Section outline

  • Lecture: Using frameworks/models to guide planning and evaluation, continued: CDC Evaluation Model and Introduction to Evaluation Methods

    • Write specific measureable evaluation questions that can link program theory and outcomes.
    • Select the best methods to answer specific evaluation research questions
    • Identify uses for qualitative and quantitative data
    • Explain when a using secondary data source is an appropriate approach for an evaluation plan.

    Faculty:  Janet Myers

    Location:  Mission Hall 2107

    • Session Slides:

    • Required Reading:

      • Fink Chapter 1, p. 26
    • Milstein et al, A Framework Featuring Steps and Standards for Program Evaluation. Health Promotion Practice, July 2000, V1 (3); 221-228 e File
      Not available unless: Your ID number contains 02
    • Program Evaluation: READ Framework, Steps, Standards, and Conducting Strong Evaluations. SKIM Framework-Based Materials and Other Evaluation Resources URL

    • Optional Reading:

    • NW Center Data Collection Overview File
      Not available unless: Your ID number contains 02
    • User-friendly Handbook for Mixed Methods Evaluation. National Science Foundation URL

    • Assignment:

      Evaluation questions and methods: Begin to draft the methods section of your evaluation plan.  Drawing from the work of the past 2 weeks, craft some specific, measurable evaluation questions to assess both process and outcome indicators associated with your program. The focus this week is on drafting the questions.  Over the next two weeks, you will also choose methods to answer them and think about how to collect the data.

    • Assignment Due Date:  Due ____