Specialized Paper Sample Questions
Discipline: Programme Evaluation (P2)

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1. You are given ten minutes with the Secretary-General to explain the role of evaluation in the United Nations. What would you say to him to convince him of the importance of the evaluation function?
2. You are asked to conduct an evaluation of a programme. Select any programme you are familiar with, and describe the process you would take, including what you need to take into consideration, in order to plan for, design and conduct the evaluation.
3. Describe both the advantages and disadvantages of the following different modes of survey administration: in-person, internet, telephone and mail.

1. How are randomized trials used in evaluation? Briefly explain.

2. Why is it better to use a random sample than a non-random sample when surveying a large population?

3. Define what is meant by the logical framework and identify its key components.

4. What is a focus group and how can it be used in evaluation?

5. What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

6. What is the difference between “external evaluation” and “self-evaluation”? Briefly discuss the comparative advantages of each one.

7. Describe where evaluation fits into the project/programme cycle.

8. Identify strategies for increasing survey response rates.

Suggested reading includes basic textbooks in the field of evaluation and related work covering the following topics:

• Programme evaluation
• Sampling
• Survey methodology
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Basic research methods
• Focus groups
• Interviewing

Examination Sample: General Paper (P2)

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