Evaluators Who Learn That a Treatment Group Shows a Higher

question 7

Multiple Choice

Evaluators who learn that a treatment group shows a higher average level on measures of desired outcomes than a comparison group at a p < .05 level have

• A) completed the work necessary to show that the program is worthwhile and should be maintained.
• B) made a serious error since statistical significance tests are never used in program evaluations.
• C) not completed their work since field settings require an understanding of the extent of improvement.
• D) focused on a criterion that is value-oriented and, consequently, inappropriate for program evaluation.

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