Deck 13: Using Research in the Real World: Part 2

Question 1

Key findings of program evaluations tend to be represented visually by:

A) regression lines.
B) bar graphs.
C) cluster lines.
D) pictographs.

Answer 1

bar graphs.

Question 2

Typically focus groups do not last longer than _____ to facilitate in efficiency.

A) 60 minutes
B) 90 minutes
C) 120 minutes
D) 180 minutes

Answer 2

90 minutes

Question 3

A(n)_____ identifies unmet goals and outcomes the program can improve in order to better serve the clients or establish evidence for program effectiveness.

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

Answer 3

outcomes evaluation

Question 4

_____ determines whether a program effectively produces outcomes that are consistent with the state objectives or goals.

A) Needs evaluation
B) Process evaluation
C) Outcomes evaluation
D) Program evaluation

Question 5

_____ is a systematic and planned sequence of related studies where subsequent studies build directly on a previous study's findings to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon.

A) Programmatic research
B) Descriptive research
C) Nonconcealed observation
D) Systematic observational research

Question 6

A _____ is a statistic to evaluate whether a sample mean statistically differs from a specific value.

A) t-test for dependent means
B) single sample t-test
C) two-way ANOVA
D) repeated measures ANOVA

Question 7

Ideally,focus groups should have _____ participants to optimize individual member participation.

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

Question 8

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

A) identify key stakeholders
B) describe the program
C) create an evaluation plan
D) gather the data

Question 9

All of the following are considered advantages to focus groups,EXCEPT:

A) high volume of content.
B) inability to generalization to other populations.
C) quick and efficient.
D) analyze group member interaction.

Question 10

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

A) A Latin square design
B) A participant pool
C) A word cloud
D) A meta-analysis

Question 11

Which of the following outcomes would indicate a significant finding based on conducting a factorial ANOVA?

A) F(1,168)= 6.73,p = .09,eta² = .06.
B) F(1,168)= 5.73,p = .11,eta² = .06.
C) F(1,168)= 6.73,p = .04,eta² = .06.
D) F(1,168)= 4.73,p = .18,eta² = .06.

Question 12

Which is the typical sequence for program evaluation?

A) baseline group,focus group,survey
B) focus group,survey,experiment
C) focus group,experiment,survey
D) baseline group,experiment,survey

Question 13

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

A) report the results
B) clarify the evaluation's goals
C) form conclusions
D) make recommendations

Question 14

Dr.Marcus acknowledged several limitations of utilizing a single-item indicator in her examination of inappropriate social outbursts among highly introverted individuals.Which of the following would not be considered a limitation of a single-item indicator?

A) generalizability.
B) reliability
C) random error
D) it only measures effectiveness

Question 15

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

A) means
B) clusters
C) data frequencies
D) a coding system

Question 16

A unique way to represent information gathered from a program evaluation that conveys information in an engaging,visually appealing,and easily deciphered format is referred to as a(n):

A) APA pamphlet.
B) PSA.
C) infographic.
D) advertisement.

Question 17

_____ develops an application that provides specific information regarding a program's goals,along with evidence of the program's effectiveness in order to gain monetary gifts.

A) Dissertation writing
B) Programmatic research
C) Needs assessment
D) Grant writing

Question 18

When completing a literature search to find information regarding specific measurements and scales it is important to extract all of the following information,EXCEPT:

A) Cronbach's alpha.
B) scale scoring.
C) example items.
D) popularity of scale.

Question 19

A(n)_____ assesses the general program operation,including who the program serves and how the program delivers services to that population.

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

Question 20

In word clouds larger words typically indicate:

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