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program-evaluation
Design and implement formative, summative, and developmental evaluations using logic models and mixed methods
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/tree/main/library/specializations/domains/social-sciences-humanities/social-sciences/skills/program-evaluation
SKILL.md
Program Evaluation Skill
Design and implement rigorous evaluations of social programs and policy interventions using established frameworks.
Overview
The Program Evaluation skill enables design and implementation of formative, summative, and developmental evaluations using logic models, theory of change frameworks, and mixed methods approaches for assessing program effectiveness and informing improvement.
Capabilities
Evaluation Design
- Formative evaluation
- Summative evaluation
- Developmental evaluation
- Impact evaluation
- Process evaluation
Logic Models
- Theory of change development
- Input-output mapping
- Outcome identification
- Assumption articulation
- Indicator specification
Data Collection
- Multiple data sources
- Quantitative measures
- Qualitative methods
- Mixed approaches
- Participatory methods
Analysis and Reporting
- Outcome measurement
- Attribution assessment
- Cost-effectiveness analysis
- Stakeholder reporting
- Recommendation development
Utilization Focus
- Stakeholder engagement
- Use identification
- Findings translation
- Recommendation implementation
- Learning facilitation
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Assessing program effectiveness
- Improving interventions
- Supporting decision-making
- Demonstrating accountability
- Building evidence base
Best Practices
- Engage stakeholders early
- Clarify evaluation questions
- Use multiple methods
- Consider context
- Focus on utilization
Integration Points
- Causal Inference Methods skill
- Mixed Methods Integration skill
- Policy Communication skill
- Quantitative Methods skill
References
- Program Evaluation process
- Policy Impact Assessment process
- Cost-Benefit Analysis process
- Program Evaluation Specialist agent
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