Grant Writing Project Evaluation and Metrics 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a SMART outcome objective in a grant proposal?

Accepted Answer

By June 30, 80% of 120 enrolled youth will increase math scores by one grade level

Answer

SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — the second option meets all these criteria.

Question 2

A funder requires both quantitative and qualitative data in the final report. Which combination best fulfills this requirement?

Accepted Answer

Job placement numbers and participant interview quotes about career confidence

Answer

Quantitative data (job placement numbers) and qualitative data (interview quotes) together provide a fuller picture of program impact.

Question 3

An evaluator uses a 'comparison group' instead of a control group. What is the key difference?

Accepted Answer

Comparison groups are not randomly assigned, making causal claims weaker

Answer

Comparison groups are selected non-randomly, which introduces selection bias and weakens causal inference compared to randomized control groups.

Question 4

In a logic model, 'activities' are best described as:

Accepted Answer

The specific actions the program takes to deliver services

Answer

Activities are the program's core actions — workshops, counseling sessions, training — that use inputs to produce outputs.

Question 5

A grant report shows the program exceeded its output targets but missed its outcome targets. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

The program delivered services but those services did not produce the expected changes

Answer

Exceeding outputs but missing outcomes suggests the program was implemented as planned but did not achieve the desired behavioral or systemic changes.

Grant Writing Practice Test

Grant Writing Practice Test

Grant Writing Project Evaluation and Metrics 3