Program Design & Evaluation Flashcards
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Which practice best supports continuous quality improvement (CQI) in nonprofit program management?
Answer: Regularly reviewing performance data and making iterative adjustments
CQI relies on ongoing data review cycles that inform incremental improvements rather than waiting for periodic comprehensive evaluations.
When designing a program for a population with low literacy, the most critical adaptation is to:
Answer: Use verbal, visual, and hands-on learning methods instead of text-heavy materials
Non-text modalities like pictures, demonstrations, and oral instruction make programs accessible to participants regardless of literacy level.
A nonprofit's evaluation reveals strong outputs but weak outcomes. The most likely explanation is:
Answer: The program activities may not be sufficiently linked to the intended change mechanisms
High outputs paired with weak outcomes often signal a broken causal chain—the activities are happening but don't produce the expected change pathway.
Which stakeholder engagement practice most strengthens the use of evaluation findings?
Answer: Involving stakeholders throughout the evaluation process so findings resonate and prompt action
Stakeholders who participate in evaluation design and interpretation are more likely to trust, understand, and act on findings.
An organization wants to compare the effectiveness of two program models for the same population. The most appropriate design is:
Answer: Comparative effectiveness trial with two arms
A comparative effectiveness trial tests two active interventions against each other to determine which produces superior outcomes for the target population.
A logic model's 'external factors' or 'context' section acknowledges that outcomes are also influenced by:
Answer: Economic, social, and environmental conditions outside the program's control
External factors remind evaluators and funders that program outcomes occur within a broader context that the organization cannot fully control.
Which principle of ethical evaluation practice requires that participation in data collection must be voluntary and informed?
Answer: Propriety
Propriety standards in evaluation ethics require that evaluations be conducted legally, ethically, and with regard for participants' rights, including informed voluntary consent.