1. One of the main purposes of evaluation research is:

   a. reexamining previously collected data.

   b. monitoring and improving programs.

   c. generating rich descriptions of individual perspectives.

   d. describing a population of interest.

2. Which statement about evaluation research is true?

   a. Evaluators should have a personal connection to the project.

   b. Evaluation research is basic research.

   c. Evaluation research is used to assess individuals.

   d. Evaluation research is technical

3. One dataset is built on the results from another when using __________ design.

   a. sequential

   b. convergent

   c. embedded

   d. concurrent

4. Luis is preparing the formal report on his evaluation of a community health initiative implemented at a local hospital. Part of his evaluation includes a summary of how the positive attitudes of the hospital staff aided the rollout of the program. This summary should be included in which section of his formal report?

   a. Evaluation Methods

   b. Evaluation Results

   c. Introduction

   d. Program Implementation

5. Martina determined that the total target population in need of the intervention her team was evaluating was 1,000 people, and the total number of program participants in need was 400 people. What was the coverage rate for the program Martina was evaluating?

   a. 25 percent

   b. 40 percent

   c. 60 percent

   d. 400 percent

6. When measuring costs for cost–benefit analysis, the most straightforward approach is to:

   a. use the actual monetary costs.

   b. value costs at their fair market prices.

   c. measure costs in terms of opportunity costs.

   d. factor in externalities.

7. Cost-effectiveness analysis:

   a. requires program benefits to be reduced to a monetary unit.

   b. cannot be performed until the end of the program.

   c. is concerned with cost relative to output.

   d. measures benefits in terms of whether the program has reached its goals.

8. A principal strength of evaluation research is that it:

   a. is not subject to financial limitations.

   b. is immune to the influence of the political climate.

   c. helps improve the implementation of beneficial programs.

   d. has unlimited internal validity.