Dr. Chou is conducting a program evaluation. Midway through, he realizes the program is not being implemented as it was designed. Dr. Chou's most likely based this assessment on
A) a formative evaluation.
B) a survey of stakeholders.
C) a summative evaluation.
D) the theory he used to design the program.

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Dr. Chou is most likely conducting a formative evaluation, which is designed to assess and provide feedback on a program's implementation process. This type of evaluation focuses on identifying areas for improvement and making changes in real time to improve program outcomes. In contrast, a summative evaluation is conducted at the end of a program to assess its overall effectiveness, while surveys of stakeholders may provide valuable feedback but do not necessarily indicate if the program is being implemented as designed. The theory used to design the program may have informed its initial design, but does not necessarily provide insight into its current implementation.

Dr Chou Is Conducting a Program Evaluation