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  • Program evaluation
  • Social sciences
  • Public health

Background:

  • Program theory evaluation assesses intervention plausibility and achievement of intended outcomes.
  • Logic analysis is a specific type of program theory evaluation.
  • There is a need for more published examples and practical guidance on program theory evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the methodological principles and origins of logic analysis as a program theory evaluation technique.
  • To provide theoretical and practical information for conceptualizing program evaluations.
  • To illustrate the application of logic analysis through real-world evaluation cases.

Main Methods:

  • Logic analysis tests the plausibility of a program's theory by integrating scientific knowledge.
  • Two distinct types of logic analysis are described.
  • The article uses two actual evaluation cases to demonstrate the application of logic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Logic analysis enhances the validity of evaluations by testing the underlying program theory.
  • This method aids in refining interventions or identifying alternative strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
  • The application of logic analysis can influence the selection of appropriate evaluation designs.

Conclusions:

  • Logic analysis is a valuable tool for rigorous program theory evaluation.
  • Increased use of logic analysis can lead to more effective and evidence-based programs.
  • This article contributes to the limited literature by offering practical guidance and theoretical grounding for evaluators.