study guide questions attatched

QUESTION 1

Define policy analysis.

4 points

QUESTION 2

In general, a stakeholder refers to an individual or group that has an interest in the issue at hand.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 3

In general, it is acceptable to refer to the client as the person or group that requests the analysis.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 4

It is important to present a decision maker with only one course of action for the sake of efficiency.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 5

A key component of any policy analysis will

		provide a client several options to consider
		provide an analysis of options to consider
		provide a recommendation of a course of action
		all of the above

4 points

QUESTION 6

An analysis should never be framed by the client's power and values.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 7

List 5 purposes of a policy analysis. Number your list.

4 points

QUESTION 8

Acceptable problem statements can be broad or narrow.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 9

A neutral problem statement

		is better than a value-driven statement
		is worse than a value-driven statement
		is typically broader than a value-driven statement
		ensures the recommendation does not depend on the client's values

4 points

QUESTION 10

You will know your problem statement is too vague if

		you cannot write a complete and concise policy analysis
		you have many diverse options to include in your analysis
		your work will have too much information in the background section
		all of the above

4 points

QUESTION 11

The background section of a policy analysis

		is informative for the reader
		identifies key stakeholders
		includes substantive factual information to provide a complete picture
		a and c

4 points

QUESTION 12

Which section of a policy analysis identifies key stakeholders?

		landscape
		problem statement
		options
		recommendation

4 points

QUESTION 13

Once a key stakeholders have been identified, it is important to analyze their positions on the key issue of the analysis.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 14

List three possible factors to include in a landscape section of a policy analysis.

4 points

QUESTION 15

How many alternatives for consideration should the options section of your policy analysis include?

		1-2
		3-5
		10-15
		at least 25

4 points

QUESTION 16

It is important to include both pros and cons in the options section of your analysis.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 17

Making multiple recommendations in your analysis might make it necessary for your client to conduct further analysis to choose an option.

True

False

4 points

QUESTION 18

List the 4 main categories of threats to public health. Number your list. 4 points

QUESTION 19

How did the public health community respond to Hurricane Katrina? What lessons can be learned to better prepare for future response efforts? 4 points

QUESTION 20

Which of the following is a reason for implementing program evaluation?

		To determine if a program is sustainable
		To determine compliance with regulation
		To determine the extent and severity of a problem
		All of the above

4 points

QUESTION 21

Which of the following refers to the collection of data that is not numeric?

		Qualitative design
		Quantitative design
		Program evaluation
		Metrics system

4 points

QUESTION 22

Which of the following refers to the gathering of evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of a program?

		Qualitative design
		Program evaluation
		Metrics system
		Quantitative design

4 points

QUESTION 23

Which of the following is a major area of concern when implementing program evaluation?

		Protecting the people involved
		Discovering positive side effects
		Improving health insurance for patients
		Decreasing patient wait-time

4 points

QUESTION 24

Which of the following is a best way to address the interests of your audience in a policy evaluation report?

		Address the most powerful audience group only
		Address the audience whom you feel will like your points the most
		Address the interests of all of the audience members in a balanced manner
		Address the interests of all of the audience members in a balanced manner

4 points

QUESTION 25

Which of the following should be a part of an evaluation report?

		Direction and guidance
		One chance for reporting results
		One communication technique
		Lengthy and jargon-filled points