1. The Real World

2. Presenters Bob McNary, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Missouri, Jasper county Renee McKee, State 4-H Program Leader, Purdue University, Indiana 4-H Laura Bossaer, State PYD Research Leader, University of Tennessee

3. PYD Research Partners Bob McNary, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Jasper County, Missouri 4-H Study Researcher – Waves 5, 6, and 7

4. JASPER COUNTY

5. PYD Research Partners Renee McKee, State 4-H Program Leader, Purdue University, Indiana Laura Bossaer, State PYD Research Leader, University of Tennessee

11. Program Evaluation vs. Research Program evaluation is the systematic collection of information about the activities, characteristics, and outcomes of programs to make judgments about the program, improve program effectiveness, and/or inform decisions about future programming. Michael Quinn Patton

12. Program Evaluation vs. Research Evaluation Purposes Answer questions about the program to assist in decision making and improve program effectiveness. Decision oriented Supports actions Audrey Laszewki http://www.uwex.edu/ces/flp/conference/document s/Laszewski_EvalData.pdf Research Purposes: Answer questions of theoretical interest without regard to the immediate needs of the people or organization. Conclusion oriented Aims to produce knowledge and truth.

13. WHICH CAME FIRST?? EVALUATION RESEARCH