Evaluative research

Question 1

Purpose? (2)

Answer 1

Investigate social programs, evaluate impact of social political programs or policy interventions
Not designed to test implications of a social theory

Question 2

Basic elements of evaluation research? (6)

Answer 2

• Inputs (resources, raw materials, clients, staff)
• Program process (service distributed)
• Outputs (after treatment)
• Outcomes (try to find out impact of program)
• Feedback
• Stakeholders

Question 3

Questions for evaluative research? (5)

Answer 3

Is the program needed?
Can it be evaluated (success or impact)?
How does the program operate?
What's the impact?
How efficient is it? (cost justified?)

Question 4

Specific methods of evaluation? (7)

Answer 4

• Needs assessment (is it needed)
• Evaluability assessment
• Process evaluation -
• Formative evaluation: shape and refine program
• Impact evaluation/ analysis (compare impact with and without program)
• Efficiency analysis (compare cost with effect)
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Cost- effectiveness with analysis compare cost with outcome

Question 5

Challenges? (2)

Answer 5

Logistics (administrative, drop-out of program)

Presentation, interpretation or modification of results (no control over how much your results are being used)