A) are well suited to evaluations requiring data from large numbers of respondents B) are most useful when the emphasis is on reporting program outcomes with precision and exactitude C) provide vivid descriptions and an understanding of how results came to pass D) all of the above E) none of the above A) are well suited to evaluations requiring data from large numbers of respondents B) are most useful when the emphasis is on reporting program outcomes with precision and exactitude C) provide vivid descriptions and an understanding of how results came to pass D) all of the above E) none of the above

Exam 4: Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Evaluation

A study design that focuses on empowering the least powerful stakeholders in the evaluation, and valuing their input from the beginning to the end of the study is known as _____________________.

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When collecting data in a qualitative study, and you begin to notice repetition in the data and confirmation of existing findings, not anything new revealed, this point is termed what?

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A focus on naturalistic inquiry, use of the researcher as an instrument in data collection, and reports that focus on narrative are common ingredients of what type of studies?

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Like quantitative methods, qualitative analysis is empirical and systematic, with analysis grounded in the data.

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Which of the following is/are a form of data collection in qualitative research?

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It is generally considered best practice to use qualitative methods to evaluate community level practice, as opposed to single-system designs.

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Historically speaking, evaluation research has been primarily qualitative in nature.

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Qualitative methods:

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In qualitative analysis, what is usually the unit of analysis?

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When planning a qualitative research study, what areas typically require the most work, and therefore must be well-planned in order to meet your budgets and timeline?

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When conducting an evaluation, it is not good practice to provide on-site feedback as you uncover information that could benefit the agencies' work during the study.

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_ methods are typically used to study process evaluation, while ____methods are typically used to determine outcomes.

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Using more than one type of data collection to corroborate findings and verify the interpretations from each is known as ________________________________.

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The type of sampling utilized when needing to explore people who have had unusual successes or failures as a result of participation in a program is called _________________________.

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What is important to include in a qualitative report, because it is often the only section closely read by those to whom the report is disseminated?

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A study design that focuses on empowering the least powerful stakeholders in the evaluation, and valuing their input from the beginning to the end of the study is known as _____________________.

When collecting data in a qualitative study, and you begin to notice repetition in the data and confirmation of existing findings, not anything new revealed, this point is termed what?

A focus on naturalistic inquiry, use of the researcher as an instrument in data collection, and reports that focus on narrative are common ingredients of what type of studies?

Like quantitative methods, qualitative analysis is empirical and systematic, with analysis grounded in the data.

Which of the following is/are a form of data collection in qualitative research?

It is generally considered best practice to use qualitative methods to evaluate community level practice, as opposed to single-system designs.

Historically speaking, evaluation research has been primarily qualitative in nature.

Qualitative methods:

In qualitative analysis, what is usually the unit of analysis?

When planning a qualitative research study, what areas typically require the most work, and therefore must be well-planned in order to meet your budgets and timeline?

When conducting an evaluation, it is not good practice to provide on-site feedback as you uncover information that could benefit the agencies' work during the study.

_ methods are typically used to study process evaluation, while ____methods are typically used to determine outcomes.

Using more than one type of data collection to corroborate findings and verify the interpretations from each is known as ________________________________.

The type of sampling utilized when needing to explore people who have had unusual successes or failures as a result of participation in a program is called _________________________.

What is important to include in a qualitative report, because it is often the only section closely read by those to whom the report is disseminated?

Introduction

Ethical Issues in Program Evaluation

Needs Assessment

Formative and Process Evaluation

Single System Research Designs

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 4: Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Evaluation

A study design that focuses on empowering the least powerful stakeholders in the evaluation, and valuing their input from the beginning to the end of the study is known as _____________________.

When collecting data in a qualitative study, and you begin to notice repetition in the data and confirmation of existing findings, not anything new revealed, this point is termed what?

A focus on naturalistic inquiry, use of the researcher as an instrument in data collection, and reports that focus on narrative are common ingredients of what type of studies?

Like quantitative methods, qualitative analysis is empirical and systematic, with analysis grounded in the data.

Which of the following is/are a form of data collection in qualitative research?

It is generally considered best practice to use qualitative methods to evaluate community level practice, as opposed to single-system designs.

Historically speaking, evaluation research has been primarily qualitative in nature.

Qualitative methods:

In qualitative analysis, what is usually the unit of analysis?

When planning a qualitative research study, what areas typically require the most work, and therefore must be well-planned in order to meet your budgets and timeline?

When conducting an evaluation, it is not good practice to provide on-site feedback as you uncover information that could benefit the agencies' work during the study.

_____________ methods are typically used to study process evaluation, while ________________methods are typically used to determine outcomes.

Using more than one type of data collection to corroborate findings and verify the interpretations from each is known as ________________________________.

The type of sampling utilized when needing to explore people who have had unusual successes or failures as a result of participation in a program is called _________________________.

What is important to include in a qualitative report, because it is often the only section closely read by those to whom the report is disseminated?

Introduction

Ethical Issues in Program Evaluation

Needs Assessment

Formative and Process Evaluation

Single System Research Designs

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

_ methods are typically used to study process evaluation, while ____methods are typically used to determine outcomes.