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Data Analysis & Reporting Flashcards

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  1. Under FERPA, a student assistance counselor may share student data with which party WITHOUT parental consent?

    Answer: School officials with a legitimate educational interest

    FERPA permits disclosure to school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records without requiring parental consent.

  2. A counselor conducting a universal screening for substance use risk should FIRST ensure which of the following?

    Answer: The screening tool has been validated for the student population being assessed

    Using a validated, psychometrically sound screening tool is essential to ensure the data collected is reliable and appropriate for the specific population.

  3. Which data collection method is MOST appropriate for gathering information about student perceptions of school climate?

    Answer: Administering anonymous student surveys

    Anonymous surveys allow students to report their perceptions honestly without fear of identification or retaliation, making them ideal for climate data.

  4. When disaggregating data by subgroup, a counselor discovers that one demographic group shows significantly higher substance use rates. The BEST next step is to:

    Answer: Investigate risk and protective factors specific to that subgroup before intervening

    Disaggregated findings should prompt deeper inquiry into contextual risk and protective factors before designing targeted, equitable interventions.

  5. Which type of data is considered QUALITATIVE in a student assistance program evaluation?

    Answer: Focus group transcripts describing student experiences

    Qualitative data consists of non-numerical information such as narratives, interviews, and focus group transcripts that capture depth of experience.

  6. A student assistance counselor wants to assess NEEDS before designing a new prevention program. The MOST comprehensive approach would be to:

    Answer: Triangulate data from surveys, existing records, and stakeholder interviews

    Triangulation—using multiple data sources—provides the most comprehensive and valid picture of student needs for program planning.

  7. In data reporting, 'dosage' refers to:

    Answer: The frequency and duration of a student's participation in a program or service

    Dosage in program evaluation refers to how much of an intervention a participant received, including the number of sessions and total time.