As a second major aspect of this task, we review the program theories.

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As a second major aspect of this task, we review the program theories. We examine and validate the program theories provided by the implementers and, if appropriate, offer assistance to them in refining and improving those theories. To begin the review of program theories, we request documents from each implementer that describe the program theory and logic model for the program. This includes obtaining proposals, work plans, program descriptions, evaluations of previous similar programs and other written materials that may be available. After we have reviewed these materials and identified the theory, we conduct interviews with the implementers to discuss their understanding of the program theory and logic models.

Applicability

• Section: work_plan_tasks
• Scope: mixed_context
• Observed documents: 3
• Years: 2011 to 2013
• Issuers: Idaho Power Company
• Program types: MISSING
• Jurisdictions: Idaho;Oregon

Sources

• [F021171, paragraph:427]
• [F021298, paragraph:403]
• [F023038, paragraph:375]