Evaluators Discuss the Conceptual, or Theoretical, Basis for the Program

Multiple Choice

Evaluators discuss the conceptual, or theoretical, basis for the program because

A) theory is more interesting and complex than the service program being evaluated.
B) most program staff members and agency administrators have thoroughly considered the conceptual basis of their service and are eager to have it used in an evaluation.
C) they have been trained to do so, but such discussions add little to the quality of the program.
D) program theory helps evaluators to learn what might be important to observe and measure.