SW 650 Final exam prep (all quizzes & midterm exam)
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Which response best describes a directional hypothesis? -
ANSWER-- It predicts a positive or negative relationship
between two or more variables.
Independent variables are variables that are assumed to: -
ANSWER-- have an effect on the dependent variable(s).
,The B in an AB design indicates which phase of the study?
- ANSWER-- Intervention
Which of the following is not a good way to protect the
confidentiality of study subjects? - ANSWER-- Revising or
changing data on individual clients
Which threat to internal validity could be identified if
different methods were used by the researcher for the
measurement of pre-test and post-test observations? -
ANSWER-- None of these are correct; this would be a
threat to external validity.
,The primary difference between most experimental
research designs and their pre- or quasi-experimental
counterparts is that the experimental designs: - ANSWER-
- have random assignment of subjects.
What is the term for a question with prepared response
choices? - ANSWER-- A closed-ended question
The reliability of a scale or research instrument refers to
which of the following? - ANSWER-- Its consistency in
measuring a phenomenon
Research is seen as an integral part of social work
practice by both the National Association of Social
, Workers and the Council on Social Work Education for
which of the following reasons? - ANSWER-- Social
workers should promote and facilitate research to
contribute to the development of knowledge, Social
workers should be able to apply research findings to their
professional practice, Social workers should monitor and
evaluate policies, implementation of programs, and
practice interventions.
Which of the following would not qualify as a measure of a
target behavior in an SSD? - ANSWER-- A subject's
anxious feelings
Internal validity is most frequently of interest in social work
research, more so than external validity. - ANSWER-- True
2026/2027 Exam Questions and Answers Practice
Questions with Solutions Newest Complete Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers| Already Graded
A+|Brand New!!
Which response best describes a directional hypothesis? -
ANSWER-- It predicts a positive or negative relationship
between two or more variables.
Independent variables are variables that are assumed to: -
ANSWER-- have an effect on the dependent variable(s).
,The B in an AB design indicates which phase of the study?
- ANSWER-- Intervention
Which of the following is not a good way to protect the
confidentiality of study subjects? - ANSWER-- Revising or
changing data on individual clients
Which threat to internal validity could be identified if
different methods were used by the researcher for the
measurement of pre-test and post-test observations? -
ANSWER-- None of these are correct; this would be a
threat to external validity.
,The primary difference between most experimental
research designs and their pre- or quasi-experimental
counterparts is that the experimental designs: - ANSWER-
- have random assignment of subjects.
What is the term for a question with prepared response
choices? - ANSWER-- A closed-ended question
The reliability of a scale or research instrument refers to
which of the following? - ANSWER-- Its consistency in
measuring a phenomenon
Research is seen as an integral part of social work
practice by both the National Association of Social
, Workers and the Council on Social Work Education for
which of the following reasons? - ANSWER-- Social
workers should promote and facilitate research to
contribute to the development of knowledge, Social
workers should be able to apply research findings to their
professional practice, Social workers should monitor and
evaluate policies, implementation of programs, and
practice interventions.
Which of the following would not qualify as a measure of a
target behavior in an SSD? - ANSWER-- A subject's
anxious feelings
Internal validity is most frequently of interest in social work
research, more so than external validity. - ANSWER-- True
