EDR 610 Chapter 1 Exam Questions with Latest Update

Research Literature - ANSWER-Set of published research studies on a particular topic Abstract - ANSWER-Brief summary of what is in an article Basic research - ANSWER-Research aimed at generating fundamental knowledge and theoretical understanding about basic human and other natural processes Applied research - ANSWER-Research focused on answering practical questions to provide relatively immediate solutions Evaluation research - ANSWER-Focuses on determining the worth, merit, or quality of intervention programs Formative evaluation - ANSWER-Evaluation focused on improving the evaluation object - helps program developers and support staff design, implement, and improve their program so that it works well Summative evaluation - ANSWER-Evaluation focused on determining the overall effectiveness and usefulness of the evaluation object Needs assessment - ANSWER-Is there a need for this type of program? Theory assessment - ANSWER-Is this program conceptualized in a way that is should work? Implementation assessment - ANSWER-Was this program implemented properly and according to the program plan? Impact assessment - ANSWER-Did this program have an impact on its intended targets? Efficiency assessment - ANSWER-Is this program cost-effective? Action research - ANSWER-Focuses on solving local problems that practitioners face Orientational research - ANSWER-Focuses on reducing inequality and giving voice to the disadvantaged - research explicitly done for the purpose of advancing an ideological position or orientation that he or she believes will improve some part of our society Epistemology - ANSWER-The theory of knowledge and its justification