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Outcome Evaluation & Surveys Flashcards

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  1. Which approach ensures that survey items actually measure the mentoring outcomes they are intended to measure?

    Answer: Pilot testing with a small representative sample

    Pilot testing reveals whether items are interpreted as intended, allowing refinement before full deployment and improving content validity.

  2. In an outcome evaluation, a control group is used primarily to:

    Answer: Provide a comparison baseline to isolate the program's effect

    A control group that does not receive mentoring allows evaluators to attribute observed changes to the program rather than external factors.

  3. When should a mentor share individual-level survey results with a mentee's supervisor?

    Answer: Only with explicit informed consent from the mentee

    Sharing individual evaluation data requires informed consent to protect the mentee's privacy and maintain trust in the mentoring relationship.

  4. A 360-degree feedback survey in a mentoring context collects input from:

    Answer: Multiple raters including peers, supervisor, direct reports, and the mentee

    360-degree feedback gathers perspectives from a full circle of observers to provide a comprehensive view of the mentee's development.

  5. Which survey question format is most effective for capturing nuanced mentee experiences that a closed-ended question might miss?

    Answer: Open-ended text response questions

    Open-ended questions allow respondents to express experiences in their own words, capturing details and context that fixed-choice formats cannot.

  6. An evaluator finds that mentees who completed more sessions show better outcomes, but also had higher initial motivation. This is an example of a:

    Answer: Confounding variable

    Initial motivation is a confounding variable that correlates with both program participation and outcomes, making it difficult to isolate the program's true effect.

  7. What does 'formative evaluation' in a mentoring program primarily aim to do?

    Answer: Provide ongoing feedback to improve the program while it is still running

    Formative evaluation is conducted during program implementation to guide real-time adjustments and continuous improvement.