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, Chapter 01
1. Legitimate ex post facto hypothesizing requires additional research.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
2. Inquiry is hindered when authority of experts speak outside their realm of expertise.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
3. According to the scientific method, scientific evidence that has been strongly supported in numerous replications
is open to question.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
4. All reviews of research on the effectiveness of social work practice agree that it is very effective.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
5. Some research studies get published despite having violated key methodological principles.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
6. Some social work services might have unintended harmful effects on clients, no matter how well trained the social
workers are or how appropriately they deliver these services.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
7. When social work practitioners utilize research discriminatingly, they help uphold and advance the values and
mission of their profession.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
8. Refusing to examine research on the services we deliver has no bearing on how professionally ethical we are.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
9. If a study has been published, it is certain that it has been conducted objectively and rigorously.
, A. True
B. False
Answer: B
10. Researchers employing the scientific method should be open to the pursuit of evidence that refutes their
conclusions.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
11. What research concept helps clinical practitioners evaluate the quality and meaning of the clinical data they
collect?
A. Sampling error
B. Data reliability
C. Data interpretation
D. Treatment planning
Answer: B
12. How can social work practitioners ensure they are providing the most effective services to their clients?
A. By blindly following traditional practices without questioning their effectiveness
B. By solely relying on the opinions of their supervisors
C. By regularly updating their knowledge with the latest research findings in the field
D. By prioritizing their workload and minimizing additional tasks such as reading research reports
Answer: C
13. Despite a lack of empirical evidence, a group of social workers believes in a treatment approach because of
widely accepted beliefs within their profession. Which concept best describes this scenario?
A. Experiential reality
B. Selective observation
C. Agreement reality
D. Critical thinking
Answer: C
14. Why does the scientific method emphasize transparency in reporting study details?
A. It allows researchers to conceal biases and subjective judgments.
B. It facilitates collaboration among researchers from different fields.
C. It enables others to assess the basis for study conclusions.
D. It ensures that researchers can claim exclusive ownership of their findings.
Answer: C
15. A social worker is evaluating different sources of knowledge about a client's situation. Which statement best
reflects the potential risks associated with relying solely on tradition and authority?
A. Relying on tradition and authority provides a strong foundation for decision-making, ensuring consistency, and
stability in practice.
B. Tradition and authority may lead to closed-mindedness, inhibiting the exploration of alternative perspectives and
evidence-based practices.
, C. Tradition and authority guarantee accuracy and objectivity, reducing the need for critical inquiry and evaluation of
information.
D. Relying on tradition and authority encourages independence and creativity in problem-solving, fostering
innovation in social work practice.
Answer: B
16. You are a social worker, and your supervisor suggests using a new intervention for a client without citing any
supporting research. What should you do?
