In Forming Plans to Communicate Evaluation Findings, Evaluators

question 26

Multiple Choice

In forming plans to communicate evaluation findings, evaluators

• A) should follow a standard procedure with all program evaluation projects.
• B) remember that a confidential approach to communication is likely to create interest in the report and greater acceptance.
• C) are most successful if they are flexible and develop a communication plan that matches the specific needs of the setting of the project.
• D) stress the scientific nature of program evaluation even if that means that some potential users cannot understand the findings.

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Definitions:

Operant

A behavioral concept referring to an action or behavior that is modifiable by its consequences in a learning environment.

Respondent Behavior

A type of behavior that occurs in response to a specific stimulus without conscious intention, often as a result of conditioning.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring knowledge or skills by watching and imitating others.

Disinhibition

The reduction of restraint or inhibition, leading to the expression of behaviors normally kept under control.