Research & Evaluation in Career Counseling Flashcards
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Which type of research design is most appropriate when a career counselor wants to measure the numerical effectiveness of a job-search skills workshop across a large group?
Answer: Quantitative experimental or quasi-experimental design
Quantitative experimental or quasi-experimental designs are best suited for measuring numerical outcomes such as program effectiveness across large groups.
In career counseling research, internal validity refers to:
Answer: The confidence that observed outcomes are caused by the intervention, not extraneous variables
Internal validity is the extent to which a study's results can be attributed to the intervention itself rather than confounding or extraneous variables.
A career counselor conducts interviews with five clients to understand their subjective experience of career transitions. This approach is best described as:
Answer: Qualitative research
Qualitative research explores participants' subjective experiences in depth, often through interviews and small samples.
Which sampling method ensures every member of a target population has an equal chance of being selected?
Answer: Simple random sampling
Simple random sampling gives every individual in the population an equal probability of selection, reducing selection bias.
Test-retest reliability in a career assessment tool means the instrument:
Answer: Produces consistent scores when administered at two different time points
Test-retest reliability refers to the stability of scores over time when the same instrument is administered twice to the same group.
A needs assessment in career program development is primarily used to:
Answer: Identify gaps between current career skills and desired outcomes before designing interventions
A needs assessment identifies the gap between current and desired states, informing program design before implementation.
Evidence-based practice in career counseling means practitioners should:
Answer: Integrate the best available research with counselor expertise and client preferences
Evidence-based practice integrates empirical research findings, counselor expertise, and client values to guide decision-making.