CPCE Research & Program Evaluation 3

Question 1

A counselor uses structured interviews and observation to understand clients' lived experiences of grief. This approach reflects which research paradigm?

Accepted Answer

Constructivist/qualitative paradigm

Answer

Constructivist qualitative research seeks to understand subjective, lived experiences through methods like interviews and observation.

Question 2

Which measure of central tendency is most resistant to the influence of extreme outlier scores?

Accepted Answer

Median

Answer

The median, as the middle value, is not affected by extreme scores, making it more robust than the mean in skewed distributions.

Question 3

In needs assessment, a 'discrepancy model' focuses on:

Accepted Answer

The gap between current conditions and desired outcomes

Answer

The discrepancy model identifies needs by measuring the gap between where things are now and where they should be.

Question 4

A counselor researcher uses member checking in a qualitative study. The primary purpose of member checking is to:

Accepted Answer

Have participants verify the accuracy of the researcher's interpretations

Answer

Member checking enhances credibility by allowing participants to review and confirm or correct the researcher's interpretations of their experiences.

Question 5

Which correlation coefficient value indicates the strongest relationship between two variables?

Accepted Answer

-0.78

Answer

The strength of a correlation is determined by its absolute value regardless of direction, and -0.78 has the highest absolute value among the options.

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam Practice Test

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam Practice Test

CPCE Research & Program Evaluation 3