Identify at least 5 ways that internal validity can be managed by evaluators.
What will be an ideal response?
Internal validity can be managed by evaluators by: (1) the use of measurements that have been tested, (2) the use of multiple means to gain measurements (e.g., identifying and describing a phenomenon using three points of examination is called triangulation), (3) the structure of the evaluation process, (4) peer debriefing, (5) having sufficient documentation of one’s efforts so as to leave an audit trail, and (6) gaining feedback from research participants to test out responses and findings, and gathering extensive descriptions to provide validation of one’s findings. However, central to assuring validity is the selection of a design for the evaluation that collects needed information in a manner that maximizes one’s ability to make statements about effectiveness with some degree of confidence and credibility.
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A. The theory has a liberal philosophy that advocates rapid social changes. B. The theory tends to ignore basic social injustices. C. The theory focuses too much on seeking to benefit the poor. D. The theory focuses too much on seeking to benefit the oppressed and those who are victimized by discrimination.
Explain the notion of social justice and how it motivates people to become social workers.
What will be an ideal response?
According to a National Council study, the suicide rate is highest among which of the following addictions?
a. eating disorder b. pathological gamblers c. alcoholics d. cocaine users
The major organ that metabolizes large amounts of alcohol is
________. A. oxidation B. the pancreas C. the stomach D. the liver