Question 1

The interviewer should be a neutral medium through which questions and answers are transmitted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the community survey or target group survey approach to needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) It is one of the least direct ways to assess needs. 
B) possibly low response rates. 
C) measurement biases. 
D) time and expense. 
A) It is one of the least direct ways to assess needs. 
B) possibly low response rates. 
C) measurement biases. 
D) time and expense. A

Question 3

Which of the following is (are)an advantage of the community forum approach to needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) feasibility. 
B) representativeness of sample. 
C) It is unlikely to be influenced by those with vested interests. 
D) Everyone is equally likely to express his or her views. 
A) feasibility. 
B) representativeness of sample. 
C) It is unlikely to be influenced by those with vested interests. 
D) Everyone is equally likely to express his or her views. A

Question 4

By definition,the self-administered questionnaire is synonymous with the mail survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:

Accepted Answer

A) Dress down so as to appear as if they live in that neighborhood. 
B) Read questionnaire items verbatim. 
C) Never probe into unclear responses to see if respondents meant what the interviewers think they meant. 
D) Do all of these. 
A) Dress down so as to appear as if they live in that neighborhood. 
B) Read questionnaire items verbatim. 
C) Never probe into unclear responses to see if respondents meant what the interviewers think they meant. 
D) Do all of these.

Question 6

The spread of telephone answering machines has improved the quality of data collected by telephone surveys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When conducting an online survey,you should:

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid using a brief e-mail invitational message. 
B) Present the password and link to the survey website early in the e-mail message. 
C) Avoid setting a deadline for participation. 
D) Use a website that prevents respondents from reentering the survey if they take a break. 
A) Avoid using a brief e-mail invitational message. 
B) Present the password and link to the survey website early in the e-mail message. 
C) Avoid setting a deadline for participation. 
D) Use a website that prevents respondents from reentering the survey if they take a break.

Question 8

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys.Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?

Accepted Answer

A) Higher response rates. 
B) There is generally a smaller number of "don't knows" and "no answers." 
C) There are a smaller number of relevant responses given. 
D) Observations can be made. 
A) Higher response rates. 
B) There is generally a smaller number of "don't knows" and "no answers." 
C) There are a smaller number of relevant responses given. 
D) Observations can be made.

Question 9

In contrast to interviews,self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of

Accepted Answer

A) being more effective in dealing with complicated issues. 
B) producing fewer incomplete questions. 
C) dealing with the context of social life. 
D) handling sensitive issues more effectively. 
A) being more effective in dealing with complicated issues. 
B) producing fewer incomplete questions. 
C) dealing with the context of social life. 
D) handling sensitive issues more effectively.

Question 10

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,

Accepted Answer

A) the anonymity of respondents can no longer be guaranteed. 
B) more thoughtful answers are usually provided by those who wait until the follow-up to respond. 
C) response rates typically increase. 
D) response bias can no longer be estimated. 
A) the anonymity of respondents can no longer be guaranteed. 
B) more thoughtful answers are usually provided by those who wait until the follow-up to respond. 
C) response rates typically increase. 
D) response bias can no longer be estimated.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is/are true about mailed surveys?

Accepted Answer

A) Cover letters should be avoided so as to save costs and reduce the amount of material the respondent must read. 
B) Response rates are considered good only if they exceed 80%. 
C) Follow-up mailings are essential. 
D) All of these are true about mailed surveys. 
A) Cover letters should be avoided so as to save costs and reduce the amount of material the respondent must read. 
B) Response rates are considered good only if they exceed 80%. 
C) Follow-up mailings are essential. 
D) All of these are true about mailed surveys.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true about follow-up mailings in mailed surveys in which the respondents are not identified on the questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

A) It is impossible to re-mail only to nonrespondents. 
B) The follow-up mailing could go to respondents and nonrespondents. 
C) Including a stamped, self-addressed postcard in the original mailing can make it possible to re-mail only to nonrespondents. 
D) Two follow-up mailings are the norm. 
A) It is impossible to re-mail only to nonrespondents. 
B) The follow-up mailing could go to respondents and nonrespondents. 
C) Including a stamped, self-addressed postcard in the original mailing can make it possible to re-mail only to nonrespondents. 
D) Two follow-up mailings are the norm.

