A formative evaluation... Question 6 options: a) assesses the extent to which a program achieves its outcome-oriented objectives b) assesses the net effect of a program by comparing program outcomes with an estimate of what would have happened in the absence of the program c) assess the extent to which program is meeting milestones and to strengthen or improve it if necessary d) identifies the least costly approach to achieving a programs goals with the resources available e) compare a program's outputs or outcomes with the resources used to produce them