Assignment task:
1. Evaluation Models: To begin the evaluation process, an evaluator must first select an appropriate evaluation model.
2. Compare the basic principles of the embedded evaluation model and the SARA model. For example:
3. 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?
4. How do the evaluation processes and outcomes differ? How are they similar?
5. Evaluation Questions: Evaluation questions help the evaluator efficiently structure the evaluation plans and procedures.
6. Explain the relevance of evaluation questions in the evaluation process.
7. Identify 3 or 4 guidelines a program evaluator should consider when developing evaluation questions.
Cite at least 2 scholarly sources