An educational psychologist conducts a utility analysis of a teaching program used to improve the handwriting of very young children.The measure of utility in this analysis will MOST likely be a variable related to
A) an increase in performance level.
B) a decrease in the cost of the program.
C) a reduction in program-related accidents.
D) an increase in program-related revenue.

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In a utility analysis of a teaching program, the measure of utility is typically related to an increase in performance level. The effectiveness of the program can be evaluated by examining how well the program improves the targeted skill, in this case, handwriting. Therefore, A (an increase in performance level) is the most likely choice for the measure of utility. Choices B, C, and D are not directly related to the program's effectiveness in improving handwriting skill and, therefore, are not the best choices for measuring utility in this case.

An Educational Psychologist Conducts a Utility Analysis of a Teaching