LCSW Social Work Research and Evaluation 3

Question 1

In single-subject research design, a baseline phase (A) is followed by an intervention phase (B). What does the 'A' phase establish?

Accepted Answer

Pre-intervention behavior patterns used as a comparison

Answer

The baseline (A) phase documents the client's behavior or symptom level before intervention begins, serving as the comparison point for measuring change.

Question 2

Which sampling method gives every member of a population an equal chance of being selected, making it the most representative?

Accepted Answer

Simple random sampling

Answer

Simple random sampling ensures every individual in the population has an equal probability of selection, maximizing representativeness.

Question 3

A social worker notices a correlation between high childhood adversity scores and adult depression in their clinical data. The CORRECT interpretation is:

Accepted Answer

There is a statistically significant association that warrants further causal study

Answer

Correlation demonstrates an association but cannot establish causation; additional experimental research is needed to determine causal relationships.

Question 4

The Belmont Report's principle of 'justice' in research ethics refers to:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring fair distribution of research benefits and burdens across populations

Answer

The Belmont Report's justice principle requires equitable selection of research subjects so that no group bears a disproportionate burden or is excluded from benefits.

Question 5

Which research design collects data at a single point in time from a sample to examine relationships between variables?

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional survey design

Answer

Cross-sectional designs collect data at one time point from a sample, allowing examination of variable relationships but not causal or longitudinal conclusions.

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LCSW Social Work Research and Evaluation 3