LMSW LMSW Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice 2

Question 1

Which ethical principle in social work research requires that participation must be free from coercion and that participants fully understand what they are agreeing to?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Informed consent requires that participants voluntarily agree to participate after receiving complete, comprehensible information about the study's purpose, risks, and benefits.

Question 2

A social worker uses a pre-test/post-test design with no control group to measure changes in clients after an intervention. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Quasi-experimental design

Answer

A quasi-experimental design lacks random assignment or a proper control group, making causal conclusions less certain than in a true experiment.

Question 3

Which sampling method involves every member of the population having an equal chance of being selected?

Accepted Answer

Simple random sampling

Answer

Simple random sampling gives every individual an equal probability of selection, which supports generalizability of findings to the broader population.

Question 4

When a researcher measures what they intend to measure, the instrument is said to have:

Accepted Answer

Validity

Answer

Validity refers to the degree to which a measurement tool accurately captures the construct it is designed to measure.

Question 5

Which research approach is BEST suited for exploring the lived experience of LMSW clients who have recovered from trauma?

Accepted Answer

Phenomenological study

Answer

Phenomenological research focuses on capturing and interpreting the subjective, lived experiences of participants in depth.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW LMSW Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice 2