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LOGIC MODELS Everything you wanted to know about logic models but were afraid to ask?

LOGIC MODELS Everything you wanted to know about logic models but were afraid to ask?. Stephanie K. Goodwin, RD Professional Presentation Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation January 23 rd , 2008. What is a logic model?.

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LOGIC MODELS Everything you wanted to know about logic models but were afraid to ask?

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  1. LOGIC MODELSEverything you wanted to know about logic models but were afraid to ask? Stephanie K. Goodwin, RD Professional Presentation Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation January 23rd, 2008

  2. What is a logic model? • A. A framework for theory driven programming and evaluation based on the detailed connection between the activities provided and the outcomes that you hope to accomplish. • B. A systematic and visual way to present the relationship between your planned work and your intended results. • C. A reasonable person employed to pose for an artist, photographer or to display clothes.

  3. What is a logic model? A systematic and visual way to present and share your understanding of the relationships among: a. the resources you have to operate your program b. the activities you plan c. the changes or results you hope to achieve.

  4. What is a logic model? • A logic model will answer these questions: 1. What are you trying to achieve and why is it important? 2. How will you measure effectiveness? 3. How are you actually doing?

  5. What is a logic model? • Read left to right • Describe programs basics over time from planning through results • “If…,then…” statements connect the program’s parts

  6. Preferred approach to developing performance measures -governmental -public -private sectors. Purpose = to provide stakeholders with a road map describing the sequence of related events connecting the need for the planned program with the program’s desired results. What is the purpose of a logic model?

  7. Why Use a Logic Model? 1. Strategic and Program Planning - Identify your vision, rationale behind your program , and how your program will work. 2. Effective Communication - Provide a snapshot view of your program and intended outcomes. 3. Evaluation Planning - Basic framework for an evaluation with outcomes in measurable terms. 4. Continuous Learning and Improvement - Point of reference against which progress towards achievement of desired outcomes can be measured on an ongoing basis.

  8. How would you use the logic model?

  9. How would you use the logic model? Do this exercise RIGHT to LEFT and then read left to right.

  10. How would you use a logic model?

  11. Advantages • Linear Approach – simple and straightforward - shows the chain of events that link inputs to results - brings detail to broad goals • Validity – used over the past 20 years • Builds understanding and consensus • Identifies gaps in logic and uncertain assumptions • Signals what to evaluate and when • Summarizes a complex program to communicate with externals

  12. Disadvantages • Represents reality, but it’s not reality • Programs are not linear • Focuses on expected outcomes • Challenge of causal attribution • Many factors influence outcomes • Doesn’t address: Are we doing the right thing?

  13. Case StudyHow is a logic model used in the real world? “A city initiative to improve the quality of life for urban youth: how evaluation contributed to effective social programming.” Authors: Rex S. Green, Peter M. Ellis, Shirly S. Lee. Journal: Evaluation and Program Planning 28 (2005) 83-94

  14. Case Study • Social programs and their policies aim to improve the welfare of individuals, organizations and society. 1. How are these social programs assessed? 2. How do we know as stakeholders that the program is actually effective?

  15. Case Study • What: To improve Kids First! Initiative (to improve quality of life for urban youth). • Where: City of Oakland, CA • When: January, 2001. Grant proposals 2003 – 2004. • Why: Switch the emphasis from doing good to doing better. • How: By using the performance logic model (PLM) to guide evaluation efforts. • Who: Community Crime Prevention Associates (CCPA)

  16. Case Study Program Logic Model (PLM) • To guide evaluation efforts • Methods for data collection were analyzed • Data collection • Data summarized • Data analyzed and utilized • Stakeholder collaborations

  17. Case Study - Findings

  18. Case StudyOverall Impact - Too early to tell - There were five positive changes overall and two negative, yielding a non-significant result, p>0.0.5. - Six of the variables changes for the better from 1998 – 1999 to 1999 – 2000, then for the worse in the following year. - CCP (the evaluators hired) learned a lot about what their stakeholders (the program that hired them) wanted to know and how to present the information to them.

  19. Case Study Bottom Line – PLM Works! • The combination of a community’s willingness to rely on evaluative feedback to choose service providers and the development of comprehensive, accurate feedback in a timely manner seems a viable alternative to highly subjective evaluations of government-run agencies’ efforts.

  20. Case StudyMy Opinion – does it count? • Objective vs. Subjective • Moving from doing “good” to doing “better.” • The details • Feedback – taking your own advice • Time

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