In Which of the Following Situations Would It Be Useful

question 42

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would it be useful to test for differences between two groups?

• A)A retailer wishes to know if customer satisfaction is different between in-store vs.online shoppers.
• B)A beverage company wants to know if a new beverage concept differs between users vs.nonusers of the current brand.
• C)A department store wishes to know the differences between online catalogs vs.mail order catalog shoppers.
• D)A state university wants to know is there is a significant difference in GPA between undergradu-ate and graduate students.
• E)All of these situations would benefit from tests for differences between two groups.

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Definitions:

Summative Evaluations

The assessment of the learning that confirms what has been learned at the conclusion of a specific educational period.

Program Evaluation

The systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer questions about projects, policies, and programs, particularly about their effectiveness and efficiency.

Types

Various kinds, sorts, or forms that distinguish one set of things or behaviors from another.

Quantitative Evaluation

A method of assessment focusing on numerical measurement and statistical analysis to understand and interpret phenomena.