Program Evaluation

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of program evaluation, a systematic and objective process for determining the effectiveness of a program.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of program evaluation?

  1. Needs assessment

  2. Process evaluation

  3. Outcome evaluation

  4. Impact evaluation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Needs assessment is a process of identifying and prioritizing the needs of a population or community. It is not a type of program evaluation, which is a systematic and objective process for determining the effectiveness of a program.

What is the purpose of process evaluation?

  1. To determine the effectiveness of a program

  2. To identify the strengths and weaknesses of a program

  3. To assess the efficiency of a program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Process evaluation is a type of program evaluation that focuses on assessing the implementation of a program. The purpose of process evaluation is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a program, assess its efficiency, and determine whether it is being implemented as intended.

Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection in program evaluation?

  1. Surveys

  2. Interviews

  3. Focus groups

  4. Experimental design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental design is a method of research that involves manipulating one or more independent variables to observe the effect on a dependent variable. It is not a method of data collection, which is the process of gathering information about a program.

What is the difference between outcome evaluation and impact evaluation?

  1. Outcome evaluation assesses the short-term effects of a program, while impact evaluation assesses the long-term effects.

  2. Outcome evaluation assesses the effects of a program on the participants, while impact evaluation assesses the effects of a program on the community.

  3. Outcome evaluation is more quantitative, while impact evaluation is more qualitative.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Outcome evaluation assesses the effects of a program on the participants, while impact evaluation assesses the effects of a program on the community. Outcome evaluation is typically more quantitative, while impact evaluation is typically more qualitative.

What is the importance of stakeholder involvement in program evaluation?

  1. Stakeholder involvement ensures that the evaluation is relevant and useful.

  2. Stakeholder involvement helps to build support for the program.

  3. Stakeholder involvement can help to identify potential problems with the program.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stakeholder involvement is important in program evaluation because it ensures that the evaluation is relevant and useful, helps to build support for the program, and can help to identify potential problems with the program.

Which of the following is NOT a type of stakeholder in program evaluation?

  1. Participants

  2. Staff

  3. Funders

  4. Policymakers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Policymakers are not typically considered stakeholders in program evaluation, as they are not directly involved in the implementation or operation of the program.

What is the purpose of a logic model in program evaluation?

  1. To visually represent the program's theory of change.

  2. To identify the program's goals and objectives.

  3. To develop a plan for implementing the program.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A logic model is a visual representation of a program's theory of change. It identifies the program's goals and objectives, and it provides a plan for implementing the program.

Which of the following is NOT a type of data analysis method in program evaluation?

  1. Descriptive statistics

  2. Inferential statistics

  3. Qualitative analysis

  4. Meta-analysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meta-analysis is a statistical method that is used to combine the results of multiple studies. It is not a type of data analysis method in program evaluation, which typically involves descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and qualitative analysis.

What is the purpose of a program evaluation report?

  1. To communicate the findings of the evaluation to stakeholders.

  2. To make recommendations for improving the program.

  3. To hold the program accountable for its results.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a program evaluation report is to communicate the findings of the evaluation to stakeholders, make recommendations for improving the program, and hold the program accountable for its results.

Which of the following is NOT a type of program evaluation design?

  1. Experimental design

  2. Quasi-experimental design

  3. Non-experimental design

  4. Mixed methods design


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mixed methods design is not a type of program evaluation design. It is a research design that involves collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data.

What is the difference between formative evaluation and summative evaluation?

  1. Formative evaluation is conducted during the planning and implementation stages of a program, while summative evaluation is conducted at the end of a program.

  2. Formative evaluation is used to improve the program, while summative evaluation is used to make decisions about the program.

  3. Formative evaluation is typically more qualitative, while summative evaluation is typically more quantitative.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Formative evaluation is conducted during the planning and implementation stages of a program, while summative evaluation is conducted at the end of a program. Formative evaluation is used to improve the program, while summative evaluation is used to make decisions about the program. Formative evaluation is typically more qualitative, while summative evaluation is typically more quantitative.

Which of the following is NOT a type of bias in program evaluation?

  1. Selection bias

  2. Attrition bias

  3. Hawthorne effect

  4. Experimenter bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimenter bias is not a type of bias in program evaluation. It is a type of bias that can occur in experimental research when the experimenter influences the results of the study.

What is the purpose of ethical guidelines in program evaluation?

  1. To protect the rights of participants in the evaluation.

  2. To ensure that the evaluation is conducted in a fair and unbiased manner.

  3. To promote the use of evidence-based decision-making.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of ethical guidelines in program evaluation is to protect the rights of participants in the evaluation, ensure that the evaluation is conducted in a fair and unbiased manner, and promote the use of evidence-based decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT a type of program evaluation standard?

  1. Validity

  2. Reliability

  3. Utility

  4. Feasibility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feasibility is not a type of program evaluation standard. It is a factor that is considered when designing and conducting an evaluation.

What is the role of theory in program evaluation?

  1. Theory provides a framework for understanding the program and its effects.

  2. Theory can be used to develop hypotheses about the program's effects.

  3. Theory can be used to design the evaluation.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theory provides a framework for understanding the program and its effects. It can be used to develop hypotheses about the program's effects and to design the evaluation.

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