Question 1

Which of the following can color research in many ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluation 
B)  politics 
C)  results 
D)  analyses 
A)  evaluation 
B)  politics 
C)  results 
D)  analyses B

Question 2

Evaluation research is designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be cost effective 
B)  determine if a program is effective in its implementation 
C)  determine what the public policy should be 
D)  be published 
A)  be cost effective 
B)  determine if a program is effective in its implementation 
C)  determine what the public policy should be 
D)  be published B

Question 3

True or "classical" experiments differ from quasi­experiments with respect to the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  classical experiments use random assignment to control and experimental groups while quasi-experimental designs do not 
B)  classical experiments use experimental groups while quasi-experimental designs use experimental and control groups 
C)  quasi-experimental designs afford more control than do classical designs 
D)  only one independent variable can be used in a classical experiment, while there are no limits to the number of independent variables in a quasi-experimental design 
A)  classical experiments use random assignment to control and experimental groups while quasi-experimental designs do not 
B)  classical experiments use experimental groups while quasi-experimental designs use experimental and control groups 
C)  quasi-experimental designs afford more control than do classical designs 
D)  only one independent variable can be used in a classical experiment, while there are no limits to the number of independent variables in a quasi-experimental design A

Question 4

A policy _______________is an action taken for the purpose of producing some intended result.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A policy _______________is an action taken for...

Question 5

A form of "pre­evaluation" called a(n)____________ assessment is designed to allow the researcher to
determine whether conditions necessary for conducting an evaluation are present.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A form of "pre­evaluation" called a(n)____________ assessment...

Question 6

According to your text,"theory driven" evaluations that consider how each element of a program should affect its targets should:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a micro model of the program production process 
B)  develop a vision statement that will be later used by the program staff 
C)  develop rigid measure of validity 
D)  define all inputs and outcomes as early as possible 
A)  develop a micro model of the program production process 
B)  develop a vision statement that will be later used by the program staff 
C)  develop rigid measure of validity 
D)  define all inputs and outcomes as early as possible

Question 7

Evaluation apprehension occurs when people fear that their own job performance is being rated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a concern when a researcher uses an interrupted time-series design?

Accepted Answer

A)  reliability of experimental treatment 
B)  history 
C)  instrumentation 
D)  construct validity 
A)  reliability of experimental treatment 
B)  history 
C)  instrumentation 
D)  construct validity

Question 9

Policy analysis is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  help gather data 
B)  select an alternative course of action 
C)  produce an explanation 
D)  all of the above 
A)  help gather data 
B)  select an alternative course of action 
C)  produce an explanation 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

At what stage does problem analysis take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  policy implementing 
B)  later study 
C)  program evaluation 
D)  policy making 
A)  policy implementing 
B)  later study 
C)  program evaluation 
D)  policy making

Question 11

This is considered sort of a "preevaluation"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ppocess evaluation 
B)  outcome evaluation 
C)  evaluability assessment 
D)  impact assessment 
A)  Ppocess evaluation 
B)  outcome evaluation 
C)  evaluability assessment 
D)  impact assessment

Question 12

A(n)________ refers to researchers and program personnel together considering how each program element affects the targets.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ refers to researchers and program personnel...

Question 13

When doing ______________research,the first key step is to learn policy goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When doing ______________research,the first key step is...

Question 14

Which of the following is accurate concerning the use of evaluation research?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is gaining in popularity among researchers but it will likely not make a difference 
B)  federal requirements for program evaluations often accompany the implementation of new programs 
C)  funding is usually not available for program evaluations 
D)  it is only of value to the agency you study 
A)  it is gaining in popularity among researchers but it will likely not make a difference 
B)  federal requirements for program evaluations often accompany the implementation of new programs 
C)  funding is usually not available for program evaluations 
D)  it is only of value to the agency you study

Question 15

The policy process,like the research process in general,is fluid and does not always "start at the beginning and conclude at the end".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Policy analysis searches for:

Accepted Answer

A)  actions that will be accepted by funding agencies 
B)  operational definitions of policy terms 
C)  the consequences that would follow the implementation of various courses of action 
D)  whether the policy should be implemented 
A)  actions that will be accepted by funding agencies 
B)  operational definitions of policy terms 
C)  the consequences that would follow the implementation of various courses of action 
D)  whether the policy should be implemented

Question 17

What are the strengths and weaknesses of quasi-experimental designs? Explain how the use of quasi-experimental designs may be more useful than classical experiments for conducting criminal justice research.

