- Define the term evaluation and explain the purpose of such a study.
- Describe the characteristics of evaluation research. Differentiate formative evaluation from summative evaluation.
- Identify four criteria for judging the quality of evaluation research. Explain each of these criteria.
- Explain what is meant by an evaluation approach. Identify the major evaluation approaches used in educational evaluations.
- Describe the unique characteristics of an objective-oriented evaluation. Identify the steps for conducting such an evaluation.
- Describe the unique characteristics of a decision-oriented evaluation. Identify the types of decision-oriented evaluation studies and the decisions unique to each type.
- Describe the unique characteristics of a naturalistic/participant evaluation. Explain what is meant by responsive evaluation. Describe the cyclical nature, role of the evaluator, and the use of continuous feedback when using this type of an evaluation approach.
- Define the term policy analysis and describe the focus of such studies.
- Identify the distinctive approaches to policy analysis and differentiate one from the other.
- Describe the methodological characteristics of policy analysis.
- Identify the potential benefits and limitations of educational evaluation and policy analysis.
- Identify the standards for evaluation and policy research proposals. Use these criteria to critique an evaluation proposal and a policy analysis proposal.
- Identify the criteria used to judge the credibility of evaluation and policy reports. Use these criteria to critique an evaluation report and a policy analysis report.
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