Biomedical Engineering Reference
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Formative evaluation
Abstract:
This chapter will consider the possibilities for
formative evaluation of training programs as well as any
other kind of program, within the framework of the
program improvement model. Specifi cally, the question is
whether the formative evaluation of training programs
can utilize the full range of experimental and quasi-
experimental designs, as well as any other approaches.
The possibilities of employing adaptive designs will be
considered. Thereby, the data gathered in that evaluative
effort can at the same time be made available to
management, during the course of the training process, to
allow decisions to be made about program improvement.
FDA has recently expressed interest in the use of adaptive
designs in clinical trials.
Key words:
adaptive design, continuous feedback of
evaluative fi ndings, fi nal implementation, formative
evaluation, pilot implementation, program improvement
model, randomized clinical trial (RCT), summative
evaluation.
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