Question 1

In conducting an evaluation research project to determine the impact of domestic violence education in high schools,Martin was especially careful to identify what the educational programs were.He was also specific to identify the population it would be aimed at.By doing this,he was:

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A)  developing a cost-benefit analysis 
B)  specifying the population. 
C)  conducting social indicators research. 
D)  defining a response variable. 
E)  assessing reliability of measures.

Question 2

If you did not use the teaching suggestion from the Boston Globe listed earlier in this chapter,you could use it as an essay question.

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The answer of If you did not use the teaching...

Question 3

Tommy implemented a change in the method of reading instruction in his third grade classroom in order to improve students' performance on state assessment tests.The change in students' performance on state assessment tests is a(n)

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A) cost-benefit analysis. 
B) social intervention. 
C) logistical issue. 
D) response variable. 
E) control variable

Question 4

Creating new measures for variables in evaluation research has the advantage of

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A) greater possible relevance and validity to the study. 
B) having known degrees of reliability. 
C) enabling comparisons with other measures. 
D) being less time-consuming than using an already devised measure. 
E) more precision.

Question 5

Professor Simon was asked to evaluate the effectiveness of a new parenting seminar.After accepting the job,Professor Simon's first question was probably

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A) "What is the intended result of the parenting seminar?" 
B) "What are the anticipated outcomes of the parenting seminar?" 
C) "What are the unanticipated outcomes of the parenting seminar?" 
D) "What is the total number of persons enrolled in the seminar?" 
E) Simon could only ask "What is the intended result of the parenting seminar?" and "What are the anticipated outcomes of the parenting seminar?"

Question 6

For a study to determine if individuals placed on the sex offender registry are less likely to recidivate compared to those who are not registered,the response variable would be:

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A)  the initial offense. 
B)  the sentence given. 
C)  recidivism. 
D)  placement on the registry. 
E)  cannot tell from the given information.

Question 7

Sergio set up an evaluation study at a private high school to examine the impact of wearing uniforms on delinquent behavior.Midway through the study,various administrators interfered with the assignment of students to the group that wore uniforms as well as with the data gathering for the measurement of delinquent behavior.Which of the following did he experience?

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A) administrative control 
B) logistical problems 
C) ethical violations 
D) social disindicators 
E) content issues

Question 8

A research study in which evaluation is performed using a control group that is similar to the experimental group,but not selected at random or specifically matched is a

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A) time-series design. 
B) multiple time-series design. 
C) nonequivalent control group design. 
D) posttest-only control group design. 
E) one-shot case study.

Question 9

Only quasi-experimental designs should be used in evaluation research.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

By the end of an outcome evaluation,researchers should be able to

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A) answer questions about the program's success or failure and ways that the program or policy can better serve its target population. 
B) identify groups not served by the program or policy. 
C) identify reasons why the program or policy was designed the way it was. 
D) suggest ways that programs like the one being evaluated can better work together. 
E) determine the specific costs the program has spent.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an ethical concern within the world of evaluation research?

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A) bribery from administrators 
B) misusing results for personal gain 
C) using the wrong longitudinal method 
D) falsifying data 
E) to advocate for a specific agenda

Question 12

Which of the following would be an example of administrative control negatively impacting a program evaluation?

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A) A researcher fails to fully understand the population he or she is looking at. 
B) A researcher chooses an incorrect level of measurement. 
C) A researcher incorrectly specifying their outcome measure. 
D) A program director refusing access to important case files. 
E) A chosen sample leaving the study before it was complete.

Question 13

In most forms of evaluation research,the dependent variable is known as the program intervention.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Roberto wanted to examine the impact of newly enacted seat belt laws.He did so by comparing deaths due to car crashes before and after implementation of the laws.He did this in multiple states and compared the changes in deaths with states that did not implement seat belt laws in order to more clearly understand the impact of the new laws.Which design did he use?

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A) a true experimental design 
B) a survey design 
C) a multiple time-series design 
D) cost-benefit analysis 
E) longitudinal design

Question 15

Evaluation research,because it occurs within real life,has special problems.What are some of these problems?

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The answer of Evaluation research,because it occurs within real life,has...

Question 16

In a study designed to examine whether the use of mediation in divorces results in "fairer" settlements,the intervention is

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A) the use of mediation. 
B) the "fairer" settlement. 
C) the actual divorce. 
D) the judge's decision. 
E) Cannot tell from the given information.

Question 17

Theresa studied the impact of a publicity campaign on the number of women who visited a women's shelter.The goal of the publicity campaign was to increase usage of the center.For comparison purposes,Theresa measured the change in usage over the same time period at a women's shelter in a town of a similar size some distance away,where a publicity campaign was not used.What design did she use?

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A) multiple time-series 
B) time series 
C) experimental 
D) nonequivalent control group 
E) Solomon 4-group design

Question 18

Hilary wants to know if the "No child left behind" program has reached its target audience.What type of research should she conduct?

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A) cost-effective analysis 
B) impact evaluation 
C) program monitoring 
D) needs assessment 
E) preliminary analysis

Question 19

___________ is a scientifically reliable means of obtaining more objective descriptions of a social issue and the corresponding program need to improve on the social issues.

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A) Cost-benefit analysis 
B) Needs assessment 
C) Monitoring research 
D) Output research 
E) Alternative research

Question 20

The growth of evaluation research is largely due to

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A) demand by clients and ethical considerations. 
B) ethical considerations and social researchers' desire to make a difference. 
C) social researchers' desire to make a difference and federal requirements and support. 
D) federal requirements and support and demand by clients. 
E) state and federal requirements to prevent lawsuits

Exam 12: Evaluation Research