Question 1

Dr. Marks needs to conduct a program evaluation as a grant recipient because he needs to provide the granting agency with _____, the program achieves its objectives, and the program uses its resources wisely.

Accepted Answer

Granting agencies typically require tangible evidence that a program's goals have merit, it achieves its objectives, and it uses its resources wisely to ensure accountability and the effective use of funds.

Question 2

_____ refers to developing 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.

Accepted Answer

Grant writing involves creating applications that detail a program's objectives and demonstrate its success to secure financial support.

Question 3

_____ is only one response or question being used to measure a variable.

Accepted Answer

A single-item indicator refers to the use of just one question or response to measure a variable, distinguishing it from multi-item indicators where multiple questions are used to assess a variable more comprehensively.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

An outcomes evaluation focuses on examining the results of a program to determine its effectiveness in achieving its goals and how it can be improved to better serve clients or establish evidence of its success.

Question 5

_____ involve assembling a group of individuals to discuss a specific topic.

Accepted Answer

Focus groups involve assembling a group of individuals to discuss a specific topic, allowing researchers to collect qualitative data on participants' thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.

Question 6

A word cloud is a visual representation of the frequency with which certain words are used in a(n):

Accepted Answer

Word clouds are often used in qualitative assessments to visually represent the frequency of words within text data, helping to identify key themes or terms.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Outcomes evaluation specifically focuses on examining the results of a program to determine if the intended outcomes or goals have been achieved. It assesses the effectiveness of the program in producing the desired effects or changes.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is part of...

Question 9

A program evaluation report includes specific information. The appendices of program evaluation reports typically include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A program evaluation report includes specific information....

Question 10

Symbols are used to identify a variety of statistical concepts. The symbol of $\alpha$ typically represents internal consistency, which is measured via:

Accepted Answer

The symbol typically represents Cronbach's Alpha, which is a measure of internal consistency or reliability of a set of scale or test items.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Cronbach's alpha, scale scoring, and example items are all critical pieces of information when evaluating the reliability and applicability of specific measurements and scales in research. Cronbach's alpha provides a measure of internal consistency or reliability of the scale. Scale scoring explains how responses are quantified, and example items give insight into what the scale measures and how it does so. The popularity of a scale, however, while it might provide some context regarding its widespread use or acceptance, is not essential for assessing the scale's validity or reliability for a specific research purpose.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Clarifying the evaluation's goals is part of the initial planning and design phase of the program evaluation process, not the communication of results phase.

Question 13

Ms. Briggs is the current mayor of a small city and has developed a civic center to provide a public space for the arts and sciences. The specific addressed purpose of the civic center is to provide more music programming, art exhibitions, and theatre productions in the city. However, after two years, people have brought concerns to Ms. Briggs that the civic center is not seeing the anticipated results. Ms. Briggs most likely would want to conduct a(n):

Accepted Answer

An outcomes evaluation is appropriate in this scenario because it assesses the results or outcomes of the civic center's programs (music programming, art exhibitions, and theatre productions) to determine if the intended goals (increasing public access to the arts and sciences) are being met. Since the concern is about not seeing the anticipated results, an outcomes evaluation would help Ms. Briggs understand if the civic center is achieving its specific addressed purpose.

Question 14

Focus groups typically have a:

Accepted Answer

Focus groups are designed to generate a high volume of content through group discussions, allowing for in-depth exploration of participants' attitudes, perceptions, and opinions on a given topic.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A significant finding in ANOVA is indicated by a p-value less than .05, which is only true for option A (p = .03).

Question 16

Focus groups tend to NOT use _____, in order to have a proportionate number of individuals to provide insight into a particular topic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Focus groups tend to NOT use _____,...

Question 17

If a participant scores significantly higher than the midpoint on a particular measure using a single sample t-test, this would indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A single sample t-test comparing a participant's score to the midpoint (or mean) of a measure and finding it significantly higher suggests that the participant's score is above average or on the positive end of the continuum for that measure.

Question 18

The _____ is the person who asks the questions and facilitates discussion in a focus group.

Accepted Answer

The moderator is the person responsible for asking questions and facilitating discussion in a focus group, guiding the conversation to ensure that the group stays on topic and that all participants have the opportunity to speak.

Question 19

Conducting a(n) evaluation requires the assessment of the general program operation.

Accepted Answer

Process evaluation assesses the general operation of a program, focusing on how services are delivered or the program is implemented, rather than the outcomes or end results.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Gathering the data is part of the implementation phase of the program evaluation process, not the planning phase. The planning phase involves identifying stakeholders, describing the program, and creating an evaluation plan.

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

Dr. Marks needs to conduct a program evaluation as a grant recipient because he needs to provide the granting agency with _____, the program achieves its objectives, and the program uses its resources wisely.

_____ refers to developing 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.

_____ is only one response or question being used to measure a variable.

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

_____ involve assembling a group of individuals to discuss a specific topic.

A word cloud is a visual representation of the frequency with which certain words are used in a(n) :

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

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

A program evaluation report includes specific information. The appendices of program evaluation reports typically include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Symbols are used to identify a variety of statistical concepts. The symbol of $\alpha$ typically represents internal consistency, which is measured via:

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

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

Focus groups typically have a:

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

Focus groups tend to NOT use _____, in order to have a proportionate number of individuals to provide insight into a particular topic.

If a participant scores significantly higher than the midpoint on a particular measure using a single sample t-test, this would indicate that:

The _____ is the person who asks the questions and facilitates discussion in a focus group.

Conducting a(n) evaluation requires the assessment of the general program operation.

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

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

Dr. Marks needs to conduct a program evaluation as a grant recipient because he needs to provide the granting agency with _____, the program achieves its objectives, and the program uses its resources wisely.

_____ refers to developing 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.

_____ is only one response or question being used to measure a variable.

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

_____ involve assembling a group of individuals to discuss a specific topic.

A word cloud is a visual representation of the frequency with which certain words are used in a(n) :

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

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

A program evaluation report includes specific information. The appendices of program evaluation reports typically include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Symbols are used to identify a variety of statistical concepts. The symbol of α\alphaα typically represents internal consistency, which is measured via:

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

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

Focus groups typically have a:

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

Focus groups tend to NOT use _____, in order to have a proportionate number of individuals to provide insight into a particular topic.

If a participant scores significantly higher than the midpoint on a particular measure using a single sample t-test, this would indicate that:

The _____ is the person who asks the questions and facilitates discussion in a focus group.

Conducting a(n) evaluation requires the assessment of the general program operation.

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

Symbols are used to identify a variety of statistical concepts. The symbol of $\alpha$ typically represents internal consistency, which is measured via: