Evaluation
Is evaluation systemic?
What is yes
When does an evaluability assessment?
What is prior to evaluation process?
What are some examples of inputs?
What is money, staff and their time, volunteers and their time, facilities, equipment, and supplies
What does an indicator identify?
What is the factors that are being measured to track the programs success
What building are we in?
Administration building
True or False
Evaluation is random and unplanned
False
True or False
You do not need to worry about the audience during an evaluation
What is false
In the books example, Southwest Family Room, what were the activities centered around?
What is activities were centered around providing education and support to families with small children.
What does qualitative data focus on vs. quantitative data?
Qualitative data= emotions
Quantitative data= numerical results
When is our class presentation?
October 19
What is evaluation used for?
What is to determine value, quality, and effectiveness of a program
Create a definition for formative evaluation.
What is an evaluation that generates information for the purposes of planning, monitoring, and improving programs?
How are outputs measured?
What is another name for an experimental design?
What is randomized controlled trial
When is my birthday?
October 30
What is the difference between evaluation and research?
What is evaluation answers what and research answers why?
What is the difference between summative evaluation and implementation evaluation?
Summative= focuses on the end result
Implementation= documents what happens as a program is implemented
What are the three levels of outcomes?
What is initial outcome, intermediate outcome, and longer-term outcome
What is the problem with the Quasi-Experimental Design?
What is lack of random assignment and control groups
What career do I want to have?
A family therapist for children with disabilities
Name 5 of the 12 reasons for evaluation
1. verify and document program activities
2. increase effectiveness by identifying what is and is not working
3. modify and improve programs, services, and practices
4. assist with resource allocation
5. aid in planning and decision making
What are the benefits of a five-tiered approach to program evaluation?
What is to provide a useful rubric for family life educators, prompts evaluators to think of the purpose of the evaluation, its audience, and the procedures for analyzing and collecting data
Give an example of when family life educators would be focusing on initial outcomes
What is a one night workshop?
Give a definition for pilot testing
What is a procedure that carries out pre-testing interviews and surveys or sets up advisory group review committees that can determine the best approach for examining questionable words or concepts
What is my favorite football team?
PITTSBURGH STEELERS #herewego