CPE Evaluation Methods & Reporting 4

Question 1

A program serves clients in urban, rural, and suburban settings. To ensure geographic representation in your evaluation sample, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Stratified random sampling

Answer

Stratified random sampling divides the population into subgroups (strata) and samples from each, ensuring all geographic settings are proportionally represented.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes a 'ripple effect' in program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Indirect or secondary outcomes extending beyond intended direct beneficiaries

Answer

Ripple effects are secondary, indirect outcomes that extend to people or systems beyond the program's direct participants, often captured in systems-level evaluations.

Question 3

An evaluator presents preliminary findings to program staff before finalizing the report. This practice is called:

Accepted Answer

Member checking

Answer

Member checking involves sharing preliminary findings with study participants or program stakeholders to verify accuracy and interpretation of data.

Question 4

When using Most Significant Change (MSC) technique, data are collected primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Stories of change selected through deliberate stakeholder review

Answer

MSC collects and systematically selects stories about meaningful changes, making it a participatory qualitative monitoring and evaluation approach.

Question 5

The primary purpose of a logic model in program evaluation is to:

Accepted Answer

Depict the theory of how program inputs lead to intended outcomes

Answer

A logic model visually represents the program's theory of change, linking resources and activities to outputs, outcomes, and impact.

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CPE Evaluation Methods & Reporting 4