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Research Methods in Counselling Lecture 6
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1There are 2 related dimensions of evaluation. Summative is concerned with [blank_start]outcome[blank_end]
- Aoutcome
- Bprocess
2There are 2 related dimensions of evaluation. Formative is concerned with [blank_start]process[blank_end]
- Aprocess
- Boutcome
3There is variation in the role of the evaluator. Pick the correct statement below, based on the lecture notes.
- AOutsiders are objective and insiders are involved
- BOutsiders are involved and insiders are objective
4To inform decision making about a future program or a major review of an existing program, a [blank_start]proactive[blank_end] evaluation is required
- Aproactive
- Bclarificative
- Cinteractive
- Dmonitoring
5When does a proactive evaluation take place:
- ABefore program development
- BDuring program development
- CAfter program development
- DNever
6Select all the relevant questions that apply when conducting a proactive evaluation:
- AWhat is the problem and what do we know about it?
- BIs there a need for the program?
- CWhat attempts to address the problem have been made in the past?
- DWhat is best practice in this domain?
- EWhat other sources of information can inform development of this program?
- FHow is delivery going?
7Select all of the items below that are concerned with proactive evaluation:
- AThe extent of the need for a program among a defined population within a defined area of provision
- BSynthesising what is known about the identified problem
- CCritically reviewing ways in which an identified problem or issue can be addressed
- DProgram change and improvement on a continuous basis
8Select the three approaches to proactive evaluation from the list below:
- ANeeds assessment
- BResearch review
- CReview of best practice
- DResponsive evaluation
- EAction research
- FQuality review
9A needs assessment looks at the needs of a particular population
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Taken directly from the lecture notes, a needs assessment identifies the discrepancy between:
- Aan ideal or desired state and the actual state
- Bcompeting views
- Cpath a and path b
- Dthe dependent variable and the independent variable
11A needs assessment looks at what the priorities are amongst multiple needs. The term "need" is used as a [blank_start]noun[blank_end].
- Anoun
- Bverb
- Cadjective
12In a needs assessment, the "need" refers to the problem, not the proposed solution. "The need for accessible treatment" is:
- Aa problem
- Ba proposed solution
13In a needs assessment, the "need" refers to the problem, not the proposed solution. "The need for better preventative health" is:
- Aa problem
- Bproposed solution
14In a needs assessment, the "need" refers to the problem, not the proposed solution. "We need a safe sex education program" is:
- Aa problem
- Ba proposed solution
15Identifying priorities and developing action plans are part of which needs assessment process:
- APlanning
- BData management
- CUtilisation
16A reasoned description or interpretation of a body of literature that is relevant to the problem is the product of which approach to proactive evaluation:
- ANeeds assessment
- BResearch review
- CReview of best practice
17A research review identifies existing theoretical and applied research relevant to the issue or problem that may inform [blank_start]program development[blank_end]
- Aprogram development
- Bexpected outcomes
- Cthe plan of attack
18A review of best practice is commonly referred to as establishment of [blank_start]benchmarks[blank_end]
- Abenchmarks
- Bneeds
- Crules
19When reviewing best practice, organisational specific comparisons do NOT include:
- Aidentifying "cases" (who is doing best?)
- Banalysis to identify common characteristics (how?)
- CIdentify indicators of best practice (what can we translate to our situation?)
- Didentify when the organisation achieved best practice (when?)
20Taken directly from the lecture slide, clarificative evaluation forms aim to:
- Aclarify program design and describe program delivery
- Bdescribe program design and clarify program delivery
21Clarificative forms of evaluation are not relevant to early stages of program implementation and delivery
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Select the questions that apply when conducting a clarificative evaluation:
- AWhat are the intended outcomes and how does the design fit these outcomes?
- BWhat is the underlying rationale for the program?
- CWhat components need to be modified in order to achieve or maximise outcomes?
- DIs the program plausible?
- EWhat aspects are evaluable?
- FIs there a need for the program?
23Select all of the items below that are concerned with clarificative evaluation:
- ADescription of program
- BAnalysis of program logic
- CPlausibility of program design
- DConsistency between design and delivery
- EPlanning for subsequent evaluation (e.g. of outcomes and impact)
- FAssistance in planning and conducting evaluations
24Analysis of program logic leads to the [blank_start]rationale[blank_end]
- Arationale
- Bconclusion
- Cdescription of the program
25Which is NOT an approach to clarificative evaluation:
- AEvaluability assessment
- BExamination of program logic
- CEmpowerment evaluation
26Which evaluation form "assumes people at the local level can create effective solutions to situational concerns"?
- AInteractive
- BProactive
- CMonitoring
- DImpact
27Interactive evaluation is relevant for early implementation or existing programs open to improvement, with the emphasis being on [blank_start]delivery[blank_end]
- Adelivery
- Bplanning
- Cfeedback
28Interactive evaluation integrates evaluation into the day to day processes of organisations that deliver programs or services
- ATrue
- BFalse
29Select all of the items below that are concerned with interactive evaluation:
- AThe provision of systematic evaluation findings that local providers can use to make decisions about the direction of their programs
- BAssistance in planning and conducting evaluations
- CSynthesising what is known about the identified problem
- DCritically reviewing ways in which an identified problem or issue can be addressed
- EProgram change and improvement on a continuous basis
- FEvaluation as a means of empowering providers and participants
30Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria:
* responds to stakeholder needs for information
* fieldwork - organisation case study approach
* negotiated boundaries of the evaluation
* increases stakeholder awareness- AResponsive evaluation
- BAction research
- CQuality review
- DDevelopmental evaluation
- EEmpowerment evaluation
31Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria:
* local level solutions to on the job problems
* collaborative, social action
* cyclical process: develop plan of action to improve current program; implement plan' observe effects of action; reflect and refine; develop plan...- AResponsive evaluation
- BAction research
- CQuality review
- DDevelopmental evaluation
- EEmpowerment evaluation
32Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria:
* institutional self-study
* undertaken by program staff at the discretion of management in the context of a culture of evalution- AResponsive evaluation
- BAction research
- CQuality review
- DDevelopmental evaluation
- EEmpowerment evaluation
33Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria:
* evaluator as key adviser
* team approach to design and test new approaches in long-term continuous improvement- AResponsiveness evaluation
- BAction research
- CQuality review
- DDevelopmental evaluation
- EEmpowerment evaluation
34Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria:
* emphasis on self-determination
* meaningful change is underpinned by an increased capacity in stakeholders and participants to initiate and carry out social change- AResponsive evaluation
- BAction research
- CQuality review
- DDevelopmental evaluation
- EEmpowerment evaluation
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