A. Trust your supervisor's judgment and proceed with the intervention.
B. Research the intervention to verify its effectiveness before using it.
C. Suggest a more conventional approach to avoid conflict.
D. Ignore the suggestion and continue with your current methods.
Answer: B
17. How does scientific inquiry guard against overgeneralization and selective observation?
A. By relying solely on intuition and subjective experiences
B. By focusing on isolated events without considering broader patterns
C. By committing to a sufficiently large sample size and replicating studies
D. By disregarding contradictory evidence and conclusions
Answer: C
18. Early reviews of research on social work practice effectiveness showed that
A. there were doubts about the effectiveness of social work practice.
B. all reviewers were equally pessimistic about social work practice effectiveness.
C. if social workers are well trained they will be effective.
D. social work practice consists of interventions that have been well tested.
Answer: A
19. Why is it important for social work practitioners to understand research methods?
A. To critically appraise studies with adequate scientific methodologies.
B. To focus solely on practice aspects without considering research findings.
C. To rely on researchers to provide all necessary information about interventions.
D. To disregard weak methodologies and findings of little credibility.
Answer: A
20. Whether or not social work practitioners bother to keep abreast of research findings on which interventions are
the most effective for their clients
A. has no bearing on how professionally ethical those social workers are.
B. has no bearing on how compassionate those social workers are.
C. has no bearing on social work values.
D. reflects their dedication to ethical practice and adherence to social work values.
Answer: D
21. Elizabeth, a family preservation director, designs a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a program to keep
children living with abusive parents by providing the families with daily home visits by social workers. She expects
the evaluation to show a dramatic reduction in reported child abuse incidents. Instead, the results show an increase in
,reported child abuse incidents. Elizabeth concludes that the program was undoubtedly effective, reasoning that there
really could not possibly have been an increase in actual abuse due to her program, just an increase in reportage of
abuse due to closer monitoring in the daily home visits. The director is committing the error of
A. illogical reasoning.
B. ex post facto hypothesizing.
C. premature closure of inquiry.
D. selective observation.
Answer: B
22. Elena is a social worker who creates a new therapy that brings her fame, fortune, and a large following of
professional disciples. Two studies evaluate her new therapy and are reported in a journal. One is scientifically weak
in its design and concludes that the therapy is extremely effective. The other is scientifically strong in its design and
concludes that the therapy is not effective. Elena writes a letter to the journal where she criticizes the design of the
strongly designed study and the credibility of its findings. On the other hand, she praises the design and findings of
the weak study. The director is committing the error of
A. overgeneralization.
B. ego involvement in understanding.
C. premature closure of inquiry.
D. inventing information.
Answer: B
23. Which statement best reflects the evolution of social work practice effectiveness research?
A. Early studies suggested that social work practice in general was ineffective due to the lack of specific intervention
evaluations.
B. Later studies revealed that the effectiveness of social work practice depended more on the general skills of social
workers rather than specific interventions.
C. Recent research has shown that certain interventions, when well-described and targeted, can be effective in
addressing specific problems.
D. The effectiveness of social work practice remains uncertain due to the continuous emergence of untested
interventions.
Answer: C
24. Which statement is true regarding entering your first job as a professional social worker?
A. You should disregard agency traditions.
B. You should disregard advice based on authority, even if the authority figure has a high level of experience.
C. You should keep in mind that knowledge based on tradition and authority could be wrong.
D. You should prioritize adherence to agency traditions over seeking evidence-based practices.
Answer: C
25. What is the risk involved with premature closure of inquiry?
A. It limits the potential for scientific advancement.
B. It encourages further exploration and discovery.
C. It ensures complete understanding of a topic.
D. It establishes certainty in scientific knowledge.
Answer: A
,26. Sarah, a social work student, is researching information about domestic violence interventions online for her
class project. She comes across a blog post written by an anonymous author claiming to be a survivor of domestic
violence. The post describes a particular therapy technique that the author found incredibly effective in dealing with
their trauma. The author asserts that this technique should be used by all social workers working with survivors of
domestic violence. Based on the case, what issue might Sarah encounter when considering the information from the
blog post?
A. The sensationalism of the blog post
B. The dominance of outspoken voices in online discussions
C. The risk of misinformation from unverified online sources
D. Disagreements between different sources about the effectiveness of interventions
Answer: C
27. What is a characteristic of the straw person argument?
A. It focuses on the credentials of the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.
B. It relies on the popularity of an intervention to promote its effectiveness.
C. It distorts a particular position to make it easier to attack.
D. It presumes that a consistent run of good or bad luck will continue indefinitely.
Answer: C
28. A group of social work practitioners are evaluating research studies to find the most suitable interventions for
their clients. They come across multiple studies that have conflicting results and differing methodological
approaches. What should the practitioners do to resolve this situation?
