CHES Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

Evaluation - ANSWER-assess a process or program to provide evidence and feedback for the program. Research - ANSWER-is an organized process using the scientific method for investigating problems. Can be conducted with the intent to generalize findings from a sample to a larger population. Does not always aim for, or achieve, evaluative conclusions, and it is restricted to empirical (rather than evaluative) data. Bases observed, measured, or calculated conclusions on that data. Reliability - ANSWER-the consistency, dependability, and stability of the measurement process. Validity - ANSWER-the degree to which a test or assessment measures what it is intended to measure. Variables - ANSWER-operational forms of a construct. Designate how the construct will be measured in designated scenarios. Formative Evaluation - ANSWER-looks at an ongoing process of evaluation from planning through implementation. Identifying and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the way a health educator implements a program. Allows for continual assessment; allows for monitoring progress, troubleshooting, and corrective actions. Process Evaluation - ANSWER-any combination of measures that occur as a program is implemented to assure or improve the quality of performance or delivery Summative Evaluation - ANSWER-often associated with measures of judgments that enable the investigator to draw conclusions. It is also commonly associated with impact and outcome evaluations. Focuses on the outcomes or products Impact Evaluations - ANSWER-focuses on immediate and observable effects of a program leading to the desired outcomes. Outcome Evaluation - ANSWER-focused on the ultimate goal, product or policy. Often measured in terms of morbidity and mortality. Purpose Statement - ANSWER-identifies in detail what the health education specialist wants to learn over the course of an evaluation or research project. Usually a sentence or two written with specificity and detail. Helps to focus and guide efforts involved with data collection and analysis. Evaluation Questions - ANSWER-specifically developed questions. Help to establish boundaries for the evaluation by stating what aspects of the program will be addressed. Creating encourages stakeholders to reveal what they believe the evaluation should answer. Use to monitor and measure processes, activities, outputs and expected outcomes. Search Strategies - ANSWER-typically require health education specialists to: identify key search terms identify a period of time to conduct the search chara