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Natural experiment

A study in which the researcher observes naturally occurring events.

  • Evaluation Design: Experimental vs Non-experimental (Research Methods)

    • Needs assessment

    A process for identifying gaps between current and desired performance.

  • Knowledge vs Skill Training Objectives (Setting Goals)

    • Net present value (NPV)

    A financial calculation that determines the current value of future cash flows.

  • Qualitative vs Quantitative Objectives (Setting Outcomes)

    • Neutrality

    The absence of bias or favoritism in an evaluation process.

  • In-house vs External Evaluation (Choosing Evaluators)

    • Non-equivalent control group design

    A research design that compares two groups that are not equivalent.

  • Evaluation Design: Experimental vs Non-experimental (Research Methods)

    • Non-experimental design

    A research design that does not involve manipulation of variables.

  • Evaluation Design: Experimental vs Non-experimental (Research Methods)

    • Norm-referenced evaluation

    An evaluation method that compares an individual’s performance to a predetermined standard or norm.

  • Criterion-referenced vs Norm-referenced Evaluation (Assessment Types)

    • Norm-referenced testing

    Evaluating an individual’s performance in comparison to a group.

  • Reaction vs Learning Evaluation (Levels of Assessment)

    • Null hypothesis

    A statement that there is no significant difference between two groups or variables.

  • Evaluation Design: Experimental vs Non-experimental (Research Methods)