IIA Exam IIA-CGAP Topic 5 Question 65 Discussion

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Question #: 65
Topic #: 5

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Data collection techniques for summative evaluations include all of the following EXCEPT:

AObservation.

BExperiments

CInterviews.

DExamination of documents or data analysis.

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by Deeanna at Oct 05, 2023, 02:16 PM

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Sabra

2 months ago

Hmm, I wonder if they'll ask us to define 'summative evaluation' on the exam. Gotta brush up on my assessment terminology!

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Lisandra

2 months ago

I remember that summative evaluations are different from formative evaluations.

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Raylene

2 months ago

Yeah, it's like looking at the overall results to see if the goals were met.

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Dexter

2 months ago

I think 'summative evaluation' is just assessing the final outcome, right?

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Demetra

3 months ago

Interviews and document analysis are both common in summative evaluations, so I think the answer is D.

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Beula

2 months ago

Yes, the answer is D. Examination of documents or data analysis is not a data collection technique for summative evaluations.

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Buffy

2 months ago

Observation and experiments are also important data collection techniques for summative evaluations.

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Lawana

2 months ago

I agree, interviews and document analysis are commonly used in summative evaluations.

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Fernanda

3 months ago

Experiments are definitely a data collection technique, so B is incorrect.

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Carmen

1 months ago

D) Examination of documents or data analysis.

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Marshall

2 months ago

C) Interviews.

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Adell

3 months ago

A) Observation.

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Timmy

3 months ago

I'm pretty sure observation is used in summative evaluations, so A can't be the answer.

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Glory

2 months ago

B) Experiments

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Zona

3 months ago

A) Observation.

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Rodrigo

3 months ago

But experiments can also be used for summative evaluations, so I think B) is a valid option.

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Brittni

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is C) Interviews.

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Rodrigo

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) Experiments.

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