Kirkpatrick evidence ladder
Keep the four levels and strongest evidence choices close during evaluation planning.
K4 What are Kirkpatrick’s four evidence levels? Completion rate vs. behavior evidence Completion is a participation signal, not proof of transfer. “The survey score is high, so we are done.” The survey score is high, so we are done. Post-launch readout. Your line Great. Let’s pair that with the first behavior signal: are managers seeing the new checklist used correctly? Rejecting reaction data outright instead of adding stronger evidence. It respects Level 1 while moving the conversation to Level 3. What is a good Level 2 check? A realistic scenario, simulation, or task that proves the target skill. It should…
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