Which strategy for disseminating the outcomes of program evaluation focuses on the situation, the response, the results, and the evidence?
A) Logic model
B) Quantitative data
C) Qualitative data
D) Success story

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One particularly effective method for presenting evaluation results for community-based programs is the "success story." A good success story captures the attention of the audience, provides a compelling story, describes specific outcomes, and is based on reliable and valid data. A success story consists of four parts: the situation, the response, the results, and the evidence. The situation refers to the problem, concern, or issue that needed to be addressed. Describe the situation and its impact locally. The response refers to the program characteristics, who participated and benefited, and the services provided. The results section of the success story describes the outcomes, what changed and for whom, and what was learned. For example, in the bike safety program, several champions or success stories for bike helmet use could be described and reported. When choosing champions or role models to publicize, considerations of diversity and appropriate community representation should be a priority. Finally, the evidence component refers to how the program and its outcomes were evaluated and how the results are known to be accurate and credible (University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension, Cooperative Extension, 2009).

Which Strategy for Disseminating the Outcomes of Program Evaluation Focuses