Write 1 paragraph 200 words for each question. No intro or conclusion needed. 1. It is common for stakeholders to essentially ask, “How can you prove that our program had an effect?” What would be your standard, simple, “sound bite” response to this question? 2. If you had a very limited budget but were committed to collecting and using some type of qualitative data to get at the perceptions of program participants, what might be your best option? Explain.

1. The standard, simple, “sound bite” response to the question of proving program effectiveness to stakeholders would be to highlight the use of rigorous evaluation methods such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-experimental designs. These designs allow for comparisons between a treatment group and a control group, helping to establish causality and demonstrate the impact of the program. By implementing these rigorous evaluation methods, we can provide evidence of the program’s effectiveness with a high degree of confidence, addressing the stakeholders’ concerns.

2. If faced with a limited budget but a commitment to collect and use qualitative data to capture the perceptions of program participants, the best option would be to conduct semi-structured interviews. Semi-structured interviews provide a balance between flexibility and structure, allowing for open-ended questions that encourage participants to share their experiences and perspectives. This approach would enable a deeper understanding of participants’ thoughts and feelings about the program. In addition, with a limited budget, semi-structured interviews can be conducted with a smaller sample size, making it more cost-effective while still providing meaningful insights into participant perceptions. The data collected through these interviews can be analyzed thematically to identify common patterns and themes, providing valuable qualitative evidence to inform program improvements and decision-making.