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

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:

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.

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,the program achieves its objectives,and:

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:

Rita is currently on the school board and has been instructed to oversee a community services committee.She is unsure as to whether the program is actually producing the intended consequences stated in the committee's mission of purpose.Rita would benefit from a(n):

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.

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

Mr.Myrt has been a program evaluator for the last 10 years.He recently explained to his intern that program evaluations are useful because:

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

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?

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.Teer emphasized in class that the program evaluation process is composed of three general main phases: develop a plan,_____,and communicate the results

Process evaluation has several noted purposes,including program implementation,_____,and ensuring a match between program goals and those serviced.

Dr.Malkin assembled a group of 10 individuals to hold a focus group on veteran affairs and access to medical care.Dr.Malkin assembled a focus group because he needed a high volume of information quickly for a grant he is writing.The focus group was facilitated by a(n)_____ to assist in any dialogue or disagreements among the participants.

All of the following are within the purview of a moderator's job during a focus group,EXCEPT:

Dr.Callahan has rearranged study hall and class work time so that class work time now comes before lunch in an effort to better keep students' attention.He wants to know if this new arrangement has improved student's study time compared with last semester's class.What statistical test would be appropriate to use in order to determine if the current class of students has benefited from the rearrangement of classes?

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

Needs evaluation has several noted purposes,including identifying program features to continue or discontinue,and determining:

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 ___________________________:

Dr.Rivera is in the communication phase of the program evaluation process.She is evaluating the empirical support to determine what conclusions can be drawn from such data.This step is referred to as: