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Evaluation Research Chapter 10

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What are the primary components of a program according to the simple systems model?

Resources, Clients, Staff, and Feedback
Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Outcomes (correct)
Logic, Components, Design, and Audience
Stakeholders, Evaluators, Research Design, and Results

What is the primary purpose of identifying stakeholders in program evaluation?

To understand the program's goals and objectives
To identify the target audience for the program
To gain their support and input for the program's success (correct)
To determine the level of impact on the program's outcomes

What is the primary benefit of understanding the logic of a program or policy?

It helps to determine the program's resources and inputs
It enables the evaluation of the program's effectiveness (correct)
It assists in determining the program's goals and objectives
It helps to identify the program's stakeholders

What is the primary purpose of evaluation research?

To collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate information about the workings and effectiveness of programs or policies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of evaluation research design is often used in program evaluation?

Combination of qualitative and quantitative data and analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a process evaluation?

Determining whether a program is operating as planned (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of process evaluation in program evaluation?

To provide information on how the program is being implemented (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a set of related activities with a short- or long-term aim?

Program (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge of balancing scientific research standards with pragmatic considerations in program evaluation?

Balancing time, money, expertise, and relevance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of an impact evaluation?

Evaluating the effectiveness of a program in achieving its goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an evaluability assessment?

To determine whether a program can be evaluated (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of an efficiency evaluation?

Determining whether the benefits of a program outweigh its costs (C) Signup and view all the answers

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