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[A conceptual framework for the evaluation of health programs].
Revue D'Epidemiologie Et De Sante Publique
|January 1, 1985
Summary
This paper explores program evaluation goals, types, and validity. It emphasizes ensuring evaluation answers accurately reflect program true value through sound methods and analysis.
Area of Science:
- Program evaluation
- Research methodology
- Social science research
Context:
- Program development and improvement
- Assessing program outcomes and impact
- Informing evidence-based decision-making
Purpose:
- To outline distinct goals of program evaluation: planning, improvement, and impact assessment.
- To introduce various evaluation types relevant to answering evaluation questions.
- To underscore the critical importance of assessing evaluation validity.
Summary:
- Program evaluation serves multiple purposes, including guiding program development, enhancing ongoing initiatives, and measuring ultimate outcomes.
- Different evaluation methodologies exist to address specific program-related inquiries.
- Ensuring the validity of an evaluation is paramount, focusing on the alignment between evaluation findings and the program's actual worth.
Impact:
- Enhances the rigor and reliability of program assessments.
- Supports evidence-based practices in program management and policy.
- Contributes to the effective allocation of resources for social programs.