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Hi,

This assignment is called Evaluation & Methods Design, and it is based on a program my group has been working on all semester called the Mindful Migration Program. The program focuses on African immigrant women and aims to improve mental health awareness and reduce anxiety.

For this assignment, I am not creating a new program. I am building on my previous work. I already chose my outcome, which is increased awareness of mental health struggles, and I am using a measurement tool called the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS) to measure this outcome. This information comes from my previous worksheet, and I need to stay consistent with it.

– For Part 2 (Data Collection Strategies), I need to explain how I will collect my data. I am using surveys, specifically the MAKS survey, and I will most likely collect data before and after the program (pre and post). I need to explain how many data points I will collect, which would be around 50 participants since that is required for the program. I also need to justify why I chose surveys and explain how the method fits my outcome. If I include mixed methods, I should explain how quantitative data (numbers from surveys) and qualitative data (participant experiences) work together.

I also need to explain when the data will be collected (before and after the program) and who will collect it, such as program staff or peer leaders.

In addition, my professor requires that I use in-text citations and include sources to support my choices. I already have sources from previous assignments that I can reuse. I also need to submit the PDFs of those sources separately.

The paper should be no longer than 1.5 pages, single-spaced, and written in full sentences, not bullet points. The wording should be simple and sound like student work, not overly complex. Overall, the goal of this assignment is to clearly explain how I will evaluate my program in a realistic way, using the outcome and measurement tool I already selected.

– For Part 3, the professor wants us to write short paragraphs explaining how each outcome is being measured. Each group member has their own outcome, and each person is responsible for their own section. For me, I only need to focus on my own outcome, not my group members.

My outcome is increased awareness of mental health struggles, and the construct I am measuring is mental health knowledge and awareness.

The main goal of this part is to clearly explain three things: what I am measuring, what tool I am using to measure it, and exactly how that tool works in real life.

First, I need to clearly state my outcome and the construct it represents. Then, I need to explain what tool or scale I am using. My professor strongly prefers that we use a previously validated tool, not something we create ourselves.

After that, I need to describe how the tool works in detail. This includes explaining the response options (like the type of scale used), how the tool is scored, the range of possible scores, and how to interpret those scores (for example, what a low score means versus a high score).

I also need to include a citation for the tool and provide a link to it. If I made any changes to the tool, I would need to explain what I changed and why. If I didnt make any changes, I still need to clearly state that.

Overall, the professor wants to see that I understand my outcome, that I am using a reliable measurement tool, and that I can clearly explain how that tool is used and interpreted in a real-world evaluation.

Pleae keep in mind that the assignment needs to be completed correctly and based on the example the professor provided. I will also attach the previous assignments that are connected to this one in case you need to refer to them while completing it. Please let me know if you would like me to send those as well.

When completing this assignment, please use simple wording.

*Please do NOT use AI or ChatGPT-generated language and do not plagiarize, as my professor is very strict about originality and academic integrity. All responses should be written in original wording and should sound like student work.*

*If you have access to Turnitin, please run my assignment through Turnitin. The assignment needs to have a 0% AI report. Please send me the report once the assignment is completed.*

Here are the professor’s instructions for the assignment:

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
This assignment should be written in paragraph form using full sentences; you should not use bullet points. Your paper should be single-spaced and 12-point font, using Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial. It should not be longer than 1.5 pages (not including a reference page).

You must work off of Google docs and submit the live Google doc link. This will be your assignment submission.

You must use in-text citations.

You must submit PDFs of all literature you cite in your assignment. They must be labeled with the last name of the author and the year of the publication. I recommend creating a Google folder for each assignment where you can organize everything in one place. Please refer to Week 4 lecture slides if you need guidance.

NON-ADHERENCE TO ANY OF THESE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN A 0 ON THE ASSIGNMENT.

ASSUMPTIONS OF YOUR PROGRAM EVALUATION: Though each program in this class is unique and each group will have the freedom to create evaluation outcomes that are of interest to them, the following assumptions must be included:

1. Your program included 50 participants
2. Your program will include 1 summative evaluation outcome (impact or outcome) for each member of your group. Each member will have “ownership” over an outcome.
3. NEW THIS WEEK! Each student is responsible for becoming an expert on how their measurement tool is used in the real world.
4. NEW THIS WEEK! Dr. Bloom will create mock data which you will analyze for Group Assignment #3. Dr. Bloom will use a random number generator, so it will be random if your outcome is met or not met — you’ll need to engage in data analysis to determine if your outcome was or was not met

ASSIGNMENT COMPONENTS:

Part 1: Evaluation Study Design (1 paragraph – 5 points)

• What type of study design will you use for your evaluation (experimental, quasi-experimental, or non-experimental)?
• Will you have a control or comparison group? If yes, who are they and how will you recruit them?
• What type of evaluation are you conducting (quantitative only or mixed methods)?

