What is the relationship between my performance measures and my independent or internal evaluation?
Performance measurement is the process of collecting and analyzing data related to observed changes in communities, participants (members), or end beneficiaries. Evaluation is a more in-depth, rigorous effort to measure the impact of programs. While performance measurement and evaluation both include systematic data collection and measurement of progress, evaluation uses scientifically-based research methods to assess the effectiveness of programs by comparing the observed program outcomes with what would have happened in the absence of the program. You are strongly encouraged to include the data you collect for performance measurement in your evaluation study. You will find more information on how evaluation differs from performance measurement in the AmeriCorps regulations 45 CFR 2522.700.
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