Exam 3: Needs Assessment Evaluation

What is another method to capture group interactions?

Which of the following refers to the systematic process used to acquire an accurate, thorough picture of issues or needs that may arise in a criminal justice setting?

Which of the following is used in the needs assessment and shows the changes in conditions that provide some insight that a problem or need exists?

Representativeness refers to individuals who know the criminal justice system or their part of the criminal justice system and may know what needs are going unmet.

Key informants involve everyone in the identified population as having an equal and known opportunity to be part of the survey.

The problem with ____________ is in determining whether the "something" that individuals need is a one-time need or if individuals need it consistently over time.

Community programs are used when new programs or policies on a large scale are going to be announced and a community meeting is needed to consider some planning issue.

Which of the following is a problem when defining needs that result in the distribution of resources?

Which of the following refers to the number of individuals or groups who have the problem?

Which of the following refers to the number of individuals or groups experiencing a problem in a given time period?

The appearance of needs is community-driven.

To function satisfactorily within society, individuals must have a(n):

Needs assessments may not always provide the most comprehensive information.

Incidence and prevalence are two features that are critical to demonstrating needs because they provide some indication of the types of programming that may be necessary and the distribution of resources.

Which of the following is used in needs assessment and involves the evaluator having to make some decisions about the use of surveys, treatment groups, and key informants?

Using social indicators to identify a problem and shape programs requires knowledge of the indirect measurement and context of the problem.

Which of the following is used in the needs assessment and has evaluators include a catalog of the current programs and supports?

Which of the following is made up of a small group of individuals from the target or potential treatment group?

Focus groups are powerful in understanding the reactions to potential programs or changes in programs.

A treatment group is made up of individuals without a specific need who are chosen at random.