Performance Measurement & Indicators Flashcards
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What is the difference between leading and lagging indicators?
Answer: Leading indicators predict future performance; lagging indicators measure past performance
Leading indicators are predictive metrics that may signal future outcomes, while lagging indicators reflect past performance and measure results after the fact.
Which of the following best describes a 'proxy indicator'?
Answer: An indirect measure used when the actual outcome is too difficult or costly to measure directly
A proxy indicator is an indirect measure used when the actual outcome cannot be directly measured, providing an approximation of the desired information.
Which of the following is a key consideration when selecting performance indicators for a program evaluation?
Answer: Indicators should align with the program's logic model and intended outcomes
Selecting indicators that align with the program's logic model and intended outcomes ensures that data collected is meaningful and directly relevant to assessing program effectiveness.
What is a performance 'dashboard' in the context of program evaluation?
Answer: A visual display that aggregates key performance indicators for quick monitoring
A performance dashboard is a visual tool that aggregates key indicators in one place, providing a quick overview of program status and progress toward goals.
When setting performance targets, evaluators should ensure that targets are:
Answer: Ambitious enough to challenge staff but realistic given available resources and context
Performance targets should be ambitious enough to drive improvement but realistic given the program's resources, capacity, and context in order to be credible and motivating.
What is the primary purpose of benchmarking in performance measurement?
Answer: To compare a program's performance against standards, peers, or best practices
Benchmarking compares a program's performance against external standards, similar programs, or best practices to provide context for interpreting results.
Which of the following represents a composite indicator?
Answer: An index combining multiple measures such as education, income, and health into a single score
A composite indicator combines multiple individual measures into a single score or index, allowing complex multidimensional constructs to be represented more simply.