A. Choose the study with the most positive findings to guide their practice.
B. Conduct a meta-analysis of the studies to assess the overall evidence.
C. Select the study with the most participants; it is likely more reliable.
D. Ignore all conflicting studies and rely on their personal experience.
Answer: B
29. How might social work research be perceived by some students?
A. As an essential component of social work practice
B. As a secondary skill compared to direct client intervention
C. As a mechanical and distant field unrelated to social work
D. As a skill only relevant for academic sociologists and psychologists
Answer: B
30. What is a potential consequence of agency constraints on research methodology in social work studies?
A. Researchers may be biased in their evaluations.
B. Studies with weak methodologies may be produced.
C. Researchers may opt to forgo conducting the study altogether.
D. Practitioners may have limited access to research findings.
Answer: B
31. Describe how scientific inquiry differs from pseudoscientific inquiry.
32. Explain what is meant by this statement: "Tradition and authority are the two-edged swords in the search for
knowledge about the world.”
,33. Explain why it is important for social work practitioners to utilize research on social work practice.
34. Explain what is meant by ego involvement in understanding.
35. Remembering the mnemonic trout, identify and describe the five key features of the scientific method.
36. How do scientists guard against overgeneralization in their research?
37. Why is it essential for social work practitioners to keep abreast of the latest research in their field?
, Chapter 02
1. The evidence-based practice model encourages practitioners to integrate scientific evidence with their practice
expertise.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
2. “Accurate empathy” is one of the key influences on treatment outcomes.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
3. The term evidence-informed practice and the term evidence-based practices have the same meaning.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
4. One objection concerns the characteristics of clients that have participated in studies providing strong research
support for the effectiveness of interventions—specifically, that EBP is based on studies of clients unlike those
typically encountered in everyday social work practice.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
5. All interventions supported by the best evidence are necessarily effective with every client or situation.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
6. Engaging in the EIP process guarantees that you will find the kind of evidence needed to inform your practice
decisions.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
7. At the community level, the EBP model implies making practice decisions in light of community-level practice
research.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
8. One key step in the EIP process is considering the values and expectations of clients and involving them as
informed participants in the decision-making process.
A. True
B. False
, Answer: A
9. Whether practitioners need to evaluate the intervention they apply depends on the strength of the existing research
evidence that supports that intervention.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
10. An evidence-informed administrator encourages evidence informed audit and purchasing and takes responsibility
for providing the tools and training needed by staff to offer clients evidence-informed practices.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
11. The evidence supporting the influence of common factors on treatment outcome implies that the choice of
intervention does matter a lot.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
12. How does Evidence-Informed Practice (EIP) differ from Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
A. EIP emphasizes rigid adherence to research findings, while EBP allows for flexibility in decision-making.
B. EIP solely relies on research evidence, while EBP considers practitioner expertise and client preferences.
C. EIP discourages the use of diagnostic tools, while EBP encourages their use in clinical assessment.
D. EIP prioritizes organizational context over research evidence, while EBP prioritizes research evidence.
Answer: B
13. Why is critical thinking important in Evidence-Informed Practice (EIP)?
A. It ensures blind conformity to tradition and authority.
B. It encourages practitioners to accept everything others tell them about practice.
C. It allows practitioners to question unfounded beliefs and assumptions.
D. It discourages the consideration of sound evidence and logic in decision-making.
Answer: C
14. A social worker is working with a diverse population in a community center. They are tasked with developing an
intervention program to address substance abuse among youth. After conducting a literature review, they find
conflicting evidence on the effectiveness of different intervention approaches. Some studies suggest a harm reduction
approach, while others advocate for a zero-tolerance policy. What should the social worker prioritize in this
situation?
A. adopting the harm reduction approach, as it aligns with current trends in substance abuse intervention
B. implementing a zero-tolerance policy, as it is supported by traditional practice wisdom
C. ignoring the conflicting evidence and proceeding with their preferred intervention method
D. considering the values and preferences of the diverse youth population in the decision-making process
Answer: D
15. How can practitioners effectively formulate a question in Evidence-Informed Practice (EIP)?
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
✅ Why Buy From Us?
📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
💬 Friendly support – real humans ready to help, anytime you need us.
🔒 Safe & secure – thousands of satisfied students trust us every semester.
🛡️Our Guarantees
💰 Money-Back Guarantee: Not satisfied? We offer a full refund – no questions asked.
