If after beginning an evaluation the evaluator comes to feel that the evaluation plan cannot be carried out in a way that will yield a valid evaluation, the best alternative is to
A) do the best one can do, recognizing that no evaluation is perfect.
B) seek to renegotiate the evaluation plan so that it describes a plan that can be carried out well.
C) provide a favorable evaluation to the stakeholder paying for the project.
D) refuse to complete the project on the grounds that the findings will not be valid.

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If the evaluator comes to the conclusion that the evaluation plan cannot be carried out in a way that will yield a valid evaluation, it is important to seek to renegotiate the plan with the stakeholder. This will involve finding ways to modify the plan so that it is more feasible and will produce valid results. It would not be appropriate to simply do the best one can do or provide a favorable evaluation when the findings may not be valid. Refusing to complete the project without attempting to renegotiate the plan could also be seen as unprofessional and unproductive.

If After Beginning an Evaluation the Evaluator Comes to Feel