Evaluators Need to Know the Specific Definitions of Good Program

question 11

Multiple Choice

Evaluators need to know the specific definitions of good program outcomes because

• A) representatives of the media may ask them.
• B) using specific objectives permits program sponsors to hide their ignorance.
• C) the staff members might communicate these expectations to the program participants.
• D) using vague definitions makes it impossible to know if program goals were achieved.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activity, such as raw materials or labor expenses.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenses incurred in the production and delivery of a product or service, including fixed and variable costs.

Marginal Cost

The cost incurred by producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money generated by the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.