In Evaluation Research a Separate Prior Study Is Often Undertaken

question 118

Multiple Choice

In evaluation research a separate prior study is often undertaken which asks "what is the nature of the social problem?" Which term refers to this prior study?

• A) de facto assessment
• B) exploratory investigation
• C) needs assessment
• D) inductive study

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Definitions:

Multicollinearity

A statistical phenomenon in which two or more predictor variables in a multiple regression model are highly correlated, leading to difficulties in distinguishing their individual effects on the dependent variable.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or categorized to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Highly Correlated

Refers to a strong statistical relationship between two or more variables where changes in one variable are closely associated with changes in another.

Multicollinearity

A statistical phenomenon in which two or more predictor variables in a multiple regression model are highly correlated.