🔄 Wrong File? No Problem: Contact us and we will replace it immediately with the
correct version, free of charge.
⏰ 24/7 Support: We are always here – reach out anytime and expect a fast response.
Contact Email:
, Chapter 01
1. Legitimate ex post facto hypothesizing requires additional research.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
2. Inquiry is hindered when authority of experts speak outside their realm of expertise.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
3. According to the scientific method, scientific evidence that has been strongly supported in numerous replications
is open to question.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
4. All reviews of research on the effectiveness of social work practice agree that it is very effective.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
5. Some research studies get published despite having violated key methodological principles.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
6. Some social work services might have unintended harmful effects on clients, no matter how well trained the social
workers are or how appropriately they deliver these services.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
7. When social work practitioners utilize research discriminatingly, they help uphold and advance the values and
mission of their profession.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
8. Refusing to examine research on the services we deliver has no bearing on how professionally ethical we are.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
9. If a study has been published, it is certain that it has been conducted objectively and rigorously.
, A. True
B. False
Answer: B
10. Researchers employing the scientific method should be open to the pursuit of evidence that refutes their
conclusions.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
11. What research concept helps clinical practitioners evaluate the quality and meaning of the clinical data they
collect?
A. Sampling error
B. Data reliability
C. Data interpretation
D. Treatment planning
Answer: B
12. How can social work practitioners ensure they are providing the most effective services to their clients?
A. By blindly following traditional practices without questioning their effectiveness
B. By solely relying on the opinions of their supervisors
C. By regularly updating their knowledge with the latest research findings in the field
D. By prioritizing their workload and minimizing additional tasks such as reading research reports
Answer: C
13. Despite a lack of empirical evidence, a group of social workers believes in a treatment approach because of
widely accepted beliefs within their profession. Which concept best describes this scenario?
A. Experiential reality
B. Selective observation
C. Agreement reality
D. Critical thinking
Answer: C
14. Why does the scientific method emphasize transparency in reporting study details?
A. It allows researchers to conceal biases and subjective judgments.
B. It facilitates collaboration among researchers from different fields.
C. It enables others to assess the basis for study conclusions.
D. It ensures that researchers can claim exclusive ownership of their findings.
Answer: C
15. A social worker is evaluating different sources of knowledge about a client's situation. Which statement best
reflects the potential risks associated with relying solely on tradition and authority?
A. Relying on tradition and authority provides a strong foundation for decision-making, ensuring consistency, and
stability in practice.
B. Tradition and authority may lead to closed-mindedness, inhibiting the exploration of alternative perspectives and
evidence-based practices.
, C. Tradition and authority guarantee accuracy and objectivity, reducing the need for critical inquiry and evaluation of
information.
D. Relying on tradition and authority encourages independence and creativity in problem-solving, fostering
innovation in social work practice.
Answer: B
16. You are a social worker, and your supervisor suggests using a new intervention for a client without citing any
supporting research. What should you do?
