10 Questions
According to Sanders and Sullins (2006), what is program evaluation?
The process of determining the quality of a program and how it can be improved
According to Fitzpatrick, Sanders, and Worthen (2004), what are program evaluations?
Systematic and objective processes that collect, analyze, and interpret information
What is the ultimate purpose of program evaluation?
To arrive at a definitive, intelligent, objective, and valid conclusion regarding specified objectives and questions related to a program's overall effectiveness
According to McNamara (2000), what does program evaluation deal with?
Collecting and documenting information about a particular program
What has increased the importance of program evaluation in education?
Education legislation such as the No Child Left Behind Act and the 2007 Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of program evaluation?
Establishing cause-and-effect relationships between expectations and outcomes
Validity in program evaluation is ensured through the utilization of
Reproducible study techniques
What do program evaluations aim to produce in order to make valid comparisons between similar programs?
Valid basis
What is the focus of program evaluations according to Rossi and Freeman (1993)?
Making program decisions based on systematic data collections and analyses
What has program evaluation expanded to encompass?
Making program decisions based on systematic data collections and analyses
Test your knowledge on program evaluation and its importance in assessing the quality and improvement of programs.
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