How would you approach this situation to investigate the cause of the discrepancy and ensure
the program delivers the expected learning outcomes?
To investigate discrepancies in program outcomes,follow these steps:
1.**Identify and Analyze Data Sources**:Review all data sources for inconsistencies,such as
enrollment records versus attendance logs,to pinpoint where discrepancies arise[1][5].
2.**Conduct Gap Analysis**:Compare expected learning outcomes with actual results to
identify specific areas needing improvement[2].
3.**Engage Stakeholders**:Collaborate with program staff and participants to gather insights
and validate findings,ensuring comprehensive understanding[3].
4.**1mplement Corrective Actions**:Address identified issues through strategic curriculum
adjustments and continuous assessment to enhance learning outcomes[2][3].
5.**Monitor Progress**:Establish feedback mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of
changes and adapt as necessary[2][5].
Citations:
[1]How to Resolve Data Conflicts in Program Evaluation -LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-do-you-handle-resolve-data-conflicts-discrepancies
[2]Learning
Needs
Analysis:Identify
Needs,Example,Template
https://akarisoftware.com/2023/11/14/learning-needs-analysis-identify-needs-exampletemplate/
[3]Investigating And Resolving Discrepancies -FasterCapital
https://fastercapital.com/topics/investigating-and-resolving-discrepancies.html
[4]A new methodological approach for evaluating the impact of …
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1743727X.2019.1657081