Question 1

Olivia recently finished the planning phase of a program evaluation on foreign language requirement courses in the biology degree program at her university. What is her next step after identifying stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

After identifying stakeholders, the next step in program evaluation is describing the program. This involves detailing the program's components, activities, and intended outcomes, providing a clear understanding of what the program is and how it is supposed to work.

Question 2

Program evaluation allows organizations to make _____ rather than _____.

Accepted Answer

Program evaluation enables organizations to make decisions and claims based on data rather than on opinions or anecdotal evidence.

Question 3

Needs evaluation has several noted purposes, including identifying program features to continue or discontinue, and determining:

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation helps in identifying potential new additive components to enhance the program based on the needs identified.

Question 4

If Nicholas is specifically interested in determining which features of a program are most valuable rather than the general program operation, he would be looking at which type of evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Nicholas is specifically interested in determining...

Question 5

If Lianne is specifically interested in the general program operation rather than the program's consistency with its stated objectives, she would be looking at which type of evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Process evaluation focuses on the operation of a program, including its activities and services, rather than measuring outcomes or how well the program meets its objectives. This type of evaluation is concerned with the "how" of program implementation, making it the correct choice for someone interested in the general operation of a program.

Question 6

Dr. Ayers previously received a grant for his project examining medical benefits of homeopathic remedies. Dr. Ayers is required to conduct a program evaluation as a grant recipient because he needs to provide the granting agency with tangible evidence that the program's goals have merit, the program achieves its objectives, and:

Accepted Answer

Program evaluations often require demonstrating that resources are used wisely to ensure efficiency and justify continued or future funding.

Question 7

Outcomes evaluation has several noted purposes, including identifying unmet goals and outcomes in order for a program to improve and better serve the clients or to establish evidence for:

Accepted Answer

Outcomes evaluation is used to establish evidence for program effectiveness, which means determining whether the program is achieving its intended goals and objectives.

Question 8

_____ evaluation has several noted purposes, including identifying program features to continue or discontinue, and determining new additive components.

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation is used to identify program features to continue or discontinue, and to determine new additive components.

Question 9

Germaine opened up a crisis intervention center to create more accessibility to services. The crisis center has been active for the last year. She wants to determine if the crisis center is effectively living up to its mission statement to help individuals in need and to assist in finding support systems in the local area. Germaine is interested in a(n):

Accepted Answer

An outcomes evaluation assesses the results of a program and determines if it is achieving its goals, which aligns with Germaine's interest in evaluating if the crisis center is effectively helping individuals and assisting in finding support systems.

Question 10

Dr. Ayers previously received a grant for his project examining medical benefits of homeopathic remedies. Dr. Ayers is required to conduct a program evaluation one year later in order to provide the granting agency with _____, whether the program achieves its objectives, and if the program uses its resources wisely.

Accepted Answer

Program evaluations typically require tangible evidence that the program's goals have merit, including whether it achieves its objectives and uses resources wisely.

Question 11

Justin wants to develop a video game company focused on educational games for young children. He is unsure about what types of features would be most valuable and beneficial to a new company. Which type of program evaluation should he conduct?

Accepted Answer

A needs evaluation is the most appropriate type of program evaluation for Justin's situation because it will help him understand what features are most needed and beneficial for his target audience (young children) before developing his educational video games. This evaluation focuses on identifying and understanding the needs of the intended users, which is crucial for a new company aiming to create valuable and relevant products.

Question 12

Rita is currently on the school board and has been instructed to oversee a community services committee. She is unsure as to whether the program is actually producing the intended consequences stated in the committee's mission of purpose. Rita would benefit from a(n):

Accepted Answer

Outcomes evaluation is the correct choice because it focuses on assessing the results or outcomes of a program to determine if the intended consequences or goals, as stated in the committee's mission of purpose, are being achieved. This type of evaluation would help Rita understand the effectiveness of the community services committee's program in meeting its objectives.

Question 13

Dr. Ayers previously received a grant for his project examining medical benefits of homeopathic remedies. Dr. Ayers was required to conduct a program evaluation as a grant recipient because he needs to provide the granting agency with tangible evidence that the program's goals have merit, _____, and the program uses its resources wisely.

Accepted Answer

The granting agency requires evidence that the program achieves its objectives to ensure that the funded project is effective and meets its intended goals.

Question 14

Roberta wants to open an art therapy program at the local boys and girls club where children can go after school. She needs to determine who would benefit the most from such a therapy program and what type of services she needs to offer. Which type of program evaluation should Roberta conduct?

Accepted Answer

A needs evaluation is the correct choice because it helps in identifying the specific needs of the target population, in this case, the children at the local boys and girls club, and what services would be most beneficial for them.

Question 15

Lavonne wants to open a dentistry office in her local neighborhood. She needs to determine what type of services the local area would benefit from most and what types of health insurance programs would be most beneficial to accept in order to include a large portion of the neighborhood's residents. Which type of program evaluation should she conduct?

Accepted Answer

A needs evaluation is the correct choice because it helps in identifying the specific requirements of the local community, including the types of dental services that are in demand and the health insurance programs that would be most beneficial for the residents. This type of evaluation is essential for planning services that meet the community's needs.

Question 16

If Nikki is specifically interested in a program's consistency with its stated objectives rather than general program operation, she would be looking at which type of evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Outcomes evaluation specifically focuses on whether a program achieves its stated objectives, which aligns with Nikki's interest in assessing the program's consistency with its objectives.

Question 17

Paolo created a Spanish-English immersion program in his community in an effort to help individuals learn to speak English and develop resumes for job placement. Paolo has not been closely monitoring whether those who participate in the program are successfully matched with jobs and if they maintain employment. To determine whether his immersion program is effectively matching and placing job candidates, Paolo may want to consider a(n):

Accepted Answer

An outcomes evaluation focuses on the results or outcomes of a program, which in this case would help Paolo assess whether participants are successfully matched with jobs and maintain employment, directly addressing his concern about the effectiveness of the immersion program in achieving its job placement goals.

Question 18

Process evaluation has several noted purposes, including the improvement of program implementation, _____, and ensuring a match between program goals and those serviced.

Accepted Answer

Program delivery is the process of providing services to clients. Process evaluation can help to improve program delivery by identifying and addressing any problems that may be preventing clients from receiving the services they need.

Question 19

Process evaluation has several noted purposes, including the improval of program implementation, program delivery, and ensuring a match between:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Process evaluation has several noted purposes, including...

Question 20

Outcomes evaluation has several noted purposes, including identifying _____ and outcomes in order for a program to improve and better serve the clients or to establish evidence for program effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Outcomes evaluation is used to identify unmet goals and outcomes, which helps in improving the program and better serving the clients or establishing evidence for its effectiveness.

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