Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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In single-subject design research, what does the 'baseline phase' (A phase) measure?
Answer: The client's behavior or condition before the intervention begins
The baseline phase measures the client's target behavior or condition before the intervention, providing a comparison point for evaluating whether the intervention produces change.
A social work agency wants to determine whether its new parenting support program is achieving its stated goals. Which type of evaluation should be conducted?
Answer: Program outcome evaluation
Program outcome evaluation assesses whether a program is achieving its intended goals and producing the desired changes in participants.
Which of the following best describes 'triangulation' in qualitative research?
Answer: Using multiple data sources, methods, or perspectives to strengthen research conclusions
Triangulation involves using multiple data sources, methods, or theoretical perspectives to cross-validate findings and enhance research credibility and trustworthiness.
When a researcher reports a statistically significant finding (p < 0.05), this means:
Answer: There is less than a 5% probability that the result occurred by chance
A p-value less than 0.05 indicates there is less than a 5% probability that the observed results occurred by chance alone, supporting the conclusion that the finding is statistically significant.
A social worker implements an intervention with a single client, systematically collects data before, during, and after treatment, and graphs the results to evaluate effectiveness. This is an example of:
Answer: A single-subject design
Single-subject design involves systematic data collection on one client across baseline and intervention phases to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific intervention.
Which of the following ethical concerns is MOST critical when using existing client records for research purposes?
Answer: Protecting client confidentiality and anonymity
Using client records for research requires strict protection of confidentiality and anonymity to uphold clients' right to privacy and maintain professional and ethical standards.
Which of the following best describes the ideal relationship between practice and research in social work?
Answer: Practice should inform research questions, and research findings should guide practice
The relationship between practice and research is reciprocal — real-world practice experiences generate meaningful research questions, while research findings improve and refine evidence-based practice.