Assessment & Evaluation Techniques Flashcards

Which evaluation design is most appropriate when random assignment to treatment and control groups is not feasible?

Answer: Quasi-experimental design

Quasi-experimental designs are used when randomization is not possible but researchers still want to assess causal relationships.

A formative evaluation is best described as an assessment conducted:

Answer: During program implementation to guide improvements

Formative evaluations occur during program implementation and are used to refine and improve ongoing activities.

In survey research, 'response bias' most commonly refers to:

Answer: Systematic error introduced by respondents' tendency to answer in a particular way

Response bias is a systematic tendency for respondents to answer inaccurately, such as through social desirability bias.

Which statistical measure is used to assess the internal consistency of a multi-item scale?

Answer: Cronbach's alpha

Cronbach's alpha measures how closely related a set of items are as a group, indicating the internal consistency of a scale.

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

Answer: Visually map the theory of change linking inputs to outcomes

A logic model depicts the assumed causal chain from resources and activities through outputs to short- and long-term outcomes.

Which approach to data collection is most suitable for capturing in-depth insights about participants' lived experiences?

Answer: In-depth qualitative interviews

In-depth qualitative interviews allow participants to describe experiences in their own words, yielding rich contextual data.

When evaluators examine whether a program was delivered as planned, they are conducting what type of evaluation?

Answer: Process/implementation evaluation

A process or implementation evaluation assesses the fidelity and quality of program delivery relative to its design.