Part 2: Data Collection Strategies (1 paragraph – 5 points)

• What data collection methods will you use (e.g., surveys, focus groups, interviews, observation)? How many data points will you collect (e.g., 50 pre and post surveys / 4 focus groups)
• Justify why you chose these methods? If you are using mixed methods, explain how your qualitative and quantitative methods complement each other.
• When will you collect data? (e.g., pre-test, mid-point, post-test, follow-up)
• Who will collect the data (e.g., program staff, peer leaders, external evaluators

• Part 3: Defining Constructs & Measures (4 mini paragraphs one per outcome / construct – 10 pointsUsing the Evaluation Instrument Builder Assignment from Week 9 as a guide:
  • List your outcomes – there should be one per person in your group. Clearly identify what construct that outcome is measuring.
    • Examples: decrease in alcohol use, decrease in tobacco use, decrease in depression, increase in confidence, increase condom usage, decrease exposure to pesticides).
  • Tool / Scale / Interview or Focus Group Guide selection: Which survey, scale, or qualitative instrument will you use to measure the construct? There should be one scale or one interview / focus guide for each outcome. Most of you should be using a previously validated tool (e.g., AUDIT scale; PHQ 9). Please get in touch with Dr. Bloom and Nichelle ASAP if you think you are unable to use a previously validated tool.
    • Notes:
      • For constructs that do not have a formal scale, refer to best-practice measures like
      • For those of you using a clinical guidline (e.g., BMI, recommended prenatal visits, HBA1c), be sure to write and cite the clinical recommendation.
      • For qualitative measurement, indicate what article or website you used to develop your interview / focus guide questions. You should have a minimum of 5 qualitative questions in your interview or focus guide.
      • If you modified any of the language in the previously validated tool, be sure to clearly describe what you changed and why.
      • If you wrote any questions by yourself, explain your rationale for not using a validated scale and describe how you ensured your questions are clear and relevant.
  • Cite the tool / scale / interview guide. Provide a link to the tool and describe how the tool is utilized, specifically:
    • What are the response options,
    • How is the scale scored,
    • What is the lowest possible score and the highest possible score (i.e., the range)
    • How do you interpret the scores? (e.g., what does a low score mean; what does a high score mean; are there any clear cutpoints in the data)?

Hi,

This assignment is called Evaluation & Methods Design, and it is based on a program my group has been working on all semester called the Mindful Migration Program. The program focuses on African immigrant women and aims to improve mental health awareness and reduce anxiety.

For this assignment, I am not creating a new program. I am building on my previous work. I already chose my outcome, which is increased awareness of mental health struggles, and I am using a measurement tool called the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS) to measure this outcome. This information comes from my previous worksheet, and I need to stay consistent with it.

– For Part 2 (Data Collection Strategies), I need to explain how I will collect my data. I am using surveys, specifically the MAKS survey, and I will most likely collect data before and after the program (pre and post). I need to explain how many data points I will collect, which would be around 50 participants since that is required for the program. I also need to justify why I chose surveys and explain how the method fits my outcome. If I include mixed methods, I should explain how quantitative data (numbers from surveys) and qualitative data (participant experiences) work together.

I also need to explain when the data will be collected (before and after the program) and who will collect it, such as program staff or peer leaders.

In addition, my professor requires that I use in-text citations and include sources to support my choices. I already have sources from previous assignments that I can reuse. I also need to submit the PDFs of those sources separately.

The paper should be no longer than 1.5 pages, single-spaced, and written in full sentences, not bullet points. The wording should be simple and sound like student work, not overly complex. Overall, the goal of this assignment is to clearly explain how I will evaluate my program in a realistic way, using the outcome and measurement tool I already selected.

– For Part 3, the professor wants us to write short paragraphs explaining how each outcome is being measured. Each group member has their own outcome, and each person is responsible for their own section. For me, I only need to focus on my own outcome, not my group members.

My outcome is increased awareness of mental health struggles, and the construct I am measuring is mental health knowledge and awareness.

The main goal of this part is to clearly explain three things: what I am measuring, what tool I am using to measure it, and exactly how that tool works in real life.

First, I need to clearly state my outcome and the construct it represents. Then, I need to explain what tool or scale I am using. My professor strongly prefers that we use a previously validated tool, not something we create ourselves.

After that, I need to describe how the tool works in detail. This includes explaining the response options (like the type of scale used), how the tool is scored, the range of possible scores, and how to interpret those scores (for example, what a low score means versus a high score).

