Question 1

When you have two measurements-one before the treatment and one after the treatment and have a comparison group, it helps in:

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling the effect size 
B)  reducing the cost of the study 
C)  eliminating the role of chance 
D)  using a limited number of variables 
A)  controlling the effect size 
B)  reducing the cost of the study 
C)  eliminating the role of chance 
D)  using a limited number of variables C

Question 2

The Excel file described in this chapter uses a regional proportion as the threshold fraction for comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Why do we use inferential statistics when we are testing a hypothesis in evaluative research?

Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is a statement of educated prediction until it is tested to be evidenced by the statistical significance of the relationship between the variables in the hypothesis.

Question 4

Statistical significance can be established to eliminate the role of chance by having two measurements-one before the treatment and one after the treatment and have a comparison group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Practical significance focuses on the statistical test to be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The important factors to consider in data analysis are:

Accepted Answer

A)  research question and the structure of data 
B)  statistical test 
C)  research question, the structure of data, statistical test, and the use of computer 
D)  use of relevant computer applications for statistical analysis 
A)  research question and the structure of data 
B)  statistical test 
C)  research question, the structure of data, statistical test, and the use of computer 
D)  use of relevant computer applications for statistical analysis

Question 7

Data analysis is a methodical process. Explain the reasons.

Accepted Answer

When we engage in data analysis, we take

Question 8

Professional social workers use explanatory research when they:

Accepted Answer

A)  want to study relatively unknown phenomenon 
B)  wish to study one group's views on a topic 
C)  study self-contained social groups 
D)  seek to explain social phenomena by examining the relationship between two or more variables 
A)  want to study relatively unknown phenomenon 
B)  wish to study one group's views on a topic 
C)  study self-contained social groups 
D)  seek to explain social phenomena by examining the relationship between two or more variables

Question 9

Explanatory research is close to:

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research 
B)  exploratory research 
C)  evaluative research 
D)  survey research 
A)  descriptive research 
B)  exploratory research 
C)  evaluative research 
D)  survey research

Question 10

Evaluative research is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research 
B)  explanatory research 
C)  exploratory research 
D)  qualitative research 
A)  descriptive research 
B)  explanatory research 
C)  exploratory research 
D)  qualitative research

Question 11

Magnitude as a concept related to practical significance focuses on factors such as resources expended to achieve the result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The concept of statistical significance is simply the estimation and description of the variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The difference between "Inferential Statistics" and "Descriptive Statistics" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inferential statistics are used to test an explanatory or evaluative hypothesis, whereas a descriptive statistic may be used to describe or summarize the distribution of a single variable 
B)  descriptive statistics are used to examine associations and patterns, whereas inferential statistic may be used to describe or summarize the distribution of a single variable 
C)  inferential statistic can be used only to describe or summarize the distribution of multiple variables 
D)  descriptive statistics can be used only to evaluate the impact of a program on the client population 
A)  inferential statistics are used to test an explanatory or evaluative hypothesis, whereas a descriptive statistic may be used to describe or summarize the distribution of a single variable 
B)  descriptive statistics are used to examine associations and patterns, whereas inferential statistic may be used to describe or summarize the distribution of a single variable 
C)  inferential statistic can be used only to describe or summarize the distribution of multiple variables 
D)  descriptive statistics can be used only to evaluate the impact of a program on the client population

Question 14

When you use CESD's Depression scale as a tool of measurement, the variable you are measuring is:

Accepted Answer

A)  grief 
B)  well-being 
C)  depression 
D)  low identity 
A)  grief 
B)  well-being 
C)  depression 
D)  low identity

Question 15

When you have a hypothesis that states the relationship between self-efficacy and self-esteem, the variables of the study are:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy and Relationship 
B)  well-being and Self-esteem 
C)  self-satisfaction and Relationship 
D)  self-esteem and Self-efficacy 
A)  self-efficacy and Relationship 
B)  well-being and Self-esteem 
C)  self-satisfaction and Relationship 
D)  self-esteem and Self-efficacy

Question 16

Please select the important factors to consider in data analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  research question 
B)  sample size 
C)  research question, the structure of data, statistical test, and the use of computer 
D)  use of relevant computer applications for statistical analysis 
A)  research question 
B)  sample size 
C)  research question, the structure of data, statistical test, and the use of computer 
D)  use of relevant computer applications for statistical analysis

Question 17

Statistics can be useful only in evaluative research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Descriptive studies cannot be conducted without hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why do human service professionals need to engage in evaluative research?

