The patient assessment that may include gathering of information through interview, observation, examination, and use of specific tests that allows a dentist to diagnose existing conditions. Please re [..]

Relationships Related Term:  valuation value Distinguish From:  appraisal n. ~ The process of assessing the value of records, especially as regards their destruction. Notes:  Evaluation is typically u [..]

The systematic and objective assessment of an on-going or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of object [..]

1755, "action of appraising or valuing," from French évaluation, noun of action from évaluer "to find the value of," from é- "out" (see ex-) + valuer (see value (n.)). Me [..]

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The study of a patient to determine the cause and effect of an illness, the study of a set of facts to determine what the facts mean, or the study of a program to determine its effectiveness.

The work involved in gaining a knowledge of the size, shape, position and value of coal.

A thorough appraisal or determination of the value of information, resources, or options. [D02721]

Evaluation is the systematic consideration of the value, quality, importance or worth of something or someone.  Procurement processes often require judgements to be made, for example deciding whether [..]

Technical evaluation focuses on the tenderer’s compliance with the requirements of the specification.  When acquiring complex categories, the evaluation may separate technical dimensions of the bid fr [..]

The systematic and structured evaluation of suppliers’ offers.  The outcome of tender evaluation is the selection of the successful offers.  However the processes through which the offers are evaluate [..]

An assessment of an intervention (for example, a treatment, service, project, or programme) to see whether it achieves its aims.

act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship" measure: evaluate or estimate the nature, [..]

 1. Assessment of an information technology (IT) product or system against defined security-related functional and assurance criteria, performed by a combination of testing and analytic techniques.   2.   The detailed examination of a system or a product to search for vulnerabilities and to determine the extent to which the required or claimed secu [..]

1. The examination and overall appraisal of something to determine its value. 2. Determining somethings success. 3. Interpretation of test results.

evaluation (pop)

Process of assessing work completed by an individual, group, or institution with the aim of determining whether the individual, group, or institution has meet predetermined standards.

Assessment against a standard. Evaluations can assess both the process (of establishing a programme to deliver an outcome) and outcomes (ultimate objectives)

Evaluation is the process of assessment or appraisal to determine whether a design meets the criteria, or meets the design brief.

Any systematic method for gathering information about the impact and effectiveness of a learning offering. Results of the measurements can be used to improve the offering, determine whether the learni [..]

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Periodical assessment of a project’s efficiency, effectiveness, impact, sustainability and suitability within the framework of pre-determined objectives. Evaluation is an independent examination of a project’s history, objectives, results, activities and utilized means in order to gain lessons to help make future decisions.

According to 15 USCS § 2681 (4), [Title 15. Commerce and Trade; Chapter 53. Toxic Substances Control; Lead Exposure Reduction] the term evaluation means “risk assessment, inspection, or risk assessmen [..]

Systematic inquiry to inform decision making and improve programs. Systematic implies that the evaluation is a thoughtful process of asking critical questions, collecting appropriate information, and then analyzing and interpreting the information for a specific use and purpose.

a structured conversation between facilitators and participants to enable participants to analyse and appraise what they have learned from an experiential and participatory activity. In the process, p [..]

In the Australian higher education context, the term evaluation is generally used to refer to the assessment of quality, of student satisfaction, and of the process of review of curriculum, content, a [..]

(n) act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of(n) an appraisal of the value of something

A review of a student’s non-AU post-secondary studies to determine if any credit can be transferred towards the AU program.

To judge or determine the worth or quality of.  Evaluation has a logic and should be carefully distinguished from mere subjective preference. The elements of its logic may be put in the form of questi [..]

An assessment of the accomplishment or worth of an activity or countermeasure.  Evaluations are predominantly of two types, (1) administrative evaluation which measures the actual activities, tasks, dollars against those planned; (2) impact evaluation which measures an activity against a specific goal, e.g., a reduction of fatalities, injuries.

The process of deciding the severity of a condition after an indication has been interpreted. Evaluation determines if the test object should be rejected, repaired or accepted. See indication and inte [..]

