Question 1

According to the text what is true about experimental design evaluations:

Accepted Answer

A) They are easy to use in almost any organization 
B) They are cheaper to do than case studies 
C) They should be the only method used for evaluating HRD programs 
D) They are difficult to use due to organizational constraints 
A) They are easy to use in almost any organization 
B) They are cheaper to do than case studies 
C) They should be the only method used for evaluating HRD programs 
D) They are difficult to use due to organizational constraints

Question 2

Which of the following is not a form of research design validity?

Accepted Answer

A) Internal 
B) External 
C) Statistical conclusion 
D) Statistical initial 
A) Internal 
B) External 
C) Statistical conclusion 
D) Statistical initial

Question 3

A control group is:

Accepted Answer

A) a second group of trainees 
B) of no value in helping us evaluate training programs 
C) often critical to determining whether changes were due to a training program rather than some other factor 
D) an added cost that is generally too expensive 
A) a second group of trainees 
B) of no value in helping us evaluate training programs 
C) often critical to determining whether changes were due to a training program rather than some other factor 
D) an added cost that is generally too expensive

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of indirect training program costs:

Accepted Answer

A) instructor preparation 
B) administrative support 
C) course materials 
D) all of the above are examples of indirect costs 
A) instructor preparation 
B) administrative support 
C) course materials 
D) all of the above are examples of indirect costs

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical issue in evaluation research?

Accepted Answer

A) confidentiality 
B) informed consent 
C) adverse impact 
D) use of deception 
A) confidentiality 
B) informed consent 
C) adverse impact 
D) use of deception

Question 6

A control group is just a second group of trainees

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ideally, the control group and the training group have:

Accepted Answer

A) A lot in common 
B) The same scores before training 
C) The same supervisors 
D) The exact same job description 
A) A lot in common 
B) The same scores before training 
C) The same supervisors 
D) The exact same job description

Question 8

Ideally, the control group and the training group have:

Accepted Answer

A) A lot in common 
B) The same scores before training 
C) The same supervisors 
D) The exact same job description 
A) A lot in common 
B) The same scores before training 
C) The same supervisors 
D) The exact same job description

Question 9

Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for why training professionals often don't evaluate the results of their training programs:

Accepted Answer

A) results don't matter in training 
B) fear of criticism or program cuts if a program was not effective 
C) it can be done only if you majored in statistics in college 
D) management refuses to spend the money to do it right 
A) results don't matter in training 
B) fear of criticism or program cuts if a program was not effective 
C) it can be done only if you majored in statistics in college 
D) management refuses to spend the money to do it right

Question 10

Why is it a good idea to randomly assign people to the training group and the control group?

Accepted Answer

A) it is the easiest way to select equivalent groups 
B) it is the easiest way to measure both pre and post training 
C) it guarantees that training evaluation will be believed by management 
D) it allows us to assume that attitude toward training is positive for all trainees 
A) it is the easiest way to select equivalent groups 
B) it is the easiest way to measure both pre and post training 
C) it guarantees that training evaluation will be believed by management 
D) it allows us to assume that attitude toward training is positive for all trainees

Question 11

Utility analysis is easy for trainers to calculate

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a common type of data collected for evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A) Plant data 
B) Economic data 
C) Systemwide data 
D) Individual performance data 
A) Plant data 
B) Economic data 
C) Systemwide data 
D) Individual performance data

Question 13

A pre/post comparison is used to evaluate learning so that:

Accepted Answer

A) we know how much change took place during the program 
B) we can calculate a t-test to get nice-looking statistics 
C) we can compare the trained group to the control group 
D) we know where the group was at the start 
A) we know how much change took place during the program 
B) we can calculate a t-test to get nice-looking statistics 
C) we can compare the trained group to the control group 
D) we know where the group was at the start

Question 14

Goldstein has suggested that training evaluation has moved through ______ stages since the 1960's.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 5 
C) 2 
D) 22 
A) 4 
B) 5 
C) 2 
D) 22

Question 15

A socially desirable response is

Accepted Answer

A) Telling the researcher your true feelings 
B) Telling the researcher the truth 
C) Telling the researcher what you think they want to hear 
D) Telling the research an answer in sociological terms 
A) Telling the researcher your true feelings 
B) Telling the researcher the truth 
C) Telling the researcher what you think they want to hear 
D) Telling the research an answer in sociological terms

