A Partnership of Evaluators and Program Staff,and a Commitment to Using

question 28

Multiple Choice

A partnership of evaluators and program staff,and a commitment to using evaluation data to foster program improvement,are characteristic of which approach(es) in Chapter 13?

• A)the four-step evaluation method
• B)empowerment evaluation
• C)the Getting to Outcomes approach
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Agenda-setting Theory

Agenda-setting theory posits that media doesn't tell us what to think, but what to think about, by selecting the issues that receive extensive coverage, thus influencing the public's perception of what topics are important.

McCombs and Shaw

Researchers known for establishing the Agenda-Setting Theory, which suggests that media has a significant influence on what topics the public perceives as important.

Self-generated Content

Content created and published by the users or entities themselves, rather than by external publishers or media outlets.

Earned Media

Refers to publicity gained through promotional efforts other than paid advertising, such as word-of-mouth, reviews, and media coverage.