Question 1

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  disseminating results from a program evaluation or a qualitative study. 
B)  interpreting data from a quantitative study. 
C)  writing an APA-style results section. 
D)  making recommendations based on a program evaluation.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  program implementation. 
B)  potential new additive components. 
C)  marketing strategies. 
D)  unmet goals.

Question 3

During a business course, Dr. Nien noted that identifying underdeveloped areas or areas of weaknesses for businesses and organizations is vital in an effort to:

Accepted Answer

A)  allocate appropriate resources to produce better outcomes. 
B)  spend more money on areas of strength. 
C)  lay off employees. 
D)  have data on file.

Question 4

Dr. Deena studies anxiety disorders and has developed a diagnostic measure for social anxiety with only one question. Dr. Deena is attempting to use which of the following methods of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  single-item indicator 
B)  mundane realism 
C)  mixed design 
D)  double-blind procedure

Question 5

In a 2004 study examining the neurological effects of cannabis use, 12 long-term cannabis users (using at least seven times a week) and 10 nonusers performed a spatial working memory task while an fMRI was conducted on their brain activity. Results indicated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  nonusers displayed greater and more pervasive brain activation than heavy cannabis users. 
B)  heavy cannabis users displayed less and more-limited brain activation than nonusers. 
C)  heavy cannabis users displayed greater and more pervasive brain activation than nonusers. 
D)  there was no significant difference in brain activation among heavy users and nonusers.

Question 6

The _____ is the person who asks the questions and facilitates discussion in a focus group.

Accepted Answer

A)  moderator 
B)  mediator 
C)  judge 
D)  panelist

Question 7

Dr. Pintado asked, "How angry do you currently feel?" instead of using several questions as a measure of anger in his study. This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  single-item indicator 
B)  experiment bias 
C)  moderating variable 
D)  mundane realism

Question 8

(Scenario II) During the planning phase of the G.R.E.A.T program, the researchers gathered content-rich information from a eight participants. This means of collecting data is called a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  literature search. 
B)  focus group. 
C)  interview. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

(Scenario II) Which of the following is a goal of the G.R.E.A.T. program?

Accepted Answer

A)  to advance scientific understanding of a phenomenon 
B)  to build upon or advance a theory 
C)  to provide a specific organization with actionable information that can have immediate implications that benefit their program 
D)  to provide evidence to the U.S. Department of Justice that gang activity must be eliminated

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  outcomes evaluation 
B)  needs evaluation 
C)  informative evaluation 
D)  process evaluation

Question 11

Dr. Garrod is in the planning phase of the program evaluation process. He is determining the individuals who will use and benefit from the evaluation. This step is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying key stakeholders. 
B)  describing the program. 
C)  gathering the data. 
D)  making recommendations.

Question 12

Olivia recently finished the planning phase of a program evaluation on foreign language requirement courses in the biology degree program at her university. What is her next step after identifying stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating her results 
B)  describing the program 
C)  clarifying the goals of the evaluation 
D)  creating an evaluation plan

Question 13

Dr. Gavelis is in the execution phase of the program evaluation process. She is collecting information via interviews, focus groups, and survey forms. This step is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying key stakeholders. 
B)  gathering the data. 
C)  creating an evaluation plan. 
D)  clarifying the evaluation's goals.

Question 14

Dr. Simmons emphasized in class that the program evaluation process is composed of three general main phases: _____, gather and analyze the data, and communicate the results.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating stakeholders 
B)  develop a plan 
C)  interpret data 
D)  report the results

Question 15

Dr. Machado works for a federal organization that conducts large scale program evaluations. In attempting to simplify what he does for a living during a conversation with a community member, Dr. Machado described the process of program evaluation and noted that these evaluations are useful because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  let individuals know if their current strategy is working to achieve the stated goal. 
B)  let individuals know if future strategies will work to achieve the stated goal. 
C)  help determine if the facility is grant eligible. 
D)  provide information on whom the program delivers services to.

Question 16

Marquez is interviewing for a lab 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 as a moderator. Preferable skills for such a position would include a thorough understanding of _____, a strong foundation in research methods, and an understanding of group dynamics or the processes of a social group.

Accepted Answer

A)  EMG machines 
B)  the focus group's topic 
C)  structural equation modeling 
D)  group order effects

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT part of the communication of results phase for the program evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  reporting the results 
B)  clarifying the evaluation's goals 
C)  forming conclusions 
D)  making recommendations

Question 18

In order to efficiently conduct a focus group, it would be in the researchers' best interest to implement:

Accepted Answer

A)  restrictions. 
B)  limitations. 
C)  boundaries. 
D)  a protocol.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  needs 
B)  process 
C)  outcomes 
D)  termination

Question 20

Dr. Wisor is concerned that his charitable organization is not making the promised changes in the local community. He decides that he needs to do something to make sure his charity is abiding by its mission statement and achieving its stated goals and objectives. Dr. Wisor should obtain a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  outcomes evaluation. 
B)  needs evaluation. 
C)  informative evaluation. 
D)  process evaluation.

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