Counseling Research and Program Evaluation 4

Question 1

A counselor administers the same career interest inventory to clients twice, three weeks apart, and correlates the scores. What is being assessed?

Accepted Answer

Test-retest reliability

Answer

Correlating scores from two administrations of the same test over time estimates test-retest reliability.

Question 2

Cronbach's alpha is most commonly used to estimate:

Accepted Answer

Internal consistency reliability

Answer

Cronbach's alpha estimates how consistently items on a scale measure the same construct.

Question 3

A qualitative researcher collects interview data with the goal of developing a new theory of resilience grounded in participants' accounts. Which tradition is this?

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory

Answer

Grounded theory uses systematic coding, such as open, axial, and selective coding, to generate theory from data.

Question 4

A researcher seeks to describe the essence of the lived experience of grief among widowed adults. Which qualitative approach fits best?

Accepted Answer

Phenomenology

Answer

Phenomenology focuses on the essence and meaning of lived experiences shared by participants.

Question 5

Using interviews, observations, and document review to corroborate findings is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Triangulation

Answer

Triangulation strengthens credibility by drawing on multiple data sources, methods, or investigators.

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Counseling Research and Program Evaluation 4