Activity 29. Assignment.

1. What is proposed to be evaluated in the Entre Todos Addictions Program? (Check one or
more options, if applicable).
a. Level of impact: to what degree does the Entre Todos program achieve the intended
results, and could the program achieve a significantly higher level than if no program
had been implemented?
b. Reach: Did it achieve the same results for all or only some groups among all those
affected by the program?
c. Costs: To what extent did the benefits of the program outweigh the costs of the
program itself?
d. Comparison: To what degree is the Entre Todos program more effective in order to
keep costs constant?

2. What methods are used to report the process?

a. Quantitative
b. Qualitative
c. Both
C or both it is a mixed method of research were it uses both qualitative and
qualitative

3. Describe which instruments were used to collect data for the program evaluation.
Three main tools were employed for data collection: participant observation, semi-
structured interviews and questionnaires. The participant observation was developed
in parallel to the program’s development. Furthermore, observation resulted in a
great usefulness when doing the interviews and answering the questionnaires, thus,
it constituted an efficient support to analyze and evaluate the information obtained.
The participant observation is the process that empowers researchers to learn about
the activities of the people subject of study and their environment, at the same time.
This is done through observation and by taking part in their activities. It provides the
context for developing sampling guidelines and interviews' samples (DeWalt &
DeWalt, 2002).
4. Describe, from Table 1 on indicators, at least 3 activities that are involved in data
monitoring?
Observation was focused on knowing the implementation process of the programs in the
classroom during the sessions that were set in the planning. To this effect, the following
checklist containing the observation’s dimensions and indicators was made .

The 3 main activities were participant observation, semi-structured interviews and

questionnaires.

5. Once you have read the excerpts of the scientific article, answer briefly the following
questions. Consider the section discussion and conclusions.

● What was the purpose of the evaluation?

To find possible way for the improvement of prevention strategies. Apart from evaluating the
program, detecting some weaknesses as well as areas for improvement, it is concluded that
implementing and evaluating projects like this one is key. The fact of working with families
and the attention to the integral personal development are essential in preventions
programs aimed at adolescents.

● Who was (or might be) interested in the evaluation results and why?

The person that can be interested with this study may be policy makers and family member
that can guide them more effectively on how to formulate laws and specific treatment or
intervention for the prevention of substance use. It is also better to continuously check or
quality assured.

● In your opinion, what is the objective to be met with the outcomes of the evaluation?

I think a better prevention intervention will always be a one that is individualized and
conceptualized to a certain locale or area. It is better to have a plan that is guided by an
evidenced and conceptualized by the need of a certain population.