Project Evaluation and Metrics Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a SMART outcome objective in a grant proposal?
Answer: By June 30, 80% of 120 enrolled youth will increase math scores by one grade level
SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — the second option meets all these criteria.
A funder requires both quantitative and qualitative data in the final report. Which combination best fulfills this requirement?
Answer: Job placement numbers and participant interview quotes about career confidence
Quantitative data (job placement numbers) and qualitative data (interview quotes) together provide a fuller picture of program impact.
An evaluator uses a 'comparison group' instead of a control group. What is the key difference?
Answer: Comparison groups are not randomly assigned, making causal claims weaker
Comparison groups are selected non-randomly, which introduces selection bias and weakens causal inference compared to randomized control groups.
In a logic model, 'activities' are best described as:
Answer: The specific actions the program takes to deliver services
Activities are the program's core actions — workshops, counseling sessions, training — that use inputs to produce outputs.
A grant report shows the program exceeded its output targets but missed its outcome targets. What does this most likely indicate?
Answer: The program delivered services but those services did not produce the expected changes
Exceeding outputs but missing outcomes suggests the program was implemented as planned but did not achieve the desired behavioral or systemic changes.
Which instrument is most appropriate for measuring participant knowledge gain in a grant-funded training program?
Answer: Pre- and post-test administered to all participants
Pre- and post-tests measure the same knowledge before and after training, directly capturing learning gain attributable to the program.
What is 'evaluation capacity building' in the context of grant-funded projects?
Answer: Strengthening an organization's internal ability to conduct and use evaluation
Evaluation capacity building develops staff skills, systems, and culture so organizations can sustain evaluation practices after external support ends.