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goal-based evaluation

an evaluation that determines the extent to which a program has achieved its goals. This approach relies heavily on stated program goals and objectives, and as such it might overlook other aspects of the program. Compare goal-free evaluation. See also quantitative evaluation.

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peduncle

n. a stalklike bundle of nerve fibers, such as the cerebellar peduncle or the cerebral peduncle. —peduncular adj.