Summative Evaluations Sometimes Fail to Detect Genuine Program Effects

question 4

Multiple Choice

Summative evaluations sometimes fail to detect genuine program effects. These Type _____ errors often happen because _______.

• A)II; the measuring tools aren't very good
• B)II; the program usually doesn't work
• C)I; the measuring tools aren't very good
• D)I; the program really doesn't work

---

Definitions:

Expected Duration

The estimated time needed to complete a project or task, often considering various uncertainties or risk factors.

Critical Path

A continuity of necessary tasks in a project's agenda that have to be accomplished on time for the project to meet its proposed finalization date.

Pessimistic

An attitude or perspective that tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Probable

Likely to occur or be the case.