Which of the following is ideally the next immediate phase of program evaluation after setting the boundaries of the evaluation?

A) Identifying stakeholders and funders
B) Reporting the research findings
C) Selecting appropriate evaluation methods
D) Collecting and analyzing research data

Once the boundaries of the evaluation are set, the next step is to select appropriate evaluation methods. This ensures that the evaluation is conducted in the most appropriate and effective way possible. Identifying stakeholders and funders, reporting findings, and collecting and analyzing research data come later in the evaluation process.