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How do I write the program objectives?

If the program goal is to improve the interpersonal functioning of family members in families where children are at risk of experiencing family violence, how do I write the program objectives?

Suet Yi

11 September 2020

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Could anyone tell me the differences between program goals and objectives? Any examples?

I am writing the program goals and objectives of a project for families where children are at risk for out-of-home placement due to problems with physical abuse. Could anyone tell me the differenc ...

Suet Yi

11 September 2020

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For a Parent Education Program, what could be written in the inputs?

For a Parent Education Program, what could be written in the inputs?

Eslie

11 September 2020

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One-group pretest-posttest design is used in the outcome evaluation of Juvenile Delinquency Program. However, someone argues that it may have testing bias. Could anyone explain what is testing bias?

One-group pretest-posttest design is used in the outcome evaluation of Juvenile Delinquency Program. However, someone argues that it may have testing bias. Could anyone explain what is testing bias?

Henry

11 September 2020

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One-group pretest-posttest design is used to assess the effectiveness of the program aiming to decreasing depression of divorced females. If there is significant difference between the pretest and posttest data, can we say that this program is effective?

One-group pretest-posttest design is used to assess the effectiveness of the program aiming to decreasing depression of divorced females. If there is significant difference between the pretest and ...

Henry

11 September 2020

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For a Parent Education Program, what are the possible outcomes in the logic model?

For a Parent Education Program, what are the possible outcomes in the logic model?

Pollock

11 September 2020

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We already start the program focusing the domestic workers from Philippines. Is it possible that we use the one-group pretest-posttest design in doing outcome evaluation?

We already start the program focusing the domestic workers from Philippines. Is it possible that we use the one-group pretest-posttest design in doing outcome evaluation?

Winsy

11 September 2020

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What is the external validity in the outcome evaluation? I am doing the outcome evaluation of a program for people in poverty.

What is the external validity in the outcome evaluation? I am doing the outcome evaluation of a program for people in poverty.

Winsy

11 September 2020

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If the teenagers have high satisfaction rating, does it mean that our program is successful?

If the teenagers have high satisfaction rating, does it mean that our program is successful?

Pollock

11 September 2020

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Are there any problems if I use the client satisfaction to do program evaluation of a Family Program?

Are there any problems if I use the client satisfaction to do program evaluation of a Family Program?

Pinko

11 September 2020

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We did not have plan for evaluation, but funders ask us to conduct outcome evaluations after we already start the program for caretakers for cancer patients. Any suggestions?

We did not have plan for evaluation, but funders ask us to conduct outcome evaluations after we already start the program for caretakers for cancer patients. Any suggestions?

Pinko

11 September 2020

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Could I adopt the one-group posttest-only design for Quitting Smoking Program?

Could I adopt the one-group posttest-only design for Quitting Smoking Program?

Ho Man

11 September 2020

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Hi, I realized that it seems the concept “outcome” is different from the term “output”. Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?

Hi, I realized that it seems the concept "outcome" is different from the term "output". Taking the grandparent training project as an example, what is the “outcome’ referable?

CouldYip

26 August 2021

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I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?

I have designed a large-scale survey about the life satisfaction of low-income families in Hong Kong. Is it appropriate to use the electronic survey through mobile phones?

Realistic

20 August 2021

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Questions about program evaluation and impact assessment (PE & IA)?

Dear MEL participants, Hello everyone! We are going to meet Prof. Aron Shlonsky this week (17&18 Oct). Do you have any problems or issues in program evaluation and impact assessment? Pleas ...

jml88min

15 October 2019

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Question about the programme evaluation

Can someone recommend me a basic guide book for programme evaluation? We are an NGO in mainland China and providing services for young drug abusers in rural China. We learnt about your pro ...

Jessica

9 October 2019

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