Question 1

History means that unrelated events occur during the training process that influences the training measurements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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

Question 4

Relational research typically involves the use of what type of statistical measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regression 
B)  Correlation 
C)  A t-test 
D)  A z-test 
A)  Regression 
B)  Correlation 
C)  A t-test 
D)  A z-test

Question 5

Sackett and Mullen begin their analysis of non-experimental research design by asking the question "How much change has occurred".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A cost-benefit analysis compares:

Accepted Answer

A)  The benefits of one program to those of another one 
B)  The cost of training to its benefits 
C)  The costs of two different HRD programs 
D)  Actually - any two numbers you want to use would work 
A)  The benefits of one program to those of another one 
B)  The cost of training to its benefits 
C)  The costs of two different HRD programs 
D)  Actually - any two numbers you want to use would work

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

Questionnaires are often used for evaluation because:

Accepted Answer

A)  trainees like to fill them out 
B)  they can be completed and analyzed quickly 
C)  they are very interactive 
D)  they measure all 4 levels quickly and easily 
A)  trainees like to fill them out 
B)  they can be completed and analyzed quickly 
C)  they are very interactive 
D)  they measure all 4 levels quickly and easily

Question 9

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 10

Relational research involves measuring two or more variables to see if they are measuring the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When writing a questionnaire you should limit the number of response options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

ROI stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  return on inventory 
B)  reduction of indirect costs 
C)  referral of information 
D)  return on investment 
A)  return on inventory 
B)  reduction of indirect costs 
C)  referral of information 
D)  return on investment

Question 13

According to studies by ASTD,the most common form of evaluation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction 
B)  learning 
C)  behavior 
D)  results 
A)  reaction 
B)  learning 
C)  behavior 
D)  results

Question 14

The CIPP framework for evaluation includes Context,Information,Process,Product

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The number of units produced is generally what kind of data?

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 16

The text author believes that a positive score on one of Kirkpatrick's levels will mean a positive score on the measures of other levels.Positive reactions will result in learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To control costs while increasing statistical power Yang et.al.recommend

Accepted Answer

A)  Training more people 
B)  Placing more people in the control group 
C)  Faking your results 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Training more people 
B)  Placing more people in the control group 
C)  Faking your results 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

A proposed modification to Kirkpatrick's evaluation model is to add a fifth level beyond results to include ROI.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ideally,the control group and the training group have the same scores before training

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

History means that unrelated events occur during the training process that influences the training measurements.

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

Utility analysis:

Relational research typically involves the use of what type of statistical measurement?

Sackett and Mullen begin their analysis of non-experimental research design by asking the question "How much change has occurred".

A cost-benefit analysis compares:

Ideally,the control group and the training group have:

Questionnaires are often used for evaluation because:

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

Relational research involves measuring two or more variables to see if they are measuring the same thing.

When writing a questionnaire you should limit the number of response options.

ROI stands for:

According to studies by ASTD,the most common form of evaluation is:

The CIPP framework for evaluation includes Context,Information,Process,Product

The number of units produced is generally what kind of data?

The text author believes that a positive score on one of Kirkpatrick's levels will mean a positive score on the measures of other levels.Positive reactions will result in learning.

To control costs while increasing statistical power Yang et.al.recommend

A proposed modification to Kirkpatrick's evaluation model is to add a fifth level beyond results to include ROI.

Ideally,the control group and the training group have the same scores before training

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

Introduction to Human Resource Development

Influences on Employee Behavior

Learning and HRD

Assessing HRD Needs

Designing Effective HRD Programs

Implementing HRD Programs

Employee Socialization and Orientation

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

History means that unrelated events occur during the training process that influences the training measurements.

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

Utility analysis:

Relational research typically involves the use of what type of statistical measurement?

Sackett and Mullen begin their analysis of non-experimental research design by asking the question "How much change has occurred".

A cost-benefit analysis compares:

Ideally,the control group and the training group have:

Questionnaires are often used for evaluation because:

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

Relational research involves measuring two or more variables to see if they are measuring the same thing.

When writing a questionnaire you should limit the number of response options.

ROI stands for:

According to studies by ASTD,the most common form of evaluation is:

The CIPP framework for evaluation includes Context,Information,Process,Product

The number of units produced is generally what kind of data?

The text author believes that a positive score on one of Kirkpatrick's levels will mean a positive score on the measures of other levels.Positive reactions will result in learning.

To control costs while increasing statistical power Yang et.al.recommend

A proposed modification to Kirkpatrick's evaluation model is to add a fifth level beyond results to include ROI.

Ideally,the control group and the training group have the same scores before training

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

Introduction to Human Resource Development

Influences on Employee Behavior

Learning and HRD

Assessing HRD Needs

Designing Effective HRD Programs

Implementing HRD Programs

Employee Socialization and Orientation

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

Filters