Program Theory by Weiss (1972)

Program theory by Weiss (1972) primarily discusses how an intervention (a project, a program, a policy,
or a strategy) is perceived to contribute to an impact's anticipated or actual effects. Before a program is
implemented or after the program has been functioning for some time, program theory for evaluation
might be developed (Astbury & Leeuw, 2010). A program theory can be a highly useful tool for bringing
together the evidence that already exists about a program, identifying areas of agreement and
disagreement over how the program is supposed to operate, and emphasizing evidence gaps.

When evaluating a program, one must not only explain what it is but also make recommendations for
improvement. An evaluator can explain or test the following in light of the program theory: (a) the
strength of the program effect; (b) the program outcomes that produce the largest as well as the
smallest effects; (c) the consistency of effects across subgroups, models, and analyses; (d) the underlying
factors or pathways through which the estimated effects are manifested; and (e) the factors that may
affect program selection and implementation quality.

In this research, the program theory will be utilized to determine if the indicators from Republic Act no.
11201 or also known as the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development Act will met and
satisfy the basic needs of the beneficiaries living in BASECOmmunity. Thus, the responses to causal
issues about a program's effects- either in positive impact (beneficial) or negative impact (detrimental),
an explanation of how it operates, and suggestions for improvement are the goals of program theory
through driven evaluation.

Ho/ Null: There will be no significant relevance of the data that will be gathered in this study for the
future research/es.

Ha/ Alternative: There will be a significant relevance of the data that will be gathered in this study for
the future research/es.