Evaluation

Question 1

Evaluation

Answer 1

Use framework to determine merit and worth of a program with the intention to improve and make recommendations
* Controlled externally, relies on utilitity and feasibility to determine value

Question 2

Research

Answer 2

Use of the scientific method to establish facts and knowledge based on a hypothesis, to be generalised
* Controlled internally, relies on facts and validity

Question 3

Ethics in evaluation

2

Answer 3

Guiding principles: systematic inquiry, competency, 4 principles, welfare
Standards: utility, feasibility, propriety, accuracy, accountability

Question 4

Categories of evaluation

Answer 4

Internal/formative
External/summative

Question 5

Internal evaluation

& Adv/dis

Answer 5

• Formative assessment to provide information for program improvement during development
• Uses internal staff, own data frequency to improve
• Adv: easy access to data, good knowledge of program
• Dis: lack of expertise and objectivity

Question 6

External evaluation

& adv/dis

Answer 6

• Summative assessment to provide information for continuation and expansion (worth and success of program)
• External staff to make program decisions, infrequency collection
• Adv: objective, expert opinion
• Dis: lack of data, unfamiliarity

Question 7

Types of evaluation

Answer 7

• Needs assessment: formative, to assess needs, determine concepts, design
• Process evaluation: to improve a program by identifying strengths and challenges
• Outcome and impact evaluation: assess long and short term outcomes