Semi-structured interview protocol for constructing logic models.
This paper details a semi-structured interview protocol that evaluators can use to develop a logic model of a program's services and outcomes. The protocol presents a series of questions, which evaluators can ask of specific program informants, that are designed to: (1) identify key informants basic background and contextual information, (2) generate logic model elements, (3) model program inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes, (4) build a rational theory, (5) develop a program theory, (6) prioritize logic model elements, and (7) build a graphical or tabular logic model. The paper will also provide an example of how this approach was used to develop a logic model for a youth mentoring program. It is our hope and belief that with this interview protocol, novice evaluators will be able to generate comprehensive logic models like seasoned professional evaluators.
Gugiu
P Cristian
PC
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-5237, USA. crisgugiu@yahoo.com
Rodríguez-Campos
Liliana
L
D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D008128:Logic; D008611:Mentors; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods*; D012107:Research Design; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards