One of the Most Important Parts of Conducting Evaluation Research

question 27

Multiple Choice

One of the most important parts of conducting evaluation research is _____.

• A) selecting a sample that will support the program goals
• B) formulating goal statements that are empirically testable
• C) gathering official documents since that is where the researcher can find complete descriptions of goals
• D) making sure that the staff of the agency where you conduct research like you by doing anything to get them on your side

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