CSP Evaluation Research & Impact Assessment 2

Question 1

In a logic model, which component represents the direct products of program activities, such as number of workshops delivered?

Accepted Answer

Outputs

Answer

Outputs are the direct, measurable products of program activities, distinct from longer-term outcomes.

Question 2

A program evaluator finds that participants improved post-test scores but a comparison group improved equally without the program. This suggests:

Accepted Answer

No program effect attributable to the intervention

Answer

When a comparison group shows identical gains, the improvement cannot be attributed to the program itself.

Question 3

Which cost analysis method compares program costs against outcomes measured in natural units rather than monetary values?

Accepted Answer

Cost-effectiveness analysis

Answer

Cost-effectiveness analysis expresses outcomes in natural units (e.g., crimes prevented) rather than converting them to dollars.

Question 4

Developmental evaluation is best suited for:

Accepted Answer

Innovative programs in dynamic, complex environments

Answer

Developmental evaluation supports innovation and adaptation in complex, emergent program contexts.

Question 5

A key limitation of using administrative data in program evaluation is:

Accepted Answer

It was collected for purposes other than evaluation, potentially limiting construct validity

Answer

Administrative data is collected for operational purposes, so it may not measure the constructs evaluators actually need.

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