When Is It Possible That a Program Evaluation Study May

question 7

Multiple Choice

When is it possible that a program evaluation study may not need to be submitted to the IRB?

• A)when there is no identifying health information collected as part of the study
• B)when the agency is not receiving federal funds and does not intend to apply for federal funds within the next year
• C)when an evaluation is conducted for the sole purpose of improving practices and operation
• D)when the evaluators want to publish their results in a peer-reviewed journal
• E)all problem evaluation studies must be submitted to the IRB

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Definitions:

BAT Model

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS) Model used for evaluating performance by comparing specific behavioral examples of performance against a scale of performance levels.

Constant Cash Outflow

A fixed amount of money paid out by a company at regular intervals, typically for operating expenses or loan repayments.

Fixed Cost

Fixed costs are business expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.