This is the term used to describe a quantitative measure or qualitative observation used to describe the intervention
Indicator
100
This is the term used to describe data collected before the start of the intervention that serves as a benchmark to examine any change
Baseline
100
These are the financial, human and material resources required to implement an activity or process
Inputs
200
This is the term used to describe the systematic process of determining the effectiveness of an activity or intervention
Evaluation
200
This is the term to describe data collected a set period of time, such as 3 or 6 months, after the completion of the intervention to measure more long-term changes as a result of the intervention
Follow Up
200
This is the term that describes a change, intended or not, directly or indirectly related to the intervention
Effect
300
This is the term used to describe a continual process that uses the systematic collection of data on indicators to show the extent of progress and achievement of the intervention’s activities
Monitoring
300
This is data collected after the completion of the intervention
Exit
300
This is the highest level desired end result or impact (transformation, sustainability, livelihood, well-being, etc.) to which the project contributes
Goal
400
This is the term used to describe a tangible deliverable resulting from project activities
Output
400
This Latin term refers to data collected at follow up
Ex post
400
This is information that can substantiate whether or not an indicator was achieved, such as a survey, attendance list, or report
Means of verification
500
For USAID projects, this type of indicator is known as an Intermediate Result
Outcome
500
This is the Latin term used to describe data collected before the start of an intervention
Ex ante
500
This is the term used to describe an external factor that may affect the success of the project