When an evaluator fails to document successful achievement of outcome goals, but the innovation seems to makes sense anyway, evaluators
A) can speak of the innovation having "common sense plausibility" and urge that further evaluations be conducted.
B) can question the integrity of those who firmly supported it.
C) should immediately raise the possibility of a Type I error.
D) should actively try to persuade program supporters to change their attitudes.

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When an evaluator fails to document successful achievement of outcome goals, but the innovation seems to make sense anyway, evaluators can speak of the innovation having "common sense plausibility" and urge that further evaluations be conducted to better assess the impact. This acknowledges the possibility that the innovation may be effective but further data is needed to confirm it. Questioning the integrity of those who supported the innovation or immediately raising the possibility of a Type I error can be seen as unproductive and potentially damaging to relationships with program supporters. Actively trying to persuade program supporters to change their attitudes may also be seen as inappropriate and biased.

When an Evaluator Fails to Document Successful Achievement of Outcome