When Debating the Results of a Policy Evaluation, Evaluators Often

question 10

Multiple Choice

When debating the results of a policy evaluation, evaluators often have to defend against what type of criticism?

• A) There was not enough time for the true effects of the policy to emerge.
• B) They gave too much preference to one outcome criteria.
• C) The cost reductions or the social benefits aren't enough to justify continuing the policy.
• D) All of these choices are types of criticism often encountered

---

Definitions:

Seasonal Index

A numerical value or coefficient that adjusts data for seasonal variations, making trends clearer over time.

Monthly Series

A sequence of data points or observations recorded or collected monthly, often used in economic, financial, or performance analysis.

Smoothing Constant

The weighting factor, α, used in an exponential smoothing forecast, a number between 0 and 1.

Weighting Factor

A coefficient that assigns relative importance or influence to various elements in quantitative analysis or in making predictions.