For a counselor to justify conclusions of a program evaluation,he or she needs to ensure that the conclusion is linked to:

A) Initial needs assessment
B) Wants and needs of the stakeholders
C) Data collected
D) Clinical judgment

The counselor needs to ensure that the conclusion is linked to the data collected during the program evaluation. This data may include quantitative data, such as surveys or assessments, as well as qualitative data, such as observations or interviews. The counselor should use this data to support their conclusions about the program's effectiveness, strengths, and areas for improvement. While initial needs assessments, wants and needs of stakeholders, and clinical judgment are all important considerations in program evaluation, they should not be the sole basis for justifying conclusions.