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CDC Approach to Program Evaluation

Description

CDC uses program evaluation to answer important questions about public health programs through methodical and intentional engagement with interest holders.

Questions this resource can help answer

How effective is this air quality management program? Is this program achieving its intended goals?

How do I use this resource?

Instructions describing how to design and implement a performance evaluation

Pro tips

Resource information

Resource owner

Format

Website

Backup URL

Update Frequency

Irregularly

Geographic Coverage

United States

Technical specifications

Methodology

Draws upon CDC resources describing best practices for performance evaluation

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