Problem:
The State Department of Natural Resources does a statewide study of resident participation and attitudes regarding outdoor recreation opportunities in CA. It is important that their results are generalizable to the population of California residents and also guided by the selected theory. Also, the findings from this study will be presented in the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) conference. Based on the description above, does this example represent research or does it represent evaluation? The State Department of Natural Resources does a statewide study of resident participation and attitudes regarding outdoor recreation opportunities in CA. It is important that their results are generalizable to the population of California residents and also guided by the selected theory. Also, the findings from this study will be presented in the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) conference. Based on the description above, does this example represent research or does it represent evaluation? Evaluation Research Neither evaluation nor research Both evaluation and research