A macro-level evaluation is determining the relevance of the interventions provided in nine programs
across the state. This evaluation is crucial because of the current status of the state budget, and the
subsequent possibility of funding cuts.
What does relevance refer to in a program evaluation?
a) Clients' needs
b) Clients' outcomes
c) Programs' outcomes
d) Administrative needs
Gang violence has been increasing in three adjacent neighborhoods in a metropolitan area.
Macrolevel practitioners want understand more about the characteristics of these neighborhoods for gaining
more insight into the issues that might be contributing to the crime and delinquency. They decide to
research the phenomena, and the methodology dictates the analysis of cases. What are the cases in
this research?
a) Acts of crimes and delinquency
b) Neighborhoods
c) Metropolitan area
d) Gang violence
Tom is using a time series design to test the efficacy of his interventions at reducing suicidal
ideations. In particular, he hopes that suicidal ideations will reduce as a consequence of his
dialectical behavior interventions.
According to the text, what other data trends will Tom analyze for
the time series methodology?
a) External validity
b) Stability of scores
c) Reliability
d) Skews in Distribution