HUS 515 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 100% PASS
When evaluating the implementation of a medication algorithm program in mental
health, you notice that the average times a client changes medication dosage is 2.
However, you find that for a few clients, they have had medications changed 8 or more
times. You would like to interview them regarding their experiences in the program.
Looking for individuals to interview such as these who are extreme on a range of factors
is known as what? - ANSWER convenience sampling
Quota sampling: - ANSWER is an attempt to be inclusive without using random sampling,
results in some groups being over-sampled, and can be conducted quickly and easily
You are conducting a study on illegal immigrants and employment history. You cannot
post ads designed to elicit a sample due to the fear of the population regarding
deportation if discovered. You know an illegal immigrant and have gained their trust.
They agree to talk to you anonymously. After the interview, you ask the person to refer
another immigrant to you to interview, also anonymously. After that interview, you ask
for another referral from that participant, and so on. This method of obtaining a sample
is known as - ANSWER snowball sampling
A convenience sample is one that selected randomly using a table of random numbers. -
ANSWER False
When conducting an evaluation of child welfare supervision practices in one state, the
researchers surveyed those involved in an intervention designed to improve
supervision. The supervisors in the sample represented what type of sample? -
ANSWER a purposeful sample
In probability sampling, the goal is to choose a sample that is reflective of the larger
population. - ANSWER True
A researcher is conducting a program evaluation of a clinic that treats people with
, depression. They ask each clinician to think about two or three clients that represents
an "average" client in terms of symptoms, length of treatment, etc. What type of
sampling is this? - ANSWER typical case sampling
A major consideration in choosing a sample size is the confidence level chosen by the
researcher. - ANSWER True
Group research designs cannot be used in program evaluation to determine if outcomes
have been met. - ANSWER False
As a beginning program evaluator, it is recommended that you choose a single program
with which to began, rather than a multi-program study. - ANSWER True
Studies without random assignment and pre-tests are among the stronger of the group
research designs. - ANSWER True
A study that does not have a pretest measure, but has a post-test only with random
assignment to a control or intervention group is an example of a - ANSWER
pre-experimental design
When a problem resolves itself over time and the change is not just the result of the
intervention, this is which alternative explanation or threat to internal validity? -
ANSWER maturation
Answering questions on a survey more positively to please a therapist or evaluator is
known as social desirability. - ANSWER True
A one-group pretest-posttest or posttest only design would fall under which category? -
ANSWER pre-experimental design
Classical experiments are necessary in the social sciences in order to prove any
findings. - ANSWER
ANSWERS 100% PASS
When evaluating the implementation of a medication algorithm program in mental
health, you notice that the average times a client changes medication dosage is 2.
However, you find that for a few clients, they have had medications changed 8 or more
times. You would like to interview them regarding their experiences in the program.
Looking for individuals to interview such as these who are extreme on a range of factors
is known as what? - ANSWER convenience sampling
Quota sampling: - ANSWER is an attempt to be inclusive without using random sampling,
results in some groups being over-sampled, and can be conducted quickly and easily
You are conducting a study on illegal immigrants and employment history. You cannot
post ads designed to elicit a sample due to the fear of the population regarding
deportation if discovered. You know an illegal immigrant and have gained their trust.
They agree to talk to you anonymously. After the interview, you ask the person to refer
another immigrant to you to interview, also anonymously. After that interview, you ask
for another referral from that participant, and so on. This method of obtaining a sample
is known as - ANSWER snowball sampling
A convenience sample is one that selected randomly using a table of random numbers. -
ANSWER False
When conducting an evaluation of child welfare supervision practices in one state, the
researchers surveyed those involved in an intervention designed to improve
supervision. The supervisors in the sample represented what type of sample? -
ANSWER a purposeful sample
In probability sampling, the goal is to choose a sample that is reflective of the larger
population. - ANSWER True
A researcher is conducting a program evaluation of a clinic that treats people with
, depression. They ask each clinician to think about two or three clients that represents
an "average" client in terms of symptoms, length of treatment, etc. What type of
sampling is this? - ANSWER typical case sampling
A major consideration in choosing a sample size is the confidence level chosen by the
researcher. - ANSWER True
Group research designs cannot be used in program evaluation to determine if outcomes
have been met. - ANSWER False
As a beginning program evaluator, it is recommended that you choose a single program
with which to began, rather than a multi-program study. - ANSWER True
Studies without random assignment and pre-tests are among the stronger of the group
research designs. - ANSWER True
A study that does not have a pretest measure, but has a post-test only with random
assignment to a control or intervention group is an example of a - ANSWER
pre-experimental design
When a problem resolves itself over time and the change is not just the result of the
intervention, this is which alternative explanation or threat to internal validity? -
ANSWER maturation
Answering questions on a survey more positively to please a therapist or evaluator is
known as social desirability. - ANSWER True
A one-group pretest-posttest or posttest only design would fall under which category? -
ANSWER pre-experimental design
Classical experiments are necessary in the social sciences in order to prove any
findings. - ANSWER
