The following are questions from the Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods by Jack J. Phillips. We are to consider some thoughts regarding these questions. I would appreciate some input!
BEFORE SELECTING AN EVALUATION INSTRUMENT, WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ANALYZE THE TYPES OF DATA NEEDED AND EXAMINE HOW THE DATA WILL BE USED IN THE EVALUATION?
CAN ALL DATA BE GROUPED INTO EITHER HARD TO SOFT DATA? EXPLAIN.
WHAT PROBLEMS OCCUR IN COLLECTING FEEDBACK FROM GROUPS OTHER THAN PARTICIPANTS' SUPERVISORS?
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING STANDARD INSTRUMENTS VERSUS CUSTOMIZED INSTRUMENTS?
WHAT TYPES OF VALIDITY WOULD BE OF MOST CONCERN FOR HRD PROGRAM EVALUATORS? WHY?
WHAT REPRESENTS A GOOD VALIDITY COEFFICIENT? IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VALIDITY COEFFICIENT NECESSARY IN PROGRAM EVALUATION? EXPLAIN.
HOW DOES RELIABILITY DIFFER FROM VALIDITY? WHAT REPRESENTS A GOOD RELIABILITY COEFFICIENT? IS IT NECESSARY TO DEVELOP A RELIABILITY COEFFICIENT FOR AN INSTRUMENT USED IN EVALUATION?
EVALUATION INSTRUMENT, validity, reliability, research study design