Exam 13: Evaluation: an Overview

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List and describe three reasons for evaluating a program.

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To demonstrate worth - an evaluation can help to determine if the program is moving in the right direction and whether or not it has had an impact on the target population and its health concerns
To compare different types of programs - different programs can be compared to determine which are the most effective in reaching program goals and objectives
To meet requirements of the funding source - many times the funding source requires evaluation to determine whether or not goals have been met.

Which of the following is a benefit to having an internal evaluator?

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Determining whether or not a program led to changes in health status is an example of

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List and define three types of evaluation.

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Which of the following types of evaluation assesses behavior change?

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One barrier to effective program evaluation can be the time allotted for evaluation.

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Describe the three advantages for using an internal evaluator and three advantages for using an external evaluator.

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Which of the following is NOT considered a critical purpose for program evaluation?

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The two evaluation categories in which health education specialists engage can be classified as

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Which of the following evaluations employs pretesting?

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An evaluation consultant should respect senior staff members' wishes for specific findings, and emphasize those findings in the report.

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Evaluation planning should occur early, while program goals and objectives are being developed.

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List four events that could hinder a successful evaluation.

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The number of people who stopped smoking following a smoking cessation program is a measure of

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The first step in the evaluation process is implementation.

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Which of the following people is NOT a stakeholder?

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Propriety standards ensure that an evaluation is ethical.

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Monitoring participants' reactions about program location, time, and speakers is called

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List three characteristics of a good evaluator.

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One strength of having an external evaluator is

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