The Purpose of Comparison in Impact Program Evaluation Is to Determine

question 2

Multiple Choice

The purpose of comparison in impact program evaluation is to determine all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) what actually happens to clients as a result of client's participation in the program.
• B) which part of the program caused the client improvement.
• C) do program clients show improvement.
• D) how do we know for sure that the improvement is actually due to the program and not some external factor(s).

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Definitions:

Investment

The operation of earmarking financial resources with the hope of obtaining a return or profit.

Simple Interest

A method of calculating interest where the interest charge is based on the original principal only, not on the accumulated interest.

Maturity Value

The amount payable to an investor at the end of a security's term or life, which typically includes the principal plus interest.

Principal

The original sum of money borrowed in a loan or the initial amount of money invested, excluding any interest or gains.