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

Marcia 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, _____, and an understanding of group dynamics or the processes of a social group.

Which of the following is part of the communication of results phase for the program evaluation process?

Which of the following applied fields focuses on maximizing employee productivity?

Dr. Kalin is in the communication phase of the program evaluation process. He is communicating the findings to the various stakeholders in a clear format. This step is referred to as:

Dr. Pell recently learned about word clouds in qualitative research. He initially tried to include them in every subsequent study, but he failed to realize that word clouds are most useful in:

Use the following to answer questions Baronowski, T., Davis, M., Resnicow, K., et al. (2000). Gimme 5 fruit, juice, and vegetables for fun and health: outcome evaluation. Health Education and Behavior, 27, 96-111. The Gimme 5 Study The purpose of the Gimme 5 study was to assess how effective the implementation of a school-based nutrition program was in promoting good food choices and eating habits in elementary school-aged children. After obtaining baseline measures from the children about the food choices made at home, the researchers randomly assigned children to two groups. In the experimental group the children and their families received nutrition education throughout the school year. Children in the control group did not receive any nutrition education. Following the Gimme 5 program the efficacy of the program was evaluated by again asking kids in each group about their food choices made at home. The food choices made before and after the Gimme 5 program were compared between children in the experimental and control group. The results indicated that the program was effective, but the impact was small. On average, children who participated in the Gimme 5 program increased their vegetable consumption by 0.2 servings. Interviews from those involved in the study were also analyzed qualitatively. A word cloud revealed the most frequent words to be "busy," "time," and "expensive." -The needs assessment associated with the study described in Scenario I probably included:

Marquez 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 _____, a strong foundation in research methods, and an understanding of group dynamics or the processes of a social group.

Mr. Slocum needs to assess whether his organic food-processing plant is serving the targeted clientele and what mode of service delivery is most beneficial to the overall plant operation. Mr. Slocum is looking to conduct a(n):

What is the overall purpose of program evaluation and how can it be helpful in qualitative research paradigms?

A(n) _____ identifies program features to continue or discontinue and to determine potential new components to add.

What is the purpose of a needs evaluation?

According to the AACU and Hart Research study, more than 75% of employers are looking for employees who are skilled in all of the following areas, EXCEPT:

The Rotter (1966) locus of control scale had scores range from:

Which of the following outcomes would indicate a significant finding based on conducting a factorial ANOVA?

Dr. Carnes requested grant funding support the use a variety of methods to answer research questions about anxiety disorders. The use of multiple methods is referred to as:

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 authors of Scenario III appear to have analyzed the interview responses using:

Mrs. Shinn wants to assess the program operation of her clothing manufacturing business, specifically to determine what clientele her company is serving and how the businesses' services are being marketed and delivered to that clientele. Mrs. Shinn is looking to conduct a(n):

Lavonne wants to open a dentistry office in her local neighborhood. She needs to determine what type of services the local area would benefit from most and what types of health insurance programs would be most beneficial to accept to include a large portion of the neighborhood residents. What type of program evaluation should she conduct?

Who is the famous individual known for engaging in usability research to develop a product that has been used by billions of people over the last 40 years?

Dr. Tonil has identified key themes from transcription of his focus groups last week. As a qualitative researcher Dr. Tonil conducted a(n) ________________ in order to identify key themes.