I also need to include a citation for the tool and provide a link to it. If I made any changes to the tool, I would need to explain what I changed and why. If I didnt make any changes, I still need to clearly state that.

Overall, the professor wants to see that I understand my outcome, that I am using a reliable measurement tool, and that I can clearly explain how that tool is used and interpreted in a real-world evaluation.

Pleae keep in mind that the assignment needs to be completed correctly and based on the example the professor provided. I will also attach the previous assignments that are connected to this one in case you need to refer to them while completing it. Please let me know if you would like me to send those as well.

When completing this assignment, please use simple wording.

*Please do NOT use AI or ChatGPT-generated language and do not plagiarize, as my professor is very strict about originality and academic integrity. All responses should be written in original wording and should sound like student work.*

*If you have access to Turnitin, please run my assignment through Turnitin. The assignment needs to have a 0% AI report. Please send me the report once the assignment is completed.*

Here are the professor’s instructions for the assignment:

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
This assignment should be written in paragraph form using full sentences; you should not use bullet points. Your paper should be single-spaced and 12-point font, using Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial. It should not be longer than 1.5 pages (not including a reference page).

You must work off of Google docs and submit the live Google doc link. This will be your assignment submission.

You must use in-text citations.

You must submit PDFs of all literature you cite in your assignment. They must be labeled with the last name of the author and the year of the publication. I recommend creating a Google folder for each assignment where you can organize everything in one place. Please refer to Week 4 lecture slides if you need guidance.

NON-ADHERENCE TO ANY OF THESE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN A 0 ON THE ASSIGNMENT.

ASSUMPTIONS OF YOUR PROGRAM EVALUATION: Though each program in this class is unique and each group will have the freedom to create evaluation outcomes that are of interest to them, the following assumptions must be included:

1. Your program included 50 participants
2. Your program will include 1 summative evaluation outcome (impact or outcome) for each member of your group. Each member will have “ownership” over an outcome.
3. NEW THIS WEEK! Each student is responsible for becoming an expert on how their measurement tool is used in the real world.
4. NEW THIS WEEK! Dr. Bloom will create mock data which you will analyze for Group Assignment #3. Dr. Bloom will use a random number generator, so it will be random if your outcome is met or not met — you’ll need to engage in data analysis to determine if your outcome was or was not met

ASSIGNMENT COMPONENTS:

Part 1: Evaluation Study Design (1 paragraph – 5 points)

• What type of study design will you use for your evaluation (experimental, quasi-experimental, or non-experimental)?
• Will you have a control or comparison group? If yes, who are they and how will you recruit them?
• What type of evaluation are you conducting (quantitative only or mixed methods)?

Part 2: Data Collection Strategies (1 paragraph – 5 points)

• What data collection methods will you use (e.g., surveys, focus groups, interviews, observation)? How many data points will you collect (e.g., 50 pre and post surveys / 4 focus groups)
• Justify why you chose these methods? If you are using mixed methods, explain how your qualitative and quantitative methods complement each other.
• When will you collect data? (e.g., pre-test, mid-point, post-test, follow-up)
• Who will collect the data (e.g., program staff, peer leaders, external evaluators

• Part 3: Defining Constructs & Measures (4 mini paragraphs one per outcome / construct – 10 pointsUsing the Evaluation Instrument Builder Assignment from Week 9 as a guide:
  • List your outcomes – there should be one per person in your group. Clearly identify what construct that outcome is measuring.
    • Examples: decrease in alcohol use, decrease in tobacco use, decrease in depression, increase in confidence, increase condom usage, decrease exposure to pesticides).
  • Tool / Scale / Interview or Focus Group Guide selection: Which survey, scale, or qualitative instrument will you use to measure the construct? There should be one scale or one interview / focus guide for each outcome. Most of you should be using a previously validated tool (e.g., AUDIT scale; PHQ 9). Please get in touch with Dr. Bloom and Nichelle ASAP if you think you are unable to use a previously validated tool.
    • Notes:
      • For constructs that do not have a formal scale, refer to best-practice measures like
      • For those of you using a clinical guidline (e.g., BMI, recommended prenatal visits, HBA1c), be sure to write and cite the clinical recommendation.
      • For qualitative measurement, indicate what article or website you used to develop your interview / focus guide questions. You should have a minimum of 5 qualitative questions in your interview or focus guide.
      • If you modified any of the language in the previously validated tool, be sure to clearly describe what you changed and why.
      • If you wrote any questions by yourself, explain your rationale for not using a validated scale and describe how you ensured your questions are clear and relevant.
  • Cite the tool / scale / interview guide. Provide a link to the tool and describe how the tool is utilized, specifically:
    • What are the response options,
    • How is the scale scored,
    • What is the lowest possible score and the highest possible score (i.e., the range)
    • How do you interpret the scores? (e.g., what does a low score mean; what does a high score mean; are there any clear cutpoints in the data)?

