Evaluation is the second critical thinking dimension contained within Blooms Taxonomy
of Cognitive Learning Objectives.
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Effect size statistics are especially useful when attempting to determine the efficacy of an
intentional intervention such as a psychosocial program or practice, or a drug or medical
procedure.
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According to Nathan and Gorman, Type 6 Studies are the most rigorous research studies
and involve a randomized, prospective clinical trial
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A false positive refers to the phenomenon of participants dropping out of a research study
because they have benefited in some way or perhaps because they lose interest.
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A false negative results when someone suggests that something is false or invalid, but it
actually is true or valid
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A logical fallacy is an argument that is usually psychologically persuasive but logically
weak.
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An advantage of dualistic thinking is that it considers a variety of useful perspectives and
innovative solutions.
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Social workers must ask questions about the validity, reliability, and relevance of
information that might guide the nature and quality of our service.
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According to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (2008), which of the
following is an accurate ethical principle?
A. Social workers should provide services and represent themselves as competent even outside the
boundaries of their education.
B. Social workers should provide services in substantive areas or use intervention techniques or
approaches that are new to them even without supervision.
C. Social workers should base practice on recognized knowledge, including empirically based
knowledge, relevant to social work and social work ethics.
D. Social workers should not be involved in areas of practice where generally recognized standards
do not exist.
In order to decrease the chance of false findings, researchers often conduct _____ to determine an optimal
sample size.
A. size analyses
B. power analyses
C. variable analyses
D. group analyses
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