Policy Analysis Methods Quiz

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What is the main focus of the group labeled as Segmented-?

  • Cognitive style predisposition
  • Descriptive policy analysis
  • Analyzing the causes and consequences of policies (correct)
  • Integrated policy analysis

Which type of analysis is more effective in problem-solving: retrospective or prospective?

  • Retrospective analysis
  • Prospective analysis (correct)
  • Both are equally effective
  • Neither is effective

What knowledge is more useful according to the text: discipline-oriented or application-oriented analysis?

  • Discipline-oriented analysis
  • Both are equally useful
  • Neither is useful
  • Application-oriented analysis (correct)

Which group consists of applied political scientists, economists, sociologists, psychologists, and public administration professionals?

<p>Application-Oriented group (C)</p>
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What is a logical reconstruction in the context of policy analysis?

<p>An abstraction of behaviors (C)</p>
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What type of analysts are relatively insulated from decision theory parallels in agency settings?

<p>Most analysts (B)</p>
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What is the main consideration when choosing policies in policy analysis?

<p>The value of reduced emissions in monetary costs and benefits (B)</p>
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Which type of analysis involves the production and transformation of knowledge after policies have been implemented?

<p>Retrospective analysis (D)</p>
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What characterizes Discipline-oriented Analysis in policy analysis?

<p>Comprised of political scientists, economists, and sociologists (C)</p>
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What differentiates Integrated analysis from other types of policy analysis?

<p>Integrates discipline-based theories to bridge gaps (B)</p>
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What is the primary focus of Problem Structuring within policy analysis?

<p>Identifying elements that define a problem (A)</p>
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What is the key difference between Prospective and Retrospective forms of policy analysis?

<p>Prospective involves production of knowledge before prescriptions, while Retrospective involves it after implementation. (B)</p>
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What kind of knowledge does application-oriented analysis provide, according to the text?

<p>Knowledge that is less abstract (D)</p>
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Which group primarily seeks to analyze the causes and consequences of policies?

<p>Problem-oriented group (A)</p>
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What type of analysis is suggested to provide knowledge that is less literal but more practical in solving problems?

<p>Application-oriented analysis (A)</p>
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Which type of analysis is considered less useful in problem-solving than the other, according to the text?

<p>Retrospective (ex post) analysis (B)</p>
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In policy analysis, what do cognitive style predispositions influence?

<p>The acquisition, interpretation, and use of knowledge (A)</p>
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Which group includes applied professionals like social workers and evaluation researchers?

<p>Application-Oriented group (C)</p>
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What do 'technicians' refer to in policy analysis?

<p>A set of logically consistent propositions describing actions (B)</p>
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What is typical in institutional time constraints for analysts working in governmental settings?

<p>24 hours to 3 days (B)</p>
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What influences the effectiveness of multidisciplinary teamwork in policy analysis?

<p>Different disciplines socializing their members into norms and values (B)</p>
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What are the two different orientations towards analysis encouraged by 'policy think tanks'?

<p>&quot;Humanistic-value-critical&quot; and &quot;scientific&quot; (A)</p>
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What is a key challenge related to conducting systematic economic, political, and organizational analyses simultaneously?

<p>Opportunity costs of integrated analysis (A)</p>
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What is the outcome of the intelligence function in policy analysis?

<p>Gathering, processing, and disseminating knowledge (A)</p>
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Flashcards

Segmented- Group Focus

Analyzes the causes and consequences of policies.

Prospective Analysis

Analysis done before policies are enacted, useful for problem-solving.

Application-Oriented Analysis

Analysis focused on solving real world problems.

Application-Oriented Group

A group of applied political scientists, economists, sociologists, psychologists, and public administration professionals.

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Logical Reconstruction

An abstract representation of behaviors in policy analysis.

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Insulated Analysts

Analysts who are less affected by decision-making norms in agencies.

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Main Policy Consideration

The reduced emissions' worth in monetary terms.

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Retrospective Analysis

Knowledge production post policy implementation.

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Discipline-oriented Analysis

Analysis by political scientists, economists and sociologists.

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Integrated Analysis

Analysis which incorporates multiple theories to bridge gaps.

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Problem Structuring

Identifying the defining components of an issue.

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Prospective vs. Retrospective

Producing knowledge before vs after policy implementation.

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Application-oriented knowledge

Less abstract, more hands-on knowledge

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Problem-oriented group

Analyzes the causes and effects of policies.

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Application-oriented analysis

Knowledge that provides practical solutions to given problems.

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Retrospective Analysis

Analysis that is considered less useful in problem-solving.

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Cognitive Style

It influences how knowledge is understood, acquired, and applied.

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Application-Oriented group

Applied professionals like social workers and evaluation researchers.

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'Technicians' Defined

A logical set of propositions describing actions.

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Institutional Time Constraints

Very limited time for policy analysis.

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Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Norms and values from different disciplines affect teamwork.

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Think Tanks Orientations

"Humanistic-value-critical" and "scientific"

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Key Challenge

The cost of integrating economic, political, and organizational analyses.

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Intelligence Function

Gathering, processing, and sharing information/expertise.

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