Assessment & Evaluation Techniques Flashcards
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Which method is used to synthesize quantitative findings across multiple independent studies on the same research question?
Answer: Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis statistically pools effect sizes from multiple studies to produce a more precise overall estimate of a treatment or intervention's impact.
In a mixed-methods study, 'sequential explanatory design' means the researcher:
Answer: Collects quantitative data first, then uses qualitative data to explain the results
In sequential explanatory design, quantitative data are collected and analyzed first, and then qualitative data are gathered to help explain or elaborate on the quantitative results.
When evaluating a community health program, 'reach' refers to:
Answer: The proportion and representativeness of the intended target population that participated
In the RE-AIM framework, 'reach' captures the percentage and characteristics of eligible individuals who actually participate in the program.
A researcher wants to understand how different stakeholders perceive program success. Which technique is most appropriate for this goal?
Answer: Focus groups with different stakeholder segments
Focus groups facilitate group discussion among stakeholders and are well suited for exploring diverse perceptions, values, and definitions of success.
What is 'criterion-referenced' assessment as opposed to 'norm-referenced' assessment?
Answer: Performance is judged against a fixed standard or set of learning objectives
Criterion-referenced assessments measure performance against a defined standard, regardless of how other examinees perform.
Which factor most directly threatens the external validity of a research study?
Answer: Over-reliance on a highly specific sample that may not generalize to the broader population
External validity is threatened when the sample is unrepresentative or the setting is so unique that findings cannot be generalized to other populations or contexts.
In program evaluation, 'stakeholder engagement' is considered important primarily because it:
Answer: Increases the likelihood that evaluation findings will be relevant, credible, and used
Engaging stakeholders throughout the evaluation improves relevance, builds buy-in, and makes it far more likely that findings will inform decisions and actions.