Question 1

Describe the focus of a needs evaluation.

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Question 2

What is a single sample t-test?

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Question 3

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Baronowski, T., Davis, M., Resnicow, K., et al. (2000). Gimme 5 fruit, juice, and vegetables for fun and health: outcome evaluation. Health Education and Behavior, 27, 96-111.
The Gimme 5 Study
The purpose of the Gimme 5 study was to assess how effective the implementation of a school-based nutrition program was in promoting good food choices and eating habits in elementary school-aged children. After obtaining baseline measures from the children about the food choices made at home, the researchers randomly assigned children to two groups. In the experimental group the children and their families received nutrition education throughout the school year. Children in the control group did not receive any nutrition education. Following the Gimme 5 program the efficacy of the program was evaluated by again asking kids in each group about their food choices made at home. The food choices made before and after the Gimme 5 program were compared between children in the experimental and control group. The results indicated that the program was effective, but the impact was small. On average, children who participated in the Gimme 5 program increased their vegetable consumption by 0.2 servings. Interviews from those involved in the study were also analyzed qualitatively. A word cloud revealed the most frequent words to be "busy," "time," and "expensive."
-Who may have been a stakeholder in the study described in Scenario I?
A) elementary school children
B) parents
C) teachers
D) all of the above

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All stakeholders, including elementary school children, parents, and teachers, may have had a vested interest in the study as it aimed to promote good food choices and eating habits in elementary school-aged children.

Question 4

What is the focus of a program evaluation?

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Question 5

What is an example of a single-item indicator?

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Question 6

Professor Ott is starting to experiment more with different visual representations of data. Describe a type of visual representation that would be appropriate for his upcoming qualitative study.

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Question 7

What is the difference between a mean (M) and a single sample t-test?

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Question 8

What is the purpose of process evaluation?

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Question 9

Cori conducted a two-way ANOVA and the results were as follows: F(1, 146) = 6.3, p = .08, eta² = .001. Is this finding significant? How do you know?

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Question 10

Why is it important to have a moderator present in a focus group?

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Question 11

What is programmatic research and why is it important?

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Question 12

Describe what is involved in a process evaluation.

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Question 13

Describe the purpose of an outcomes evaluation.

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Baronowski, T., Davis, M., Resnicow, K., et al. (2000). Gimme 5 fruit, juice, and vegetables for fun and health: outcome evaluation. Health Education and Behavior, 27, 96-111.
The Gimme 5 Study
The purpose of the Gimme 5 study was to assess how effective the implementation of a school-based nutrition program was in promoting good food choices and eating habits in elementary school-aged children. After obtaining baseline measures from the children about the food choices made at home, the researchers randomly assigned children to two groups. In the experimental group the children and their families received nutrition education throughout the school year. Children in the control group did not receive any nutrition education. Following the Gimme 5 program the efficacy of the program was evaluated by again asking kids in each group about their food choices made at home. The food choices made before and after the Gimme 5 program were compared between children in the experimental and control group. The results indicated that the program was effective, but the impact was small. On average, children who participated in the Gimme 5 program increased their vegetable consumption by 0.2 servings. Interviews from those involved in the study were also analyzed qualitatively. A word cloud revealed the most frequent words to be "busy," "time," and "expensive."
-According to the authors of Scenario I, the results of this study are similar to the results of earlier studies, the Minnesota 5 a Day Power Plus, and the New Orleans Gimme 5 Project. Together, these data contribute to a body of:
A) programmatic research.
B) qualitative research.
C) quantitative research.
D) mixed-methods research.

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The study used both quantitative measures (e.g., servings of vegetables consumed) and qualitative data (e.g., interviews and word cloud analysis), making it a mixed-methods research.

Question 15

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Baronowski, T., Davis, M., Resnicow, K., et al. (2000). Gimme 5 fruit, juice, and vegetables for fun and health: outcome evaluation. Health Education and Behavior, 27, 96-111.
The Gimme 5 Study
The purpose of the Gimme 5 study was to assess how effective the implementation of a school-based nutrition program was in promoting good food choices and eating habits in elementary school-aged children. After obtaining baseline measures from the children about the food choices made at home, the researchers randomly assigned children to two groups. In the experimental group the children and their families received nutrition education throughout the school year. Children in the control group did not receive any nutrition education. Following the Gimme 5 program the efficacy of the program was evaluated by again asking kids in each group about their food choices made at home. The food choices made before and after the Gimme 5 program were compared between children in the experimental and control group. The results indicated that the program was effective, but the impact was small. On average, children who participated in the Gimme 5 program increased their vegetable consumption by 0.2 servings. Interviews from those involved in the study were also analyzed qualitatively. A word cloud revealed the most frequent words to be "busy," "time," and "expensive."
-What benefit did the word cloud described in Scenario I probably have?
A) It helped with interpreting the data.
B) It helped with writing the results section in APA style.
C) It helped in making recommendations.
D) It helped in sharing the results of the program evaluation.

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The word cloud likely helped in sharing the results of the program evaluation by providing a visual representation of the most commonly mentioned themes in the qualitative data. This could be useful for presenting the main findings of the program in a concise and accessible way.

Question 16

What is the purpose of a needs evaluation?

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Question 17

Briefly describe the process of grant writing.

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Question 18

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Baronowski, T., Davis, M., Resnicow, K., et al. (2000). Gimme 5 fruit, juice, and vegetables for fun and health: outcome evaluation. Health Education and Behavior, 27, 96-111.
The Gimme 5 Study
The purpose of the Gimme 5 study was to assess how effective the implementation of a school-based nutrition program was in promoting good food choices and eating habits in elementary school-aged children. After obtaining baseline measures from the children about the food choices made at home, the researchers randomly assigned children to two groups. In the experimental group the children and their families received nutrition education throughout the school year. Children in the control group did not receive any nutrition education. Following the Gimme 5 program the efficacy of the program was evaluated by again asking kids in each group about their food choices made at home. The food choices made before and after the Gimme 5 program were compared between children in the experimental and control group. The results indicated that the program was effective, but the impact was small. On average, children who participated in the Gimme 5 program increased their vegetable consumption by 0.2 servings. Interviews from those involved in the study were also analyzed qualitatively. A word cloud revealed the most frequent words to be "busy," "time," and "expensive."
-The needs assessment associated with the study described in Scenario I probably included:
A) statistics indicating a rise in childhood obesity.
B) information about an increase in type 2 diabetes.
C) data reporting a decrease in physical activity.
D) all of the above.

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The needs assessment likely included all these factors as they are related to poor nutrition and health issues in children, which the Gimme 5 program aimed to address.

Question 19

In the program evaluation process, what is accomplished during the identification of key stakeholders phase?

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Question 20

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Esbensen, F., Peterson, D., Taylor, T. J., et al. (2011). Evaluation and evolution of the gang resistance education and training (G.R.E.A.T.) program. Journal of School Violence, 10, 53-70.
Gang Resistance
The Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) program was developed in 1991 by law-enforcement officers in Phoenix, Arizona, in response to an increase in local gang activity. The program is taught to middle school-aged children by police officers in the school setting. Although the goals of the program were to encourage children to avoid gangs and gang-related activities, as well as to develop a positive attitude toward law enforcement, a 2006 study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed the program was not effective. As a result, the program was modified. The most current assessment of the program suggests the revisions have been a positive change.
-Which type of evaluation best describes the 2006 study described in Scenario II?
A) needs
B) process
C) outcomes
D) termination

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The 2006 study described in the scenario is an evaluation of the outcomes of the G.R.E.A.T program, assessing whether it was effective in achieving its goals.

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