Increased Federal Requirements for Program Evaluations to Accompany the Implementation

Multiple Choice

Increased federal requirements for program evaluations to accompany the implementation of new programs, and the availability of research funds to meet that requirement are some of the main reasons for the growth of _____ research. However, increased interest in program evaluation and problem analysis has followed heightened concern for the accountability of public officials and public policy.

A) quantitative
B) empirical
C) qualitative
D) evaluation