Research Methods: Concepts and Connections First Edition Michael Passer Research Methods: Concepts and Connections First Edition Chapter 11: Quasi-experimental Designs Clicker Questions Questions by Melissa Terlecki, Cabrini College © 2013 by Worth Publishers

Chapter 11 1. What do true experiments and quasi-experiments have in common? measuring the effect of treatment control over independent variables control over dependent variables equivalence of participant characteristics between groups

Chapter 11 (Answer) 1. What do true experiments and quasi-experiments have in common? measuring the effect of treatment control over independent variables control over dependent variables equivalence of participant characteristics between groups

Chapter 11 2. Which is NOT true regarding quasi-experiments? They are often used to examine social programs. They are more vulnerable to internal validity threats. They can be systematically diagrammed. They are only used in applied research.

Chapter 11 (Answer) 2. Which is NOT true regarding quasi-experiments? They are often used to examine social programs. They are more vulnerable to internal validity threats. They can be systematically diagrammed. They are only used in applied research.

Chapter 11 3. If a group of allergy sufferers are given an experimental medication and they are tested for allergies afterward, this would be an example of which design? one-group pretest-posttest one-group posttest only simple interrupted time-series one-group pretest with multiple posttests

Chapter 11 (Answer) 3. If a group of allergy sufferers are given an experimental medication and they are tested for allergies afterward, this would be an example of which design? one-group pretest-posttest one-group posttest only simple interrupted time-series one-group pretest with multiple posttests

Chapter 11 4. What is main threat to the internal validity of a time-series design? maturation testing history attrition

Chapter 11 (Answer) 4. What is main threat to the internal validity of a time-series design? maturation testing history attrition

Chapter 11 5. Which type of threat to internal validity specifically relates to two-group designs? selection testing regression to the mean instrumentation

Chapter 11 (Answer) 5. Which type of threat to internal validity specifically relates to two-group designs? selection testing regression to the mean instrumentation

Chapter 11 6. Which selection interaction involves one group experiencing outside events another group does not? selection X history selection X maturation selection X testing selection X instrumentation

Chapter 11 (Answer) 6. Which selection interaction involves one group experiencing outside events another group does not? selection X history selection X maturation selection X testing selection X instrumentation

Chapter 11 7. Which selection interaction refers to the observation that reasons for dropping out of the study differ between two groups? selection X regression selection X testing selection X attrition selection X history

Chapter 11 (Answer) 7. Which selection interaction refers to the observation that reasons for dropping out of the study differ between two groups? selection X regression selection X testing selection X attrition selection X history

Chapter 11 8. Which is the weakest of all quasi-experimental designs with a control group? pretest-posttest with nonequivalent control group simple interrupted time-series with nonequivalent control group posttest-only with nonequivalent control group multiple posttests-only with nonequivalent control group

Chapter 11 (Answer) 8. Which is the weakest of all quasi-experimental designs with a control group? pretest-posttest with nonequivalent control group simple interrupted time-series with nonequivalent control group posttest-only with nonequivalent control group multiple posttests-only with nonequivalent control group

Chapter 11 9. Quasi-experiments using archival data need to be most concerned with which confound? maturation attrition regression to the mean instrumentation

Chapter 11 (Answer) 9. Quasi-experiments using archival data need to be most concerned with which confound? maturation attrition regression to the mean instrumentation

Chapter 11 10. An experiment involves a group of athletes receiving yoga training while another group of casual walkers does not. Later the casual walkers group also receives the yoga training. Throughout the 10 weeks, all participants are assessed for relaxation. This would be an example of which type of design? simple interrupted time-series with nonequivalent control group switching replication time-series posttest-only with nonequivalent control group switching replication pretest-posttest

Chapter 11 (Answer) 10. An experiment involves a group of athletes receiving yoga training while another group of casual walkers does not. Later the casual walkers group also receives the yoga training. Throughout the 10 weeks, all participants are assessed for relaxation. This would be an example of which type of design? simple interrupted time-series with nonequivalent control group switching replication time-series posttest-only with nonequivalent control group switching replication pretest-posttest

Chapter 11 11. Which is a constraint of program evaluation? It can be politically charged. It can determine needs for a new program. It can add to scientific knowledge. It can improve a current program.

Chapter 11 (Answer) 11. Which is a constraint of program evaluation? It can be politically charged. It can determine needs for a new program. It can add to scientific knowledge. It can improve a current program.

Chapter 11 12. Before a program is developed, which component comes first in the process of program evaluation? program theory and design assessment process evaluation efficiency assessment needs assessment

Chapter 11 (Answer) 12. Before a program is developed, which component comes first in the process of program evaluation? program theory and design assessment process evaluation efficiency assessment needs assessment

Chapter 11 13. Which type of program evaluation evaluates the rationale for why a program has been created? process evaluation program theory and design assessment outcome evaluation efficiency assessment

Chapter 11 (Answer) 13. Which type of program evaluation evaluates the rationale for why a program has been created? process evaluation program theory and design assessment outcome evaluation efficiency assessment

Chapter 11 14. Implementing and maintaining effective programs in other settings or with other groups is called: contamination. efficiency assessment. program diffusion. program theory and design assessment.

Chapter 11 (Answer) 14. Implementing and maintaining effective programs in other settings or with other groups is called: contamination. efficiency assessment. program diffusion. program theory and design assessment.

Chapter 11 15. Which phase of program diffusion involves maintaining the program over time? dissemination adoption implementation sustainability

Chapter 11 (Answer) 15. Which phase of program diffusion involves maintaining the program over time? dissemination adoption implementation sustainability