Evaluators prefer to have informed consent from all participants in an evaluation. When a full description of the program groups (for example, innovative program and control groups) threatens to undermine the internal validity of the evaluation, a good way to decide if full
disclosure is necessary is to
A) ask the major stakeholders what is the best procedure.
B) argue that a valid evaluation is more important than program participants having full information.
C) consider the cost to the participants of each group if they did not have such information.
D) insist that full disclosure is always required.

Question

Evaluators prefer to have informed consent from all participants in an evaluation. When a full description of the program groups (for example, innovative program and control groups) threatens to undermine the internal validity of the evaluation, a good way to decide if full
 disclosure is necessary is to
A) ask the major stakeholders what is the best procedure.
B) argue that a valid evaluation is more important than program participants having full information.
C) consider the cost to the participants of each group if they did not have such information.
D) insist that full disclosure is always required.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Considering the cost to the participants of each group if they did not have such information would help in weighing the importance of informed consent against the internal validity of the evaluation. This would enable evaluators to make an informed decision about whether full disclosure is necessary or not. Simply insisting on full disclosure or arguing that a valid evaluation is more important than program participants having full information may not be ethical or practical in all cases. Asking stakeholders' opinion may also be helpful, but ultimately, the decision should be based on ethical and practical considerations.

Evaluators Prefer to Have Informed Consent from All Participants in an Evaluation