Data Steps: Outcome is which of the following?

• A. Outcome
• B. Pre/Post Test
• C. Calendar
• D. Advisory

Answer: (A)

In data steps for evaluating a school counseling program, the focus is on the end result you want to achieve. An outcome is the specific change you expect to see in students as a result of the program—things like improved behavior, higher school engagement, or better coping skills. It’s the actual result you measure to judge effectiveness.

A pre/post test is a method used to gauge whether change occurred, not the change itself. A calendar is just a scheduling tool for activities, and advisory refers to a delivery format or component of the program, not the result you’re aiming for. So the term that represents the actual end result to be observed is the outcome.