The First Step of Program Planning Should Always Be

question 4

Multiple Choice

The first step of program planning should always be

• A) Talking to community partners and stakeholders about community needs
• B) Determining the program budget to purchase materials
• C) Pilot-testing survey questions to determine validity
• D) Conducting a literature review to develop research question

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