Evaluation Framework
A systematic process of collecting, analyzing and using data to determine effectiveness
What is program evaluation?
Staff, budget, equipment, and other resources
What are program inputs?
What are evaluation questions?
A specific, observable and measurable marker of change
What is an indicator?
Used to gather numerical data
What are quantitative methods?
Six evaluation steps
What is the CDC's evaluation framework?
Activities and participants
What are outputs?
Planning, implementation and maintenance
What are the main stages of program development?
Useful, feasible to measure and provide sufficient information
What are criteria for selecting indicators?
Used to gather thoughts, feelings and perspectives
What are qualitative methods?
Engage stakeholders
What is the first step in CDC's evaluation framework?
Measurable changes in knowledge, attitude, behavior, and skills
What are outcomes?
Formative, process, outcome, and impact
What are 4 categories of program evaluation?
Provide feedback on potential indicators
Descriptive and inferential statistics
What are data analyses for quantitative evaluation?
A logic model
What is the primary tool used in Step 2: Describe the Program?
Arrows
What visual depictions are used to show relationships between logic model components?
Conducted once program implementation is underway
What is process evaluation?
Sources of information related to indicators
What are data sources?
Thematic analysis
What is used to analyze qualitative data?
Ensure use and share lessons learned
What is Step 6 in CDC's evaluation framework?
Evaluation questions
What should align with the logic model's representation of program goals and objectives?
Allows you to answer, "Did we achieve what we set out to achieve?"
What is outcome evaluation?
Existing and new data sources
What data sources should be used in evaluation?
Dissemination plan
What describes how you will share evaluation findings?