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Conducting an Outcome Evaluation

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2008

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All programs aim to make a difference. An outcome evaluation can measure that difference by determining the impact of a program on its participants, the community, or even the provider.

This brief outlines the components of a typical outcome evaluation, including—

  • Developing a theory of change that describes how program outcomes are achieved
  • Developing a logic model that depicts pathways of change, linking activities to outcomes
  • Designing a rigorous but feasible evaluation plan
  • Implementing the evaluation plan
  • Analyzing and interpreting the data
  • Reporting and disseminating the findings

about the resource

Capabilities

Year

2008