Given the limited development of the science of program evaluation, weaknesses in every study could lead to all results being questioned. It is indefensible to use this fact to
A) explain away all program weaknesses identified by an evaluation.
B) call for further evaluation.
C) work closely with stakeholders to interpret the results.
D) suggest improvement in further evaluations.

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Using the fact that every study has weaknesses due to the limited development of the science of program evaluation to explain away all program weaknesses identified by an evaluation is indefensible because it undermines the purpose of evaluation, which is to identify areas for improvement.

Given the Limited Development of the Science of Program Evaluation