Which of the Following Is Likely to Be the Most

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to be the most important benefit from the use of program evaluation based on sound experimental methodology?

• A) advancing the development of basic research in the social sciences by focusing on social policy
• B) advancing the influence and prestige of the social sciences in decision making among social policy makers
• C) providing information to policy makers that can be helpful in making more informed choices among possible treatments for social problems issues
• D) providing definitive information to policy makers such that program evaluation will eventually become the primary basis of social policy decisions

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Definitions:

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