Moving back and forth from a counseling program's objectives to its evidence and the weaving together of the individual pieces of data into a holistic picture is:

A) the core process of program evaluation.
B) the triangulation of the data.
C) the primary step of program evaluation.
D) the cause of attenuation in evaluation results.

Program Evaluation

A structured approach to gathering, examining, and applying data to address queries regarding projects, policies, and programs, especially in terms of their effectiveness and efficiency.

Triangulation

The use of multiple methods or data sources in qualitative research to develop a comprehensive understanding of phenomena.