Question 13

Probes are used more frequently in open-ended questions than in closed-ended ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The primary function of the probe is to

Accepted Answer

A) loosen up the respondent. 
B) get the correct answer from the respondent. 
C) get the respondent to answer a question more fully. 
D) indicate an understanding and interest in the respondent. 
A) loosen up the respondent. 
B) get the correct answer from the respondent. 
C) get the respondent to answer a question more fully. 
D) indicate an understanding and interest in the respondent.

Question 15

Because the rates under treatment approach to needs assessment looks only at those currently utilizing services,it is vulnerable to underestimating the true extent of need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Identify five recommendations for conducting online surveys.

Accepted Answer

1. Clearly define the objectives of the

Question 17

Describe three research questions for which survey research is an appropriate technique of observation.Explain whether these three topics are better suited to an interview or a mailed questionnaire and why.

Accepted Answer

1) How do individuals in a specific comm

Question 18

In general,strengths of survey research include

Accepted Answer

A) making large samples feasible. 
B) showing causality. 
C) flexible uncovering of deeper meanings for each respondent . 
D) directly measuring what people actually do, not just what they say. 
A) making large samples feasible. 
B) showing causality. 
C) flexible uncovering of deeper meanings for each respondent . 
D) directly measuring what people actually do, not just what they say.

Question 19

Although online surveys can obtain large samples inexpensively,the respondents may NOT be representative of the rest of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe five different approaches to needs assessment and their advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

1. Surveys and Questionnaires:
Advantage

The interviewer should be a neutral medium through which questions and answers are transmitted.

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the community survey or target group survey approach to needs assessment?

Which of the following is (are)an advantage of the community forum approach to needs assessment?

By definition,the self-administered questionnaire is synonymous with the mail survey.

Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:

The spread of telephone answering machines has improved the quality of data collected by telephone surveys.

When conducting an online survey,you should:

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys.Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?

In contrast to interviews,self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,

Which of the following statements is/are true about mailed surveys?

Which of the following is NOT true about follow-up mailings in mailed surveys in which the respondents are not identified on the questionnaire?

Probes are used more frequently in open-ended questions than in closed-ended ones.

The primary function of the probe is to

Because the rates under treatment approach to needs assessment looks only at those currently utilizing services,it is vulnerable to underestimating the true extent of need.

Identify five recommendations for conducting online surveys.

Describe three research questions for which survey research is an appropriate technique of observation.Explain whether these three topics are better suited to an interview or a mailed questionnaire and why.

In general,strengths of survey research include

Although online surveys can obtain large samples inexpensively,the respondents may NOT be representative of the rest of the population.

Describe five different approaches to needs assessment and their advantages and disadvantages.

Why Study Research?

Evidence-Based Practice: The Research Process

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Ethical Issues in Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Additional Methods in Qualitative Inquiry

Analyzing Available Records: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

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Exam 10: Surveys

The interviewer should be a neutral medium through which questions and answers are transmitted.

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the community survey or target group survey approach to needs assessment?

Which of the following is (are)an advantage of the community forum approach to needs assessment?

By definition,the self-administered questionnaire is synonymous with the mail survey.

Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:

The spread of telephone answering machines has improved the quality of data collected by telephone surveys.

When conducting an online survey,you should:

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys.Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?

In contrast to interviews,self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,

Which of the following statements is/are true about mailed surveys?

Which of the following is NOT true about follow-up mailings in mailed surveys in which the respondents are not identified on the questionnaire?

Probes are used more frequently in open-ended questions than in closed-ended ones.

The primary function of the probe is to

Because the rates under treatment approach to needs assessment looks only at those currently utilizing services,it is vulnerable to underestimating the true extent of need.

Identify five recommendations for conducting online surveys.

Describe three research questions for which survey research is an appropriate technique of observation.Explain whether these three topics are better suited to an interview or a mailed questionnaire and why.

In general,strengths of survey research include

Although online surveys can obtain large samples inexpensively,the respondents may NOT be representative of the rest of the population.

Describe five different approaches to needs assessment and their advantages and disadvantages.

Why Study Research?

Evidence-Based Practice: The Research Process

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Ethical Issues in Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Additional Methods in Qualitative Inquiry

Analyzing Available Records: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

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