You are the new director of the XYZ Diabetes Prevention Program (a hypothetical program). The program is funded by a grant-making organization that requires all funded programs to undergo program evaluations; Your team is confused by the term “evaluation,” however, as individuals within the team don’t understand the difference between an evaluation and a research study. You will need to explain to your team the differences. You will need to provide real-world examples for each.
Describe the purpose and reasoning for conducting a program evaluation.
Describe the purpose and reasoning for conducting a research study.
Explain the differences between a program evaluation and a research study.
Provide a real-world example of a program evaluation and a research study.