Question 1

Analyzing problems, studying possible policy alternatives, and evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of policies are examples of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  incremental decision making 
B)  policy analysis 
C)  assessing alternatives 
D)  rational decision making 
A)  incremental decision making 
B)  policy analysis 
C)  assessing alternatives 
D)  rational decision making

Question 2

The first step in policy analysis is to define and analyze the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first step in policy analysis is...

Question 3

______ refers to collecting and interpreting information that clarifies the causes and effects of public problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Policy-making process 
B)  Incremental decision making 
C)  Root cause analysis 
D)  Policy analysis 
A)  Policy-making process 
B)  Incremental decision making 
C)  Root cause analysis 
D)  Policy analysis

Question 4

Constructing ______ is perhaps the most important stage in the policy analysis process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Constructing ______ is perhaps the most important...

Question 5

Making modest changes in policy is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  incremental decision making 
B)  rational-comprehensive policy making 
C)  constructing policy alternatives 
D)  root cause policy making 
A)  incremental decision making 
B)  rational-comprehensive policy making 
C)  constructing policy alternatives 
D)  root cause policy making

Question 6

Policy analysis refers to the assessment of ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Policy analysis refers to the assessment of...

Question 7

The term ______ covers many different activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ______ covers many different activities....

Question 8

The term ______ refers to the existence of an unsatisfactory set of conditions for which relief is sought.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ______ refers to the existence...

Question 9

The ______ orientation/approach to policy making often involves peer-reviewed research using controlled studies.

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific 
B)  methodological 
C)  political 
D)  professional 
A)  scientific 
B)  methodological 
C)  political 
D)  professional

Question 10

A ______ is one proposal that policy analysts have developed to address the problem.

Accepted Answer

policy alt

Question 11

______ refer to the important factors that policy analysts will use to assess the proposed policy alternatives. They are also used to analyze the impact of the policy after implementation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternative assessment 
B)  Evaluative criteria 
C)  Ex post facto criteria 
D)  Redistributive factors 
A)  Alternative assessment 
B)  Evaluative criteria 
C)  Ex post facto criteria 
D)  Redistributive factors

Question 12

Which of the following accurately refers to the relationship between policy analysis and politics in policy development?

Accepted Answer

A)  The two are completely distinct. 
B)  Politics often plays a stronger role than policy analysis throughout the policy-making process. 
C)  Policy analysis, since it is based on data and scientific research, always plays a stronger role in decision making. 
D)  Politics often dominates in early states of policy development and less in the later stages. 
A)  The two are completely distinct. 
B)  Politics often plays a stronger role than policy analysis throughout the policy-making process. 
C)  Policy analysis, since it is based on data and scientific research, always plays a stronger role in decision making. 
D)  Politics often dominates in early states of policy development and less in the later stages.

Question 13

Which of the following think tanks is not considering one of the "leading"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heritage Foundation 
B)  Lexington Institute 
C)  Brookings Institution 
D)  Urban Institute 
A)  Heritage Foundation 
B)  Lexington Institute 
C)  Brookings Institution 
D)  Urban Institute

Question 14

Which of the following policy analysis criteria would be used if a fair and just evaluation were a concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  efficiency 
B)  equity 
C)  effectiveness 
D)  political feasibility 
A)  efficiency 
B)  equity 
C)  effectiveness 
D)  political feasibility

Question 15

______ approaches to policy making seek "truth" through rigorous, academic research.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ approaches to policy making seek "truth"...

Question 16

The purpose of policy analysis is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide information and impartial assessments of options to aid the policy-making process. 
B)  evaluate existing policy criteria. 
C)  legitimize and implement public policies. 
D)  provide rational-comprehensive models of public behavior. 
A)  provide information and impartial assessments of options to aid the policy-making process. 
B)  evaluate existing policy criteria. 
C)  legitimize and implement public policies. 
D)  provide rational-comprehensive models of public behavior.

Question 17

Which of the following best defines the rational-comprehensive approach to policy making?

