Assignment Task:
Course Learning Objectives
- Describe and analyze the purpose of program evaluation.
- Explain and justify an array of evaluation methods and approaches, including impact evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
- Apply methodological tools to evaluate the impact of public policies and programs.
- Communicate evaluation findings, options, and recommendations to a diverse audience and integrate evaluation standards into their research, analysis, and recommendations in an ethical, sensitive, and culturally inclusive manner.
Discussion Instructions:
For this discussion, respond to the following:
- What is the role of government in our everyday lives? Explain the reasons for the government to get involved in making policy.
- How does public policy affect our everyday lives?
- How much government intrusion into daily life is acceptable?
- Can citizens (like you) affect policy decisions? What are some ways that citizens can participate in the formation and implementation of public policy?