Accepted Answer

Human service professionals are accounta

Question 20

Descriptive research relies do not rely on inferential statistics to analyze the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When you have two measurements-one before the treatment and one after the treatment and have a comparison group, it helps in:

The Excel file described in this chapter uses a regional proportion as the threshold fraction for comparison.

Why do we use inferential statistics when we are testing a hypothesis in evaluative research?

Statistical significance can be established to eliminate the role of chance by having two measurements-one before the treatment and one after the treatment and have a comparison group.

Practical significance focuses on the statistical test to be used.

The important factors to consider in data analysis are:

Data analysis is a methodical process. Explain the reasons.

Professional social workers use explanatory research when they:

Explanatory research is close to:

Evaluative research is a form of:

Magnitude as a concept related to practical significance focuses on factors such as resources expended to achieve the result.

The concept of statistical significance is simply the estimation and description of the variables.

The difference between "Inferential Statistics" and "Descriptive Statistics" is:

When you use CESD's Depression scale as a tool of measurement, the variable you are measuring is:

When you have a hypothesis that states the relationship between self-efficacy and self-esteem, the variables of the study are:

Please select the important factors to consider in data analysis:

Statistics can be useful only in evaluative research.

Descriptive studies cannot be conducted without hypothesis.

Why do human service professionals need to engage in evaluative research?

Descriptive research relies do not rely on inferential statistics to analyze the data.

Using the Computer for Statistical Analysis of Data

Selecting a Statistic to Answer Your Research Question

Using Descriptive Statistics to Describe Your Study Sample

Analyzing Data With Pretest and Posttest Measurements of One Group

Analyzing Data When You Are Comparing Two Groups

Analyzing Data When You Are Evaluating a Single Client

Explaining Client Gain

A Synopsis of Selected Statistical Tests for Examining Nominal Data

A Synopsis of Selected Statistical Tests for Examining Ordinal Data

Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice

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Exam 1: Why Do We Use Statistics

When you have two measurements-one before the treatment and one after the treatment and have a comparison group, it helps in:

The Excel file described in this chapter uses a regional proportion as the threshold fraction for comparison.

Why do we use inferential statistics when we are testing a hypothesis in evaluative research?

Statistical significance can be established to eliminate the role of chance by having two measurements-one before the treatment and one after the treatment and have a comparison group.

Practical significance focuses on the statistical test to be used.

The important factors to consider in data analysis are:

Data analysis is a methodical process. Explain the reasons.

Professional social workers use explanatory research when they:

Explanatory research is close to:

Evaluative research is a form of:

Magnitude as a concept related to practical significance focuses on factors such as resources expended to achieve the result.

The concept of statistical significance is simply the estimation and description of the variables.

The difference between "Inferential Statistics" and "Descriptive Statistics" is:

When you use CESD's Depression scale as a tool of measurement, the variable you are measuring is:

When you have a hypothesis that states the relationship between self-efficacy and self-esteem, the variables of the study are:

Please select the important factors to consider in data analysis:

Statistics can be useful only in evaluative research.

Descriptive studies cannot be conducted without hypothesis.

Why do human service professionals need to engage in evaluative research?

Descriptive research relies do not rely on inferential statistics to analyze the data.

Using the Computer for Statistical Analysis of Data

Selecting a Statistic to Answer Your Research Question

Using Descriptive Statistics to Describe Your Study Sample

Analyzing Data With Pretest and Posttest Measurements of One Group

Analyzing Data When You Are Comparing Two Groups

Analyzing Data When You Are Evaluating a Single Client

Explaining Client Gain

A Synopsis of Selected Statistical Tests for Examining Nominal Data

A Synopsis of Selected Statistical Tests for Examining Ordinal Data

Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice

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