PCB Data Analysis & Reporting Flashcards

A control group in PCB program evaluation serves to:

Answer: Provide a comparison baseline to determine whether observed changes are due to the program

A control group that does not receive the intervention allows evaluators to attribute changes in the treatment group to the program rather than to external factors.

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data in PCB evaluation?

Answer: Client narratives describing how the program affected their family relationships

Qualitative data consists of non-numerical information such as narratives, themes, and descriptions that capture depth of experience.

A PCB program's data dashboard should primarily display:

Answer: Key performance indicators aligned with program goals, presented in accessible visual formats

Effective dashboards highlight the most decision-relevant metrics in clear visual formats to support timely program management.

In PCB reporting, attrition bias occurs when:

Answer: Participants who drop out of a study differ systematically from those who remain, skewing results

If dropouts differ from completers in important ways, final outcomes overestimate or underestimate true program effects for the full enrolled population.

In PCB program evaluation, a validated instrument is preferred over an internally developed tool because:

Answer: Its reliability and validity have been established through rigorous testing in relevant populations

Validated instruments have demonstrated psychometric properties (reliability and validity) ensuring they measure what they claim to measure consistently.

Return on investment (ROI) analysis in PCB programs is calculated by:

Answer: Comparing the monetary value of program benefits to the costs of delivering the program

ROI analysis quantifies whether the financial and social value generated by a program exceeds its delivery costs, supporting resource allocation decisions.