Which of the following is descriptive of simple time-series designs?
A) They guard against a process of maturation that could occur and would otherwise go undetected
B)Regular fluctuations that occur apart from the experimental stimulus cannot be identified.?
C)They serve as a protection against the possible influence of some extraneous factor.?
D) The fewer data point, the better.
A
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All of the following statements about Medicaid are true except
(a) states can establish different eligibility requirements, benefits, and payments; (b) the major beneficiaries of Medicaid are children of low income families; (c) Medicaid provides the largest source of income for elderly in nursing homes; (d) Medicaid provides more generous benefits than Medicare.
Using a number of approaches to define a social problem may lend insight into the problem and
key issues. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the value of gamma?
A. –.92
B. –.69
C. .69
D. .85
Which of the following would best illustrate the "program" as the unit of analysis in
research?
a. a study of community mental health agencies in terms of the impact of heavy caseloads on client satisfaction b. a needs assessment survey in which the ability of families to cope with disability is assessed c. a survey of people's attitudes toward those who receive public assistance d. an evaluation of the effectiveness of boot camps in comparison with other sentencing options such as traditional incarceration or probation