Federal requirements often stipulate that program evaluations “accompany the implementation of new programs”

1.) Federal requirements often stipulate that program evaluations “accompany the implementation of new programs” (Babbie, 2020, p. 357). What are some of the benefits of this approach? Are there any drawbacks? Why are some administrators reticent to have their programs evaluated? Is there anything that could be done to allay their concerns? Why or why not?

2.) Describe how evaluation research is/may be conducted in your organization. Would utilizing your organization’s official purpose be appropriate when it comes to conducting this particular evaluation? Why or why not? What are some of the potential outcome measures that you would be interested in here? Are there any contextual factors that you will need to consider at the time your evaluation is conducted?

3.) The desire to please a particular client may impact a researcher’s program evaluation. What are some steps that you might take to minimize this particular risk? Why do you suppose this issue often arises in evaluation research?

4.) Discuss Mitchell Brown’s (2012) program evaluation of the Rural Pilot Program. What are some of the key takeaways from this research?