Suppose a colleague asks you to summarize the most important application of evaluation to instructional design. Which statement reflects the best answer to her request?

A) Of the four factors - evaluation, assessment, research, and data-based decision making - evaluation is the most important for instructional design.

B) The most important application of evaluation to instructional design happens when all students receive ethical treatment, fair use laws are upheld to protect everyone who contributed to the course content, and the course designer employs appropriate methodologies throughout the research process.

C) Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research provide critical data for evaluation which, in turn, informs all aspects of instructional design.

D) Evaluation before, during, and after a course helps designers ensure they are targeting the right outcomes, connecting with students effectively, and meeting appropriate standards provided they use the data collected to continuously refine and enhance their instruction.