program planning
assess the population's needs and then plan an appropriate intervention directed at the needs identified.
paradigm
Model of a specific concept that illustrates a concept or theory.
qualitative
Non-numerical data
Perceptions, attitudes, observations, survey results, interviews
Best to develop numerical coding system to summarize data
quantitative
Amount, often numerical scale
Counts, proportions, ratios, rates, prevalence, incidence
formative
In process or during program
summative
After program has been
implemented
clarity
Understandable
simplicity
easily measured
objectivity
Not subject to individual interpretation
reliability
Examiner consistency & calibration are
reproducible
Quantifiability
Statistics can be applied
sensitivity
Small degrees of difference can be detected
acceptability
No pain for subjects & minimal expense to implement
sensitivity
presence of disease
specificity
absence of disease
simple
presence or absence of condition
cumulative
past and present
reversible
conditions that change