CPP Program Evaluation & Outcomes 2

Question 1

A prevention coalition wants to determine if their school-based program is being delivered as intended. Which evaluation type best addresses this question?

Accepted Answer

Fidelity/process evaluation

Answer

Fidelity or process evaluation assesses whether a program is implemented as designed, checking dosage, reach, and adherence to the model.

Question 2

Which statistical measure is most appropriate when a prevention evaluator wants to compare pre/post scores on a continuous variable for the same group of participants?

Accepted Answer

Paired samples t-test

Answer

A paired samples t-test compares means from the same participants at two time points, making it ideal for pre/post single-group designs.

Question 3

In program evaluation, 'dose received' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The amount of program content participants actually engage with

Answer

Dose received measures the extent to which participants actually engaged with and absorbed program content, distinct from dose delivered by staff.

Question 4

A CPP evaluates a mentoring program and finds a statistically significant result with p=0.03 but an effect size of d=0.08. The most accurate interpretation is:

Accepted Answer

The result is statistically significant but the practical effect is negligible

Answer

A small effect size (d=0.08) indicates minimal practical significance even when statistical significance is achieved, especially with large samples.

Question 5

Which design feature most strengthens causal inference in a prevention program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Random assignment to conditions

Answer

Random assignment (randomized controlled trial) is the gold standard for establishing causality by equating groups on known and unknown confounders.

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CPP Program Evaluation & Outcomes 2