When Evaluating Their Program, in Which Group Exercise Classes Tended

question 12

Multiple Choice

When evaluating their program, in which group exercise classes tended to increase several measures of participant health, researchers concluded that it didn't really matter how the group classes worked, just so long as it worked. This is an example of:

• A) Black box theory
• B) Program theory
• C) Utilization theory
• D) Theory-driven evaluation
• E) Process theory

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Definitions:

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear, also known as the hammer, which plays a critical role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Incus

A small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the malleus to the stapes.

Stapes

A small bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the mechanical process that converts sound waves into nerve impulses.