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

_____ is a visual representation of the frequency with which certain words are used in a qualitative assessment.

If Nikki is specifically interested in a program's consistency with its stated objectives rather than general program operation, she would be looking to what type of evaluation?

Rynkrd Properties has a fairly simple organizational structure with a 12-member Board of Trustees, a director, a vice-president of affairs, a chief financial officer, and a chief executive officer. The CEO believes it is important to determine if the company approach is working to help people find residential and commercial properties for purchase. The CEO should perform a(n):

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

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 type of evaluation best describes the 2006 study described in Scenario II?

Word clouds are a visual representation of a set of ________________ from a qualitative assessment.

Out of respect for participants, focus groups do not last longer than:

Michael recently finished the execution phase of a program evaluation for resident advisor training at his university. What is his next step after forming conclusions?

Antwan Briggs is the current mayor of a small city and has developed a civic center to provide a public space for the arts and sciences. The specific addressed purpose of the civic center is to provide more music programming, art exhibitions, and theatre productions in the city. However, after two years, people have brought concerns to Antwan that the civic center is not having the anticipated results. Antwan most likely would want to conduct a(n):

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 each interviewee was asked to rate the extent to which illegal opioid drug use is a problem by using a 10-point scale where 0 = no problem and 10 = huge problem. Several years later, after a prevention program had been established, individuals were again asked to indicate how much a problem opioid drug use is. Which type of test would be used to determine whether opioid drug perceptions changed?

In the program evaluation process, what is accomplished during the identification of key stakeholders phase?

Describe the focus of a needs evaluation.