As a public health practitioner, you may be asked to recommend new or different approaches to address a public health issue. The first step is to determine what is currently being done to address the issue. The second step is to evaluate the existing programs to identify gaps. The last step is to make recommendations. These recommendations can be improvements to existing programs, or you may recommend implementing a new program.

Prompt

Submit a short paper with your recommendations for the public health program you have selected for the final project (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Prevention Programs- National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DP) Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

• Be sure to specifically recommend improvements that should be made to the current program.
• Clearly outline and explain other social and behavioral theoretical approaches that may be used to engage the community.
• Substantiate your claims with evidence from the program and peer-reviewed literature. Would you suggest a new program or simply a new program approach? If so, briefly explain what that program would look like and how it would be an improvement to the current program.

What to Submit

Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. The paper must be 23 pages in length. All sources must be cited in APA format, no AI please.

Please review the following resources in preparation for this discussion:

This is an optional resource. There is only one digital copy available of this book, which means that only one student can view it at a time. If you are unable to view it, revisit the link at a later date.

Guidance on Preparation
In this discussion, you will identify a recent/current public health program, and then discuss the relevant methods for evidence-based program evaluation. The core of this discussion is about how you connect the theories to the measurements of program evaluation. The question to consider is this: What are the measurements that (1) are based in theory and (2) may be used to evaluate the program? Before composing your main/initial discussion response, please download and use the .

Prompt Identify a public health program that clearly uses one of the health behavior theories presented in this course. For your main/initial response, please determine how the program could be evaluatedincluding (1) formative, (2) process/implementation, (3) outcome/effectiveness, and (4) impact evaluation method types. Ensure your response addresses the following:

• Selecting Evaluation Methods:Why would the program use each evaluation method type?
• Connections to Program Design: Do these evaluation methods relate to the health behavior theory that the program follows? For each method, please explain why or why not (with an example).
• Theory-Based Evaluation Practices: Explain one measurement that is used in the given evaluation method.

To be clear, you are not being tasked to construct an actual program evaluation plan. This discussion merely focuses on the general types of program evaluation and their generalconnections to health behavior theory.

Recommendations for Main/Initial Discussion Post Structure
For your main post, you may find it helpful to organize your notes from the into three distinct paragraphs, as follows:

• Paragraph 1: Why would the program use each evaluation method type? (Summarize your notes from the worksheet for all types of evaluation methods.)
• Paragraph 2: Do these evaluation methods relate to the health behavior theory that the program follows? For each method, please explain why or why not (with an example). (Summarize your notes from the worksheet for all types of evaluation methods.)
• Paragraph 3: Explain one measurement that is used in the evaluation method. (Summarize your notes from the worksheet for all types of evaluation methods.)

Please make certain to cite/reference all sources. i also uploaded the worksheet below as well

Behavioral health research is foundational to understanding how social determinants of health-psychological, social, and environmental factors influence health outcomes. This assignment is designed to assist you to critically evaluate peerreviewed literature, assess methodological rigor, and connect research findings to public health practice.

Assignment Overview

Select a current (published within the last 5 years) peerreviewed behavioral health article and write a structured critique. The article must focus on a behavioral health issue relevant to public health (e.g., substance use, mental health, chronic disease selfmanagement, stress, trauma, health behavior change, social determinants of behavior).

Follow the requirements precisely. Answer in the same file submitted. Follow the instructions carefully in the required reference. Answer using the link provided in the assignment file. Avoid using artificial intelligence and plagiarism. Please pay attention to these instructions.

Answer the following questions based on the information provided in the above link in file

Plagiarism policy: No plagiarism is accepted in the assignments at all.The assignment should have the COVER PAGE with the New SEU logo and the details of who is submitting and to whom it is submitted.

Citation: The students are required to use the APA style of citation in their assignments.

Follow the requirements precisely. Answer in the same file submitted. Follow the instructions carefully in the required reference. Answer using the link provided in the assignment file. Avoid using artificial intelligence and plagiarism.

Part 1

Learn about designs by using Creswell and Creswell (2023), and Chapters 1, 8, and 9 of the Dissertation Guide. In the Dissertation Guide, use the Table of Contents to navigate to the page Overview of Methods and Designs. You will find a brief description of some of the designs you may want to use there. Read about those designs in the Dissertation Guide and Creswell and Creswell (2023).

