Needs Assessment

The Basics

100

Definition of Needs Assessment 

Refers to the evaluative process of gathering and interpreting data about the need for programs and services, with a focus on critical needs

Data

100

Two Main Formats- Please Name and List an Example of Each 

Data-driven (archival) 

and 

Perception-based (focus groups or surveys)  

Stages

100

Name the Four Stages in Needs Assessment 

1) Identifying Guiding Questions and Goals

2) Identify Population(s) to be Assessed 

3) Collect Needs Assessment Data

4) Analysis and Interpretation

Implication

100

How are the results of a needs assessment utilized?

Name 3 discussed in class. 

Can help with...

managed care / new service delivery

educational accountability

funding/grants

resource allocation / program refinement

advocacy

outcome research

Wild Card

100

True or False:

Needs Assessment is Conducted on an Ongoing Basis 

True 

200

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