Question 1

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 2

Dr.Rinnel is interested in having his students complete external service work to enable them to apply their skills in a real-world setting.This experience is typically referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  laboratory learning opportunity. 
B)  experiential learning opportunity. 
C)  controlled learning opportunity. 
D)  hypothetical learning opportunity.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ivan Pavlov 
B)  Karen Horney 
C)  Steve Jobs 
D)  Sigmund Freud

Question 4

Theo recently finished the execution phase of a program evaluation.What is his next step after gathering and analyzing data?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating his results 
B)  identifying stakeholders 
C)  clarifying the goals of the evaluation 
D)  describing the program

Question 5

Word clouds are a visual representation of a set of data frequencies from a _____ and larger words typically indicate higher frequency of use.

Accepted Answer

A)  hybrid design 
B)  quantitative assessment 
C)  qualitative assessment 
D)  coding system

Question 6

Dr.Soyars 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 7

Dr.Tonn emphasized in class that the program evaluation process is composed of three general main phases: developing a plan,gathering and analyzing the data,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying key stakeholders. 
B)  stating objectives. 
C)  interpreting data. 
D)  communicating the results.

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following applied fields focuses on helping make products easier to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial/organizational research 
B)  clinical psychology 
C)  usability research 
D)  developmental research

Question 10

Many researchers try to keep focus groups to_____ participants to optimize individual member participation and to make the moderation manageable.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 to 6 
B)  6 to 9 
C)  6 to 12 
D)  12 to 18

Question 11

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)  identify key stakeholders 
B)  develop a plan 
C)  interpret data 
D)  report the results

Question 12

Programmatic research is integral to understanding a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  factor. 
B)  variable. 
C)  phenomenon. 
D)  episode.

Question 13

Kristofer just opened a gourmet bakery in the downtown area.This is the first business he has owned and he wants to assess the overall bakery operation and make sure services are being delivered appropriately.Kristofer is looking to conduct a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  needs evaluation. 
B)  process evaluation. 
C)  program evaluation. 
D)  outcome evaluation.

Question 14

Dr.Hem is in the planning phase of the program evaluation process.She is collecting information about the program's mission and goals.This step is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Roberta wants to open an art therapy program at the local boys and girls club where children can go after school.She needs to determine who would benefit the most from such a therapy program and what type of services she needs to offer.What type of program evaluation should she conduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  a process evaluation 
B)  a needs evaluation 
C)  an outcomes evaluation 
D)  a focus group

Question 16

Program evaluation allows organizations to make _____ rather than _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  false-data claims;collect data 
B)  opinion-based claims;data-based claims 
C)  data-based claims;opinion-based claims 
D)  progress toward data collection;continue current data collection

Question 17

For your master's thesis you built up a series of studies examining social skill deficits among individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.Each study built on the previous study,and when you defended your master's thesis you had a better understanding of this social skills phenomenon.What you did was:

Accepted Answer

A)  a quasi-experimental study. 
B)  a program evaluation. 
C)  programmatic research. 
D)  a focus group.

Question 18

Word clouds are a visual representation of a set of data frequencies from a qualitative assessment and larger words typically indicate:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher frequency of use. 
B)  lower frequency of use. 
C)  minimal frequency of use. 
D)  marginal use.

Question 19

Program evaluation allows organizations to promote a program's merits to potential clients and:

Accepted Answer

A)  market such claims in media. 
B)  social media outlets. 
C)  identify additional clientele. 
D)  identify areas for improvement.

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