SSW Research & Evidence-Based Practice

Question 1

What is an evidence-based practice (EBP) in school social work?

Accepted Answer

An intervention or approach supported by rigorous research demonstrating its effectiveness

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Any practice that a social worker has used successfully

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A practice recommended by a textbook author

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The most popular intervention among social workers

Question 2

What is a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) in schools?

Accepted Answer

A prevention framework providing increasingly intensive interventions at three tiers based on student need

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A three-story building design for optimal learning environments

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A grading system using three performance tiers

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A staffing model with three levels of employee qualifications

Question 3

What is the purpose of progress monitoring in school social work interventions?

Accepted Answer

To regularly assess whether an intervention is producing the desired outcomes and adjust accordingly

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To monitor student attendance records only

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To track the social worker's billable hours

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To evaluate teacher satisfaction with social work services

Question 4

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how is it applied in school settings?

Accepted Answer

A therapy approach that helps students identify and change negative thought patterns affecting their behavior and emotions

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A behavioral management system using rewards and punishments

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A standardized academic curriculum for gifted students

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A physical therapy technique for students with motor difficulties

Question 5

What ethical considerations must school social workers address when conducting research with students?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent/assent, confidentiality, minimal risk, voluntary participation, and IRB approval

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Only parental permission is needed regardless of the research type

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Research with minors requires no special ethical considerations

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School social workers are prohibited from conducting any research

Question 6

What is a logic model in program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A visual representation showing the relationships between program resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes

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A mathematical formula for calculating program costs

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A computer programming language for data analysis

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A standardized test for measuring student logic skills