Theory failure describes a situation in which a human service program is implemented according to design, but the anticipated outcome is not achieved. Which of the features listed below does NOT describe theory failure?

a. Comes about because of a flaw in the hypothesis underlying the program
b. Certain causal processes will lead directly to the desired outcome
c. The hypothesis is not supported when the program is implemented according to the program design, but the result is not the desired outcome
d. It is designed to address specific stakeholder questions


Ans: d

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