Select two different designs that are of interest to you. Name the two designs you selected and explain why those designs may be an appropriate choice for your chosen topic ( effect of electronic on toddlers). Include at least two references to support your decisions.

Where to Find the Answers:

Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Chapter 8: Quantitative Methods

• Survey and Experimental Designs (pages 149165): Explains how quantitative designs align with their purposes.
• Challenges in Quantitative Methods (pages 172175): Provides examples of difficulties in sampling, bias, and data analysis.

Chapter 9: Qualitative Methods

• Design Approaches in Qualitative Research (pages 195202): Highlights ethnography, narrative, and phenomenology.
• Challenges in Qualitative Methods (pages 219221): Addresses reflexivity, trustworthiness, and validity.

part 2

• Using the Dissertation Guide and Creswell and Creswell (2023), Chapters 89, discuss the primary differences between qualitative and quantitative research designs.
• What initial considerations must a researcher consider when deciding which approach to use? Provide examples of research scenarios where one method would be more effective than the other.

part 3

Create a 16-slide presentation that outlines the research options for your potential dissertation research (effect of electronic on toddlers). Include the following in your presentation:

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title of your presentation, your name, course, and date.

Slides 23: Introduction

• Provide an overview of your program of study (DHA) and the selected topic you are considering researching for your dissertation( effect of electronic on toddler)
• State the purpose of your analysis (to identify and compare qualitative and quantitative research characteristics, research designs, and their justifications).
• Speaker Notes: Introduce yourself and your program of study, and explain why understanding research methods and designs is critical in your field.

Slides 46: Characteristics of Quantitative Research

• Summarize the quantitative research article.
• Explain the characteristics that make the study quantitative, including:
• Structured data collection (e.g., surveys, experiments, measurements).
• Numeric data and statistical analysis.
• Deductive reasoning and hypothesis testing.
• Highlight specific examples from the article (e.g., types of variables, data collection methods, sample size).
• Speaker Notes: Referencing particular examples, explain how the study’s design aligns with quantitative methods.

Slides 79: Characteristics of Qualitative Research

• Summarize the qualitative research article.
• Explain the characteristics that make the study qualitative, including:
• Exploratory focus and natural settings.
• Subjective meanings and rich descriptions.
• Use of themes and inductive analysis.
• Highlight specific examples from the article (e.g., interview protocols, participant observations, coding methods).
• Speaker Notes: Provide insights into how the article exemplifies qualitative research characteristics.

Slide 10: Research Design Choices

• Discuss the research design used in each study (e.g., experimental, survey, ethnography, grounded theory, case study).
• Explain how the chosen design aligns with the method and the research problem.
• Speaker Notes: Highlight the connection between research methods, designs, and the types of research questions they address.

Slide 11: Justification for Research Method and Design

• Justify why the qualitative method and design were appropriate for the first study.
• Justify why the quantitative method and design were appropriate for the second study.
• Speaker Notes: Use evidence from the articles to support your explanation and connect the justifications to theoretical or practical considerations.

Slide 12: Comparison and Contrast

• Analyze the major differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs, addressing:
• Purpose and philosophical assumptions (e.g., postpositivist vs. constructivist worldviews).
• Data collection and analysis approaches.
• Strengths and limitations of each method and design.
• Use examples from your articles to illustrate the contrasts.
• Speaker Notes: Provide additional context and examples to support your analysis.

Slide 13: Challenges in Using Each Method and Design

• Discuss challenges researchers face when using quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., ensuring validity, managing data complexity).
• Discuss the challenges researchers face when using the proposed research design.
• Propose strategies to overcome these challenges.
• Speaker Notes: Reflect on how these challenges could impact research outcomes and provide practical solutions.

Slides 1415: Conclusion

• Summarize your findings, emphasizing the importance of aligning research questions, methods, and designs.
• Reflect on how this understanding applies to your program of study.
• Speaker Notes: Highlight key takeaways and connect them to real-world applications in your field.

Slide 16: References

• Include properly formatted APA references for the articles and any other sources used.
• Speaker Notes: Briefly explain the importance of citing sources and how these references supported your presentation.

Please choose one group from the list below. It should be a PowerPoint presentation to include a short history of the group/organization, its mission, and any recent achievements and accomplishments. Please include speaker notes and references on your last slide.

1. One.org
2. APHA
3. California Center for Public Health Advocacy
4. Amnesty International
5. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
6. PICO
7. Sierra Club
8. Greenpeace
9. AARP
10. Black Panthers
11. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
12. TRUTH campaign
13. GLMA, BMA, or HMA

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