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Question 1: Describe an evaluation design chosen from your text.

Evaluation "is a process of determining whether a given change effort was worthwhile" (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2012). The evaluation design I have chosen was the Need assessment is considered forms of front-end analysis which is a systematic effort to help an agency determine whether and to what extent a program is needed (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2012).

Question 2: Explain why this evaluation would be beneficial in social work practice.

The reason why the Needs assessment evaluation would be beneficial in social work practice is because it identifies if an individual or community needs are being met. Social worker using needs assessments help obtain the resources to solve problems on a macro level, to assist in the change of policy, in order to increase services, and to create or strengthen alliances with other agencies and organizations. A needs assessment may include information gleaned from official records as well as active efforts to gather data from those affected by the social problem or condition (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2012).