Evaluation Purposes, Types, and Questions Quiz

What should evaluators consider when planning evaluations?

• How to manipulate the data to fit their scenario.

• Combining approaches to suit multiple purposes

• The popularity of the evaluation method

• The speed of data collection

What is a key activity for evaluators during the initial planning stages?

• Identifying people with whom to work

• Writing a detailed report

• Conducting a financial audit

• Designing a marketing strategy

Which type of evaluation is used to find areas in need of improvement or to change practices?

• Implementation evaluation

• Outcome/impact evaluation

• Policy evaluation

• Cost analysis

What type of evaluation is used to assess skills development, knowledge gain, and behavior changes by program participants?

• Formative evaluation

• Summative evaluation

• Process evaluation

• Monitoring

Which evaluation type is used to improve the content of educational materials?

• Responsive evaluation

• Participatory evaluation

• Process evaluation

• Implementation evaluation

To compare costs with benefits, which type of evaluation is appropriate?

• Cost analysis

• Sustainability evaluation

• Developmental evaluation

• Policy evaluation

What is the purpose of participatory evaluation?

• To enhance the program’s cultural competence

• To verify that participants’ rights are protected

• To mobilize community support for the program

• To improve the clarity of communication messages

What should evaluators use to determine the sincerity of stakeholders' purposes for requesting an evaluation?

• Financial reports

• Investigative skills

• Marketing strategies

• Public relations

According to the document, what is a characteristic of legitimate purposes for evaluation?

• They are conducted to support foregone conclusions

• They are based on assumptions

• They are undertaken with an honest desire to gather information

• They are focused on increasing publicity

What is the primary purpose of evaluations that serve to gain insights or determine necessary inputs?

• To assess financial outcomes

• To gain insights or determine necessary inputs

• To evaluate employee performance

• To measure customer satisfaction