As part of the Transportation Planning Process, evaluation is the process of systematically assessing the costs and benefits of competing alternatives. In addition to such a priori applications, evalu [..]

Amazon Machine Learning: The process of measuring the predictive performance of a machine learning (ML) model.Also a machine learning object that stores the details and result of an ML model evaluatio [..]

a process for measuring and judging the quality of performance of an institution, a program, a process, or individuals, e.g., instructors, administrators. While assessment of student learning and eval [..]

A means to measure, compare, and judge the quality of student work, schools, or a specific educational program. CRESST

Evaluation of teaching and academic studies in a subject or department and the related degree programmes comprises all those activities which aim at assessing quality and fitness for purpose and of purpose.  Strengths and weaknesses of education and training can be identified by stocktaking, analysis and proposals formulated to ensure the sustainab [..]

The process or results of an assessment or appraisal in relation to stated objectives, standards, or criteria; in vocational education and training, may be applied to organisations, programs, policies, courses, etc.

A formal process of assessing how successful an activity, program or plan has been.

focused on making a judgment or determination concerning the quality of a performance, work product or use of skills against a set of standards. Evaluations are designed for and intended to document the level of achievement that has been attained.

to examine, judge, and analyze the data collected through the assessment process.

represents a judgment or determination of value (e.g., effective or ineffective, or below, at, or above grade level) is placed on some performance.

Process of collecting and analyzing data on various aspects of a program, usually for the purpose of program planning and goal setting, securing funding, improving processes and outcomes, and allocating resources. Includes formative (collecting and analyzing data to focus on “what's working and what needs to be improved”) and summative (collec [..]

systematic determination of merit, worth, and significance of something or someone using criteria against a set of standards. Evaluation is often used to characterize and appraise subjects of interest [..]

A process that “applies judgment to data that are gathered and interpreted through assessment” (Palomba & Banta, 1999, p. 4). The terms assessment and evaluation are often used in tandem to repres [..]

The process of collecting information about a student's learning needs through a series of individual tests, observations, and talks with the student, the family, and others. Also, the process of obtaining detailed information about an infant or toddler's developmental levels and needs for services. May also be called Assessment.

An evaluation is the determination of the child's abilities and disabilities. This includes observations of the child, medical information, information provided by the parents, and testing by specialists. Testing may include health, vision, intelligence, hearing, communication and motor assessments.

Determination of the degree of a physical, mental, or emotional handicap. The Diagnosis is applied to legal qualification for benefits and Income under Disability Insurance and to eligibility for Soci [..]

Any process by which toxicity, Metabolism, Absorption, elimination, preferred route of administration, safe dosage range, etc., for a drug or group of Drugs is determined through clinical assessment i [..]

Formal Programs for assessing Drug Prescription against some standard. Drug Utilization Review may consider clinical appropriateness, cost effectiveness, and, in some cases, outcomes. Review is usuall [..]

The integration of epidemiologic, sociological, economic, and other analytic Sciences in the study of Health Services. Health Services Research is usually concerned with relationships between need, de [..]

Research carried out by Nurses that uses interviews, Data Collection, Observation, surveys, etc., to evaluate Nursing, Health, clinical, and Nursing Education Programs and Curricula, and which also de [..]

Preclinical testing of Drugs in experimental Animals or In Vitro for their biological and toxic effects and potential clinical applications.

Studies designed to assess the efficacy of Programs. They may include the evaluation of cost-effectiveness, the extent to which objectives are met, or impact.

Assessment of physiological capacities in relation to job requirements. It is usually done by measuring certain physiological (e.g., circulatory and respiratory) variables during a gradually increasin [..]

A process that focuses on the worth and value of what we're doing. It seeks answers to questions such as "What is the impact?” "How good is this?” "Is it good enough?”

An assessment of an individual's abilities (i.e., speech and language, motoric, cognitive, etc.) in order to determine their strengths and weaknesses, and to see whether or not deficits are signi [..]

