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

Program evaluation allows organizations to promote a program's merits to potential clients and:

Dr. Hohn decided that instead of analyzing all responses on his research scale, he would rather use only one item as a reference measure for the variable of compulsions. He is referencing a(n):

Dr. Graham needs to conduct a program evaluation as a grant recipient because he needs to provide the granting agency with tangible evidence that the program's goals have merit, _____, and the program uses its resources wisely.

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. -Suppose the city of Albuquerque implements a program to educate children about the dangers of prescription opioid drugs. In order to determine the effectiveness of this program they should conduct a(n)

Professor Ott is starting to experiment more with different visual representations of data. Describe a type of visual representation that would be appropriate for his upcoming qualitative study.

Describe the purpose of an outcomes evaluation.

What is a single sample t-test?

Kent is a new graduate student in the psychology department at his university. He recently conducted his first psychological study and is unsure what writing style is appropriate for writing up results. Which writing style would be appropriate:

Germaine opened up a crisis intervention center to create more accessibility to services. The crisis center has been active for the last year. She wants to determine if the crisis center is effectively living up to its mission statement to help individuals in need and to assist in finding support systems in the local area. Germaine is interested in a(n):

Dr. Marcus acknowledged several limitations of utilizing a single-item indicator in her examination of inappropriate social outbursts among highly introverted individuals. Which of the following would not be considered a limitation of a single-item indicator?

Use the following to answer questions Esbensen, F., Peterson, D., Taylor, T. J., et al. (2011). Evaluation and evolution of the gang resistance education and training (G.R.E.A.T.) program. Journal of School Violence, 10, 53-70. Gang Resistance The Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) program was developed in 1991 by law-enforcement officers in Phoenix, Arizona, in response to an increase in local gang activity. The program is taught to middle school-aged children by police officers in the school setting. Although the goals of the program were to encourage children to avoid gangs and gang-related activities, as well as to develop a positive attitude toward law enforcement, a 2006 study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed the program was not effective. As a result, the program was modified. The most current assessment of the program suggests the revisions have been a positive change. -Which of the following is a goal of the G.R.E.A.T. program?

Roberta wants to open an art therapy program at the local boys and girls club where children can go after school. She needs to determine who would benefit the most from such a therapy program and what type of services she needs to offer. What type of program evaluation should she conduct?

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 fMRI was conducted on their brain activity. Results indicated:

Focus groups typically have a:

Focus groups have a number of advantages, including a high volume of content, a quick and efficient process, and to the ability to:

_____ determines whether a program effectively produces outcomes that are consistent with the state objectives or goals.

Dr. Trenton Ira received the finalized transcription from the focus group session last week. As a qualitative researcher Dr. Trenton must conduct a content analysis of participant responses to each question, which allows research to identify:

Dr. Warner was explaining sampling procedures specific to focus groups and noted that focus groups typically use _____ in order to have a proportionate number of individuals to provide insight into a particular topic.

Describe the four steps of the program evaluation process.

All of the following are considered advantages to focus groups, EXCEPT: