Data Steps includes which item?

• A. Process
• B. Perception
• C. Outcome
• D. Pre/Post Test

Answer: (A)

Focusing on the implementation side of program data, the type of data called Process tracks how the program was delivered. It covers what was actually done, when it happened, who delivered it, and whether it followed the planned design. This kind of data is essential because it shows whether the program was implemented with fidelity and consistency, which you need in order to interpret any observed outcomes later. If the process data show gaps or deviations, you can explain or address why outcomes might not align with goals.

Perception data, by contrast, captures how participants or stakeholders feel about the program, which is useful for understanding satisfaction or buy-in but doesn’t itself describe how the program was carried out. Outcome data look at the results the program achieved, such as changes in behaviors or metrics. A pre/post test is a tool used to measure change over time and is a method for assessing outcomes rather than a description of the delivery process.