Question 1

Which of the following is a synonym for Observation Phase?&#10;A) Summative Evaluation&#10;B) Outcome Evaluation&#10;C) Process Evaluation&#10;D) Impact Assessment

Accepted Answer

Process Evaluation is synonymous with the Observation Phase as it involves monitoring and observing the implementation of a program or process to ensure it is being carried out as planned.

Question 2

___________ observation is using proxies to gather data and ___________ observations are drawn from beyond the advocacy map.&#10;A) Indirect, Contextual&#10;B) Contextual, Direct&#10;C) Direct, Indirect&#10;D) Contextual, Direct

Accepted Answer

Indirect observation involves using proxies to gather data, while contextual observations are drawn from beyond the advocacy map.

Question 3

Which of the following are considered contextual observations?&#10;A) Your relationships&#10;B) The media&#10;C) Your organization&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) A & C Only

Accepted Answer

Contextual observations can include relationships, media, and organizational influences, as they all provide context to a situation or behavior.

Question 4

When is the best time to determine what level of accomplishment will be considered satisfactory for your advocacy effort?&#10;A) After the advocacy map is developed, but before the advocacy begins&#10;B) After the advocacy map is created and the advocacy has ended&#10;C) The desired level evolves with updates to the advocacy map&#10;D) Before the advocacy map is developed

Accepted Answer

Determining the level of accomplishment that will be considered satisfactory should be done after the advocacy map is developed, but before the advocacy begins, to ensure clear goals and objectives are set from the start.

Question 5

Which of the following is not example of a social indicator?&#10;A) Divorce rates&#10;B) Life expectancy&#10;C) Drug-related arrests&#10;D) Educational achievement&#10;E) All of the above are social indicators

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are examples of social indicators, as they all provide information about social conditions and quality of life within a society.

Question 6

Which evaluation phase tries to determine if the actions taken produced the intended outcomes?&#10;A) Observation phase&#10;B) Judgment phase&#10;C) Production phase&#10;D) Outcome phase

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Reviewing client paperwork would be an example of which type of observation?&#10;A) Contextual&#10;B) Direct&#10;C) Indirect&#10;D) Documentation

Accepted Answer

Reviewing client paperwork is an example of indirect observation because it involves examining records or documents rather than observing the client directly.

Question 8

Which outcome measurement provides comparison numbers that allow a basis for judging how well a client is doing?&#10;A) Social indicators&#10;B) Standardized instruments&#10;C) Advocacy indicators&#10;D) Outcome instruments

Accepted Answer

Standardized instruments provide comparison numbers or benchmarks that allow for the assessment of a client's progress relative to established norms or standards.

Question 9

A __________ evaluation instrument can be expected to provide relatively similar results when used repeatedly over time.&#10;A) Valid&#10;B) Reliable&#10;C) Indicative&#10;D) Advocacy

Accepted Answer

A reliable evaluation instrument consistently produces similar results under the same conditions over time.

Question 10

Advocacy has a long history of evaluation and evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 9: Evaluating Advocacy