Deck 4: Assessing

Question 1

Secondary data collected during a needs assessment:

A) is gathered after primary data are collected.
B) was previously collected by someone else for another reason.
C) are the results of a follow-up survey of the intended audience.
D) will be used as back-up if primary data are insufficient.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

All the following are true about primary data except:

A) it's information that's not readily available from any existing data source.
B) it's collected directly from the people the program will impact.
C) it's the information missing after secondary data are analyzed.
D) it's the first set of data collected.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The type of data to be collected during the needs assessment determines:

A) the methods used for collection.
B) the accuracy of the data.
C) the likelihood gathering the data within the assessment timeframe.
D) the need for data analysis consultants.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Quantitative data are collected when:

A) data themes or patterns are important to identify.
B) in-depth information about feelings and opinions are critical.
C) answers to questions of how many or how much are needed.
D) analysis of other data generated is unreliable.

Question 5

Which of the following methods can be used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data?

A) Surveys and interviews
B) Interviews and focus groups
C) Observation and interviews
D) Surveys and observation

Question 6

To generate averages and percentages, which type of data would need to be collected?

A) Qualitative
B) Quantitative
C) Either qualitative or quantitative
D) Neither qualitative nor quantitative

Question 7

When it's not practical or possible to survey an entire population to collect needs assessment data:

A) qualitative methods are used instead.
B) data are collected from a representative sample of the population.
C) the population is divided into a survey group and a control group.
D) people are asked to volunteer to complete the survey questionnaire.

Question 8

Results from the secondary data review conducted during a needs assessment:

A) indicate the missing primary data.
B) provide the basis for developing goals and objectives.
C) suggest the theory that would best underlie the program.
D) enable the intended audience to be selected.

Question 9

Once the needs assessment data are analyzed and the problems identified:

A) problems that can realistically be addressed are prioritized.
B) committees are formed with each assigned a different health problem to address.
C) programs are developed to solve the problems.
D) community groups with expertise addressing the problems are contacted to determine their progress.

Question 10

When community-based participatory research is used as the foundation for conducting a needs assessment, it:

A) reduces the cost of conducting surveys.
B) decreases the chance of outside influences.
C) ensures the results reflect the needs the community believes are unmet.
D) eliminates the need for health organizations and agencies to be involved in the process.

Question 11

Community-based participatory research uses a community's assets to solve its health problems.

Question 12

Likert-scale questions are used to collect qualitative data.

Question 13

Open-ended questions on a questionnaire that ask respondents to write out their answers are more likely to be completed than are closed-ended questions, which force the respondent to pick an answer.

Question 14

When using interviews or focus groups for data collection, it's essential to inform the participants that the information they provide is being collected confidentially.

Question 15

Of all the data collection methods used for needs assessments, interviews produce the highest response rates.

Question 16

A data collection instrument is considered reliable if it measures what it says it measures.

Question 17

The extent to which a data collection instrument consistently measures what it's supposed to measure determines its validity.

Question 18

Pilot testing is used to identify problems with a data collection instrument before it's used for the needs assessment.

Question 19

Focus groups consist of 20-25 people invited to participate in an open town-hall type of discussion of the problems they believe plague the community.

Question 20

Observation uses the senses to collect needs assessment data about behavior or conditions where it normally happens.