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Evaluation
Nav Chart Introduction 1. Define Purpose and Scope 3. Specify Evaluation Design 4. Create Data Collection Action Plan 5. Collect Data 6. Analyze Data 7. Document Findings 8. Disseminate Information 9. Feedback to Program Improvement < Evaluation

Step 2:
Specify Evaluation Questions

   Module 4
   Module 5

Module 4 — Specifying the Evaluation Questions

Objectives:
  • Help you identify and write the evaluation questions that are important to you
Overview:

Once you've decided on the purpose and scope of your evaluation, you need to decide what it is you want to know about your program. This is the most important step in the 9-step evaluation process. This module will help you think through and create, in writing, the questions you want the evaluation to answer. If you successfully complete this step, the rest of your evaluation planning will fall right into place.

Topics:
  • Identifying your evaluation questions
  • Specifying what you want to know
  • Outlining your priorities
  • Sources of evaluation questions
  • Identifying broad and narrow evaluation questions

Powerpoint: Specifying the Evaluation Questions [PPT] [WORD]

ACRN Evaluation Workbook [WORD]

User Guide [WORD]


Module 5 — Identifying Evidence Needed to Answer the Evaluation Questions

Objectives:
  • Understand how what you collect can help to answer your evaluation questions
  • Specify the information you will need to collect to answer your evaluation questions
Overview:

Once you have specified your evaluation questions, the next step is to determine what evidence you need to find or collect to help answer the questions. Some of this evidence will already be available and some you will need to collect yourself. This module will take you through that process.

Topics:
  • Identifying evidence needed to answer your questions
  • Determining evidence needed for broad and narrow evaluation questions

Powerpoint: Identifying Evidence Needed to Answer the Evaluation Questions [PPT] [WORD]

ACRN Evaluation Workbook [WORD]

User Guide [WORD]