A. Trust your supervisor's judgment and proceed with the intervention.
B. Research the intervention to verify its effectiveness before using it.
C. Suggest a more conventional approach to avoid conflict.
D. Ignore the suggestion and continue with your current methods.
Answer: B
17. How does scientific inquiry guard against overgeneralization and selective observation?
A. By relying solely on intuition and subjective experiences
B. By focusing on isolated events without considering broader patterns
C. By committing to a sufficiently large sample size and replicating studies
D. By disregarding contradictory evidence and conclusions
Answer: C
18. Early reviews of research on social work practice effectiveness showed that
A. there were doubts about the effectiveness of social work practice.
B. all reviewers were equally pessimistic about social work practice effectiveness.
C. if social workers are well trained they will be effective.
D. social work practice consists of interventions that have been well tested.
Answer: A
19. Why is it important for social work practitioners to understand research methods?
A. To critically appraise studies with adequate scientific methodologies.
B. To focus solely on practice aspects without considering research findings.
C. To rely on researchers to provide all necessary information about interventions.
D. To disregard weak methodologies and findings of little credibility.
Answer: A
20. Whether or not social work practitioners bother to keep abreast of research findings on which interventions are
the most effective for their clients
A. has no bearing on how professionally ethical those social workers are.
B. has no bearing on how compassionate those social workers are.
C. has no bearing on social work values.
D. reflects their dedication to ethical practice and adherence to social work values.
Answer: D
21. Elizabeth, a family preservation director, designs a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a program to keep
children living with abusive parents by providing the families with daily home visits by social workers. She expects
the evaluation to show a dramatic reduction in reported child abuse incidents. Instead, the results show an increase in
,reported child abuse incidents. Elizabeth concludes that the program was undoubtedly effective, reasoning that there
really could not possibly have been an increase in actual abuse due to her program, just an increase in reportage of
abuse due to closer monitoring in the daily home visits. The director is committing the error of
A. illogical reasoning.
B. ex post facto hypothesizing.
C. premature closure of inquiry.
D. selective observation.
Answer: B
22. Elena is a social worker who creates a new therapy that brings her fame, fortune, and a large following of
professional disciples. Two studies evaluate her new therapy and are reported in a journal. One is scientifically weak
in its design and concludes that the therapy is extremely effective. The other is scientifically strong in its design and
concludes that the therapy is not effective. Elena writes a letter to the journal where she criticizes the design of the
strongly designed study and the credibility of its findings. On the other hand, she praises the design and findings of
the weak study. The director is committing the error of
A. overgeneralization.
B. ego involvement in understanding.
C. premature closure of inquiry.
D. inventing information.
Answer: B
23. Which statement best reflects the evolution of social work practice effectiveness research?
A. Early studies suggested that social work practice in general was ineffective due to the lack of specific intervention
evaluations.
B. Later studies revealed that the effectiveness of social work practice depended more on the general skills of social
workers rather than specific interventions.
C. Recent research has shown that certain interventions, when well-described and targeted, can be effective in
addressing specific problems.
D. The effectiveness of social work practice remains uncertain due to the continuous emergence of untested
interventions.
Answer: C
24. Which statement is true regarding entering your first job as a professional social worker?
A. You should disregard agency traditions.
B. You should disregard advice based on authority, even if the authority figure has a high level of experience.
C. You should keep in mind that knowledge based on tradition and authority could be wrong.
D. You should prioritize adherence to agency traditions over seeking evidence-based practices.
Answer: C
25. What is the risk involved with premature closure of inquiry?
A. It limits the potential for scientific advancement.
B. It encourages further exploration and discovery.
C. It ensures complete understanding of a topic.
D. It establishes certainty in scientific knowledge.
Answer: A
,26. Sarah, a social work student, is researching information about domestic violence interventions online for her
class project. She comes across a blog post written by an anonymous author claiming to be a survivor of domestic
violence. The post describes a particular therapy technique that the author found incredibly effective in dealing with
their trauma. The author asserts that this technique should be used by all social workers working with survivors of
domestic violence. Based on the case, what issue might Sarah encounter when considering the information from the
blog post?
A. The sensationalism of the blog post
B. The dominance of outspoken voices in online discussions
C. The risk of misinformation from unverified online sources
D. Disagreements between different sources about the effectiveness of interventions
Answer: C
27. What is a characteristic of the straw person argument?
A. It focuses on the credentials of the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.
B. It relies on the popularity of an intervention to promote its effectiveness.
C. It distorts a particular position to make it easier to attack.
D. It presumes that a consistent run of good or bad luck will continue indefinitely.
Answer: C
28. A group of social work practitioners are evaluating research studies to find the most suitable interventions for
their clients. They come across multiple studies that have conflicting results and differing methodological
approaches. What should the practitioners do to resolve this situation?
