______ focuses on analyzing policy results and outcomes.
A) Decision analysis
B) Risk assessment
C) Cost-effectiveness analysis
D) Program evaluation

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Program evaluation is the systematic process of assessing the success or failure of a program, policy or intervention in achieving its intended outcomes. This involves analyzing policy results and outcomes to determine effectiveness, efficiency and impact using various methods such as surveys, interviews and data analysis. Decision analysis is the process of systematically evaluating alternatives based on their costs, benefits and risks. Risk assessment involves identifying and analyzing potential risks associated with a decision or policy. Cost-effectiveness analysis is a method used to compare the costs and benefits of different programs or policies to determine the most cost-effective approach. While all of these may be relevant to analyzing policy results and outcomes, program evaluation is specifically focused on this task.

______ Focuses on Analyzing Policy Results and Outcomes