When Might Evaluation Research Be Useful

question 20

Multiple Choice

When might evaluation research be useful?

• A) when deciding whether to hire a job applicant
• B) when deciding whether to give a current employee a raise
• C) to prove that two or more variables are associated
• D) to study how a researcher's previous work is valid

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Definitions:

Imitation

The act of copying or mimicking the strategies, products, or processes of individuals or enterprises, often seen as a way to gain a competitive advantage or innovate.

Fast-Second Strategy

A business approach where companies wait to see which innovations prove viable and then quickly follow with improvements and cost reductions.

Collusion

A situation in which firms act together and in agreement (collude) to fix prices, divide a market, or otherwise restrict competition.

Process Innovation

The implementation of a new or significantly improved production or delivery method, enhancing efficiency or quality in operations.