Question 1

Classical experiments are necessary in the social sciences in order to prove any findings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is/are true about experimental designs?

Accepted Answer

A) they are the most rigorous of the designs 
B) they do not require random assignment to a control or intervention group 
C) it is not possible to conduct a study of this design in the social sciences 
D) the comparison and control groups do not need to be equivalent 
E) all of the above are true 
A) they are the most rigorous of the designs 
B) they do not require random assignment to a control or intervention group 
C) it is not possible to conduct a study of this design in the social sciences 
D) the comparison and control groups do not need to be equivalent 
E) all of the above are true A

Question 3

Deciding the procedures to following including the sample and what type of data will be collected, as well as the timeframe for the data collection is known as the ________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) sampling frame 
B) evaluation plan 
C) data analysis 
D) budgeting process 
A) sampling frame 
B) evaluation plan 
C) data analysis 
D) budgeting process B

Question 4

A study that does not have a pretest measure, but has a post-test only with random assignment to a control or intervention group is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) pre-experimental design. 
B) quasi-experimental design. 
C) experimental design. 
D) Solomon four group design. 
A) pre-experimental design. 
B) quasi-experimental design. 
C) experimental design. 
D) Solomon four group design.

Question 5

Group research designs cannot be used in program evaluation to determine if outcomes have been met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A study designed to test the knowledge of the participants on job skills training after they complete the course is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) pre-experimental design. 
B) quasi-experimental design. 
C) experimental design. 
D) single subject design. 
A) pre-experimental design. 
B) quasi-experimental design. 
C) experimental design. 
D) single subject design.

Question 7

A program evaluation study in which some clients were on a waiting list for a treatment, but compared to those who began treatment immediately would be what type of design?

Accepted Answer

A) pre-experimental design 
B) quasi-experimental design 
C) experimental design 
D) single subject design 
E) an experiment 
A) pre-experimental design 
B) quasi-experimental design 
C) experimental design 
D) single subject design 
E) an experiment

Question 8

As a beginning program evaluator, it is recommended that you choose a single program with which to began, rather than a multi-program study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is/are true about quasi-experimental designs?

Accepted Answer

A) there is no random sampling 
B) there is never a control group 
C) there is sometimes a control group 
D) a and c only 
E) none of the above 
A) there is no random sampling 
B) there is never a control group 
C) there is sometimes a control group 
D) a and c only 
E) none of the above

Question 10

When a problem resolves itself over time and the change is not just the result of the intervention, this is which alternative explanation or threat to internal validity?

Accepted Answer

A) history 
B) maturation 
C) attrition 
D) mortality 
E) none of the above 
A) history 
B) maturation 
C) attrition 
D) mortality 
E) none of the above

Question 11

It is important to consider the evaluation audience when designing the evaluation plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Studies without random assignment and pre-tests are among the stronger of the group research designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a study in which a data point is gathered more than once and the same instrument or survey is used each time, results of the study may be questioned due to which threat of internal validity?

Accepted Answer

A) history 
B) instrumentation 
C) testing 
D) selection 
E) none of the above 
A) history 
B) instrumentation 
C) testing 
D) selection 
E) none of the above

Question 14

A study to determine the impact of a new policy or law in which the evaluator examines data points before and after passage, without a comparison group, is which type of design?

Accepted Answer

A) pre-experimental design 
B) quasi-experimental design 
C) experimental design 
D) single subject design 
E) multiple time series 
A) pre-experimental design 
B) quasi-experimental design 
C) experimental design 
D) single subject design 
E) multiple time series

Question 15

In group research design, an X symbolizes the _____________ and an O symbolizes the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) beginning of an intervention; an assessment period 
B) an assessment period; an alternative treatment 
C) beginning of an intervention; treatment as usual 
D) baseline phase; intervention phase 
A) beginning of an intervention; an assessment period 
B) an assessment period; an alternative treatment 
C) beginning of an intervention; treatment as usual 
D) baseline phase; intervention phase

Question 16

Which of the following is a type of group research design?

