Evaluation Questions
What is process evaluation?
Process evaluation is used to determine whether a program is being implemented as intended. Process evaluation can help you report information on your program activities and use this information to improve program implementation. It allows you to address questions related to who, what, when, how much, and where!
An indicator is a _, _, and _ marker of change
specific, observable, and measurable
Existing data sources can include ...
Program documents and administrative records, including: training records, quality control site visit reports, staff records, and policies and procedure documents!
Examples of quantitative methods ...
Surveys, biometric tests, quantifiable observations, secondary analysis of existing quantitative data, and administrative forms
Common analyses in quantitative evaluation methods include ...
Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
What is outcome evaluation?
Outcome evaluation focuses on the short-term, intermediate, and sometimes long-term outcomes of the program. Outcome evaluation allows you to address the question, “Did we achieve the outcomes that we expected to achieve?”
An indicator should be something that is ...
- observed (e.g., a change in behavior)
- heard or reported (e.g.,
shared by program participants)
- read (e.g., program records).
New data sources can include ...
Program participants, program staff, providers, partners, lifestyle program staff, new administrative forms
Examples of qualitative methods ...
Interviews, focus groups, observation notes/diaries, secondary analysis of existing qualitative data, qualitative questions in surveys, and testimonials or success stories
Common analyses in qualitative evaluation methods include ...
Thematic analysis
SSLTC evaluation questions
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