CDT Assessment & Evaluation Strategies 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a needs assessment conducted before a diversity training program?

Accepted Answer

To identify gaps between current and desired DEI competencies

Answer

A needs assessment pinpoints the specific knowledge, skill, or attitude gaps the training should address.

Question 2

Which statistical measure helps a trainer determine whether observed post-training improvement is due to the program rather than chance?

Accepted Answer

Statistical significance (p-value)

Answer

A p-value indicates the probability that results occurred by chance, helping confirm training impact.

Question 3

A CDT program uses 360-degree feedback as an evaluation tool. Who typically provides input in this method?

Accepted Answer

Peers, subordinates, supervisors, and the employee themselves

Answer

360-degree feedback aggregates perspectives from multiple stakeholders across the organizational hierarchy.

Question 4

When comparing diversity training outcomes across departments, a trainer should control for which variable to ensure fair comparison?

Accepted Answer

Department size and pre-existing diversity climate

Answer

Differences in department size and baseline inclusion culture can confound outcome comparisons if not controlled.

Question 5

An organization wants to assess psychological safety as an outcome of diversity training. Which tool is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Validated psychological safety scale (e.g., Edmondson's)

Answer

Validated scales with established reliability and validity are the gold standard for measuring psychological constructs.

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