Accepted Answer

A) pre-experimental 
B) quasi-experimental 
C) experimental 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) pre-experimental 
B) quasi-experimental 
C) experimental 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 17

A one-group pretest-posttest or posttest only design would fall under which category?

Accepted Answer

A) pre-experimental design 
B) quasi-experimental design 
C) experimental design 
D) single subject design 
E) an experiment 
A) pre-experimental design 
B) quasi-experimental design 
C) experimental design 
D) single subject design 
E) an experiment

Question 18

Answering questions on a survey more positively to please a therapist or evaluator is known as social desirability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Classical experiments are necessary in the social sciences in order to prove any findings.

Which of the following statements is/are true about experimental designs?

Deciding the procedures to following including the sample and what type of data will be collected, as well as the timeframe for the data collection is known as the ________________________________.

A study that does not have a pretest measure, but has a post-test only with random assignment to a control or intervention group is an example of a

Group research designs cannot be used in program evaluation to determine if outcomes have been met.

A study designed to test the knowledge of the participants on job skills training after they complete the course is an example of a(n)

A program evaluation study in which some clients were on a waiting list for a treatment, but compared to those who began treatment immediately would be what type of design?

As a beginning program evaluator, it is recommended that you choose a single program with which to began, rather than a multi-program study.

Which of the following is/are true about quasi-experimental designs?

When a problem resolves itself over time and the change is not just the result of the intervention, this is which alternative explanation or threat to internal validity?

It is important to consider the evaluation audience when designing the evaluation plan.

Studies without random assignment and pre-tests are among the stronger of the group research designs.

In a study in which a data point is gathered more than once and the same instrument or survey is used each time, results of the study may be questioned due to which threat of internal validity?

A study to determine the impact of a new policy or law in which the evaluator examines data points before and after passage, without a comparison group, is which type of design?

In group research design, an X symbolizes the _ and an O symbolizes the ________.

Which of the following is a type of group research design?

A one-group pretest-posttest or posttest only design would fall under which category?

Answering questions on a survey more positively to please a therapist or evaluator is known as social desirability.

Introduction

Ethical Issues in Program Evaluation

Needs Assessment

Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Evaluation

Formative and Process Evaluation

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Client Satisfaction

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Exam 9: Group Research Designs

Classical experiments are necessary in the social sciences in order to prove any findings.

Which of the following statements is/are true about experimental designs?

Deciding the procedures to following including the sample and what type of data will be collected, as well as the timeframe for the data collection is known as the ________________________________.

A study that does not have a pretest measure, but has a post-test only with random assignment to a control or intervention group is an example of a

Group research designs cannot be used in program evaluation to determine if outcomes have been met.

A study designed to test the knowledge of the participants on job skills training after they complete the course is an example of a(n)

A program evaluation study in which some clients were on a waiting list for a treatment, but compared to those who began treatment immediately would be what type of design?

As a beginning program evaluator, it is recommended that you choose a single program with which to began, rather than a multi-program study.

Which of the following is/are true about quasi-experimental designs?

When a problem resolves itself over time and the change is not just the result of the intervention, this is which alternative explanation or threat to internal validity?

It is important to consider the evaluation audience when designing the evaluation plan.

Studies without random assignment and pre-tests are among the stronger of the group research designs.

In a study in which a data point is gathered more than once and the same instrument or survey is used each time, results of the study may be questioned due to which threat of internal validity?

A study to determine the impact of a new policy or law in which the evaluator examines data points before and after passage, without a comparison group, is which type of design?

In group research design, an X symbolizes the _____________ and an O symbolizes the ____________________.

Which of the following is a type of group research design?

A one-group pretest-posttest or posttest only design would fall under which category?

Answering questions on a survey more positively to please a therapist or evaluator is known as social desirability.

Introduction

Ethical Issues in Program Evaluation

Needs Assessment

Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Evaluation

Formative and Process Evaluation

Single System Research Designs

Client Satisfaction

Sampling

Cost-Effectiveness and Cost Analysis

Measurement Tools and Strategies

Illustrations of Instruments

Pragmatic Issues

Writing Evaluation Proposals, Reports, and Journal Articlesindex

Filters

In group research design, an X symbolizes the _ and an O symbolizes the ________.