Question 1

The study of public policy is an aspect of political science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One problem that researchers have in their attempt to find solutions for public problems is

Accepted Answer

A)  an inability to quantify data. 
B)  a lack of understanding of the scientific method. 
C)  a disagreement about what the problems are. 
D)  the lack of understanding of the social and economic environment.

Question 3

Policy analysis can be used to put an end to differences in values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The study of public policy focuses on governmental

Accepted Answer

A)  structure. 
B)  theory. 
C)  actions. 
D)  institutional history.

Question 5

When using test scores to measure the impact of education policy, we are taking part in

Accepted Answer

A)  policy analysis. 
B)  policy evaluation. 
C)  policy description. 
D)  behavioral science.

Question 6

The work of a policy analyst includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  rigorous examination of the causes of public policy. 
B)  systematic examination of the impact of public policy. 
C)  prescribing policy preferences. 
D)  scientifically studying public policy.

Question 7

"Traditional" political science centers on behaviors such as voting and lobbying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of these would typically be the work of a policy advocate, but not a policy analyst?

Accepted Answer

A)  explanation 
B)  prescription 
C)  research 
D)  modeling

Question 9

Government's responsibilities have generally

Accepted Answer

A)  grown in recent years. 
B)  constricted in recent years. 
C)  stayed about the same in recent years. 
D)  varied greatly in recent years.

Question 10

The most serious reservation about policy analysis is the inability to make accurate predictions because of

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of accurate data. 
B)  the complexity of human behavior. 
C)  value conflicts among researchers. 
D)  the Hawthorne effect.

Exam 1: Policy Analysis

The study of public policy is an aspect of political science.

One problem that researchers have in their attempt to find solutions for public problems is

Policy analysis can be used to put an end to differences in values.

The study of public policy focuses on governmental

When using test scores to measure the impact of education policy, we are taking part in

The work of a policy analyst includes all of the following except

"Traditional" political science centers on behaviors such as voting and lobbying.

Which of these would typically be the work of a policy advocate, but not a policy analyst?

Government's responsibilities have generally

The most serious reservation about policy analysis is the inability to make accurate predictions because of