Ch. 13- Research in the Real World

Question 1

Program Evaluation

Answer 1

Using scientific method to assess whether an organized activity is achieving its intended objectives

Question 2

Grant Writing:

Answer 2

Developing an application where the organization provides specific info regarding the program’s goals along with evidence of the program’s effectiveness in order to gain monetary gifts

Question 3

Needs Evaluation

Answer 3

Determines which features of a program are most valuable and who they benefit most

To identify program features to continue to discontinue and to determine potential new components to add

Helpful for program planning

Question 4

Process Evaluation

Answer 4

Assesses general program operation, including who the program serves and how the program delivers services to that population

Determines ways to improve program implementation and delivery

Also seeks to ensure a match between program goals and those serviced

Question 5

Outcomes Evaluation

Answer 5

Determines whether a program effectively produces outcomes that are consistent with the stated objectives or goals

Identifies unmet goals and outcomes the program can improve in order to better serve the clients or establish evidence for program effectiveness

Question 6

Program Evaluation Process

Answer 6

Planning
Execution
Communication of results

Question 7

Planning

Answer 7

Identify key stakeholders ( who will use the program)

Describe program

Clarify evaluation’s goals

Create evaluation plan

Question 8

Communication of Results

Answer 8

Form conclusions
Make recommendations
Report Results

Question 9

Programmatic Research:

Answer 9

• Only one item or question being used to measure a variable
• Can have reliability issues
○ Measurements can fluctuate more due to random error
• Only measures effectiveness in the general sense
Not able to determine specific outcomes

Question 10

Single Sample T Test

Answer 10

Statistic to evaluate whether a sample mean statistically differs from a specific value