HS 7 M1

Question 1

is a useful tool for community development.

Answer 1

needs assessment

Question 2

A _______ is a systematic process that provides information about “social issues” or “needs” in a place or population group and determines which issues should be prioritized for action.

Answer 2

needs assessment

Question 3

The term “_______” is intended to be deliberately broad and essentially denotes an identified problem in a place or population.

Answer 3

social issue

Question 4

A ______ in this context moves beyond individual assessment and explores the needs of a community.

Answer 4

needs assessment

Question 5

_______ is frequently defined in terms of a geographical area, but a needs assessment could also explore the needs of a specific population group; e.g., the needs of single-parent families, or priority population groups; e.g., the needs of PWDs.

Answer 5

Community

Question 6

Needs assessment is most often undertaken in order to:

Answer 6

1. Allocate or redistribute resources, and
2. Design programs, policies and services.