Program Evaluation and Reporting Flashcards
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The term 'fidelity monitoring' in program evaluation refers to:
Answer: Assessing whether the program is implemented as designed
Fidelity monitoring checks whether program components are delivered consistently and as intended by the model.
Which of the following best describes a 'mixed-methods' evaluation approach?
Answer: Combining quantitative data and qualitative data in the same evaluation
Mixed-methods evaluation integrates both numerical data (quantitative) and narrative/interview data (qualitative) for a fuller picture.
A grantee's final report shows that 95% of participants were satisfied with the program, but employment rates did not change. This finding suggests:
Answer: Program satisfaction does not guarantee outcome achievement
High satisfaction shows a positive experience but does not prove that the intended behavioral or economic outcomes were achieved.
Which federal reporting system is commonly used by HHS grantees to submit performance data?
Answer: Performance Progress Report (PPR) / SF-PPR
HHS grantees typically submit performance progress using the SF-PPR (Performance Progress Report) through GrantSolutions or Grants.gov systems.
When calculating a program's 'reach,' evaluators are measuring:
Answer: The total number of people served or exposed to the intervention
Reach refers to the scope of who was touched by the program, typically expressed as a count of participants or community members served.
A funder asks a grantee to conduct a 'needs assessment' before the program launches. The purpose is to:
Answer: Document that a gap exists between current conditions and desired outcomes
A needs assessment establishes the documented problem or gap that justifies the proposed program intervention.
In an evaluation report, presenting 'lessons learned' serves primarily to:
Answer: Share insights that can improve future programming and inform the field
Lessons learned capture what worked, what didn't, and why—creating knowledge that benefits future programs and contributes to the sector.