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SW 450 FINAL EXAM PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS NEWEST 2026 2027 COMPLETE |
ALREADY GRADED A+
______ methods utilize deductive logic.
a.) Qualitative
b.) Social Work
c.) Quantitative
d.) None of the above ......ANSWER......c.) Quantitative
Qualitative research is....
A) Flexible and unique with no fixed steps to follow
B) Standardized according to a fixed procedure
C) Not useful
D) All of the above ......ANSWER......A) Flexible and unique with no fixed
steps to follow
Question: What is the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative
research methods?
Answer:
a. Qualitative methods use deductive logic while quantitative does not.
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b. Quantitative methods use deductive logic while qualitative does
not.
c. Qualitative and Quantitative both use deductive logic
d. Neither Qualitative not Quantitative use deductive logic.
......ANSWER......b. Quantitative methods use deductive logic while
qualitative does not.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?
A. Relying upon words and narratives
B. No experimental studies
C. Small sample sizes
D. Relying on numbers and counting ......ANSWER......D. Relying on
numbers and counting
Question (T/F): Credibility refers to the degree to which a study's
findings represent the meanings of the research participants
......ANSWER......True
Question (T/F): Qualitative research often seeks through measurement
to test hypotheses, to determine outcomes and to draw generalizable
conclusions to a defined population. ......ANSWER......False
Question: True or False, A qualitative approach is best when detailed,
in-depth information is desired. ......ANSWER......True
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True/False: Validity and reliability are the exact same thing.
......ANSWER......False
Reliability-concerns the ability to repeat or reproduce the
measurements and observations made during a study
Validity-when an instrument in a study measures the construct it was
designed to measure
Question type: Short answer
Which type of statistics do we use to test a hypothesis?
......ANSWER......Answer: Inferential Statistics
Question- Which of these characteristics does not describe qualitative
research?
A. In depth interviewing
B. Exploratory
C. Large sample size
D. Small sample size ......ANSWER......C. Large sample size
Question: True/False
Quantitative methods utilize deductive logic ......ANSWER......True
In Ch. 8 of Kiteley & Stogdon (2014), which approach of the four was
offered for framing a literature review?
A. Alphabetical Order Based on Author's Last Name
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B. Dividing the Literature Review into Themes or Categories
C. Only Use Articles that Align with your Views and Beliefs
D. Examining the Literature by its Breath and Depth ......ANSWER......B.
Dividing the Literature Review into Themes or Categories
Question: What does EBP stand for
a.) Every Balloon Pops
b.) Evidence-Based Practice
c.) Evidence-Based Program
d.) None of the above ......ANSWER......b. Evidence-based practice
What does COPES stand for in research?
A.) Client Oriented Practical Evidence Search
B.) Client Observation Purpose Evident System
C.) Check Over Paper Every Submission
D.) Choose One Practice Every Survey ......ANSWER......A.) Client
Oriented Practical Evidence Search
How would you define evidence based practice?
1. Gathering specified evidence to apply in a particular practice setting
to better the client
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SW 450 FINAL EXAM PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS NEWEST 2026 2027 COMPLETE |
ALREADY GRADED A+
______ methods utilize deductive logic.
a.) Qualitative
b.) Social Work
c.) Quantitative
d.) None of the above ......ANSWER......c.) Quantitative
Qualitative research is....
A) Flexible and unique with no fixed steps to follow
B) Standardized according to a fixed procedure
C) Not useful
D) All of the above ......ANSWER......A) Flexible and unique with no fixed
steps to follow
Question: What is the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative
research methods?
Answer:
a. Qualitative methods use deductive logic while quantitative does not.
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b. Quantitative methods use deductive logic while qualitative does
not.
c. Qualitative and Quantitative both use deductive logic
d. Neither Qualitative not Quantitative use deductive logic.
......ANSWER......b. Quantitative methods use deductive logic while
qualitative does not.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?
A. Relying upon words and narratives
B. No experimental studies
C. Small sample sizes
D. Relying on numbers and counting ......ANSWER......D. Relying on
numbers and counting
Question (T/F): Credibility refers to the degree to which a study's
findings represent the meanings of the research participants
......ANSWER......True
Question (T/F): Qualitative research often seeks through measurement
to test hypotheses, to determine outcomes and to draw generalizable
conclusions to a defined population. ......ANSWER......False
Question: True or False, A qualitative approach is best when detailed,
in-depth information is desired. ......ANSWER......True
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True/False: Validity and reliability are the exact same thing.
......ANSWER......False
Reliability-concerns the ability to repeat or reproduce the
measurements and observations made during a study
Validity-when an instrument in a study measures the construct it was
designed to measure
Question type: Short answer
Which type of statistics do we use to test a hypothesis?
......ANSWER......Answer: Inferential Statistics
Question- Which of these characteristics does not describe qualitative
research?
A. In depth interviewing
B. Exploratory
C. Large sample size
D. Small sample size ......ANSWER......C. Large sample size
Question: True/False
Quantitative methods utilize deductive logic ......ANSWER......True
In Ch. 8 of Kiteley & Stogdon (2014), which approach of the four was
offered for framing a literature review?
A. Alphabetical Order Based on Author's Last Name
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B. Dividing the Literature Review into Themes or Categories
C. Only Use Articles that Align with your Views and Beliefs
D. Examining the Literature by its Breath and Depth ......ANSWER......B.
Dividing the Literature Review into Themes or Categories
Question: What does EBP stand for
a.) Every Balloon Pops
b.) Evidence-Based Practice
c.) Evidence-Based Program
d.) None of the above ......ANSWER......b. Evidence-based practice
What does COPES stand for in research?
A.) Client Oriented Practical Evidence Search
B.) Client Observation Purpose Evident System
C.) Check Over Paper Every Submission
D.) Choose One Practice Every Survey ......ANSWER......A.) Client
Oriented Practical Evidence Search
How would you define evidence based practice?
1. Gathering specified evidence to apply in a particular practice setting
to better the client
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