Exam 19: Development and Application of Program Evaluation Research

______ refers to ensuring the evaluation team has the appropriate credentials and skills to conduct the evaluation, and they have awareness of cultural issues that may impact an evaluation.

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Provide an example of a stakeholder.

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Stakeholders are all those who may potentially be affected by the results of an evaluation. For example, if a school system is evaluating the effectiveness of a particular curriculum in elementary grades, relevant stakeholders would include parents, teachers, aides, administrators, community members, and children.

What are a few methods to reduce problems with reliability and validity when developing an instrument for program evaluation?

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Evaluators should field-test new measures and check reliability and validity before the measure is used in the actual evaluation. An evaluator may use qualitative methods, which have benefits to gathering and using the data. Gall et al. (2002) observed that qualitative methods do not always allow for in-depth understanding of stakeholders' perceptions.

______ concerns the use of appropriate evaluation methods and clear communication of the results to appropriate stakeholders.

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______ principle includes communicating the importance of program participants and stakeholders in the evaluation process.

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List the steps in conducting a program evaluation.

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Evaluation results are generally given to those who are implementing the program.

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Briefly describe the CIPP evaluation model.

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One example of the relevance of accountability was passage of the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of ______.

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For qualitative methods of evaluation, the researcher may also use methods of analysis similar to research approaches, such as using computer programs to analyze and search for common themes in interview transcripts.

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Compare and contrast the standards for utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy.

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An insider, someone who works for the organization, may have a good understanding of the issues confronting an organization.

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List the three major types of evaluation.

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______ results are typically provided to policy makers such as politicians.

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______ principle involves ensuring a balance between a quality evaluation, sharing results with program stakeholders, and communicating the results to the general public as is appropriate.

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Assessments designed to identify the discrepancy between actual conditions and what is sought or desired represent ______ type of evaluation.

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There are no systematic steps in conducting program evaluation as there are with scientific research.

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The use of an evaluation team provides more ______.

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The standards from the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation were first developed in the early 1950s.

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List the five basic principles of The Guiding Principles of Evaluators.

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Exam 19: Development and Application of Program Evaluation Research

______ refers to ensuring the evaluation team has the appropriate credentials and skills to conduct the evaluation, and they have awareness of cultural issues that may impact an evaluation.

Provide an example of a stakeholder.

What are a few methods to reduce problems with reliability and validity when developing an instrument for program evaluation?

______ concerns the use of appropriate evaluation methods and clear communication of the results to appropriate stakeholders.

______ principle includes communicating the importance of program participants and stakeholders in the evaluation process.

List the steps in conducting a program evaluation.

Evaluation results are generally given to those who are implementing the program.

Briefly describe the CIPP evaluation model.

One example of the relevance of accountability was passage of the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of ______.

For qualitative methods of evaluation, the researcher may also use methods of analysis similar to research approaches, such as using computer programs to analyze and search for common themes in interview transcripts.

Compare and contrast the standards for utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy.

An insider, someone who works for the organization, may have a good understanding of the issues confronting an organization.

List the three major types of evaluation.

______ results are typically provided to policy makers such as politicians.

______ principle involves ensuring a balance between a quality evaluation, sharing results with program stakeholders, and communicating the results to the general public as is appropriate.

Assessments designed to identify the discrepancy between actual conditions and what is sought or desired represent ______ type of evaluation.

There are no systematic steps in conducting program evaluation as there are with scientific research.

The use of an evaluation team provides more ______.

The standards from the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation were first developed in the early 1950s.

List the five basic principles of The Guiding Principles of Evaluators.

Science and the Research Process

Ethics and Research

Quantitative Research Designs

Qualitative Research Methods

Mixed Methods Research

Single-Case or Single-Subject Research

Basics of Statistical Methods

Basics of Qualitative Research Data Analysis

Evaluating the Literature Review

Evaluating the Purpose Statement and Hypotheses

Evaluating the Methods Sectionsampling Methods

Evaluating the Methods Sectioninstruments

Evaluating the Methods Sectionprocedures

Evaluating the Results Section

Evaluating the Discussion Section

Evidence-Based Research and Application

Conducting Research: Cultural Issues

Developing a Research Proposal and Conducting Research in Practice

Advances in Technology and Research

Current and Future Issues in Counseling and Educational Research

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