When Multiple Criteria Are Combined Formally

question 11

Multiple Choice

When multiple criteria are combined formally:

• A) Weights are not assigned to each criterion to reflect its relative importance.
• B) Criteria and associated operational measures are made explicit.
• C) A qualitative index of overall performance is produced.
• D) It is easy to make performance comparisons among channel members.
• E) It increases the complexity of the evaluation.

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Definitions:

Special Challenges

Unique or exceptional difficulties that individuals or groups may face, requiring specific strategies for overcoming.

School-Cutoff Strategy

A means of assessing the impact of early education by comparing the intellectual performance of children who are almost the same age but begin schooling a year apart because of school rules that set a specific cutoff birthday date for starting school.

Family Support

Assistance and resources provided by family members to each other to ensure mutual well-being and address challenges.

Home Discourse

Conversations and communication patterns that occur within a household among family members.