Social Work Research & Evaluation

Question 1

Which research design is considered the gold standard for determining cause-and-effect relationships?

Accepted Answer

Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

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Case study

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Cross-sectional survey

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Qualitative interview study

Question 2

In research, 'reliability' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The consistency of a measurement instrument across repeated uses

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Whether a study measures what it intends to measure

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The ability to generalize findings to other populations

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The ethical soundness of the research design

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of qualitative research in social work?

Accepted Answer

In-depth interviews exploring the experiences of homeless veterans

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A survey measuring depression scores in 500 clients

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A randomized trial of a new therapy program

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A statistical analysis of child welfare caseload data

Question 4

In a research study, the group that does NOT receive the treatment or intervention is called the:

Accepted Answer

Control group

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Experimental group

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Cohort group

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Placebo group

Question 5

Which type of sampling method involves selecting every nth person from a list?

Accepted Answer

Systematic sampling

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Simple random sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Convenience sampling

Question 6

In program evaluation, 'fidelity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The degree to which a program is implemented as originally designed

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Client satisfaction with services

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The cost-effectiveness of the program

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The number of clients served