Martha has been working for weeks on constructing a survey. She has diligently followed the process
of construction beginning with identifying the purpose of the survey, and proceeding forward.
What
is the last step Martha will complete before administering the survey?
a) Data analysis
b) Decide on response options
c) Selection of best questions
d) Pretest
Trisha's study explained the connections between therapist characteristics and client outcomes.
She
found a statistically significant relationship between the duration of experience for therapists and
client outcomes, particularly higher levels of self-esteem. Further, she established that the
independent variable (duration of experience) preceded the dependent variable (self-esteem) in time.
Given this vignette, which condition of determining a causal relationship has not been met?
a) This is an explanatory method
b) Lack of theoretical acknowledgment
c) No statistical significance
d) Extraneous variables are not ruled-out
Social work researchers from a local college are in the conceptual process of designing a study. Their
purpose is to understand the opinions of social work administrators on the state's mental health
reform.
Currently they are considering using either interviews, or questionnaires to collect data.
Identify why an interview might be preferred over a questionnaire
a) Higher response rate
b) Less expensive
c) Privacy more likely assured
d) Less bias