Question 1

Focus groups are an example of a qualitative approach to needs assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the special problems that program evaluators encounter that other types of researchers are less likely to encounter?

Accepted Answer

Program evaluators often encounter speci

Question 3

One criticism of goal attainment evaluations deals with the often fuzzy link between program mission statements and operational indicators of program outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about evaluation for program planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  A prime advantage of the key informants approach to needs assessment is that the information comes directly from the target population. 
B)  It makes a difference whether we define needs in normative terms or in terms of demand. 
C)  Feasibility problems are the prime disadvantage of the community forum approach to needs assessment. 
D)  A prime disadvantage of the social indicators approach to needs assessment is its obtrusiveness. 
A)  A prime advantage of the key informants approach to needs assessment is that the information comes directly from the target population. 
B)  It makes a difference whether we define needs in normative terms or in terms of demand. 
C)  Feasibility problems are the prime disadvantage of the community forum approach to needs assessment. 
D)  A prime disadvantage of the social indicators approach to needs assessment is its obtrusiveness.

Question 5

Describe the impact managed care has had on program evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Managed care has had a significant impac

Question 6

Agency staff members who initially approve of a program evaluation design may nevertheless fail to comply closely with its research protocol throughout the study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about monitoring program implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  If an outcome evaluation is well designed, there is no need to monitor program implementation. 
B)  Some programs have unsuccessful outcomes simply because they are not implemented properly. 
C)  If we find that a program has not been implemented properly, all the more reason to evaluate its outcome. 
D)  Whereas process evaluations are usually applied when evaluating outcome, experiments are most typically associated with monitoring program implementation. 
A)  If an outcome evaluation is well designed, there is no need to monitor program implementation. 
B)  Some programs have unsuccessful outcomes simply because they are not implemented properly. 
C)  If we find that a program has not been implemented properly, all the more reason to evaluate its outcome. 
D)  Whereas process evaluations are usually applied when evaluating outcome, experiments are most typically associated with monitoring program implementation.

Question 8

What steps should program evaluators take in order to foster the utilization of their studies?

Accepted Answer

Program evaluators can take several step

Question 9

In order to maximize scientific objectivity,program evaluators should avoid involving stakeholders in planning an evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the advantages and disadvantages of evaluating program outcome and efficiency,as compared to monitoring program implementation?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating program outcome and efficienc

Focus groups are an example of a qualitative approach to needs assessment.

What are the special problems that program evaluators encounter that other types of researchers are less likely to encounter?

One criticism of goal attainment evaluations deals with the often fuzzy link between program mission statements and operational indicators of program outcome.

Which of the following statements is true about evaluation for program planning?

Describe the impact managed care has had on program evaluation.

Agency staff members who initially approve of a program evaluation design may nevertheless fail to comply closely with its research protocol throughout the study.

Which of the following statements is true about monitoring program implementation?

What steps should program evaluators take in order to foster the utilization of their studies?

In order to maximize scientific objectivity,program evaluators should avoid involving stakeholders in planning an evaluation.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of evaluating program outcome and efficiency,as compared to monitoring program implementation?

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Exam 14: Program Evaluation

Focus groups are an example of a qualitative approach to needs assessment.

What are the special problems that program evaluators encounter that other types of researchers are less likely to encounter?

One criticism of goal attainment evaluations deals with the often fuzzy link between program mission statements and operational indicators of program outcome.

Which of the following statements is true about evaluation for program planning?

Describe the impact managed care has had on program evaluation.

Agency staff members who initially approve of a program evaluation design may nevertheless fail to comply closely with its research protocol throughout the study.

Which of the following statements is true about monitoring program implementation?

What steps should program evaluators take in order to foster the utilization of their studies?

In order to maximize scientific objectivity,program evaluators should avoid involving stakeholders in planning an evaluation.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of evaluating program outcome and efficiency,as compared to monitoring program implementation?

Why Study Research

Evidence-Based Practice

Philosophy and Theory in Social Work Research

Comparing Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Conceptualization in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Measurement

Constructing Measurement Instruments

Causal Inference and Experimental Designs

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Evaluation Designs

Sampling

Survey Research

Analyzing Existing Data: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Qualitative Research: General Principles

Qualitative Research: Specific Methods

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Writing Research Proposals and Reports

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