Which Statement Best Differentiates Assessment from Evaluation

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement best differentiates assessment from evaluation?

• A) Assessment is aligned with the objectives of a lesson and the instructional strategies while evaluation is not.
• B) Assessment is the collection of data documenting learning while evaluation is the interpretation of how much accomplishment is shown by the data and whether it meets our expectations.
• C) Evaluation is the testing students undergo both before and after a unit or lesson.
• D) Assessment criteria are not established while evaluation criteria are established.

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Definitions:

Sampling Distribution

The distribution of probabilities for a certain statistic, obtained from a random sample.

Sample Statistic

A numerical measure that describes an aspect of a sample of a population.

Probability Samples

Samples chosen in such a way that every member of the population has a known, non-zero chance of being included.

Convenience Sampling

A sampling technique where subjects are selected because of their convenient accessibility and proximity to the researcher.