WEEK 5: Types of Program evaluation

Question 1

What is program evaluation?

Answer 1

Systematic assessment of program activities and their effects.

*Determines if programs achieve intended outcomes
*Helps improve program design and implementation

Question 2

State the Role of Logic Models

Answer 2

*Identifies activities for evaluation
*Shows relationships between activities and outcomes

Question 3

State the 5 main types of program evaluation.

Answer 3

Formative Evaluation
Process evaluation
Outcome evaluation
Impact evaluation
Economic evaluation

Question 4

Formative Evaluation is mainly conducted:

A. At the end of a program
B. During program development
C. Only when measuring long-term outcomes
D. When evaluating cost-effectiveness

Answer 4

Correct Answer: B
✔ Formative evaluation ensures feasibility and appropriateness before full implementation.

*When modifying existing programs
OR
*Before full implementation begins

Question 5

Which evaluation type asks “Who, What, When, Where?”

A. Outcome Evaluation
B. Impact Evaluation
C. Process Evaluation
D. Economic Evaluation

Answer 5

Correct Answer: C
✔ These are the pillars of tracking implementation fidelity.

Question 6

If a program wants to know whether it met its outcome objectives, which evaluation should be used?

A. Process
B. Outcome
C. Formative
D. Economic

Answer 6

Correct Answer: B
✔ Outcome evaluation measures program effects in the target population.

Question 7

4. Which evaluation type assesses the ultimate long-term changes (e.g., morbidity reduction)?

A. Process Evaluation
B. Outcome Evaluation
C. Impact Evaluation
D. Formative Evaluation

Answer 7

Correct Answer: C
✔ Impact evaluation focuses on ultimate goals like morbidity or disease transmission.

Question 8

5. Cost-benefit analysis is part of which evaluation type?

A. Outcome
B. Economic
C. Process
D. Impact

Answer 8

Correct Answer: B

Question 9

What key question does outcome evaluation answer?

Answer 9

“Is our program working?” / Did it achieve the intended outcomes in the target population?

Question 10

What is the main purpose of economic evaluation?

Answer 10

Answer:
To assess the resources used in a program relative to its effects (“bang for the buck”).

Question 11

Explain the difference between outcome and impact evaluation.

Answer 11

Outcome: Short/medium-term effects (behavior change, improved skills).

Impact: Long-term effects (reduced morbidity, incidence).

Question 12

Why combine outcome and process evaluation?

Answer 12

To determine whether outcomes truly reflect program effectiveness or if they are affected by implementation quality.