Program Evaluation

Question 1

2nd step in program evaluation

Answer 1

describe the program (describe the outcomes/goals)

Question 1

1st step in program evaluation

Answer 1

engage stakeholders (who is interested in knowing the results of the evaluation)

Question 2

3rd step in program evaluation

Answer 2

focus evaluation design (formative, process/implementation, outcome, impact)

Question 3

4th step in program evaluation

Answer 3

gather credible evidence (collection of data to evaluate the program)

Question 4

5th step in program evaluation

Answer 4

justify conclusions (analyze evidence, compare results with expectations)

Question 5

6th step in program evaluation

Answer 5

use and share lessons learned

Question 6

prevention

Answer 6

Minimize and eliminate social, psychological, and other conditions to contribute to physical illness. minimizing risk for illness, cost effective. primary prevention

Question 7

primary prevention

Answer 7

program targeted at the entire population to provide support before problems occur. protect people from developing a disease or engaging in a behavior

ex. immunizations against a disease, use of seatbelts

Question 8

secondary prevention

Answer 8

program targeted to alleviate problems and prevent escalation. occurs after a disease. focus on preventing re-injury or behavior from worsening.

ex. frequent check-ups

Question 9

tertiary prevention

Answer 9

provide treatment for those affected. Focus on managing complicated, long-term diseases. prevent further deterioriation and maximize quality of life.

ex. pain management groups, rehab programs, hospice, dialysis for kidney disease.

Question 10

SMART goals

Answer 10

S-specific (goal states what will be done and who will do it)
M- measurable (include how the action will be measured)
A- achievable (realistic)
R- relevant (reflects the needs of the client and community)
T- timebound (specific timebound for completion)

Question 11

Social workers at the administrative level work at the macro level

Answer 11

focuses on the future of the organization and carries out the agency’s mission