. Explain how program evaluation is different from research.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Program evaluation is used to gather information that describes the merit and value of an evaluand so that it can be used in making a judgment or decision about it in the specific context in which the evaluation is taking place.
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A nutritionist conducted an experiment on memory for dreams. She wanted to test whether it really was true that eating cheese before going to bed made you have bad dreams. Over three nights, the nutritionist fed people different foods before bed. On one night they had nothing to eat, a second night they had a big plate of cheese, and the third night they had another dairy product, milk, before bed. All people were given all foods at some point over the three nights. The nutritionist measured heart rate during dreams as an index of distress. How should these data be analysed?
A. One-way independent ANOVA B. One-way repeated measures ANOVA C. Three-way repeated measures ANOVA D. Three-way independent ANOVA
Tests in Print should be consulted by educators when they are seeking
A. a comprehensive list of published tests. B. newly created test blueprints. C. test reviews. D. validity and reliability data.
Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to students' and/or teachers' epistemic beliefs. Which statement is not accurate?
a. Students' criteria for determining the truth or validity of an idea influence the extent to which they engage in critical thinking. b. Students are more likely to develop sophisticated epistemic beliefs when they have an opportunity to study a particular subject matter at an advanced level. c. Students who believe that knowledge is fixed and simple tend to achieve at higher levels in the classroom. d. Teachers who believe that learning involves primarily memorization and rehearsal are more likely to focus on lower-level skills in their assignments and assessment practices.
Which example would contribute the most to good eating?
a. While eating a snack, children laugh as they watch a cartoon on TV. b. During lunch, children have pleasant conversations. c. While eating a snack, children also work on an activity involving paint. d. During lunch, children run from one table to another.