Evaluation Design Template for Increasing Physical Activity in Tucker County High School 2003-2004 CDC-HSTA Project

Research Question and Type of Question (question types: Descriptive, Relational, Causal)	Data Source (e.g., survey, body measurement, pedometer, focus group; specify pre & post if relevant)	Sampling Method (random, convenience, purposive)	Sample Size	Analysis (statistical tests/measures--e.g., mean, frequency, correlation, paired t-test—or other method, e.g., inductive analysis)
What are the primary motivators identified in the pre-survey? (Descriptive) How have the motivators identified in the initial focus group been observed to maintain or increase physical activity levels? (Descriptive) What are the primary barriers to physical activity identified by the pre-survey and initial focus group? (Descriptive) Has educational sessions (Strength training, yoga/flexibility, Pilates, and nutrition sessions) removed any barriers to physical activity? (Causal) Has creating more opportunities for physical activity altered participant’s normal activity levels (interior and exterior walking trail)? (Causal) Has the pedometer use increased physical activity during the time period of the physical activity thrust? (Relational) Has this physical activity thrust improved the amount of participation in physical activities throughout the program? (Causal) Do participants feel that this program has changed their perception of physical activity and their long term intentions with physical activity? (Causal	Survey, focus group Observation, pre & post survey Pre Survey, focus group Pre to Post-Survey, final focus group Post-survey, final focus group, pedometers step counts Log sheets, final focus group Final focus group, post-survey Final Focus groups	Convenience Convenience Convenience Convenience Convenience Convenience Convenience Convenience	8-15 8-15 8-15 8-15 8-15 8-15 8-15 8-15	Frequency and inductive analyses Frequency and inductive analyses Frequency and inductive analyses Paired t-test; frequency and inductive analyses Paired t-test Frequency and inductive analyses Paired t-test Frequency and inductive analyses Frequency and inductive analyses Frequency and inductive analyses