CPE Logic Models & Theory of Change Flashcards

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

Answer: To visually map the relationships between inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes

A logic model visually depicts how a program's resources and activities are expected to lead to desired outcomes.

In a logic model, 'outputs' are best described as:

Answer: The direct products or deliverables of program activities

Outputs are the direct, measurable products of program activities, such as the number of training sessions held or participants served.

Which element of a logic model represents the foundational resources used to run a program?

Answer: Inputs

Inputs are the resources—such as staff, funding, and facilities—that are invested into a program to enable its activities.

A Theory of Change differs from a logic model primarily because it:

Answer: Explains WHY and HOW change is expected to occur, including underlying assumptions

A Theory of Change goes deeper than a logic model by articulating the causal mechanisms and assumptions that explain how and why outcomes are expected to result from activities.

When developing a logic model, 'assumptions' refer to:

Answer: The beliefs about how the program will work and the conditions necessary for success

Assumptions in a logic model are the beliefs and conditions—such as community readiness or partner cooperation—that must hold true for the program to succeed.

Which sequence correctly represents the standard logic model flow?

Answer: Inputs → Activities → Outputs → Outcomes

The standard logic model flows from Inputs through Activities to Outputs and then to short-term, medium-term, and long-term Outcomes.