Accepted Answer

A)  rigorous, complete analysis of the problem and the likely impacts of proposed policies 
B)  strong efforts to include public opinion in the policy-making process 
C)  extensive use of cutting-edge policy approaches that may lead to conflict and disagreement 
D)  relatively minor changes to policy that are accomplished over time in a thoughtful manner 
A)  rigorous, complete analysis of the problem and the likely impacts of proposed policies 
B)  strong efforts to include public opinion in the policy-making process 
C)  extensive use of cutting-edge policy approaches that may lead to conflict and disagreement 
D)  relatively minor changes to policy that are accomplished over time in a thoughtful manner

Question 18

Which of the following policy analysis criteria is used if the acceptability of a particular alternative to interest groups, the general public, or politicians is a concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  political feasibility 
B)  efficiency 
C)  equity 
D)  effectiveness 
A)  political feasibility 
B)  efficiency 
C)  equity 
D)  effectiveness

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of data that could be collected to study the root causes of poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of students who drop out of high school 
B)  the number of people in poverty 
C)  the unemployment rate 
D)  the median family income 
A)  the number of students who drop out of high school 
B)  the number of people in poverty 
C)  the unemployment rate 
D)  the median family income

Question 20

Which is the correct sequence in the policy analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)  set agenda, formulate policy, legitimize policy, implement, and evaluate 
B)  define and Analyze problem, analyze policy alternatives, develop criteria, and assess 
C)  define problem, gather data, and operationalize problem 
D)  analyze problem, set criteria, implement policy and regulations, and legitimize 
A)  set agenda, formulate policy, legitimize policy, implement, and evaluate 
B)  define and Analyze problem, analyze policy alternatives, develop criteria, and assess 
C)  define problem, gather data, and operationalize problem 
D)  analyze problem, set criteria, implement policy and regulations, and legitimize

Analyzing problems, studying possible policy alternatives, and evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of policies are examples of what?

The first step in policy analysis is to define and analyze the ______.

______ refers to collecting and interpreting information that clarifies the causes and effects of public problems.

Constructing ______ is perhaps the most important stage in the policy analysis process.

Making modest changes in policy is known as what?

Policy analysis refers to the assessment of ______.

The term ______ covers many different activities.

The term ______ refers to the existence of an unsatisfactory set of conditions for which relief is sought.

The ______ orientation/approach to policy making often involves peer-reviewed research using controlled studies.

A ______ is one proposal that policy analysts have developed to address the problem.

______ refer to the important factors that policy analysts will use to assess the proposed policy alternatives. They are also used to analyze the impact of the policy after implementation.

Which of the following accurately refers to the relationship between policy analysis and politics in policy development?

Which of the following think tanks is not considering one of the "leading"?

Which of the following policy analysis criteria would be used if a fair and just evaluation were a concern?

______ approaches to policy making seek "truth" through rigorous, academic research.

The purpose of policy analysis is to

Which of the following best defines the rational-comprehensive approach to policy making?

Which of the following policy analysis criteria is used if the acceptability of a particular alternative to interest groups, the general public, or politicians is a concern?

Which of the following is an example of data that could be collected to study the root causes of poverty?

Which is the correct sequence in the policy analysis process?

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Exam 4: Policy Analysis

Analyzing problems, studying possible policy alternatives, and evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of policies are examples of what?

The first step in policy analysis is to define and analyze the ______.

______ refers to collecting and interpreting information that clarifies the causes and effects of public problems.

Constructing ______ is perhaps the most important stage in the policy analysis process.

Making modest changes in policy is known as what?

Policy analysis refers to the assessment of ______.

The term ______ covers many different activities.

The term ______ refers to the existence of an unsatisfactory set of conditions for which relief is sought.

The ______ orientation/approach to policy making often involves peer-reviewed research using controlled studies.

A ______ is one proposal that policy analysts have developed to address the problem.

______ refer to the important factors that policy analysts will use to assess the proposed policy alternatives. They are also used to analyze the impact of the policy after implementation.

Which of the following accurately refers to the relationship between policy analysis and politics in policy development?

Which of the following think tanks is not considering one of the "leading"?

Which of the following policy analysis criteria would be used if a fair and just evaluation were a concern?

______ approaches to policy making seek "truth" through rigorous, academic research.

The purpose of policy analysis is to

Which of the following best defines the rational-comprehensive approach to policy making?

Which of the following policy analysis criteria is used if the acceptability of a particular alternative to interest groups, the general public, or politicians is a concern?

Which of the following is an example of data that could be collected to study the root causes of poverty?

Which is the correct sequence in the policy analysis process?

Public Policy and Politics

Government Institutions and Policy Actors

Understanding Public Policy Making

Public Problems and Policy Alternatives

Assessing Policy Alternatives

Economic and Budgetary Policy

Health Care Policy

Welfare and Social Security Policy

Education Policy

Environmental and Energy Policy

Foreign Policy and Homeland Security

Politics, Analysis, and Policy Choice

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