Procedures used by qualified personnel to determine whether a child has a disability and the nature and extent of the special education and related services that the child needs.

and Outcome.

The systematic and objective assessment of an on-going or completed project, program or policy, its design, implementation and results. There are two types of evaluation of significant importance to t [..]

Evaluation means the systematic collection and analysis of psychological, behavioral and social information; the process by which information is gathered, analyzed and documented. In this document the term “sex offense-specific evaluation” is used to describe the evaluation provided for sex offenders under the jurisdiction of the criminal justice s [..]

One or more processes for interpreting the data and evidence accumulated through assessment processes. Evaluation determines the extent to which student learning outcomes are being attained. Evaluatio [..]

Evaluation is one of the 6 key concepts of computational thinking and is concerned with making judgements, in an objective and systematic way whenever possible.

An assessment may be used to evaluate, or to determine whether a child may have learning disabilities or ADHD, may be called an evaluation and would probably take into consideration developmental hist [..]

The process performed by the restorer to establish recommended corrective actions based on information and evidence collected during the inspection process and conclusions from the preliminary determi [..]

A process that attempts to determine as systematically and objectively as possible the relevance, effectiveness, and impact of activities in the light of their objectives.

Efforts aimed at determining as systematically and objectively as possible the effectiveness and impact of health-related (and other) activities in relation to objectives, taking into account the resources that have been used.

The process of making a value judgment or an assessment of merit concerning one or more variables of interest that have been measured and analyzed. For example, grading is an instance of evaluation. (Consider the following verbal analogy: Measurement is to testing as evaluation is to grading.)

The systematic assessment of the operation and/or outcomes of a program or policy, compared to explicit or implicit standards, in order to contribute to the improvement of the program or policy. [10] [..]

A systematic and objective assessment of the design, implementation and outcome of an on-going or completed intervention. The two main purposes of evaluation are i) to improve future aid policy and in [..]

Any systematic method for gathering information about the impact and effectiveness of a learning offering. Results of the measurements can be used to improve the offering, determine whether the learni [..]

The evaluation of bibliographic records sent for batch processing involves an extensive analysis of the data. This evaluation is necessary because a custom computer set up is created to process the records. Batch Services staff identify problems with the records as well as problems with the file structure. All of this analysis is done to obtain the [..]

the systematic investigation of the value and impact of an intervention or program Evidence-based

A process to determine progress towards a goal. In public health, evaluation is a systematic means by which the value of programs, initiatives, or interventions can be determined.

A relatively structured, analytical effort undertaken selectively to answer specific management questions regarding USAID funded assistance programs or activities (USAID Automated Directives System - [..]

Evaluation of the project happens during ( in itinere evaluation, mid-term evaluation) and/or after its implementation (final evaluation). It aims at obtaining a general and impartial judgement on project’s achievements (scope and quality of outputs and results) and impact.

A review of the results of a grant, with the emphasis upon whether the grant achieved its desired objective.

An evaluation is an activity by a coach to evaluate a student-athlete’s academic or athletic ability. This would include visiting the student-athlete’s high school or watch the student-athlete in competition or practice.

A coach’s review of a student’s athletic or academic ability. A coach typically evaluates a student either at his or her high school or during a showcase, practice, competition, club practice, or camp [..]

A periodic assessment of progress toward achieving long-term objectives and goals. Monitoring and evaluation are the third phase in the management cycle.

An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation. (mathematics) A completion of a mathematical [..]

A process by which a strategy, issue, or relationship is studied and assessed in-depth. (IDRC, Outcome Mapping) http://web.idrc.ca/en/ev-28407-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

Gathering and analysing information at particular stages in delivering specific work (like a project or service) to assess how well it is meeting its objectives.

may be considered as clinical, educational or service.  

Three types of evaluation have been identified for the 2014-20 programming period: before (ex ante), during (ongoing), and after (ex post). Cohesion policy is evaluated on a partnership basis. Member [..]