Deck 2: Evaluation Research

Question 1

When changes occur to the implementation plan, investigators refer to the results as:

A) inconclusive findings.
B) infidelity.
C) a black box.
D) objective failure.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common type of evaluation?

A) Formative
B) Summative
C) Impact
D) Design

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which type of evaluation is considered the most inclusive because of its focus on program effectiveness and the outcome of goals?

A) Impact evaluation
B) Formative evaluation
C) Outcome evaluation
D) Logic model evaluation

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which type of evaluation obtains the program data to measure the program's effectiveness in the target population by assessing the short-term results?

A) Logic model
B) Process evaluation
C) Impact evaluation
D) Outcome evaluation

Question 5

Your text described the importance and relevance of Bloom's Taxonomy when writing objectives. What type of words are best used when writing objectives?

A) Action verbs
B) Pronouns
C) Proper nouns
D) Adjectives

Question 6

Research and evaluations answer questions by using systematic methods, and both produce knowledge.

Question 7

The first step in conducting research is to develop one or more research questions.

Question 8

The main purpose of any evaluation is to address whether the goals and objectives of a program or intervention were achieved.

Question 9

Implementation fidelity is easy to maintain over time.

Question 10

Qualitative data are generally used in summative evaluations.

Question 11

According to your text, accreditation is linked to compliance, laws, and regulation.

Question 12

The purpose of ______________ is to produce new knowledge, while ______________ focuses on improving a program.

Question 13

While an _______________ evaluator is likely a person employed within the organization or program, an _______________ evaluator is hired from outside to conduct an evaluation on the agency, program, or organization.

Question 14

_____________ _____________ are a graphic representation of a program displaying the planning phase to the evaluation.

Question 15

The SMART acronym is an easy way to remember how to clearly define objectives. What does the acronym stand for: S______________ M_______________ A _________________ R _______________ T__________________ .

Question 16

Match the following terms related to logic models.
-Expressed as short term, immediate, or long term

A) Outcomes
B) Goal statements
C) Inputs and resources
D) Activities
E) Outputs

Question 17

Match the following terms related to logic models.
-Provide the program overview followed by measurable objectives

A) Outcomes
B) Goal statements
C) Inputs and resources
D) Activities
E) Outputs

Question 18

Match the following terms related to logic models.
-Resources available for the program (e.g., stakeholders, staff)

A) Outcomes
B) Goal statements
C) Inputs and resources
D) Activities
E) Outputs

Question 19

Match the following terms related to logic models.
-Must be accomplished to achieve the objectives

A) Outcomes
B) Goal statements
C) Inputs and resources
D) Activities
E) Outputs

Question 20

Match the following terms related to logic models.
-Link the goal statements and objectives to the short-term, immediate, and long-term outcomes

A) Outcomes
B) Goal statements
C) Inputs and resources
D) Activities
E) Outputs

Question 21

Match the following terms to the correct type of evaluation.
-Referred to as an exploratory evaluation; conducted during the planning and implementation phases

A) Formative evaluation
B) Summative evaluation
C) Process evaluation
D) Outcome evaluation
E) Impact evaluation

Question 22

Match the following terms to the correct type of evaluation.
-Determines if the program met any combination of measurements focusing on impact, outcome, or benefits

A) Formative evaluation
B) Summative evaluation
C) Process evaluation
D) Outcome evaluation
E) Impact evaluation

Question 23

Match the following terms to the correct type of evaluation.
-Examines all aspects of program implementation, including organizational and administrative aspects

A) Formative evaluation
B) Summative evaluation
C) Process evaluation
D) Outcome evaluation
E) Impact evaluation

Question 24

Match the following terms to the correct type of evaluation.
-Documents short-term results by obtaining program data

A) Formative evaluation
B) Summative evaluation
C) Process evaluation
D) Outcome evaluation
E) Impact evaluation

Question 25

Match the following terms to the correct type of evaluation.
-The most inclusive type of evaluation due to its focus on long-term outcome objectives

A) Formative evaluation
B) Summative evaluation
C) Process evaluation
D) Outcome evaluation
E) Impact evaluation

Question 26

What does the acronym RTI stand for? This important component is a part of implementation fidelity.

Question 27

List at least two questions or considerations one may evaluate if the program implementation is not yielding the expected outcomes.

Question 28

List the four steps in the implementation process that ensure proper fidelity and provide measurable outcomes. Each step links to the others.