Unit 3 Flashcards
Characteristics of Credible Data
Original (primary source)
Comprehensive (provides the big picture)
Current (within the last few years)
Reliable/Relevant (legitimate, unbiased)
Signals that a data source is credible
Authority
Objectivity
Accuracy
Currency
Domain
Formality
Signals of a fake, bias, or polarizing data source
Be cautious if music, sound effects, or visual or auditory distractions that might manipulate your emotions and sway your perceptions. Also be weary of leading statements, inflammatory language and agendas
Trusted and reliable sources of data in the social science
General data/research (UN Data, Pew research, Amazon public data)
Academic studies
Financial data (google finance)
Government/world data (CIA fact book, US census bureau, data.gov)
Social data (social mention, google trends, today)
Health data (healthdata.gov, CDC)
Characteristics of a good infographic
Data density
Parsimony
Branding
Clear organization
Creativity
Descriptive labeling
Cited data sources
Professional appeal
Difference between data and information
Data is a numerical facts or statistics that can be calculated by a computer. Information is data that has been interpreted and conveys a thesis or direction.
Characteristics of a good story
Meaning
Appeal
Relatable
Instructive
Inspiring
Subtle call for action
Five tips for making a story impactful
Develops a powerful storyline and casts of characters. Uses compelling images. Takes a multichannel approach. Studies compelling documentaries. Is genuine friendly and positive. Have a hero, villain, protagonist, rising action, and climax.
Reasons for conducting program evaluation
To enable/practice accountability; measure program efficacy; demonstrate efficacy to attract support and trust; have a better understanding of staffing patterns and program delivery formal a management perspective; plan; improve; required.
Types of program evaluations
Needs assessments
Monitoring
Formative evaluation
Summarize evaluation
Outcome evaluation
Process evaluation
Participant-oriented evaluation
Economic evaluation
Impact evaluation
CDC Program Evaluation Model
Engage stakeholders
Describe the program
Focus evaluation design
Gather credible evidence
Justify conclusions
Ensure, use and share lessons learned
Four standards of the CDC program evaluation model
Utility standards
Feasibility standards
Propriety standards
Accuracy standards
Logic model
A graphic depiction that describes the program and its inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes and impacts. It’s often drawn as a flow chart. Takes into account moderators and external factors and assumptions.
Levels of Jacob’s Five-Tiered Approach
Tier 1: needs assessment
Tier 2: Monitoring and accountability
Tier 3: Quality review and program clarification
Tier 4: Achieveing outcomes
Tier 5: Establishing impact
SMART goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time based
