Exam - Part 2

Question 1

Sampling Theory

Answer 1

Selecting samples that reflect larger or total population’s

Question 2

Participant pool

Answer 2

A identified accessible group representative of the target population

Question 3

Good enough principal

Answer 3

Non-random samples with characteristics that can be generalized to a certain population

Question 4

Variables that affect the direction and/or strength of the relationship between a predictor (IV) and a criterion (DV)

Strength b/w IV & DV

Answer 4

Moderator

Question 5

Mediators

Answer 5

Explain the relationship between predictor (IV) and criterion (DV)

Question 6

The relationship between FCS in frequency of annual well visit is_________ by education.

Answer 6

Mediated

Question 7

Age may be a ________ variable to the level of success to become pregnant

Answer 7

Moderator

Question 8

Do heterogeneous or homogeneous population’s limit the degree to which results or generalizable

Answer 8

Homogeneous

Question 9

Provides a wide righty of characteristics ________ population

Answer 9

Heterogeneous

Question 10

Error variance is greater for what population

Answer 10

Heterogeneous

Question 11

Biases will exist in virtually all samples T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Populations that are repeatedly marginalized within a persons research

Answer 12

Systematic biases in counseling

Question 13

Statistic power

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Probability of rejecting the no hypothesis when it’s true

Question 14

Determines how many participants are needed

Answer 14

Statistical tests used to determine the power

Question 15

Types of research

Answer 15

Experimental

Quasi-experimental

Correlational

Quantitative

Qualitative

Mixed methods

Question 16

Concurrent validity

Answer 16

Calculating correlations with a similar scale

Desire is high correlations

Question 17

Calculating correlations with a dissimilar scale

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Discriminate validity

Hoping for low correlations

Question 18

The first step of scale construction

Answer 18

Form a research team with diverse backgrounds, values, perspectives

Question 19

10 tips for developing a scale

Answer 19

Define constructs

Use literature to develop items (i.e. questions)

Be precise

Avoid difficult wording

avoid irrelevant information

use positive language

avoid double negatives

Avoid “absolutes”

Avoid vague terms like “sometimes”

Question 20

Items should focus on ____ thought or concept

Answer 20

One

Question 21

Items should be reviewed with small groups to identify _______

Answer 21

Relevance or gaps

Question 22

Examine reliability via c________ a_______

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Coefficient alphas

Question 23

Coefficient alpha of .70 or higher

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Is desired in social sciences

Question 24

Informs researchers of the stability of a scale over time

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Test-retest reliability

Question 25

Presumed classification of all humans based on visible characteristics

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Race

Question 26

A person's nation of origin and sociographics (religion)

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Ethnicity

Question 27

Culture

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Values believes language rituals and traditions passed on from generations

Question 28

Male or female - anatomical or biological characteristics

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Sex

Question 29

Sexuality

Answer 29

Sexual behavior, values, preferences or needs

Question 30

Culturally a scribe characteristics - maleness or femaleness Just change from a signed or biological sex

Answer 30

Gender

Question 31

A persons divergence from prevailing social norms about gender

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Transgender

Question 32

SES

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An index relative to power, prestige and control of resources

Question 33

Subjective or perceived social status

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Assumes that there are both social and psychological consequences associated with occupying a particular position on the SES index

Question 34

Program evaluation goals (3)

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Discover what is working well what change are needed How to incorporate wellness & social justice

Question 35

Program evaluation boundaries

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Goals Understand program Determine the evaluators role (do the stakeholders care)

Question 36

Evaluation methods

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Stakeholders input design evaluation cost estimate Contract

Question 37

Two parts of program evaluation analysis

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Primary data analysis | Secondary data analysis

Question 38

And executive summary is used to ______

Answer 38

Report findings

Question 39

The last step of a program evaluation

Answer 39

Reflecting on the process

Question 40

Phases of program evaluation (5)

Answer 40

Setting boundaries (Goal & Roles) Select evaluation methods Collect and analyze data Report findings Reflect