Wading Through the Data Swamp:
Program Evaluation 201
Supplements
Types of Evaluation
This table summarizes the three main types of evaluation.
| Type of Evaluation | Main Question | What Is Evaluated |
|---|---|---|
| Formative | ||
| Process | What are we doing? | Activities |
| Summative | ||
| Efficiency | How efficiently are we providing our services? | Services and costs |
| Outcome | What effect are we having? | Results |








