Assignment:
Discussion board 1 and include references as well
In a minimum of 200 words, respond to the following:
• What value do you find in the development of the logic model as part of the program evaluation process after considering the development and application of the logic model?
• What conditions within an organization or agency lead to the development of a strong logic model?
• What conditions within an organization or agency make the development of a sound logic model challenging?
• What steps can you take to address or overcome those challenges?
References:
Goldman, K. D., &Schmalz, K. J. (2006). Logic models: The picture worth ten thousand words. Health Promotion Practice, 7(1), 8-12.
Kaplan, S. A., & Garrett, K. E. (2005). The use of logic models by community- based initiatives. Evaluation and Program Planning, 28(2), 167-172.
Discussion board 2 along with references too
This module taught you that although much of the data collected in a program evaluation and performance measurement will be quantitative, it is very important that we do not overlook the value of qualitative data within this process.
Tasks:
In about 200 words, respond to the following:
In a minimum of 200 words, respond to the following:
• What are the key characteristics of qualitative evaluation methods?
• What are the benefits of including qualitative data in the evaluation process?
• Do you believe that an evaluator can deliver and complete a valid evaluation of a program or an agency without including qualitative data? Why or why not?
Discussion board 3 along with references too
This module taught you that performance measurement has become a very important aspect of the program evaluation process as the stakeholders in the agency or program will want to see evidence that the outcomes are being met and, if not, what specifically needs to be addressed or fixed in order to meet those outcomes.
Tasks:
In about 300 words, respond to the following:
• How does performance measurement differ from program evaluation?
• What do you think are the key benefits of using performance measurement as part of the program evaluation process?
• If you were working for an agency that is in its upcoming year and that only has the money and manpower to develop and carry out either program evaluation capabilities (putting its resources into developing the capability to conduct performance evaluations) or performance measurement capabilities (putting its resources into measuring the key outputs and outcomes for its programs), which one of these would you do first? Why?