Accepted Answer

Quasi-experimental designs have both str

Question 18

Which of the following would not be an example of an evidence-based policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of CCTV in public entertainment districts to reduce property crime 
B)  acquaintance rape of college students 
C)  underage drinking 
D)  Compstat 
A)  the use of CCTV in public entertainment districts to reduce property crime 
B)  acquaintance rape of college students 
C)  underage drinking 
D)  Compstat

Question 19

Which of the following would a researcher completing an impact assessment be concerned with?

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding how participants are selected 
B)  measuring the dependent variable 
C)  measuring the success of the program 
D)  measuring the independent variable 
A)  understanding how participants are selected 
B)  measuring the dependent variable 
C)  measuring the success of the program 
D)  measuring the independent variable

Question 20

When evaluating full-coverage programs,it is typically best to use:

Accepted Answer

A)  interrupted time-series 
B)  quasi-experimental design 
C)  ex post evaluation 
D)  randomized design 
A)  interrupted time-series 
B)  quasi-experimental design 
C)  ex post evaluation 
D)  randomized design

Which of the following can color research in many ways?

Evaluation research is designed to:

True or "classical" experiments differ from quasiexperiments with respect to the fact that

A policy _______________is an action taken for the purpose of producing some intended result.

A form of "preevaluation" called a(n)____________ assessment is designed to allow the researcher to determine whether conditions necessary for conducting an evaluation are present.

According to your text,"theory driven" evaluations that consider how each element of a program should affect its targets should:

Evaluation apprehension occurs when people fear that their own job performance is being rated.

Which of the following is not a concern when a researcher uses an interrupted time-series design?

Policy analysis is used to:

At what stage does problem analysis take place?

This is considered sort of a "preevaluation"?

A(n)________ refers to researchers and program personnel together considering how each program element affects the targets.

When doing ______________research,the first key step is to learn policy goals.

Which of the following is accurate concerning the use of evaluation research?

The policy process,like the research process in general,is fluid and does not always "start at the beginning and conclude at the end".

Policy analysis searches for:

What are the strengths and weaknesses of quasi-experimental designs? Explain how the use of quasi-experimental designs may be more useful than classical experiments for conducting criminal justice research.

Which of the following would not be an example of an evidence-based policy?

Which of the following would a researcher completing an impact assessment be concerned with?

When evaluating full-coverage programs,it is typically best to use:

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

Qualitative-Interviewing

Field-Research

Agency Records Content Analysis And Secondary Data

Interpreting-Data

Filters

Exam 13: Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Which of the following can color research in many ways?

Evaluation research is designed to:

True or "classical" experiments differ from quasi­experiments with respect to the fact that

A policy _______________is an action taken for the purpose of producing some intended result.

A form of "pre­evaluation" called a(n)____________ assessment is designed to allow the researcher to determine whether conditions necessary for conducting an evaluation are present.

According to your text,"theory driven" evaluations that consider how each element of a program should affect its targets should:

Evaluation apprehension occurs when people fear that their own job performance is being rated.

Which of the following is not a concern when a researcher uses an interrupted time-series design?

Policy analysis is used to:

At what stage does problem analysis take place?

This is considered sort of a "preevaluation"?

A(n)________ refers to researchers and program personnel together considering how each program element affects the targets.

When doing ______________research,the first key step is to learn policy goals.

Which of the following is accurate concerning the use of evaluation research?

The policy process,like the research process in general,is fluid and does not always "start at the beginning and conclude at the end".

Policy analysis searches for:

What are the strengths and weaknesses of quasi-experimental designs? Explain how the use of quasi-experimental designs may be more useful than classical experiments for conducting criminal justice research.

Which of the following would not be an example of an evidence-based policy?

Which of the following would a researcher completing an impact assessment be concerned with?

When evaluating full-coverage programs,it is typically best to use:

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

Qualitative-Interviewing

Field-Research

Agency Records Content Analysis And Secondary Data

Interpreting-Data

Filters

True or "classical" experiments differ from quasiexperiments with respect to the fact that

A form of "preevaluation" called a(n)____________ assessment is designed to allow the researcher to determine whether conditions necessary for conducting an evaluation are present.