The evaluator should structure the evaluation using an appropriate research design. When utilizing an instrument to collect data, the evaluator may need to select the time and the individuals on whom observations will be made.
For which research design is it best if the design is repeated by several researchers in separate situations?
a. Time series
b. Factorial design
c. Counterbalanced design
d. Pretest-posttest control design
Question 2Establishing the validity of the tools used to measure the extent of goal achievement is an important step in continuous quality improvement. Which type of validity is theory oriented?
a. Content validity
b. Construct validity
c. Concurrent validity
d. Face validity
Question 3Extraneous variables can confound the effects of the experimental variable and are therefore sources of internal invalidity. If subjects are lost from the comparison groups, the source of internal invalidity is said to be:
a. History
b. Instrumentation
c. Selection
d. Experimental mortality
Question 4Which of the following is a valuable tool that is used for planning and judging the progress of the program evaluation?
a. Conceptual framework
b. Review of the literature
c. Instrument development
d. Calendar of events
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