CPE Data Collection & Analysis 2

Question 1

A program evaluator wants to capture participant experiences in depth without constraining responses. Which data collection method is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Open-ended interview

Answer

Open-ended interviews allow participants to express experiences in their own words without predefined constraints.

Question 2

When analyzing Likert-scale data from a program evaluation survey, which statistical measure is most appropriate for the central tendency?

Accepted Answer

Mode or median

Answer

Likert-scale data is ordinal, so mode or median is more appropriate than mean for central tendency.

Question 3

A CPE evaluator conducts focus groups but is concerned about dominant participants skewing results. What technique best mitigates this?

Accepted Answer

Using a skilled facilitator with structured turn-taking

Answer

A skilled facilitator using structured turn-taking ensures all voices are heard and prevents dominance bias.

Question 4

In program evaluation, 'triangulation' of data primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Increase validity by using multiple data sources

Answer

Triangulation uses multiple sources, methods, or analysts to cross-verify findings and strengthen validity.

Question 5

A program shows statistically significant improvement in test scores. What additional consideration is critical before concluding the program caused the improvement?

Accepted Answer

Ruling out alternative explanations through design

Answer

Statistical significance alone does not establish causation; rival explanations must be ruled out through evaluation design.

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CPE Data Collection & Analysis 2