Unexamined Values Held by an Evaluator Might Distort the Results

question 27

Multiple Choice

Unexamined values held by an evaluator might distort the results of an evaluation because

• A) the choice of variables to measure may reflect these values.
• B) the sponsors of the program might recognize these assumed values.
• C) evaluators usually adopt the values of less powerful groups in society.
• D) statistical methods do not incorporate values.

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