Evaluate the theories and research methods used in public needs assessment processes.

In this final paper, you should make sure that you present your argument in a clear, logical, and interesting way. Keep in mind that it is the final paper that those who will make final decisions about whether to approve your proposal will read.

As an inclusive component, be aware that you are also serving as action learning facilitator for the project that includes public and government representatives trying to solve a societal problem that impacts a local community. 

Complete the following for the proposed project:

1. Describe the needs-based issue, its scope as implicative of a public problem, and the extent to which resolution of such needs-based issue is realistic to be achieved.

2. Describe the problem concept and levels of measurement at which the needs-based situation can be defined.

3. Describe the etiological analysis and SAF of the needs-based issue or problem concept.

4. Include the identification of the factors that cause (etiology) the problem.

5. Include an estimation of the numbers affected (target population).

6. Conduct a force field analysis to evaluate the systemic forces that can impede the change efforts.

7. Conduct a SWOT analysis to assess the current public needs assessments and A/CB in addressing the complexity of the problems.

8. Provide an analysis of the theoretical foundations of needs-based program planning processes.

9. Provide a clearly defined description that outlines the conceptualization of a measurable action plan.

10. Include a determination of the strategic planning process to the specific community issue.

11. Evaluate the theories and research methods used in public needs assessment processes.

12. Provide a rationale that justifies action and the expenditures of resources.

13. Consider the stakeholders you would reach out to, to make sure there is good community, organization, and government participation on the NAC or NAT.

14. Determine community needs-based data gathering sources to support the project, which must include quantitative and qualitative data to be gathered and how it will be gathered by designing effective instruments or tools such as survey instruments (at least five questions each for one quantitative survey instrument and one qualitative interview questionnaire required) for use in gathering data sources.

15. Describe a hybrid framework design for use in the public needs assessment and A/CB processes.

16. Describe an outcome-based method to evaluate the steps and activities in the action plan to gauge success.

The following headings represent the types of content that need to be covered in your final paper submission. Although the above list has been incorporated into the content description below, you should ensure they are all suitably well

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