MC Research Methods and Program Evaluation 2

Question 1

A counselor using a single-subject research design (SSRD) is most likely interested in:

Accepted Answer

Tracking an individual client's progress across baseline and intervention phases

Answer

SSRD uses repeated measurements of an individual across baseline and treatment phases, making it well-suited for evaluating outcomes in clinical practice.

Question 2

Effect size in counseling research is a statistic that tells us:

Accepted Answer

The practical magnitude of the treatment's impact

Answer

Effect size quantifies the practical or clinical significance of a treatment effect, independent of sample size, helping clinicians judge real-world meaningfulness.

Question 3

Qualitative research methods in counseling are best suited for:

Accepted Answer

Exploring lived experiences and meaning-making in depth

Answer

Qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups, narrative analysis) excel at capturing the depth, nuance, and subjective meaning of human experience.

Question 4

A meta-analysis in counseling research synthesizes findings from multiple studies primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Calculate an overall effect size across the body of research

Answer

Meta-analysis statistically combines results from multiple studies on the same question to derive a more precise and generalizable estimate of treatment effectiveness.

Question 5

In program evaluation, a 'needs assessment' is conducted to:

Accepted Answer

Determine the gap between current and desired conditions before designing a program

Answer

A needs assessment identifies the target population's unmet needs and existing resources to guide program design before any intervention is implemented.

MC - Master of Counseling Practice Test

MC - Master of Counseling Practice Test

MC Research Methods and Program Evaluation 2