Grant Writing Program Evaluation and Reporting 4

Question 1

The term 'fidelity monitoring' in program evaluation refers to:

Accepted Answer

Assessing whether the program is implemented as designed

Answer

Fidelity monitoring checks whether program components are delivered consistently and as intended by the model.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'mixed-methods' evaluation approach?

Accepted Answer

Combining quantitative data and qualitative data in the same evaluation

Answer

Mixed-methods evaluation integrates both numerical data (quantitative) and narrative/interview data (qualitative) for a fuller picture.

Question 3

A grantee's final report shows that 95% of participants were satisfied with the program, but employment rates did not change. This finding suggests:

Accepted Answer

Program satisfaction does not guarantee outcome achievement

Answer

High satisfaction shows a positive experience but does not prove that the intended behavioral or economic outcomes were achieved.

Question 4

Which federal reporting system is commonly used by HHS grantees to submit performance data?

Accepted Answer

Performance Progress Report (PPR) / SF-PPR

Answer

HHS grantees typically submit performance progress using the SF-PPR (Performance Progress Report) through GrantSolutions or Grants.gov systems.

Question 5

When calculating a program's 'reach,' evaluators are measuring:

Accepted Answer

The total number of people served or exposed to the intervention

Answer

Reach refers to the scope of who was touched by the program, typically expressed as a count of participants or community members served.

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