Program Evaluation and Reporting Flashcards

A logic model's 'outputs' section should document which of the following?

Answer: Direct products of program activities

Outputs are the direct, tangible products of program activities, such as number of workshops held or participants served.

Which evaluation design provides the strongest evidence of a program's causal impact?

Answer: Randomized controlled trial (RCT)

RCTs randomly assign participants to treatment and control groups, providing the strongest causal evidence of program effectiveness.

When a funder requires a 'summative evaluation,' they are asking for an assessment that:

Answer: Judges the program's overall effectiveness at the end

Summative evaluation occurs after program completion to judge overall outcomes and effectiveness.

A grantee submits a progress report showing outputs were met but outcomes were not. The most appropriate next step is to:

Answer: Analyze barriers and adjust program strategies with funder approval

When outputs are met but outcomes fall short, grantees should investigate root causes and work with funders to adapt strategies.

Which of the following is an example of a 'process indicator' in a grant evaluation plan?

Answer: Number of training sessions delivered per quarter

Process indicators measure implementation fidelity—how well and how much the program was delivered.

An external evaluator differs from an internal evaluator primarily in that the external evaluator:

Answer: Brings independence and objectivity to the assessment

External evaluators are not employed by the organization, which reduces bias and increases credibility of findings.

A funder asks for 'disaggregated data' in a final report. This means the grantee must:

Answer: Break down outcome data by subgroups such as age, race, or gender

Disaggregated data separates results by demographic or other subgroups to reveal disparities or differential impact.