CPCE Domain 8: Research and Program Evaluation 1/21 Welcome to your CPCE Domain 8: Research and Program Evaluation 1. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In the context of program evaluation, which statistical test is most appropriate for comparing the means of three or more independent groups on a continuous outcome? A. t-test B. Chi-square test C. Analysis of Variance 'ANOVA' D. Pearson's correlation None 2. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation When conducting a research study, ensuring that the measurement of variables is consistent across different times and contexts refers to which of the following? A. Validity B. Reliability C. Generalizability D. Feasibility None 3. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation Which type of validity is concerned with the extent to which a test measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure? A. Criterion-related validity B. Content validity C. Construct validity D. External validity None 4. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In a study examining the effectiveness of a new counseling approach, what type of research design allows for the strongest causal inferences? A. Correlational design B. Quasi-experimental design C. Experimental design D. Cross-sectional design None 5. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation The use of multiple observers to assess the same events or behaviors to enhance the reliability of observations is known as what? A. Triangulation B. Inter-rater reliability C. Cross-validation D. Peer debriefing None 6. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In qualitative research, what term is used to describe the process of ensuring that the findings of a study accurately reflect the data collected and the experiences of the participants? A. Triangulation B. Validity C. Credibility D. Generalizability None 7. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation What statistical procedure is used to determine the smallest effect size that is statistically significant in a study? A. Power analysis B. Regression analysis C. Factor analysis D. Covariance analysis None 8. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation Which of the following best describes a Type II error in the context of hypothesis testing? A. Rejecting a true null hypothesis B. Failing to reject a false null hypothesis C. Rejecting a false alternative hypothesis D. Failing to detect a true effect when it exists None 9. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In the context of research ethics, which principle emphasizes the importance of minimizing potential harm and maximizing benefits? A. Autonomy B. Beneficence C. Justice D. Informed consent None 10. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation What is the primary purpose of using a control group in experimental research? A. To provide a comparison for measuring the effect of the treatment B. To increase the sample size of the study C. To control the experimental environment D. To ensure the external validity of the study None 11. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In regression analysis, what does the R-squared value represent? A. The percentage of variance in the dependent variable that can be explained by the independent variable(s) B. The correlation coefficient between the independent and dependent variables C. The average error of the regression model D. The slope of the regression line None 12. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In program evaluation, what approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods to enhance the validity of the findings? A. Experimental design B. Mixed-methods design C. Longitudinal study D. Case study None 13. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate when the data are skewed? A. Mean B. Median C. Mode D. Range None 14. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In the context of validity, which term refers to the extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other populations, settings, or times? A. Internal validity B. Construct validity C. External validity D. Criterion-related validity None 15. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation What does a confidence interval in statistical analysis indicate? A. The range within which the true population mean is likely to fall B. The probability that the research findings are due to chance C. The range of values within which a population parameter lies with a specific probability D. The precision of the estimate of the effect size None 16. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation Which type of reliability is assessed by measuring the same individuals at two different points in time? A. Inter-rater reliability B. Test-retest reliability C. Parallel-forms reliability D. Internal consistency reliability None 17. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation What is the primary function of formative evaluation in program evaluation? A. To assess the overall impact of a program after its completion B. To monitor the program's process and progress during its implementation C. To determine the cost-effectiveness of a program D. To compare the outcomes of different programs None 18. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In a hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) analysis, what does the term "level-2 predictor" refer to? A. A variable that predicts outcomes at the individual level B. A variable that predicts outcomes at the group or cluster level C. A variable that is controlled for in the analysis D. A variable that mediates the relationship between two other variables None 19. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation What statistical test is used to compare the frequencies of categorical outcomes between two or more groups? A. ANOVA B. t-test C. Chi-square test D. Pearson's correlation None 20. CPCE: Research and Program Evaluation In qualitative research, saturation is reached when: A. The sample size meets predetermined criteria B. Additional data does not provide new insights or information C. The data is fully coded and categorized D. The research findings can be generalized to a larger population None 1 out of 20 Previous0 %Start QuizNext Time is Up! Time's up