Chapter IV CHES Flashcards

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Qualitative

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Is descriptive in nature, deeper understanding.

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Quantitative

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Focuses on quantifying or measuring.

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Formative evaluation

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Looks at ongoing process of evaluation from planning through implementation.

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Summative evaluation

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Is often associated with measures or judgments that enable the investigator to draw conclusions. It is also commonly associated with impact and outcome evaluations.

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Process evaluation

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Is any combination of measures that occur as a program is implemented to assure or improve the quality of performance or delivery.

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Impact evaluation

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Focuses on immediate and observable effects of a program leading to the desired outcomes.

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When composing ________ questions it is best to avoid:

  • assumptions that everyone has a common basis of knowledge
  • abbreviations
  • leading questions that demand a specific response
  • questions that use two negative words
  • long list of choices
  • recall questions over extended time frames
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quantitative

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When composing _________ questions it is best to avoid:

  • items that ask a “yes/no” question or those that invite a specific and often brief answer
  • being too broad to capture useful information
  • being too specific with probing items
  • asking too many questions
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qualitative

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When preparing NEW data collection instruments for research, what should you keep in mind?

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  • Easy to understand and complete introduction
  • Ask only questions that provide useful information
  • Easy to use language
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Before using EXISTING instruments, what is important to consider?

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  • If the item is appropriate for the intended purpose
  • Is the language appropriate for the population
  • Whether a test has been performed using a sample from the intended population
  • To whom you should give credit for using the item
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Formative evaluation looks at a/an…………………………process of evaluation from planning though implementation.

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ongoing

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Impact evaluation focused on ……………………and ……………………………effects of a program leading to desired outcomes.

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immediate and observable

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……………………..refers to the consistency, dependability and stability of the measurement process

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Reliability

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………………………is the degree to which a test or assessment measures what is intended to measure.

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Validity

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A published quantitative review of a comprehensive synthesis of publications on particular topics.

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Systematic reviews

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A systematic method of evaluating statistical data based on results of several independent studies of the same problem.

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Meta-analysis

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Example of INPUTS of logic model to guide the evaluation process is

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resources, contributions and other investments that go into a program.

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Example of OUTPUTS of logic model to guide the evaluation process is

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activities, services and the products that will reach the participants of a program.

19
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Number of participants in focused group are

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8-10

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…………………..provides health education specialists engaged in research or evaluation guidelines for ethical behavior in Article V of the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession

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The Coalition of National Health Education Organisations (CNHEO).

21
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ATLAS.ti, AnSWR, and NVivo 8 are software packages used for…………………….analysis.

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qualitative

22
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Serve the information needs of intended users.

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Utility

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Be realistic, prudent, diplomatic, and frugal.

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Feasibility

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Behave legally, ethically, and with due regard for the welfare of those involved with those affected.

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Propriety

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Reveal and convey technically accurate information.

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Accuracy

26
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What is the FIRST step of the CDC Six Step Framework for Program Evaluation?

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Engage stakeholder

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What is the LAST step of the CDC Six Step Framework for Program Evaluation?

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Ensure use and share lessons learned

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What are the 4 STANDARDS of the CDC Six Step Framework for program Evaluation?

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Utility, Feasibility, Propriety, Accuracy

29
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Institutions, such as universities and hospital, involved in conducing research that includes human subjects are required to establish an _________________.

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Institutional Review Board (IRB)

30
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Special attention should be given to legal issues that will affect data sharing with regard to __________.

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

31
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____________ use epidemiological insight while studying and applying research, clinical and public health experience, practice, programs and policies.

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Evidence-based practices

32
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Whose values/opinions will become the standards for judging whether a program will be considered successful, adequate or unsuccessful.

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The stakeholders values & opinions

33
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How can you compare your findings to to previous reports on the same priority population?

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Parallel studies, surveillance data, online databases and investigations reported in peer-reviewed articles.

34
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What are the 5 critical elements for ensuring good use of an evaluation?

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Design, Preparation, Feedback, Follow-up, Dissemination

35
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What are some examples of research errors in evaluation?

What are some examples of systematic errors in evaluation?

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Research Errors: sampling errors, lack of precision, variability in measurement.
Systematic Errors: selection bias, instrumentation bias, other internal threats to validity.

36
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Recommendations based on evaluation should have sufficient _________ and should be aligned with ___________ values and opinions.

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Evidence

Stakeholder

37
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Evaluators translate recommendations into __________/

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Action Plans

38
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The process of communication procedures, findings or the lessons learned from an evaluation to relevant audiences in a timely, unbiased, and consistent fashion.

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Dissemination

39
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What are the sections of the detailed report that should be given to stakeholders in regards to your findings?

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Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Conclusions/Recommendations/Summary

40
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What factors contribute to the feasibility of implementing recommendations from evaluations?

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Cost, Resources, Time, Politics, and other contextual factors

41
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The use of any evaluative research to improve or legitimate the practical implications of a policy-oriented program.

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Policy Analysis

42
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Health Impact Assessments (HIA’s) are used for what?

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  • to objectively evaluate the potential health effects of a project or policy before it is developed or implemented.
  • provide recommendations
  • bring potential public health impacts and considerations to the decision making process for plans, projects, and policies that fall outside traditional public health arenas (such as transportation and land use)
43
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The major steps to conducting an HIA include:

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Screening to identify projects or policies
Scoping to identify health effects
Assessing risks and benefits
Developing recommendations
Reporting results
Evaluating
44
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What is a common way to disseminate research findings?

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Through presentations at local, state, national and international health-related conference.