CPE Data Collection & Analysis 4

Question 1

When designing a data collection instrument for a diverse population, an evaluator should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Cultural responsiveness and plain language

Answer

Culturally responsive instruments in plain language ensure all participants can understand and respond accurately.

Question 2

A program evaluation finds a Pearson correlation of r = 0.85 between two variables. This indicates:

Accepted Answer

A strong positive linear relationship

Answer

A Pearson r of 0.85 indicates a strong positive linear relationship, though causation cannot be inferred from correlation alone.

Question 3

An evaluator wants to track changes in program outcomes over multiple time points without a comparison group. This design is called a:

Accepted Answer

Single-group time-series design

Answer

A single-group time-series design measures the same group at multiple time points to assess change over time without a comparison group.

Question 4

Which measure of data spread indicates how much individual scores deviate from the group average?

Accepted Answer

Standard deviation

Answer

Standard deviation quantifies the average distance of individual scores from the mean, indicating data spread.

Question 5

A CPE evaluator administers a survey to all 500 program participants rather than a sample. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A census

Answer

Collecting data from every member of the population rather than a subset is called a census.

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