Question 1

Mr. Coury needs to assess the degree to which his online-only dog food company has appropriately targeted its clientele and whether the product is efficiently delivered to the consumer. Mr. Coury is looking to conduct a(n):

Accepted Answer

A process evaluation assesses the implementation of a program or service, focusing on whether it is being delivered in the intended manner to the target audience. In Mr. Coury's case, assessing how well the dog food company targets its clientele and the efficiency of product delivery falls under process evaluation.

Question 2

Mrs. Shinn wants to assess the program operation of her clothing manufacturing business, specifically to determine the clientele her company is serving and how the business's services are being marketed and delivered to that clientele. Mrs. Shinn is looking to conduct a(n):

Accepted Answer

A process evaluation assesses the program operation, focusing on how services are delivered, to whom they are delivered, and how they are being marketed and received by the clientele. This aligns with Mrs. Shinn's goal of understanding the operation of her clothing manufacturing business in terms of its clientele and service delivery.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Usability research specifically focuses on improving the user experience by making products more intuitive, efficient, and easier to use. This field applies principles of psychology and design to evaluate and enhance the interaction between users and products.

Question 4

Althea is a local artist who decided to open up an art gallery. Althea wants to ensure that the gallery's operation is not flawed and is strong enough to support the upkeep of the gallery. She also wants to assess who is attending and donating to the art gallery. Althea appears to be interested in a(n):

Accepted Answer

Althea's focus on ensuring the gallery's operation is not flawed and assessing who is attending and donating indicates an interest in understanding and improving the operational aspects and the process of running the gallery, which aligns with the goals of a process evaluation.

Question 5

Rynkrd Properties has a fairly simple organizational structure with a 12-member Board of Trustees, a director, a vice-president of affairs, a chief financial officer, and a chief executive officer. The CEO believes it is important to determine if the company approach is working to help people find residential and commercial properties for purchase. The CEO should perform a(n):

Accepted Answer

An outcomes evaluation is appropriate for assessing if the company's approach is effectively helping people find residential and commercial properties for purchase, as it focuses on the results or outcomes of the company's efforts.

Question 6

Dr. Quinton is looking for monetary gifts to help his organization continue to provide mentorship to young men and women in low-income neighborhoods. Dr. Quinton is looking for:

Accepted Answer

Grants are monetary gifts often given to organizations or individuals to support specific projects or programs, such as mentorship programs in low-income neighborhoods. Unlike loans or credit, grants do not need to be repaid, making them ideal for non-profit initiatives. Scholarships, on the other hand, are typically awarded to individuals for educational purposes and are not the type of funding an organization would seek for operational costs or programs.

Question 7

According to a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) (2013) approximately _____ of graduating college seniors from the class of 2013 reported having taken part in an internship, co-op, or both.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to a survey from the National...

Question 8

According to the AACU and Hart Research study, more than 75% of employers are looking for employees who place greater emphasis on all of the following areas, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The AACU and Hart Research study emphasizes the importance of skills such as critical thinking, complex problem solving, and written and oral communication for employers. Hypothetical and philosophical approaches are not highlighted as a priority in the same way, indicating that employers prioritize practical and applicable skills over more abstract approaches.

Question 9

Dr. Machado works for a federal organization that conducts large scale program evaluations. In attempting to simplify what he does for a living during a conversation with a community member, Dr. Machado described the process of program evaluation and noted that these evaluations are useful because they:

Accepted Answer

Program evaluations assess the effectiveness of current strategies in achieving their goals, helping to determine if adjustments are needed.

Question 10

Mr. Miles is a young entrepreneur who recently opened an online business selling vintage clothing. After the first year he wants to conduct an official progress check to determine how he can target new customers and what they want in regards to his products. Mr. Miles will most likely reach out to someone with experience in:

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation is the most appropriate choice because it focuses on identifying the needs of the target market or audience, which aligns with Mr. Miles' goal of understanding what new customers want in regards to his products.

Question 11

Mr. Vignali recently developed his own consultant company focused on job placement for military veterans. After his first year in business Mr. Vignali wanted to check the progress of his company and determine how effective his strategies for placement are in meeting the company's and consumers' goals. Mr. Vignali would be most interested in a(n):

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. Vignali recently developed his own consultant...

Question 12

Joycelin just opened a laundry service oriented toward college students near campus. She wants to assess her company's overall level of operation and to ensure that the services she is providing are appropriately delivered. Joycelin is interested in a(n):

Accepted Answer

A process evaluation assesses the overall level of operation and ensures that services are delivered as intended, which aligns with Joycelin's interest in evaluating her laundry service's operations and service delivery.

