Assignment task:
Evaluation Models: To begin the evaluation process, an evaluator must first select an appropriate evaluation model.
- Compare the basic principles of the embedded evaluation model and the SARA model. For example:
- Why might a criminal justice program or policy evaluator use the embedded evaluation model? Why might a criminal justice program evaluator use the SARA model?
- How do the evaluation processes and outcomes differ? How are they similar?
Evaluation Questions: Evaluation questions help the evaluator efficiently structure the evaluation plans and procedures.
- Explain the relevance of evaluation questions in the evaluation process.
- Identify 3 or 4 guidelines a program evaluator should consider when developing evaluation questions.