PCB Data Analysis & Reporting Flashcards

Data triangulation in PCB program evaluation involves:

Answer: Using multiple data sources or methods to cross-validate findings

Triangulation increases confidence in findings by checking whether different methods or sources converge on consistent conclusions.

A PCB professional preparing a report for a government funder should:

Answer: Provide accurate data including challenges and areas for improvement

Honest, transparent reporting — including challenges — builds credibility, enables funders to make informed decisions, and supports program improvement.

In PCB data privacy, de-identified data means that:

Answer: All direct and indirect identifiers have been removed so individuals cannot be identified

De-identification under standards like HIPAA requires removing 18 specific identifiers so that re-identification of individuals is not reasonably possible.

When presenting data to a community audience, PCB professionals should:

Answer: Translate findings into plain language with visual aids accessible to non-experts

Accessible data presentation builds community understanding, ownership, and support for program continuation and improvement.

A PCB organization wants to track long-term client outcomes after program completion. The most appropriate method is:

Answer: Longitudinal follow-up with former clients at defined intervals post-exit

Longitudinal follow-up tracks the same individuals over time, enabling assessment of whether program effects persist after services end.

In PCB practice, a needs assessment that relies solely on professional opinions without community input is most limited by:

Answer: Potential for professional bias that misrepresents community priorities

Professional perspectives can reflect institutional priorities or assumptions rather than the actual lived experiences and priorities of community members.