Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Quasi-experimental designs are the preferred method for proving that a program created (or caused) a desired effect.
2. In impact analysis, an experimental design is preferred to maximize internal validity.
3. With a black box evaluation study, understanding how a program works is not important.
4. Researchers should always emphasize a strict social science orientation when conducting evaluation research.
5. Impact analyses typically use quantitative data.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True

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