Which is the true item type for the sample design question?
a. What type of services do clients receive from the agency? ” Likert scale
b. What are the clients’ opinions of the agency? ” Likert scale
c. What type of services are rendered from the agency? ” Multiple choice
d. Do opinions differ by type of service required? ” Multiple choice
Evaluators should follow general steps for CIPP, which includes
a. focus on the evaluation
b. collection of information
c. reporting the information
d. a, b, c
The Transformative Paradigm has emerged in response to address critical, political and
social programs. Which is a characteristic for this approach?
a. Transformative paradigm follows the constructivist model.
b. Methodological choices are crucial to uncover these research findings.
c. This evaluation approach is based upon empowering the groups to discover their own
knowledge.
d. Evaluators are direct in making sure that procedures are followed in the study.
Evaluators should have knowledge of the following characteristics for a survey. Which
of the following are accurate descriptions?
a. Telephone survey makes use of branching (skipping items that are not relevant to a
particular respondent).
b. Electronic surveys enable the respondents to see the items, which may be complex in
the analysis.
c. Face to care surveys established greater rapport with respondents than any other
survey methods.
d. All of above.
Traditionally, there are types of use for evaluation and these include
a. symbolic use.
b. conceptual use.
c. instrumental use.
d. all of these.
Informal review systems have a structure and set of procedural guidelines; such as,
a. standards and rubric seen in the students’ performance on capstone projects
b. peer reviews of manuscripts submitted to professional
c. dissertation review process
d. a, b
Evaluator must have ethical standards in the evaluation process. Which of the following
demonstrates good practice:
a. Stakeholders are already decided on how certain findings would impact their
organization.
b. Facilitator stated that this discussion topic was confidential and should be not
discussed during the planning meeting.
c. Evaluator modifies the communication report of findings to meet the needs of the
organization.
d. Raw data was not clearly analyzed, and it is recommended that these tests must be
redone.
Ralph Tyler and Malcolm Provus are researchers for
a. goal-free evaluation.
b. program theory.
c. objectives-oriented approach.
d. all of the above.
The United States and United Kingdom promote the Democratically Oriented Approach
to Evaluation because
a. this evaluation is historic in addressing the contemporary concerns of society.
b. the evaluator recognizes the value of pluralism and seeks a range of interests.
c. it promotes an informed consumer who can exchange ideas and solutions between
groups.
d. all of these.
Analyze the following statements regarding observations and determine which one is
inaccurate?
a. Unstructured observation remains useful from the initial to the ending of the
evaluation phase.
b. Structured observation is useful because the evaluator receives information on
specific behaviors or characteristics.
c. Observations examine and evaluate the implementation of the program.
d. All of the above.
Which of the following statements are considered true for program-oriented and
decision-oriented approaches?
a. Program-oriented approach determines the extent to which objectives are delivered or
achieved.
b. Proponents of decision-oriented approaches include Wholey and Patton.
c. Decision-oriented approach provides useful information to aid in making decisions.
d. all of these.
Torres, Preskill, and Piontek (2005) discuss several characteristics that need to be
considered in developing a communication strategy. Which are considered a
characteristic?
a. Reading ability
b. In depth understanding of research principles
c. Role in decision-making
d. Attitude toward an interest level in the evaluation
Examples of descriptive designs includes
a. case studies, cross-sectional, and series.
b. experimental designs
c. causal designs
d. all of the above.
Methods in eliciting the evaluation questions from stakeholders should follow these
guidelines:
a. Begin with stakeholder’s area of expertise.
b. Use simple, direct approach.
c. Delineate the entire scope of the evaluation project.
d. Specify the exact methods that would be used in the entire process.