Assignment: Designing a Plan for Outcome Evaluation Social workers can apply knowledge and skills learned from conducting one type of evaluation to others. Moreover, evaluations themselves can inform and com`plement each other throughout the life of a program. This week, you apply all that you have learned about program evaluation throughout this course to aid … Read more
By Day 5 Respond to at least two colleagues from the perspective of an interested stakeholder for the program by doing the following: Provide a brief description of the role that you are taking. Provide an evaluation of the group research design that they have chosen, and criteria that your colleagues have generated (choice of … Read more
Discussion Topic: Psychology of Abnormal Behavior What is considered “abnormal” behavior to you? Have you seen or experienced abnormal behaviors of others, either at work, around town or in your personal life? Explain why or why not you believe the behavior is normal or abnormal. At Least 250 words. Course Materials Kearney. C & Trull. … Read more
In PSY-452: Experimental Psychology in Topic 8 you completed the Research Report assignment. In this course you will revise components from the PSY-452 assignment and use those revised components to create a research proposal at the end of this course. You should treat this assignment as a potential portfolio piece or writing sample for future … Read more
The validity of a scale a. stays the same acrosee different sample populations b. is stagnant in its relation to the real world c. is data dependent d. does not need to be periodically reevaluated
Discussion: Assessing Outcomes How do you determine the “success” of a human services program? Part of your role as an administrator is to collaborate with your staff to determine how a particular program’s effectiveness will be measured. The outcomes must be clear, realistic, and feasible, and how the outcomes will be assessed must be clear … Read more
Discussion: Use of Group Designs in Program Evaluation Group programs are common in social work. Just as with other types of programs, social workers must understand the options available to them and know how to select the appropriate research design. For this Discussion, you evaluate group research design methods that can be used for an … Read more
According to the text, there are three important characteristics of thinking: executive function, critical thinking, and creative thinking. Choose one and describe how a parent or teacher could foster either executive function, critical thinking, or creative thinking in 10–13-year-old children. Provide at least two unique activities to support this type of thinking.
This was a great post to be able to look back and see what mindset you started with and what mindset you have now. I still completely agree with my post in week 1, I actually am even more strong about it now. I do feel we were taught wrongfully about drugs and addiction. I … Read more
The feminist view of gender argues against biological determinism and the claim that gender is socially constructed. You have discussed the factors that influence the distinct masculine and feminine roles and gender typing. You will now have the opportunity to share your views and support them with research-based materials. In this discussion, evaluate a case … Read more