Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards
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A survey asks 'How satisfied are you with our hours and parking?' What is the main flaw?
Answer: It is a double-barreled question
A double-barreled question asks about two issues at once, so answers cannot be interpreted clearly.
Which type of evaluation is done at the end of a program to judge its overall effectiveness?
Answer: Summative evaluation
Summative evaluation assesses final results to decide whether a program succeeded or should continue.
A library surveys only patrons who visit on Saturday mornings to judge all-community satisfaction. What problem does this create?
Answer: Sampling bias
Surveying a narrow group produces results that do not represent the whole population.
Which of the following is a qualitative data collection method?
Answer: Open-ended interviews
Open-ended interviews capture descriptive, non-numerical information about experiences and opinions.
A goal reads: 'Increase teen program attendance by 15% by June 30.' Which quality makes it a SMART objective?
Answer: It is specific, measurable, and time-bound
SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Analyzing the publication dates of items in the 600s section to find outdated health materials is an example of what?
Answer: Collection-centered evaluation
Collection-centered evaluation examines characteristics of the collection itself, such as age and condition.
Why should library staff report data in aggregate rather than tied to individual patrons?
Answer: To protect patron privacy and confidentiality
Aggregating data supports evaluation while upholding the library's commitment to patron confidentiality.