Instrumental utilization of the results of evaluation research occurs when the results
A) are used to improve future research designs.
B) are directly used for making decisions or solving problems.
C) influence a policy maker's thinking on an issue.
D) are used to convince people to support a political position.

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Instrumental utilization of evaluation research occurs when the results are directly used for making decisions or solving problems. Option A is an example of conceptual utilization, option C is an example of symbolic utilization, and option D is an example of political utilization.

Instrumental Utilization of the Results of Evaluation Research Occurs When