Taking a "summative" approach to evaluation means that
A)The designer/instructor/HRD professional collects, summarizes, and incorporates feedback throughout the program development and implementation phases.
B)The designer/instructor/HRD professional collects, summarizes, and incorporates feedback at the conclusion of the program design and development phases.
C)The designer/instructor/HRD professional collects, summarizes, and incorporates feedback after implementing the HRD/training program.
D)The designer/instructor/HRD professional does not collect, summarize, and or incorporate feedback until summary data from a representative number of participants has been collected and analyzed.

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"Summative evaluation" takes place at the end of the implementation phase.
Key Takeaway: Option A describes the "formative evaluation" technique. Option B and D are not the best response, since both describe evaluation techniques that are not espoused by recognized ISD or HRD experts.

Taking a "Summative" Approach to Evaluation Means That