Evaluate Overview
In public health, evaluation is a process used for assessing and improving programs. According to the CDC, evaluation is defined as a “systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using data to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, and, as importantly, to contribute to continuous program improvement.”
CDC Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health
The six steps in CDC’s framework are connected and can be used as a starting point for developing an evaluation for a specific public health effort. The early steps establish a foundation for the evaluation effort.
To learn more about the CDC Framework, visit:
- CDC Framework for Program Evaluation (webpage)
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