Research Methods in Counselling Lecture 6

There are 2 related dimensions of evaluation. Summative is concerned with [blank_start]outcome[blank_end]

There are 2 related dimensions of evaluation. Formative is concerned with [blank_start]process[blank_end]

There is variation in the role of the evaluator. Pick the correct statement below, based on the lecture notes.

To inform decision making about a future program or a major review of an existing program, a [blank_start]proactive[blank_end] evaluation is required

When does a proactive evaluation take place:

Select all the relevant questions that apply when conducting a proactive evaluation:

Select all of the items below that are concerned with proactive evaluation:

Select the three approaches to proactive evaluation from the list below:

A needs assessment looks at the needs of a particular population

Taken directly from the lecture notes, a needs assessment identifies the discrepancy between:

A needs assessment looks at what the priorities are amongst multiple needs. The term "need" is used as a [blank_start]noun[blank_end].

In a needs assessment, the "need" refers to the problem, not the proposed solution. "The need for accessible treatment" is:

In a needs assessment, the "need" refers to the problem, not the proposed solution. "The need for better preventative health" is:

In a needs assessment, the "need" refers to the problem, not the proposed solution. "We need a safe sex education program" is:

Identifying priorities and developing action plans are part of which needs assessment process:

A reasoned description or interpretation of a body of literature that is relevant to the problem is the product of which approach to proactive evaluation:

A research review identifies existing theoretical and applied research relevant to the issue or problem that may inform [blank_start]program development[blank_end]

A review of best practice is commonly referred to as establishment of [blank_start]benchmarks[blank_end]

When reviewing best practice, organisational specific comparisons do NOT include:

Taken directly from the lecture slide, clarificative evaluation forms aim to:

Clarificative forms of evaluation are not relevant to early stages of program implementation and delivery

Select the questions that apply when conducting a clarificative evaluation:

Select all of the items below that are concerned with clarificative evaluation:

Analysis of program logic leads to the [blank_start]rationale[blank_end]

Which is NOT an approach to clarificative evaluation:

Which evaluation form "assumes people at the local level can create effective solutions to situational concerns"?

Interactive evaluation is relevant for early implementation or existing programs open to improvement, with the emphasis being on [blank_start]delivery[blank_end]

Interactive evaluation integrates evaluation into the day to day processes of organisations that deliver programs or services

Select all of the items below that are concerned with interactive evaluation:

Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria: * responds to stakeholder needs for information * fieldwork - organisation case study approach * negotiated boundaries of the evaluation * increases stakeholder awareness

Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria: * local level solutions to on the job problems * collaborative, social action * cyclical process: develop plan of action to improve current program; implement plan' observe effects of action; reflect and refine; develop plan...

Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria: * institutional self-study * undertaken by program staff at the discretion of management in the context of a culture of evalution

Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria: * evaluator as key adviser * team approach to design and test new approaches in long-term continuous improvement

Which of the interactive evaluation approaches meets these criteria: * emphasis on self-determination * meaningful change is underpinned by an increased capacity in stakeholders and participants to initiate and carry out social change