When Utilizing Summative Evaluation for Program Evaluation, Which of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

When utilizing summative evaluation for program evaluation, which of the following is correct regarding how outcomes should be classified?

• A) Outcomes may be classified in terms of short-term outcomes, intermediate outcomes, and/or long-term outcomes.
• B) Outcomes may only be classified in terms of long-term outcomes.
• C) Outcomes may only be classified in terms of intermediate outcomes.
• D) Outcomes may only be classified in terms of short-term outcomes.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects not exposed to the treatment being studied, used as a baseline to measure the effect of the treatment.

Laboratory Experiment

A controlled study conducted in a specially equipped environment where variables can be manipulated and outcomes measured.

Field Experiment

A study conducted in a real-world setting where the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe the effect on a particular outcome.

Independent Variable

The factor in an experiment that is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.