LSA Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice 3

Question 1

In single-subject design research, what does the 'baseline phase' (A phase) measure?

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The client's behavior or condition before the intervention begins

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The intervention being systematically applied

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The final outcome after the treatment period ends

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The performance of a comparison group

Question 2

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?

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Program outcome evaluation

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Needs assessment

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Formative evaluation

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Cost-benefit analysis

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'triangulation' in qualitative research?

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Using multiple data sources, methods, or perspectives to strengthen research conclusions

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Dividing the sample into three equal comparison groups

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Applying three different statistical tests to the same dataset

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Conducting three sequential rounds of data collection

Question 4

When a researcher reports a statistically significant finding (p < 0.05), this means:

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There is less than a 5% probability that the result occurred by chance

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The intervention produced a large and clinically meaningful effect

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The finding has been replicated in at least five independent studies

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The sample included more than 5% of the total population

Question 5

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:

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A single-subject design

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A randomized controlled trial

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A focus group study

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A retrospective chart review

Question 6

Which of the following ethical concerns is MOST critical when using existing client records for research purposes?

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Protecting client confidentiality and anonymity

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Ensuring the data collected is quantitative in nature

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Obtaining external funding before beginning the study

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Publishing findings exclusively in peer-reviewed journals

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the ideal relationship between practice and research in social work?

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Practice should inform research questions, and research findings should guide practice

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Research and practice are completely separate professional endeavors

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Only researchers and academics need to understand research methods

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Research findings always override clinical judgment in every situation