FREE NCC Research and Program Evaluation Question and Answers

Question 1

When you see the letter P in relation to a test of significance, it means

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Probability

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Possibility

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Positive

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Psychoanalysis

Question 2

An operational definition:

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outlines a procedure

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is deductive logic

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can be measured on a Likert Scale

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describes the purpose of an experiment

Question 3

Which of the following are not included as a concept in deductive reasoning?

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Medium premise

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Minor premise

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Obvious conclusion

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Major premise

Question 4

Using deductive reasoning to gain knowledge has been called:

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Syllogism

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Qualitative research

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Quantitative research

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Cross section research

Question 5

Joannie is a part of a research experiment monitoring energy level and depression. She becomes pregnant and tells you that she has been very fatigued. Her tiredness is:

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An intervening variable

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A dependent variable

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A correlate

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All of the above

Question 6

A(n) _______ is a form of descriptive research and requires a return rate of 50-57% to be accurate.

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Survey

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Case study

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Observation

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Analysis

Question 7

Most ethical dilemmas are related to:

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confidentiality

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family members

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money

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mental illness

Question 8

One of your clients who is a minor comes into your office with visible bruising and you suspect abuse. You should:

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Call the child abuse hotline to report the incident.

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Tell his parents to stop abusing him.

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Try to prove it.

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Ask lots of questions to lead your client to confide the abuse to you.

Question 9

The most valuable type of research is the:

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experiment

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correlational study

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survey

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descriptive narrative

Question 10

A man comes to you and has been through a series of traumatic events. You have no training or experience in helping clients overcome trauma. Ethically, you should:

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refer the client to a therapist who has the proper qualifications.

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continue meeting with him and 'learn as you go'.

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tell him you can't help him.

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ask him to tell you all the details.