Exam 13: Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping

Dr. Zawilinski is writing a program evaluation report, but became distracted between her many projects and lost track of her place. Which section typically immediately precedes the references?

Obesity in the United States is a continuing struggle for youth and adults. A program known as "Comics for Health" uses comic books and graphic strips as an inclusive part of an obesity-prevention after-school program. A program evaluation was conducted on the program's effectiveness. Specifically, the evaluation addressed how strictly lessons were adhered to, the number and length of lessons, and the children's attendance. What percentage of children attended the entire program?

Michel is interviewing for a research-assistant position. This particular research lab conducts mainly focus groups and part of the lab assistant job description noted that the assistant may need to act a moderator. Preferable skills for such a position would include a thorough understanding of the focus group's topic, a strong foundation in research methods, and an understanding of:

Dr. Robert Ira received the finalized transcription from the focus group session last week. As a qualitative researcher Dr. Robert must conduct a _____ of participant responses to each question, which allows research to identify key themes.

Which of the following symbols represents internal consistency of a given scale or measurement?

A(n) _____ assesses the general program operation, including who the program serves and how the program delivers services to that population.

In a 2004 study examining the neurological effects of cannabis use, 12 long-term cannabis users (at least seven times a week) and 10 nonusers performed a spatial working memory task while a ___________________________:

If Nicholas is specifically interested in determining what features of a program are most valuable rather than the general program operation, he would be looking to what type of evaluation?

What is an example of a single-item indicator?

Dr. Johnston is writing a program evaluation report. Which section should Dr. Johnston put immediately before the appendices?

Typically focus groups do not last longer than _____ to facilitate in efficiency.

_____ develops an application that provides specific information regarding a program's goals, along with evidence of the program's effectiveness in order to gain monetary gifts.

_____ assesses the general program operation, including who the program serves and how the program delivers services to that population.

Describe the difference between a single sample t-test and a dependent means t-test.

Process evaluation has several noted purposes, including program implementation, program delivery, and ensuring a match between:

Program evaluation allows organizations to make _____ rather than _____.

Dr. Norde just put in her resignation at a floundering restaurant because the trustees refused to look into what facets of the restaurant were valuable and working to bring in clientele and revenue and where the restaurant could improve. Dr. Norde was disappointed that the board of trustees did not complete a(n):

Ideally, focus groups should have _____ participants to optimize individual member participation.

Use the following to answer questions Greenfield, B. L., Owens, M. D. & Ley, D. (2014). Opioid use in Albuquerque, New Mexico: a needs assessment of recent changes and treatment availability. Addiction Science and Clinical Practice, 9: 10. Prescription Opioid Use This study was conducted by the researchers at the request of the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The researchers describe that the illegal use of prescription opioids has been increasing for decades in Albuquerque and has resulted in a substantial increase in opioid-related fatalities. In order to understand how to address the problem, the city of Albuquerque wanted to more fully understand the illegal opioid drug culture. To that end, the researchers conducted semistructured interviews in person or by phone with substance abuse treatment facility patients and administrators, healthcare employees, and advocacy groups in the Albuquerque area. Each interview lasted from 20 to 60 minutes and was recorded for transcription; common themes were then assessed. The results of the interviews suggest that opioid use is most widespread among young people and that the negative stigma associated with opioid use may prohibit users from seeking treatment. The authors conclude that the city of Albuquerque should consider focusing outreach efforts toward young adults. -The study described in Scenario III is a(n):

Briefly describe the process of grant writing.