SOWK RESEARCH QUIZ 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The goal of scientific studies and its relationship to generalization - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅to allow for
generalization of results
generalizability: the extent to which we can claim our findings inform us about a group larger than the
one we studied
This chapter discusses several reasons why a research course is required in social work. Which response
below was not listed as a reason? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅because the president of NASW mandated it
in 1968.
Why is research course required in social work? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. for social workers to choose
and evaluate their work 2. to be held accountable for interventions
3. it is a part of 2 of the 9 competencies
What type of study would be at the top of a hierarchy of evidence sources? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Considering the Hierarchy of Evidence, which type of study provides better information for evidence-
based practice? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅randomized control trials
Know about Evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅ideally a systematic process in which
social workers or other professionals gather evidence to apply to a particular problem;
Criteria- specify the problem, possible approach or solution, alternative course of action, successful
outcome for evaluating
Evidence-based practice tries to avoid the client's input, values, and circumstances as well as other
information provided by the practitioner in order to reduce biased opinions. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅false
, Evidence-based practice starts with a philosophical question that can be debated. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅false
Why should Evidence-based practice require an examination of the studies on the effectiveness of the
intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Social workers need to look for the intervention that is the
most effective for their client
2. Social workers who do not keep current on the literature and research in their fields are in danger of
practicing incompetent social work. Interventions are not equally effective, and newer, improved ones
come along from time to time. Social workers must be able to inform clients why, on the basis of
empirical studies, on particular treatment is recommended over another.
3. We have an ethical obligation to identify which interventions should be used with specific client
groups and those that shouldn't
T or F: Evidence-based practice should never involve the client's input and values - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅false
T or F: Evidence-based practice requires an examination of the studies on the effectiveness of the
intervention - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅true
T or F: Determining the publishing source of Internet information was listed as a recommendation for
helping to determine its credibility - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅true
What is considered an error of generalization in research? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Assuming too
much and going beyond what the data would support
2. As a rule, you can generalize to the specific universe of people who are interviewed, observed, or
surveyed in your study. If you draw an unbiased national sample, then you can speak to the attitudes or
preferences of the nation.
T or F: Bias in a study can affect its generalizability. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅true
The goal of scientific studies and its relationship to generalization - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅to allow for
generalization of results
generalizability: the extent to which we can claim our findings inform us about a group larger than the
one we studied
This chapter discusses several reasons why a research course is required in social work. Which response
below was not listed as a reason? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅because the president of NASW mandated it
in 1968.
Why is research course required in social work? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. for social workers to choose
and evaluate their work 2. to be held accountable for interventions
3. it is a part of 2 of the 9 competencies
What type of study would be at the top of a hierarchy of evidence sources? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Considering the Hierarchy of Evidence, which type of study provides better information for evidence-
based practice? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅randomized control trials
Know about Evidence-based practice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅ideally a systematic process in which
social workers or other professionals gather evidence to apply to a particular problem;
Criteria- specify the problem, possible approach or solution, alternative course of action, successful
outcome for evaluating
Evidence-based practice tries to avoid the client's input, values, and circumstances as well as other
information provided by the practitioner in order to reduce biased opinions. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅false
, Evidence-based practice starts with a philosophical question that can be debated. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅false
Why should Evidence-based practice require an examination of the studies on the effectiveness of the
intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Social workers need to look for the intervention that is the
most effective for their client
2. Social workers who do not keep current on the literature and research in their fields are in danger of
practicing incompetent social work. Interventions are not equally effective, and newer, improved ones
come along from time to time. Social workers must be able to inform clients why, on the basis of
empirical studies, on particular treatment is recommended over another.
3. We have an ethical obligation to identify which interventions should be used with specific client
groups and those that shouldn't
T or F: Evidence-based practice should never involve the client's input and values - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅false
T or F: Evidence-based practice requires an examination of the studies on the effectiveness of the
intervention - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅true
T or F: Determining the publishing source of Internet information was listed as a recommendation for
helping to determine its credibility - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅true
What is considered an error of generalization in research? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Assuming too
much and going beyond what the data would support
2. As a rule, you can generalize to the specific universe of people who are interviewed, observed, or
surveyed in your study. If you draw an unbiased national sample, then you can speak to the attitudes or
preferences of the nation.
T or F: Bias in a study can affect its generalizability. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅true
