Question 1

__________ ordinarily would NOT be considered stakeholders of a counseling program.

Accepted Answer

Clergy ordinarily would not be considered stakeholders of a counseling program unless the program specifically involves or impacts religious or spiritual aspects that directly involve clergy members.

Question 2

The most important factor to consider when creating a counseling program advisory committee is

Accepted Answer

Influence is crucial for a counseling program advisory committee because members with influence can effectively advocate for the program, secure resources, and facilitate partnerships that enhance the program's success and sustainability.

Question 3

Aggregated data

Accepted Answer

Aggregated data compiles individual data points to provide a summary, which helps in understanding average performance (A), can mask diversity in performance (B), and is used to show overall results for larger groups like grade levels or schools (C).

Question 4

While using performance data, professional counselors must understand

Accepted Answer

The answer of While using performance data, professional counselors must...

Question 5

A __________ is best described as a line up of 100 individuals, with the first student being the lowest performing and the 100^th student being the highest performing student.

Accepted Answer

A percentile rank is a score that tells the percentage of individuals in a distribution who have scores equal to or less than a particular score. In the given scenario, arranging individuals from the lowest to the highest performing student and identifying a student's position within that lineup is exactly what percentile ranks are used for.

Question 6

A perceptions-based needs assessment

Accepted Answer

A perceptions-based needs assessment is more subjective and focuses on the views, feelings, and perceived needs of individuals or groups, rather than solely on objective data or performance metrics. This approach is more content driven and subjective, as it seeks to understand the nuanced perspectives and experiences of those involved, rather than relying exclusively on quantitative data.

Question 7

How long should you ordinarily take to conduct a needs assessment for a new program or one undergoing tremendous renovations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How long should you ordinarily take to...

Question 8

__________ is a significant challenge of conducting a perceptions-based needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

Survey return rate is a significant challenge in conducting a perceptions-based needs assessment because it directly affects the reliability and validity of the assessment outcomes. Low return rates can lead to biased results and may not accurately reflect the needs of the target population.

Question 9

__________ is the process of confirming the agreement of priorities by several populations assessed.

Accepted Answer

Triangulation is the process of using multiple data sources, methods, or theories to cross-check and confirm findings, including the agreement of priorities among different populations. It enhances the credibility and validity of the results.

Question 10

A __________ is a method for determining needs.

Accepted Answer

All of the above methods (questionnaire, classroom visit, personal interview) can be used to determine needs as they provide different ways to gather information directly or indirectly from the target group.

Question 11

In the ABCD model for writing objectives, ABCD stands for

Accepted Answer

The ABCD model for writing objectives stands for Audience, Behavior, Conditions, and Degree of mastery needed. This model is used to define clear learning objectives.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of evaluation?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are purposes of evaluation, making "D" the correct choice as it states that all are purposes.

Question 13

__________ involves a systematic examination of a program's content.

Accepted Answer

Program evaluation involves a systematic examination of a program's content to assess its effectiveness, efficiency, and impact. It is a comprehensive assessment that looks at various aspects of a program to determine its overall value and areas for improvement.

Question 14

Agency directors, counselor supervisors, superintendents, and school boards may request __________ to document how counselors are spending their time.

Accepted Answer

Service assessments are used to document how counselors are spending their time, as they focus on the services provided and the time allocation for various counseling activities.

Question 15

A __________ can assist professional counselors in documenting information needed in a service assessment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ can assist professional counselors in...

Question 16

One important disadvantage of a service assessment is

Accepted Answer

Service assessments often focus on quantifying services provided rather than evaluating the quality or effectiveness of those services.

Question 17

A(n) __________ answer(s) the question, "How are members different as a result of the intervention?"

Accepted Answer

An outcomes evaluation specifically looks at the results of an intervention, assessing how and to what extent it has led to changes or differences in its participants or recipients. This type of evaluation answers questions about the effectiveness and impact of the intervention, including how members are different as a result of it.

Question 18

In contrast to formative evaluation, summative evaluation is

Accepted Answer

Summative evaluation is conducted at the end of a program or project to assess its overall effectiveness, whereas formative evaluation is conducted during the program's implementation to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.

Question 19

A(n) __________ is an important way for professional counselors to demonstrate the effectiveness of a counseling program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is an important way for...

Question 20

Random assignment of participants

Accepted Answer

Random assignment of participants to different groups in an experiment is a method used to control for various sources of error, thereby allowing researchers to more accurately determine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. This process helps in controlling for validity threats by ensuring that any differences observed between groups can more confidently be attributed to the manipulation of the independent variable rather than to pre-existing differences between the groups.

Quiz 16: Accountability in Counseling