Frank is conducting a program evaluation of a new juvenile deterrence program for first time offenders.Early indicators delivered to the program coordinator,Captain Reynolds,are not good,and that the program is having a negative effect on offending.The Captain,upon hearing this,wants to prevent a negative evaluation and thus extremely limits Frank's access to data.This is a problem of:
A)defining population
B)administrative control
C)validity
D)reliability
E)measurement error

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The problem described in the scenario is related to administrative control. The program coordinator, Captain Reynolds, is limiting Frank's access to data in an attempt to prevent a negative evaluation. This type of administrative control can hinder the accuracy and validity of the evaluation, as Frank may not have access to all the necessary information to make an informed assessment of the program's effectiveness.

Frank Is Conducting a Program Evaluation of a New Juvenile