CAE Data Analysis & Reporting 3

Question 1

A CAE practitioner uses a Likert scale in a learner satisfaction survey. What type of data do Likert scale responses produce?

Accepted Answer

Ordinal data

Answer

Likert scale responses (e.g., strongly agree to strongly disagree) produce ordinal data because responses have a rank order but the intervals between ranks are not necessarily equal.

Question 2

Which approach is most appropriate when an adult educator wants to determine whether a new teaching method caused the observed improvement in learner test scores?

Accepted Answer

Experimental design with a control group

Answer

Establishing causation requires an experimental or quasi-experimental design with a control group to rule out alternative explanations for the improvement.

Question 3

In program evaluation reporting, the acronym 'KPI' stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Key Performance Indicator

Answer

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are specific, measurable values used to evaluate how effectively a program is achieving its key objectives.

Question 4

An adult educator receives qualitative feedback from focus groups. Which method would best help convert these responses into analyzable data patterns?

Accepted Answer

Thematic coding

Answer

Thematic coding involves systematically identifying, categorizing, and labeling recurring themes within qualitative data to reveal patterns.

Question 5

When reporting program data to a non-technical audience such as a community board, which strategy is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use visuals and plain language to highlight key findings

Answer

Non-technical audiences are best served by visualizations and plain language that translate complex data into clear, accessible insights tied to program goals.

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CAE Data Analysis & Reporting 3