Evaluation findings do not provide definitive conclusions about the value of a type of program because
A) evaluators do not use valid research designs.
B) evaluators often fudge reports to favor a program.
C) conditions at other locations are often different from the setting in which an evaluation was conducted.
D) reports are written which are sensitive to stakeholder information needs.

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Evaluations can only provide conclusions based on the specific conditions under which they were conducted. Conditions in other locations may vary, and therefore the findings from one evaluation may not be applicable to another setting. This is known as the problem of generalization, which often limits the ability of an evaluation to provide definitive conclusions about the value of a program as applicable to all settings.

Evaluation Findings Do Not Provide Definitive Conclusions About the Value