Appropriateness, Effectiveness, Efficiency (AEE) Question Framework
This framework helps structure evaluation questions around three core dimensions: Appropriateness (relevance to needs), Effectiveness (achievement of outcomes), and Efficiency (value for money). It ensures a comprehensive assessment of a program's merit and value.
Use this framework when you need a structured approach to developing evaluation questions that cover the key aspects of program performance.
Solves: Lack of a systematic approach to evaluation question development, overlooking important aspects of program performance.
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Step 1: Introduce the AEE framework and explain each category (10 min).
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Step 2: Brainstorm questions related to Appropriateness: Does the program address a real need? (20 min).
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Step 3: Brainstorm questions related to Effectiveness: Is the program achieving its intended outcomes? (20 min).
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Step 4: Brainstorm questions related to Efficiency: Does the program represent value for money? (20 min).
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Step 5: Review and refine the questions, ensuring they are clear, specific, and relevant (20 min).
- Provide examples of questions for each category to stimulate thinking.
- Encourage participants to consider different perspectives when formulating questions.
- Ensure the questions are aligned with the program's goals and objectives.
- Use a rating scale to assess the importance of each question.
- Prioritize questions within each category.
- Develop indicators to measure progress against each question.