Question 16

A pre/post comparison is used to evaluate learning so that:

Accepted Answer

A) we know how much change took place during the program 
B) we can calculate a t-test to get nice-looking statistics 
C) we can compare the trained group to the control group 
D) we know where the group was at the start 
A) we know how much change took place during the program 
B) we can calculate a t-test to get nice-looking statistics 
C) we can compare the trained group to the control group 
D) we know where the group was at the start

Question 17

A method of evaluation, which measures the trainee's knowledge prior to and after training, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) return on investment 
B) variance improvement method 
C) pre-test, post-test 
D) gap closure method 
A) return on investment 
B) variance improvement method 
C) pre-test, post-test 
D) gap closure method

Question 18

Internal validity can be affected by all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A) Instrumentation 
B) Testing 
C) Differential investigation 
D) Experimental mortality 
A) Instrumentation 
B) Testing 
C) Differential investigation 
D) Experimental mortality

Question 19

The most popular and influential framework for evaluating training was developed by:

Accepted Answer

A) Goldstein 
B) Kirkpatrick 
C) Phillips 
D) Brinkerhoff 
A) Goldstein 
B) Kirkpatrick 
C) Phillips 
D) Brinkerhoff

Question 20

Utility analysis:

Accepted Answer

A) Is easy for trainers to calculate 
B) Compares training gain to training costs 
C) Is done using a computer program like Blackboard 
D) Has never been used for training 
A) Is easy for trainers to calculate 
B) Compares training gain to training costs 
C) Is done using a computer program like Blackboard 
D) Has never been used for training

According to the text what is true about experimental design evaluations:

Which of the following is not a form of research design validity?

A control group is:

Which of the following is NOT an example of indirect training program costs:

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical issue in evaluation research?

A control group is just a second group of trainees

Ideally, the control group and the training group have:

Ideally, the control group and the training group have:

Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for why training professionals often don't evaluate the results of their training programs:

Why is it a good idea to randomly assign people to the training group and the control group?

Utility analysis is easy for trainers to calculate

Which of the following is not a common type of data collected for evaluation?

A pre/post comparison is used to evaluate learning so that:

Goldstein has suggested that training evaluation has moved through ______ stages since the 1960's.

A socially desirable response is

A pre/post comparison is used to evaluate learning so that:

A method of evaluation, which measures the trainee's knowledge prior to and after training, is known as:

Internal validity can be affected by all of the following, except:

The most popular and influential framework for evaluating training was developed by:

Utility analysis:

Introduction to Human Resource Development

Influences on Employee Behavior

Learning and HRD

Assessing HRD Needs

Implementing HRD Programs

Designing Effective HRD Programs

Employee Socialization and Orientation

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

Skills and Technical Training

Coaching and Performance Management

Employee Counseling and Wellness Services

Career Management and Development

Management Development

Organization Development and Change

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

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Exam 7: Evaluating HRD Programs

According to the text what is true about experimental design evaluations:

Which of the following is not a form of research design validity?

A control group is:

Which of the following is NOT an example of indirect training program costs:

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ethical issue in evaluation research?

A control group is just a second group of trainees

Ideally, the control group and the training group have:

Ideally, the control group and the training group have:

Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for why training professionals often don't evaluate the results of their training programs:

Why is it a good idea to randomly assign people to the training group and the control group?

Utility analysis is easy for trainers to calculate

Which of the following is not a common type of data collected for evaluation?

A pre/post comparison is used to evaluate learning so that:

Goldstein has suggested that training evaluation has moved through ______ stages since the 1960's.

A socially desirable response is

A pre/post comparison is used to evaluate learning so that:

A method of evaluation, which measures the trainee's knowledge prior to and after training, is known as:

Internal validity can be affected by all of the following, except:

The most popular and influential framework for evaluating training was developed by:

Utility analysis:

Introduction to Human Resource Development

Influences on Employee Behavior

Learning and HRD

Assessing HRD Needs

Implementing HRD Programs

Designing Effective HRD Programs

Employee Socialization and Orientation

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

Skills and Technical Training

Coaching and Performance Management

Employee Counseling and Wellness Services

Career Management and Development

Management Development

Organization Development and Change

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

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