A. Choose the study with the most positive findings to guide their practice.
B. Conduct a meta-analysis of the studies to assess the overall evidence.
C. Select the study with the most participants; it is likely more reliable.
D. Ignore all conflicting studies and rely on their personal experience.
Answer: B
29. How might social work research be perceived by some students?
A. As an essential component of social work practice
B. As a secondary skill compared to direct client intervention
C. As a mechanical and distant field unrelated to social work
D. As a skill only relevant for academic sociologists and psychologists
Answer: B
30. What is a potential consequence of agency constraints on research methodology in social work studies?
A. Researchers may be biased in their evaluations.
B. Studies with weak methodologies may be produced.
C. Researchers may opt to forgo conducting the study altogether.
D. Practitioners may have limited access to research findings.
Answer: B
31. Describe how scientific inquiry differs from pseudoscientific inquiry.
32. Explain what is meant by this statement: "Tradition and authority are the two-edged swords in the search for
knowledge about the world.”
,33. Explain why it is important for social work practitioners to utilize research on social work practice.
34. Explain what is meant by ego involvement in understanding.
35. Remembering the mnemonic trout, identify and describe the five key features of the scientific method.
36. How do scientists guard against overgeneralization in their research?
37. Why is it essential for social work practitioners to keep abreast of the latest research in their field?
, Chapter 02
1. The evidence-based practice model encourages practitioners to integrate scientific evidence with their practice
expertise.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
2. “Accurate empathy” is one of the key influences on treatment outcomes.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
3. The term evidence-informed practice and the term evidence-based practices have the same meaning.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
4. One objection concerns the characteristics of clients that have participated in studies providing strong research
support for the effectiveness of interventions—specifically, that EBP is based on studies of clients unlike those
typically encountered in everyday social work practice.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
5. All interventions supported by the best evidence are necessarily effective with every client or situation.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
6. Engaging in the EIP process guarantees that you will find the kind of evidence needed to inform your practice
decisions.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
7. At the community level, the EBP model implies making practice decisions in light of community-level practice
research.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
8. One key step in the EIP process is considering the values and expectations of clients and involving them as
informed participants in the decision-making process.
A. True
B. False
, Answer: A
9. Whether practitioners need to evaluate the intervention they apply depends on the strength of the existing research
evidence that supports that intervention.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
10. An evidence-informed administrator encourages evidence informed audit and purchasing and takes responsibility
for providing the tools and training needed by staff to offer clients evidence-informed practices.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
11. The evidence supporting the influence of common factors on treatment outcome implies that the choice of
intervention does matter a lot.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
12. How does Evidence-Informed Practice (EIP) differ from Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
A. EIP emphasizes rigid adherence to research findings, while EBP allows for flexibility in decision-making.
B. EIP solely relies on research evidence, while EBP considers practitioner expertise and client preferences.
C. EIP discourages the use of diagnostic tools, while EBP encourages their use in clinical assessment.
D. EIP prioritizes organizational context over research evidence, while EBP prioritizes research evidence.
Answer: B
13. Why is critical thinking important in Evidence-Informed Practice (EIP)?
A. It ensures blind conformity to tradition and authority.
B. It encourages practitioners to accept everything others tell them about practice.
C. It allows practitioners to question unfounded beliefs and assumptions.
D. It discourages the consideration of sound evidence and logic in decision-making.
Answer: C
14. A social worker is working with a diverse population in a community center. They are tasked with developing an
intervention program to address substance abuse among youth. After conducting a literature review, they find
conflicting evidence on the effectiveness of different intervention approaches. Some studies suggest a harm reduction
approach, while others advocate for a zero-tolerance policy. What should the social worker prioritize in this
situation?
A. adopting the harm reduction approach, as it aligns with current trends in substance abuse intervention
B. implementing a zero-tolerance policy, as it is supported by traditional practice wisdom
C. ignoring the conflicting evidence and proceeding with their preferred intervention method
D. considering the values and preferences of the diverse youth population in the decision-making process
Answer: D
15. How can practitioners effectively formulate a question in Evidence-Informed Practice (EIP)?
