PUB Exam 3 Questions With
Completed And Verified Solutions4
Which evaluative criteria is typically included when considering a controversial policy such as
gun control or immigration? - ANSWERS Political Feasibility
T/F Policy analysis can encompass multiple types of analysis - including policy evaluation. -
ANSWERS True
T/F Policy evaluation is an assessment of the extent to which a public policy met its intended
goals. - ANSWERS True
T/F A strict/limited definition of "policy analysis" states that it is the provision of rational advice
regarding what course of action policymakers should adopt. - ANSWERS True
Which of the following organizations hire public policy analysts/researchers? - ANSWERS All of
the above:
-Government agencies, such as the Department of Health Human Services
-Lawmaking bodies, such as Congress
-Judicial bodies, such as the Supreme Court
-Think tanks, such as the RAND cooperation
-Interest groups, such as the American Association of Retired Persons
T/F Typically, government agencies will have more bias in policy analysis. - ANSWERS False
A good problem definition/analysis will all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS Provide the
analyst's personal opinions to convey the importance of the problem.
Completed And Verified Solutions4
Which evaluative criteria is typically included when considering a controversial policy such as
gun control or immigration? - ANSWERS Political Feasibility
T/F Policy analysis can encompass multiple types of analysis - including policy evaluation. -
ANSWERS True
T/F Policy evaluation is an assessment of the extent to which a public policy met its intended
goals. - ANSWERS True
T/F A strict/limited definition of "policy analysis" states that it is the provision of rational advice
regarding what course of action policymakers should adopt. - ANSWERS True
Which of the following organizations hire public policy analysts/researchers? - ANSWERS All of
the above:
-Government agencies, such as the Department of Health Human Services
-Lawmaking bodies, such as Congress
-Judicial bodies, such as the Supreme Court
-Think tanks, such as the RAND cooperation
-Interest groups, such as the American Association of Retired Persons
T/F Typically, government agencies will have more bias in policy analysis. - ANSWERS False
A good problem definition/analysis will all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS Provide the
analyst's personal opinions to convey the importance of the problem.
