Sources of different interpretations of the meaning of an evaluation that are largely beyond the control of an evaluator are disagreements over the
A) relative values placed on the outcomes of a program.
B) ways variables should be measured.
C) sources of evaluation data to be used.
D) ways to measure the cost of the program.

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Different stakeholders may have different priorities and values when it comes to evaluating a program, which can lead to disagreements over the relative importance of particular outcomes. This can result in different interpretations of the meaning of the evaluation, and it may be difficult for the evaluator to control or influence these differing perspectives.  While variables measurement, data sources, and cost measurement can also contribute to differing interpretations, they are more within the control of the evaluator to address and manage.

Sources of Different Interpretations of the Meaning of an Evaluation