MSW Research and Program Evaluation 5

Question 1

A social work researcher wants to synthesize quantitative findings from multiple studies on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for depression. The most appropriate method is:

Accepted Answer

Meta-analysis

Answer

Meta-analysis statistically combines effect sizes from multiple studies to produce an overall estimate of treatment effectiveness.

Question 2

Which concept refers to the degree to which findings from a qualitative study can be transferred to other contexts?

Accepted Answer

Transferability

Answer

Transferability is the qualitative parallel to external validity and depends on the researcher providing thick description so readers can judge applicability.

Question 3

A program serving unhoused youth conducts an outcome evaluation six months after discharge. The most appropriate measure of housing stability would be:

Accepted Answer

Number of nights in stable housing during the follow-up period

Answer

Nights in stable housing directly operationalizes housing stability as a concrete, countable outcome for the follow-up period.

Question 4

Which ethical obligation requires researchers to store data securely and destroy identifying information after the required retention period?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality protection

Answer

Confidentiality protection requires researchers to safeguard participant data and prevent unauthorized disclosure of identifying information.

Question 5

In program evaluation, a 'summative evaluation' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An assessment of overall program effectiveness conducted at the end of a program cycle

Answer

Summative evaluation judges overall program merit or worth, typically after a full program cycle, to inform decisions about continuation or expansion.

MSW - Master of Social Work Practice Test

MSW - Master of Social Work Practice Test

MSW Research and Program Evaluation 5