Key Variables

• What specific information is needed to answer the study questions?

Examples

• Program resources – funding, staffing, infrastructure



• Population characteristics – demographics



• Program activities – operations, processes, other activities



• Program goals, performance measures, comparison measures
  
  

  Program goal: Provide training opportunity for participants
  
  Performance measure: Minimum # workshops held per year
  
  Comparison measure: At least 4 workshops held per year (recognized standard of performance)

• External factors – factors beyond control of the program that may influence program success