Chapter 13 & Readings Flashcards
Based on Patton’s (2008) work on the uses of evaluation, “instrumental use” occurs when:
A. Evaluation findings are used to politically persuade certain stakeholders
B. Evaluation participation teaches stakeholders about the process of evaluation
C. Evaluation findings directly inform decision making or problem solving
D. Evaluation findings are used to influence how key people think
C
What are some misuses of evaluation findings?
A. Conducting an evaluation for the sake of appearances only.
B. Manipulating evaluation results to gain support for a program or project.
C. Using the evaluation findings to improve the program.
D. A and B only
D
What are some misuses of evaluation findings?
A. Conducting an evaluation for the sake of appearances only.
B. Manipulating evaluation results to gain support for a program or project.
C. Using the evaluation findings to improve the program.
D. A and B only
A
According to your textbook, what are the sections traditionally used in written evaluation reports in scholarly academic writing?
A. Abstract, introduction, results, and discussion
B. Introduction, evaluand, methodology, results, and conclusions
C. Summary, data collection results, and conclusion
D. Abstract, executive summary, results, and limitations
B
When should evaluators plan for use of an evaluation?
A. At the end of the evaluation
B. During data collection
C. During the analysis stage
D. At the beginning and throughout the entire process
D
What are some disadvantages to written evaluation reports (especially in developing nations) that evaluators should keep in mind?
A. Traditional reports are published in a format that is not accessible to many.
B. Some languages are not written, or use expressions that do not translate well to written form.
C. Some participants and stakeholders might not be literate.
D. All of the above can occur
D
If you are preparing a public presentation of your evaluation results (e.g., at a conference), what are some important factors to keep in mind?
A. How much time you have to present, prepare an outline of key points, and avoid acronyms and jargon
B. Do not use visual aids
C. Always use multiple colors and fonts in your presentation slides
D. All of the above
A
What is the key purpose of REAM (Rapid Evaluation and Assessment Methods)?
A. To be able to analyze qualitative data more carefully
B. To aid in technical report writing
C. To enable quick reporting and sharing of evaluation information in real time
D. To identify evaluation stakeholders
C
Evaluators NEVER have to worry about experiencing pressure to report more favorable results than are warranted by the data.
A. True
B. False
False
Evaluators must be careful about the use of photographs in an evaluation report for legal reasons and to protect the identity of vulnerable participants.
A. True
B. False
True
