CPE Data Collection & Analysis 3

Question 1

A program evaluator needs to assess behavioral changes in youth after an intervention. Which data source provides the most direct evidence?

Accepted Answer

Direct observation of participant behavior

Answer

Direct observation provides firsthand evidence of actual behavioral changes rather than self-reported or proxy data.

Question 2

What does 'unit of analysis' refer to in a program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The entity (individual, group, organization) about which data are collected

Answer

The unit of analysis is the entity whose characteristics are being examined, such as individuals, groups, or programs.

Question 3

An evaluator notices that participants score higher on a measure simply because they've taken the same test before. This threat to validity is called:

Accepted Answer

Testing effect

Answer

The testing effect occurs when prior exposure to a measure artificially inflates subsequent scores.

Question 4

Which sampling strategy ensures every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

Accepted Answer

Simple random sampling

Answer

Simple random sampling gives every population member an equal probability of selection, reducing selection bias.

Question 5

In content analysis of qualitative data, 'coding' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Assigning labels to segments of data to identify themes

Answer

Coding in qualitative analysis involves systematically labeling data segments to identify patterns and themes.

(CPE) Certified Program Evaluator Practice Test

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CPE Data Collection & Analysis 3