OUTCOME MEASUREMENT
TRAINING
Logic Models
OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY:
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Recognize and understand
components of a logic model
Learn how to create a logic model for
a program
Begin to understand how to use
collected data and logic models to
evaluate a program
WHY USE OUTCOMES?
For programs:
 Tell if the programs really makes a
difference in the lives of people
 Help programs improve services
WHY USE LOGIC MODELS?
Logic models = framework to
examine outcomes.
A logic model:
 Shows differences & connections
between what we do and impact we
are having
 Focuses on quality and continuous
improvement
WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?
“A program logic model is a
description of how the program
theoretically works to achieve
benefits for participants.”
United Way of America, Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach
WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?
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A picture of the program
A simple representation of the
program “theory” which explains
what the program is to accomplish
A way to show relationships
between what we put in, what we
do, and what the results are
WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?
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Sequence of “if-then”
relationships
Core of program planning and
evaluation
University of Wisconsin - Extension
Cooperative Extension
WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?
INPUTS
Resources a program uses to achieve
program objectives including staff
time, materials, money, equipment,
facilities, volunteer time
WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?
INPUTS
ACTIVITIES
What the program does with
the inputs to fulfill its mission
WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?
INPUTS
ACTIVITIES
OUTPUTS
Products of program activities,
such as classes taught, brochures
distributed and participants served
WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?
INPUTS
ACTIVITIES
OUTPUTS
OUTCOMES
Benefits for participants
during and after program
activities
CREATING A LOGIC MODEL
FOR A PROGRAM
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Logic models are not difficult to
develop
– assess program components that
already exist, and
– apply them to achieve an intended
outcome.
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Logic models can be developed from
– top-down
– bottom-up
WHAT ARE LOGIC MODELS?
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Program - Series of organized activities & resources
aimed to help people make improvements in their
lives
Inputs - Resources a program uses to achieve
program objectives including staff time, materials,
money, etc.
Activities - What the program does with the inputs to
fulfill its mission
Outputs - Products of program activities, such as
classes taught, brochures distributed & participants
served
Outcomes - Benefits for participants during and after
program activities