Internal evaluators may be employed in a separate evaluation unit, have full
responsibilities and in depth training. The advantages of having an internal evaluator
would provide
a. perspective outside the organization domain.
b. objective analysis of the workings in a department
c. known quantity.
d. an advocacy stand to improve the program.
The divergent phase using the naturalistic and qualitative method uses these methods:
a. collection of data
b. reasoned analysis
c. judgment
d. subjective analysis
The influences of the expertise-oriented approach included the
a. use of independent reviews and accreditation panels.
b. emphasis on the role of the expert judgment of the reviewers
c. the use of the connoisseurship to judge and to interpret its impact on the community
d. all of the above.
Henry and Mark (2003) discuss the collective levels of influence for the public and
private organizations. Which of the following applies to this concept?
a. Policy orienting Learning
b. Diffusion
c. Elaboration
d. Skill Acquisition
Accreditation historically was a process affecting the
a. medical professional only.
b. level of performance in school, universities and hospitals.
c. examination of the medical schools only under the study of Flexner and Floden.
d. professional standards for the medical performance.
Responsive evaluation differs from existing evaluation approaches in the following
ways:
a. Structured approaches in this method have clear answers.
b. Global knowledge is the end result that improves society.
c. Flexibility, changing methods and approaches are impacted by the local responses.
d. All of these.
Formal evaluation was evident in the
a. conducting civil service examinations by China in 2000 B. C.
b. analysis of eating habits by a British sea captain in 1700.
c. tabulation of health and population as presented in 1797
d. all of these
A vision for evaluation includes
a. the increase in the use of metaevaluation to improve evaluation practice.
b. a global valuing of evaluation.
c. using multiple methods and approaches to achieve different purposes of evaluation.
d. all of the above.
Choose the true statement for using an internal or external evaluator.
a. An external evaluator is present to remind your colleagues about the present and
future results.
b. An internal evaluator understands the breath and depth of technical expertise for a
particular research project.
c. External or internal evaluators may offer results regarding a year round school
program.
Tylerian evaluation approach includes some of the following steps:
a. Specific goals are created.
b. Classify the goals and objectives.
c. Qualitative interviews are part of this approach.
d. All of these
Participatory approaches evolved due to
a. failures of other evaluation systems.
b. dissatisfaction with the mechanistic and insensitive approaches to evaluation.
c. the solid methods of structuring the process of gathering data.
d. all of these.
Greene and Creswell discussed the breadth and depth of mixed methods in research.
These methods may be used for a variety of purposes, including:
a. triangulation
b. complementarity
c. process
d. all of the above
Michael Patton developed Developmental Evaluation which provides a
a. participative approach.
b. evolving role for the evaluator with the experiences within an organization.
c. change within the organization work
d. all of these.
Program evaluation was first implemented by the
a. assessment of student achievement for school comparison in Massachusetts.
b. regional accreditation for the Medical Association by the Carnegie Foundation.
c. scientific management movement.
d. government agencies and services.
Informal evaluations are characterized by
a. lack of systematic procedures
b. not having formally collected evidence
c. by poor judgments by the evaluators
d. only a, b, c
Responsive evaluator spends a greater amount of time in the following activity:
a. Identifying issues, goals
b. Preparing the instruments
c. Observing the program
d. Preparing formal reports
Vestman and Conners also describes the following positions in which evaluators
interact with the political system. Choose the one that maintains objectivity.
a. Value-sensitive
b. Value-neutral
c. Value-critical
d. all of these
The United States and Canada have used the following contemporary approaches:
a. CIPP
b. UFE
c. performance monitoring
d. all of the above.
A few guidelines for improving writing style in evaluation reports may include
a. avoid jargon
b. stating the theory and research background
c. the use of examples, anecdotes and illustrations.
d. use narrations and shorts stories
An external agency or individual has the following advantages in conducting
evaluation. These include the following:
a. Persons associated with the program may be able to reveal ‘sensitive” information.
b. Impartial and credible perceptions enables the evaluation to draw on expertise that is
beyond the organization.
c. More flexible staffing arrangements enable the evaluation to proceed in a smooth
manner.
d. All of these
Extant evaluations may be described as
a. status reports.
b. evaluation reports.
c. data collected for other purposes.
d. all of above.
Vestman and Conners describe the following positions in which evaluators interact with
the political system. Choose the one that maintains a balanced view:
a. Value-sensitive
b. Value-neutral
c. Value-critical
d. all of these
There are methods for collecting data in the design. Which of the following
demonstrates adequacy?
a. Information may be collected directly from an individual.
b. An independent observer may be able to provide data information.
c. Formal repositories and databases from existing information may provide valuable
data.
d. All of above.
The intended use of results in the evaluation process may differ between research and
evaluation. Which one is true?
a. Stakeholders are making judgments about a particular evaluation because the
evaluator was not ethical in having them be part of the process.
b. Each evaluation process needs all stakeholders involved in determining the results of
the program.
c. Evaluation differs from research in its purpose, its involvement of stakeholders, and
the competencies required in assessing the program.
Chen’s and Bickman’s theory based evaluation discussed the
a. formalized approach for evaluators to follow.
b. the sole methodology approach, rather the theory needed.
c. use of evaluation questions the study should address.
d. all of these.
Which of the following conditions for declining the evaluation?
a. The program lacks sufficient impact to warrant the expense of formal evaluation
b. Despite pending decisions, it appears highly unlikely that an evaluation study will
produce any relevant information.
c. The assumption that every program must be evaluated.
d. All of these.
Stufflebean and Shinfield (2007) develop a structure for evaluation design that includes
which of the following activities. Which one comes first in this structure?
a. Administering the evaluation
b. Reporting information
c. Analyzing information
d. Focusing the evaluation
Research has presented suggestions to achieve cultural competency. Which of the
following guidelines would be recommended?
a. Be aware of how your own culture affects your beliefs, values, and behaviors.
b. Practice self-reflection of assumptions regarding cultural contexts.
c. Have a broad membership on the evaluation team, that steers clear of the cultural
issue of the program.
d. Use other racial or ethnic groups as evaluators of this program.
Early forms of evaluation reported on
a. specific issues with objective tests and formative assessments.
b. preparing educators through graduate training in evaluation.
c. developing accreditation procedures through university study.
d. all of these
Evaluation can serve multiple purposes, which include
a. direction information use
b. educating users
c. stimulating dialogue
d. all of these.
The evaluator must ensure that the conditions with which those methods and
instruments are employed are appropriate. By what method(s), should the collection of
information be obtained?
a. Random Sampling
b. Purposive Sampling
c. Draw a sample, which has opinions or performance of a particular subgroup.
d. Identify a sample that is representative of a population.
CIPP approach has evolved to incorporate
a. practical emphasis on improving programs having a sensible model of how a
program is to work.
b. the use of this approach as the program “runs its course.”
c. the cyclical process in evaluation of projects.
d. all of these.
Establishing evaluation agreements and contracts requires careful negotiation to make
sure that
a. there are explicit obligations.
b. this takes into account the needs of the stakeholders.
c. this is primarily for the client.
d. that this takes into account the cultural contexts of clients and stakeholders.
Evaluation knowledge, skills, and attitudes are based upon the following:
a. motivations
b. assumptions
c. expectations
d. all of these