CRIM 315 Exam 3 Question and
answers verified to pass 2025
Applied research (evaluation) - correct answer to investigate the overall
effectiveness of programs and policies
-findings can immediately be utilized and applied
Basic research - correct answer used for advancing general knowledge
secondary data analysis - correct answer the collection or analysis of data
that were originally collected by someone else at another time
ex: surveys
-official stats/records
-historical documents
crime mapping - correct answer identifies the spatial distribution of crime and
other events or characteristics
-map is able to visually communicate analysis and results
comparative research - correct answer research comparing data from more
than one time period and/or more than one nation
ex: homicide rates in US
evaluation research - correct answer not a method of data collection, not a
unique component of research designs
Evaluation research model - correct answer program stakeholders
, feedback
inputs
program process
outputs
outcomes
inputs in evaluation model - correct answer resources, raw materials, clients
and staff that go into a program
program processes in evaluation research - correct answer service or
treatment provided to cases, simple or complicated
outputs in evaluation research - correct answer direct products of program's
service or treatment
ex: how many clients were served, case managers trained, arrests made
Outcomes in evaluation research - correct answer the impact of the program
process on the cases processed
ex: improved test scores, higher job retention, fewer criminal offenses
Feedback in evaluation research - correct answer information about service
delivery system outputs, outcomes, or operations
stakeholders in evaluation research - correct answer individuals and groups
who have some basis of concern with the program
ex: the funding agency, the parents or spouse of clients
questions in evaluation research - correct answer -evaluation of need
answers verified to pass 2025
Applied research (evaluation) - correct answer to investigate the overall
effectiveness of programs and policies
-findings can immediately be utilized and applied
Basic research - correct answer used for advancing general knowledge
secondary data analysis - correct answer the collection or analysis of data
that were originally collected by someone else at another time
ex: surveys
-official stats/records
-historical documents
crime mapping - correct answer identifies the spatial distribution of crime and
other events or characteristics
-map is able to visually communicate analysis and results
comparative research - correct answer research comparing data from more
than one time period and/or more than one nation
ex: homicide rates in US
evaluation research - correct answer not a method of data collection, not a
unique component of research designs
Evaluation research model - correct answer program stakeholders
, feedback
inputs
program process
outputs
outcomes
inputs in evaluation model - correct answer resources, raw materials, clients
and staff that go into a program
program processes in evaluation research - correct answer service or
treatment provided to cases, simple or complicated
outputs in evaluation research - correct answer direct products of program's
service or treatment
ex: how many clients were served, case managers trained, arrests made
Outcomes in evaluation research - correct answer the impact of the program
process on the cases processed
ex: improved test scores, higher job retention, fewer criminal offenses
Feedback in evaluation research - correct answer information about service
delivery system outputs, outcomes, or operations
stakeholders in evaluation research - correct answer individuals and groups
who have some basis of concern with the program
ex: the funding agency, the parents or spouse of clients
questions in evaluation research - correct answer -evaluation of need
