LSA Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The client's behavior or condition before the intervention begins

Answer

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.

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?

Accepted Answer

Program outcome evaluation

Answer

Program outcome evaluation assesses whether a program is achieving its intended goals and producing the desired changes in participants.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Triangulation involves using multiple data sources, methods, or theoretical perspectives to cross-validate findings and enhance research credibility and trustworthiness.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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:

Accepted Answer

A single-subject design

Answer

Single-subject design involves systematic data collection on one client across baseline and intervention phases to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific intervention.

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LSA Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice 3