The Pretest/posttest Design Using Only the Program's Clients Can Help

question 17

Multiple Choice

The pretest/posttest design using only the program's clients can help introduce the staff to the merits of program evaluation because

• A) this is a very sophisticated research design.
• B) the threats to internal validity are all controlled except for instrumentation and the interaction of selection by maturation.
• C) a plan to compare the program group with people in other programs might be rejected because the staff feels too threatened.
• D) it is easier to take the needs of all stakeholders into account using this design.

Recognize the role of seafloor features and ocean currents in shaping coastal changes.

Understand the relationship between sea level changes and geological or climatic factors.

Analyze the formation and evolution of coastal geographical features.

Assess the environmental and geological factors affecting shoreline stability and changes.

---

Definitions:

Identity

The sum of characteristics and experiences that define an individual or group, including aspects of social, cultural, and personal identity.

Self-Evaluations

The process by which an individual assesses their own performance, attributes, and actions in accordance with their personal standards and expectations.

Parental Styles

The patterns of behavior and strategies that parents use to raise their children, including authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved styles.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself by comparison with others, which can influence self-esteem and personal development.