Developing PICO Questions

Developing PICO Questions

Determining the topic of an evaluation is one of the most important steps of the evaluation process. In the process of selecting a topic for evaluation, researchers should reflect on what information needs to be gathered and how it will be used. A PICO question can provide the foundation for this process. The PICO question requires researchers to determine the population to be studied, select the intervention that occurred or will occur (such as a new system), have a baseline with which to compare the evaluation, and finally, have a standard to measure the outcome of the project. Using a PICO question as a guideline helps ensure the evaluation is focused and effective.

In this Discussion, you generate a PICO question that corresponds to the Evaluation Plan Focus you developed last week.

To prepare:

• Develop a PICO question based on the Evaluation Plan Focus Assignment completed last week.
• Reflect on why it is important that this question be answered. Identify the “who cares?” factor.

By Day tomorrow 12/28/2016, write a minimum of 550 words essay in APA format with a minimum of 3 reference from the list provided below. Include the level one headings as numbered below:

1)      Post a summary of key points (evaluation goal, viewpoint, and model) from your Evaluation Plan Focus Assignment.

2)      Post your PICO question. Explain why you developed this question, and why it is important to be considered.