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# Effectiveness

Record whether you are evaluating individual-level effectiveness for PSE work at a site, and the assessment tools used to measure it.

The Individual Effectiveness section captures whether you are evaluating individual-level effectiveness for PSE work at this site or organization during the current reporting year and, if so, the assessment tools used to measure it.

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#### Indicate if effectiveness was measured

Select **Yes** or **No** to indicate whether you are evaluating individual-level effectiveness for PSE work at this site or organization during the current reporting year.

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If you select **No**, no additional effectiveness fields will be displayed. You may proceed to the next section.
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**NOTE:** Changing this answer to **No** and saving removes any assessment tools and indicators already recorded in this section.
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#### Select the primary indicator

Under **Primary Indicator**, select the **Indicator** you intend to evaluate at the individual level.

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**NOTE:** The **Primary Indicator** and **Secondary Indicator(s)** fields are shown only on PSE Site Activities that already have indicators recorded. They do not appear on activities without them.
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#### Select outcome measures

Select one or more **Outcome Measures** for the indicator you selected. The list is limited to the outcome measures that belong to that indicator, and at least one must be selected once an indicator is chosen.
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#### Add assessment tools

Under **Individual-Level Assessment Tools**, click **Add Assessment Tool** to record each tool used to collect effectiveness data. At least one assessment tool is required when you select **Yes**. Select the **Tool Type**:

* **Survey** — A structured questionnaire distributed to participants.
* **Interview** — One-on-one or group interviews conducted to gather qualitative data.
* **Focus Group** — A facilitated group discussion to collect detailed feedback.
* **Direct Observation** — On-site observation of behaviors or environmental changes.

When the tool type is **Survey**, also select the specific **Tool** used; if you select **Other**, name it in **Other Tool**. Enter the **Approximate Date** of the assessment, which is required, and optionally a **Description of Results**.
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Multiple assessment tools can be added to capture a comprehensive view of effectiveness. Click **Add Assessment Tool** again to record additional tools.
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