Chapter 12

Question 1

A primary difference between program evaluation and other research methods is

Answer 1

A. the use of formative and summative procedures
B. a lack of random subject assignment
C. a lack of quasi-experimental designs
D. Both A and B*****
E. A, B, and C

Question 2

Archival research limitations include:

Answer 2

A. A large data base
B. Potential for inadequate reliability in measures collected
C. Potential for many cases missing some data
D. B and C****
E. All of the above

Question 3

Meta-analysis:

Answer 3

A. Uses archival data
B. Uses summary statistics of effects
C. Is the only way to replicate conclusions
D. Is effected by the number of studies collected
E. B and D****
F. A, B, and C
G. B, C, and D

Question 4

Program evaluation is unique from archival studies and meta-analysis because________.

Answer 4

A. no inferences can be made about the effects of the program.
B. it assumes less rigorous standards.
C. it is often conducted based on a needs analysis.*****
D. the other forms require more data.