Question 13

Dr. Arias is the new chief operating officer for a small nonprofit company that uses donations to help fund philanthropic trips to third-world countries. Dr. Arias sees that there is a great deal of wasted expenses, but she is unsure where the structure should be changed. She wants to determine which parts of the current nonprofit structure are working and what structures are resulting in losses. Dr. Arias is interested in conducting a(n):

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation is the process of determining whether a program or service is meeting the needs of its target population. In this case, Dr. Arias wants to determine which parts of the current nonprofit structure are working and what structures are resulting in losses. This is a needs evaluation because it will help Dr. Arias to identify the areas that need to be changed in order to improve the efficiency of the nonprofit.

Question 14

Hewitt is looking for grant funding to help support his thesis studies. In an effort to streamline his search, he should focus on granting agencies that have affiliations with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Grant funding for thesis studies typically comes from entities like the government, private foundations, and corporations due to their structured programs and capacity to fund research. Individual proprietors are less likely to have formal grant programs or the resources to support academic research at this level.

Question 15

Mr. Libby has been entrusted to complete an assessment to determine which parts of the current corporate structure and mission statement are productive and beneficial and where the corporation can improve. Mr. Libby is interested in conducting a(n):

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. Libby has been entrusted to complete...

Question 16

Dr. Louise is interested in writing and developing an application to be submitted, hoping to gain financial support to continue her research examining the usefulness of stem cells. Dr. Louise is endeavoring to:

Accepted Answer

Writing and developing an application to gain financial support for research typically involves creating a grant proposal. This document outlines the research project, its significance, methodology, and budget, aiming to persuade funders to support the work.

Question 17

Dr. Wisor is concerned that his charitable organization is not making the promised changes in the local community. He decides that he needs to do something to make sure his charity is abiding by its mission statement and achieving its stated goals and objectives. Dr. Wisor should obtain a(n):

Accepted Answer

An outcomes evaluation assesses the results of a program and determines whether it has achieved its goals and objectives, which aligns with Dr. Wisor's concerns about his charitable organization's effectiveness in making the promised changes in the local community.

Question 18

Which of the following applied fields focuses on maximizing employee productivity?

Accepted Answer

Industrial/organizational research specifically focuses on understanding and improving the way people behave in workplace settings, with a key goal being to maximize employee productivity through various means such as improving hiring practices, training, job satisfaction, and organizational policies.

Question 19

Dr. Qiana is the vice-president for a local grocery chain marketed toward middle-class families. However, sales have recently dipped by more than 10% and Dr. Qiana is concerned that her marketing is not reaching the people who would be best suited to shop at her store. Dr. Qiana is most interested in a(n):

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr. Qiana is the vice-president for a...

Question 20

Dr. Morell is CEO of a local environmental firm. He wants to assess which philanthropic efforts are appropriately engaging the community in environmental activist efforts and which strategies are not reaching the community. Dr. Morell appears to be most interested in a(n):

Accepted Answer

A needs evaluation is designed to assess whether a program is meeting the needs of its target population. In this case, Dr. Morell wants to assess which philanthropic efforts are appropriately engaging the community in environmental activist efforts, so a needs evaluation would be the most appropriate type of evaluation.

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

Mr. Coury needs to assess the degree to which his online-only dog food company has appropriately targeted its clientele and whether the product is efficiently delivered to the consumer. Mr. Coury is looking to conduct a(n) :

Mrs. Shinn wants to assess the program operation of her clothing manufacturing business, specifically to determine the clientele her company is serving and how the business's services are being marketed and delivered to that clientele. Mrs. Shinn is looking to conduct a(n) :

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

Dr. Quinton is looking for monetary gifts to help his organization continue to provide mentorship to young men and women in low-income neighborhoods. Dr. Quinton is looking for:

According to a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) (2013) approximately _____ of graduating college seniors from the class of 2013 reported having taken part in an internship, co-op, or both.

According to the AACU and Hart Research study, more than 75% of employers are looking for employees who place greater emphasis on all of the following areas, EXCEPT:

Joycelin just opened a laundry service oriented toward college students near campus. She wants to assess her company's overall level of operation and to ensure that the services she is providing are appropriately delivered. Joycelin is interested in a(n) :

Hewitt is looking for grant funding to help support his thesis studies. In an effort to streamline his search, he should focus on granting agencies that have affiliations with all of the following EXCEPT:

Mr. Libby has been entrusted to complete an assessment to determine which parts of the current corporate structure and mission statement are productive and beneficial and where the corporation can improve. Mr. Libby is interested in conducting a(n) :

Dr. Louise is interested in writing and developing an application to be submitted, hoping to gain financial support to continue her research examining the usefulness of stem cells. Dr. Louise is endeavoring to:

Dr. Wisor is concerned that his charitable organization is not making the promised changes in the local community. He decides that he needs to do something to make sure his charity is abiding by its mission statement and achieving its stated goals and objectives. Dr. Wisor should obtain a(n) :

Which of the following applied fields focuses on maximizing employee productivity?

Dr. Morell is CEO of a local environmental firm. He wants to assess which philanthropic efforts are appropriately engaging the community in environmental activist efforts and which strategies are not reaching the community. Dr. Morell appears to be most interested in a(n) :