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What does evidence-based policymaking refer to?
What does evidence-based policymaking refer to?
- A policy process that puts the best available evidence at the center of decision-making (correct)
- A policy process that follows political ideologies
- A policy process based on historical data
- A policy process that relies on personal opinions
When do research results become evidence?
When do research results become evidence?
- When they are published in a scientific journal
- When they are funded by a government agency
- When they are cited by multiple researchers
- When someone decides to use them to support a case (correct)
What can 'evidence' refer to in general usage?
What can 'evidence' refer to in general usage?
- Only legal facts
- Expert opinion only
- Facts in a legal case, expert opinion, and sensory information (correct)
- Personal beliefs
Why is methodological validity needed in policy evaluations?
Why is methodological validity needed in policy evaluations?
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What is one challenge related to variable delivery of interventions?
What is one challenge related to variable delivery of interventions?
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Why might lack of blinding be a concern in policy evaluations?
Why might lack of blinding be a concern in policy evaluations?
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What is the primary focus of evidence-based policy (EBP)?
What is the primary focus of evidence-based policy (EBP)?
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In what year did King William the Conqueror collect systematic data for the Domesday Book?
In what year did King William the Conqueror collect systematic data for the Domesday Book?
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Who founded the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1895?
Who founded the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1895?
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What was the motto of the London School of Economics and Political Science founders?
What was the motto of the London School of Economics and Political Science founders?
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Where is evidence-based policy (EBP) widely adopted?
Where is evidence-based policy (EBP) widely adopted?
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What does EBP advocate for when helping developing economies?
What does EBP advocate for when helping developing economies?
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