Question 1

Which of the following is a strategy to utilize in single system research designs to ensure that the repeated administration of a measure is credible?

Accepted Answer

A) measure repeatedly without any intervention introduced 
B) measure repeatedly while simultaneously introducing the intervention 
C) measure repeatedly both before and after the intervention is introduced 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) measure repeatedly without any intervention introduced 
B) measure repeatedly while simultaneously introducing the intervention 
C) measure repeatedly both before and after the intervention is introduced 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above D

Question 2

Inferential statistics should be used to analyze data collected in single subject research designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When more than one group is observed in a single system research design (SSRD), this is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple baseline-design 
B) quality assurance monitoring 
C) experimental design 
D) more than one group is not allowed in SSRD 
A) multiple baseline-design 
B) quality assurance monitoring 
C) experimental design 
D) more than one group is not allowed in SSRD A

Question 4

Single system research designs are considered qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Single system research designs can only be applied to evaluate practice with individual clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An experimental single subject research design is useful because it allows the researcher to claim what?

Accepted Answer

A) a legitimate study suitable for publication 
B) that the treatment was perhaps responsible for observed change 
C) that this was really a summative evaluation 
D) none of the above 
E) all of the above 
A) a legitimate study suitable for publication 
B) that the treatment was perhaps responsible for observed change 
C) that this was really a summative evaluation 
D) none of the above 
E) all of the above

Question 7

Single system research designs are often criticized for their lack of generalizability, or application beyond the participants in the study.This is known as __________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) internal validity 
B) external validity 
C) experimental design 
D) research legitimacy 
A) internal validity 
B) external validity 
C) experimental design 
D) research legitimacy

Question 8

One of the requirements of single system research design is that the results

Accepted Answer

A) presented in narrative format including an executive summary. 
B) be disseminated to practitioners in similar programs. 
C) displayed in graph form to see the measures over time. 
D) not be distributed due to client confidentiality. 
A) presented in narrative format including an executive summary. 
B) be disseminated to practitioners in similar programs. 
C) displayed in graph form to see the measures over time. 
D) not be distributed due to client confidentiality.

Question 9

Why is the use of inferential statistics not recommended for use with single system research design (SSRD) data?

Accepted Answer

A) practitioners not skilled in analysis may be reluctant to conduct studies 
B) the data in SSRDs typically violate assumptions needed for use of parametric statistics 
C) the data are not independent 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) practitioners not skilled in analysis may be reluctant to conduct studies 
B) the data in SSRDs typically violate assumptions needed for use of parametric statistics 
C) the data are not independent 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 10

To be used in single system research, outcomes measures must be reliable, valid, and __________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) sensitive to change 
B) included in the logic model 
C) included in the mission statement 
D) measured quantitatively 
E) e none of the above 
A) sensitive to change 
B) included in the logic model 
C) included in the mission statement 
D) measured quantitatively 
E) e none of the above

Question 11

You are conducting a single system research study to determine if your client's weight changes after starting psychotropic medication.You ask the client to give you their weight before beginning the medication, then ask for them to give you their weight measurement on the 1st and 15th of each month, for the next three months as they continue to take the medication.You will then compare their weight before and after taking the medication.This is an example of what type of design?

Accepted Answer

A) A-B 
B) A-B-A 
C) A-B-C 
D) X-0 
A) A-B 
B) A-B-A 
C) A-B-C 
D) X-0

Question 12

When describing your single system research study using the schematic code, A indicates the ______________ phase and B indicates the _______________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A) inputs; outputs 
B) baseline; intervention 
C) intervention; resources 
D) inputs; baseline 
A) inputs; outputs 
B) baseline; intervention 
C) intervention; resources 
D) inputs; baseline

Question 13

In a single system research design, you are tracking the behaviors of a 7-year-old child diagnosed with ADHD.You ask the parents to count the number of daily temper tantrums for two weeks.You then implement a behavior modification program and ask the parents to count the number of daily temper tantrums for two more weeks.At the end of this period, you find that the temper tantrums have increased.The parents decide to enroll the child in play therapy.You ask them to again track the number of daily temper tantrums for two weeks.The play therapy phase would be coded as what?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) X 
C) B 
D) C 
E) none of these 
A) A 
B) X 
C) B 
D) C 
E) none of these

Question 14

Though they can be applied across settings, single system research designs are primarily employed to study which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) organizational outcomes studies 
B) analysis of public policies 
C) group process 
D) practice with individuals 
A) organizational outcomes studies 
B) analysis of public policies 
C) group process 
D) practice with individuals

Question 15

In single system research design schematic coding, C stands for the baseline phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Single system designs can be used as part of formative evaluations to help enhance programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a strategy to utilize in single system research designs to ensure that the repeated administration of a measure is credible?

Inferential statistics should be used to analyze data collected in single subject research designs.

When more than one group is observed in a single system research design (SSRD), this is known as what?

Single system research designs are considered qualitative research.

Single system research designs can only be applied to evaluate practice with individual clients.

An experimental single subject research design is useful because it allows the researcher to claim what?

Single system research designs are often criticized for their lack of generalizability, or application beyond the participants in the study.This is known as __________________________________.

One of the requirements of single system research design is that the results

Why is the use of inferential statistics not recommended for use with single system research design (SSRD) data?

To be used in single system research, outcomes measures must be reliable, valid, and __________________________.

When describing your single system research study using the schematic code, A indicates the phase and B indicates the _ phase.

Though they can be applied across settings, single system research designs are primarily employed to study which of the following?

In single system research design schematic coding, C stands for the baseline phase.

Single system designs can be used as part of formative evaluations to help enhance programs.

Introduction

Ethical Issues in Program Evaluation

Needs Assessment

Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Evaluation

Formative and Process Evaluation

Client Satisfaction

Sampling

Group Research Designs

Cost-Effectiveness and Cost Analysis

Measurement Tools and Strategies

Illustrations of Instruments

Pragmatic Issues

Writing Evaluation Proposals, Reports, and Journal Articlesindex

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Exam 6: Single System Research Designs

Which of the following is a strategy to utilize in single system research designs to ensure that the repeated administration of a measure is credible?

Inferential statistics should be used to analyze data collected in single subject research designs.

When more than one group is observed in a single system research design (SSRD), this is known as what?

Single system research designs are considered qualitative research.

Single system research designs can only be applied to evaluate practice with individual clients.

An experimental single subject research design is useful because it allows the researcher to claim what?

Single system research designs are often criticized for their lack of generalizability, or application beyond the participants in the study.This is known as __________________________________.

One of the requirements of single system research design is that the results

Why is the use of inferential statistics not recommended for use with single system research design (SSRD) data?

To be used in single system research, outcomes measures must be reliable, valid, and __________________________.

When describing your single system research study using the schematic code, A indicates the ______________ phase and B indicates the _______________ phase.

Though they can be applied across settings, single system research designs are primarily employed to study which of the following?

In single system research design schematic coding, C stands for the baseline phase.

Single system designs can be used as part of formative evaluations to help enhance programs.

Introduction

Ethical Issues in Program Evaluation

Needs Assessment

Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Evaluation

Formative and Process Evaluation

Client Satisfaction

Sampling

Group Research Designs

Cost-Effectiveness and Cost Analysis

Measurement Tools and Strategies

Illustrations of Instruments

Pragmatic Issues

Writing Evaluation Proposals, Reports, and Journal Articlesindex

Filters

When describing your single system research study using the schematic code, A indicates the phase and B indicates the _ phase.