Deck 3: Needs Assessment Evaluation

Question 1

To function satisfactorily within society, individuals must have a(n):

A) Ideal
B) Need
C) Norm
D) Desire

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The problem with ____________ is in determining whether the "something" that individuals need is a one-time need or if individuals need it consistently over time.

A) Definition
B) Time frame
C) Duration
D) Scope

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is a problem when defining needs that result in the distribution of resources?

A) Definition
B) Time frame
C) Duration
D) Scope

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following refers to the number of individuals or groups experiencing a problem in a given time period?

A) Incidence
B) Duration
C) Prevalence
D) Needs assessment evaluation

Question 5

Which of the following refers to the number of individuals or groups who have the problem?

A) Incidence
B) Duration
C) Prevalence
D) Needs assessment evaluation

Question 6

Which of the following refers to the systematic process used to acquire an accurate, thorough picture of issues or needs that may arise in a criminal justice setting?

A) Incidence
6) Which of the following refers to the systematic process used to acquire an accurate, thorough picture of issues or needs that may arise in a criminal justice setting? a. Incidence
B) Duration
C) Prevalence
D) Needs assessment evaluation

Question 7

Which of the following is used in the needs assessment and identifies what will be studied?

A) Population
B) Social indicators
C) Assessing current resources
D) Data collection

Question 8

Which of the following is used in the needs assessment and has evaluators include a catalog of the current programs and supports?

A) Population
B) Social indicators
C) Assessing current resources
D) Data collection

Question 9

Which of the following is used in the needs assessment and shows the changes in conditions that provide some insight that a problem or need exists?

A) Population
B) Social indicators
C) Assessing current resources
D) Data collection

Question 10

Which of the following is used in needs assessment and involves the evaluator having to make some decisions about the use of surveys, treatment groups, and key informants?

A) Population
B) Social indicators
C) Assessing current resources
D) Data collection

Question 11

Which of the following is made up of a small group of individuals from the target or potential treatment group?

A) Key informants
B) Focus group
C) Treatment group
D) Community forum

Question 12

What is another method to capture group interactions?

A) Key informants
B) Focus group
C) Experimental group
D) Community forum

Question 13

The appearance of needs is community-driven.

Question 14

Five states seem to be most prevalent when needs are being discussed.

Question 15

Incidence and prevalence are two features that are critical to demonstrating needs because they provide some indication of the types of programming that may be necessary and the distribution of resources.

Question 16

Using social indicators to identify a problem and shape programs requires knowledge of the indirect measurement and context of the problem.

Question 17

Key informants involve everyone in the identified population as having an equal and known opportunity to be part of the survey.

Question 18

A treatment group is made up of individuals without a specific need who are chosen at random.

Question 19

Representativeness refers to individuals who know the criminal justice system or their part of the criminal justice system and may know what needs are going unmet.

Question 20

Focus groups are powerful in understanding the reactions to potential programs or changes in programs.

Question 21

Community programs are used when new programs or policies on a large scale are going to be announced and a community meeting is needed to consider some planning issue.

Question 22

Needs assessments may not always provide the most comprehensive information.