CAP Policy Analysis & Evaluation 2

Question 1

Which evaluation framework assesses whether a nonprofit's activities actually caused the observed outcomes, as opposed to other factors?

Accepted Answer

Counterfactual analysis

Answer

Counterfactual analysis compares what happened with what would have occurred absent the intervention, establishing causation.

Question 2

A philanthropic advisor reviewing a housing policy finds that participants self-selected into the program. This introduces which threat to evaluation validity?

Accepted Answer

Selection bias

Answer

Selection bias occurs when participants differ systematically from non-participants, skewing outcome comparisons.

Question 3

In policy analysis, 'cost-effectiveness analysis' differs from 'cost-benefit analysis' primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Measures outcomes in natural units rather than dollars

Answer

Cost-effectiveness analysis compares costs per unit of outcome (e.g., cost per life saved) without monetizing the outcome itself.

Question 4

Which stage of the policy cycle is most directly informed by program evaluation findings?

Accepted Answer

Policy revision and termination

Answer

Evaluation findings feed into policy revision or termination decisions by demonstrating whether a program is achieving its goals.

Question 5

A CAP advisor wants to understand stakeholders' subjective experiences with a charitable housing program. The most appropriate method is:

Accepted Answer

In-depth qualitative interviews

Answer

In-depth qualitative interviews capture nuanced stakeholder perspectives and lived experiences that quantitative methods miss.

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CAP Policy Analysis & Evaluation 2