluation 
A)  needs evaluation 
B)  process evaluation 
C)  outcomes evaluation 
D)  informative evaluation

Question 7

Program evaluations provide a variety of information about a given program or organization including the degree of program fidelity, which is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the specific amount of information provided by the program and those members participating. 
B)  the degree to which the program and its members adhere to the rules or teachings of the given program. 
C)  the degree to which participants fully attended and engaged in the program. 
D)  the degree to which the data was interpreted and communicated successfully to the program managers. 
A)  the specific amount of information provided by the program and those members participating. 
B)  the degree to which the program and its members adhere to the rules or teachings of the given program. 
C)  the degree to which participants fully attended and engaged in the program. 
D)  the degree to which the data was interpreted and communicated successfully to the program managers.

Question 8

Which of the following outcomes would indicate a significant finding based on conducting a factorial ANOVA?

Accepted Answer

A)  F(1, 168) = 6.73, p = .09, eta2 = .06. 
B)  F(1, 168) = 5.73, p = .11, eta2 = .06. 
C)  F(1, 168) = 6.73, p = .04, eta2 = .06. 
D)  F(1, 168) = 4.73, p = .18, eta2 = .06. 
A)  F(1, 168) = 6.73, p = .09, eta2 = .06. 
B)  F(1, 168) = 5.73, p = .11, eta2 = .06. 
C)  F(1, 168) = 6.73, p = .04, eta2 = .06. 
D)  F(1, 168) = 4.73, p = .18, eta2 = .06.

Question 9

Rynkrd Properties has a fairly simple organizational structure with a 12-member Board of Trustees, a director, a vice-president of affairs, a chief financial officer, and a chief executive officer. The CEO believes it is important to determine if the company approach is working to help people find residential and commercial properties for purchase. The CEO should perform a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  outcomes evaluation. 
B)  informative evaluation. 
C)  process evaluation. 
D)  needs evaluation. 
A)  outcomes evaluation. 
B)  informative evaluation. 
C)  process evaluation. 
D)  needs evaluation.

Question 10

Marcia 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 the focus group's topic, a strong foundation in _____, and an understanding of group dynamics or the processes of a social group.

Accepted Answer

A)  research methods 
B)  sociology 
C)  philosophy 
D)  theology 
A)  research methods 
B)  sociology 
C)  philosophy 
D)  theology

Question 11

If a participant scores significantly higher than the midpoint on a particular measure using a single sample t-test, this would indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the participant falls on the negative end of the continuum for that particular measure. 
B)  the measure is not reliable for the given construct. 
C)  the participant falls on neutral on the continuum for that particular measure. 
D)  the participant falls on the positive end of the continuum for that particular measure. 
A)  the participant falls on the negative end of the continuum for that particular measure. 
B)  the measure is not reliable for the given construct. 
C)  the participant falls on neutral on the continuum for that particular measure. 
D)  the participant falls on the positive end of the continuum for that particular measure.

Question 12

Dr. Hallett is working on a program evaluation for his chemical dependency clinic serving lower income clientele. He has already collected information from relevant community members through interviews and focus groups. At present he is interpreting these results as they relate to the clinic's overall goals, as well as identifying areas of strength or weakness. Dr. Hallett is likely in what phase of the program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  planning phase 
B)  execution phase 
C)  communication phase 
D)  finalization phase 
A)  planning phase 
B)  execution phase 
C)  communication phase 
D)  finalization phase

Question 13

Althea is a local artist who decided to open up an art gallery. Althea wants to ensure that the gallery's operation is not flawed and is strong enough to support the upkeep of the gallery. She also wants to assess who is attending and donating to the art gallery. Althea appears to be interested in a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  needs evaluation. 
B)  outcomes evaluation. 
C)  informative evaluation. 
D)  process evaluation. 
A)  needs evaluation. 
B)  outcomes evaluation. 
C)  informative evaluation. 
D)  process evaluation.

Which of the following applied fields focuses on helping make products easier to use?

_____ are monetary gifts given to help organizations meet a specific goal or objective.

Which of the following is part of the communication of results phase for the program evaluation process?

Mr. Libby has been entrusted to complete an assessment to determine which parts of the current corporate structure and mission statement are productive and beneficial and where the corporation can improve. Mr. Libby is interested in conducting a(n):

Dr. Herrington is in the execution phase of the program evaluation process. She is conducting statistical tests in an attempt to summarize the collected information. This step is referred to as:

A(n) _____ evaluation assesses the general program operation, including whom the program serves and how the program delivers services to that population.

Program evaluations provide a variety of information about a given program or organization including the degree of program fidelity, which is also known as:

Which of the following outcomes would indicate a significant finding based on conducting a factorial ANOVA?

If a participant scores significantly higher than the midpoint on a particular measure using a single sample t-test, this would indicate that:

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Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

Multigroup Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

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

Which of the following applied fields focuses on helping make products easier to use?

_____ are monetary gifts given to help organizations meet a specific goal or objective.

Which of the following is part of the communication of results phase for the program evaluation process?

Mr. Libby has been entrusted to complete an assessment to determine which parts of the current corporate structure and mission statement are productive and beneficial and where the corporation can improve. Mr. Libby is interested in conducting a(n):

Dr. Herrington is in the execution phase of the program evaluation process. She is conducting statistical tests in an attempt to summarize the collected information. This step is referred to as:

A(n) _____ evaluation assesses the general program operation, including whom the program serves and how the program delivers services to that population.

Program evaluations provide a variety of information about a given program or organization including the degree of program fidelity, which is also known as:

Which of the following outcomes would indicate a significant finding based on conducting a factorial ANOVA?

If a participant scores significantly higher than the midpoint on a particular measure using a single sample t-test, this would indicate that:

Psychology As a Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions

The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Observational Research: the Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

Multigroup Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

Within-Subjects Design: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

Factorial Design: I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Borrow Yours Do Pick-Up Lines Really Work

Mixed Design: Which Therapy Is Best for Treating Eating Disorders

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