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specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time conditions that are necessary for the learning to be accurately assessed. There is no information about minimum pass rates, length of assignments, the degree to which the candidate will be judged on performance, the allocation of marks for each part of the assessment and the methods used to conduct the assessment. Unless you have clearly defined assessment criteria, you will stand very little chance of carrying out any effective evaluation, as results will be vague, inaccurate and insubstantial

Formative/continuous assessment
Formative/continuous assessment is based on assessment methods conducted throughout a course on an ongoing basis. It is sometimes referred to as educative assessment. It can be conducted by a trainer to comment on general progress but is not necessarily the method best used for grading purposes. It can relate to a series of different assessment types, both formal and informal, such as practical demonstrations, observations during course time, progress tests, written reports, case studies, group projects, session participation, etc. Formative assessments are diagnostic.
Summative assessment
Summative assessment is based on assessment or a final examination carried out at the end of a course or training programme. It is typically used to assign a trainee a final course grade, either numerically or through the marking scheme in operation (e.g. pass, fail, merit) in accordance with assessment criteria. Summative assessments are evaluative. Within the context of summative assessment there are notions of performance-based assessment and forward-looking assessment. Performance-based assessment focuses on achievement. Forward-looking assessment is a method of presenting people with hypothetical future situations and

Assessment is the process of documenting knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs, usually in measurable terms. The term ‘assessment’ is generally used to refer to all processes used to gauge progress in learners

Choosing the appropriate method is a critical decision and there are pros and cons to

he method of training used can depend on a variety of factors, including

ne method may not be inherently superior to another, as all methods have strengths and weaknesses

Ensuring that the correct method is used can be the difference between the success and failure of the training

task of research, as well as being able to sift through information and discard what is irrelevant or obsolete. With research, make sure not to plagiarise other people’s work and lift whole chunks of text. Your research should summarise your interpretations and findings and state your recommendations based on the various sources consulted.
Pros:
•Research allows you to explore topics in more depth and detail.
•Qualitative research is less expensive than quantitative research because not as many participants or extensive methods are required.
Cons:
•Research can be time consuming and difficult to collate.
•There can be a plethora of materials available, which it makes it difficult to decide what information is relevant or applicable.

our audience answer one way or another.
•It cannot generalise your findings to your broader audience and the public in general.
Pros of quantitative research:
•It is an excellent way of finalising results and proving/disproving a hypothesis.
•It can be used in many fields and disciplines.
•Results can be legitimately discussed and published.
Cons of quantitative research:
•It can be difficult and expensive to perform.
•It can be time consuming.
•It allows very little room for ‘grey areas’ or uncertainty, whereas human nature is often a lot more complex than a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ response.
General research
Old-fashioned research using the library, magazines, newspaper articles and journals as well as the wealth of data available on the internet via websites, blogs, forums and online tutorials are all considered valid as methods of research for the purposes of conducting a TNA. Collating and organising this data accordingly is an important part of the

Statistical tests are used for analysis
Can be valid and reliable: largely depends on skill and rigour of the researcher
Can be valid and reliable: largely depends on the measurement device or instrument used
Time expenditure lighter on the planning end and heavier during the analysis phase
Time expenditure heavier on the planning phase and lighter on the analysis phase
Less generalisable
More generalisable
Source: www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/cdcynergy/appendix.html.
Pros of qualitative research:
•It can explore topics in more depth and detail than quantitative research.
•Qualitative research is often less expensive than quantitative research because you don’t need to recruit as many participants or use extensive methods.
•It offers flexibility regarding locations and timing, as you don’t need to interview a large number of people at once.
Cons of qualitative research:
•It does not quantify how many o