Virtual Program Evaluation Consultant (VPEC)

An online evaluation tool for HIV/AIDS prevention programs

The Virtual Program Evaluation Consultant (VPEC) is a simple, easy-to-use online survey creation, data collection and analysis tool that will help in evaluating  small and large-scale HIV/AIDS prevention programs.  No major evaluation or computer expertise is required for using it.

What does VPEC do:

  • Creates customized online as well as printable evaluation surveys in just minutes
  • Self-administers the online surveys to your participants through an easy-to-use interface with audio features
  • Provides secure and confidential storage of the data
  • Provides a range of options for data analysis including complete data analysis and report writing by Sociometrics’ staff

Special features of VPEC:

  • A wide selection of valid and reliable measures for  determining program outcomes including ready-to-use surveys. Measures include questions and scales on knowledge, belief’s and attitudes about HIV/AIDS, HIV testing, sex risk behaviors, drug risk behaviors, medical history, physical and mental health.
  • Choice of online or paper-and-pencil surveys
  • An audio feature that allows all survey questions to be read aloud. Beneficial for program participants with low literacy levels or other reading disabilities.
  • Online surveys can be administered in Spanish. Ideal for Hispanic audiences.
  • Absolute confidentiality of survey responses. Respondents remain anonymous.
  • Easy and complete access to the data collected
  • Technical consultation by Sociometrics’ staff  (for data analysis and report writing) for a small, additional fee
  • Short online courses on program evaluation and survey creation

VPEC can be used by:

  • Practitioners
  • Health professionals
  • Social workers
  • Researchers in community-based organizations, clinics,  and other agencies that work in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention. 

Free Demo

Click here to view a short demonstration of VPEC (opens in a new window).

Online Survey AdministrationTwo Ways You can Obtain VPEC

1) LIMITED-USE CREATE A SURVEY LICENSE. $20 for a three-month use, per computer.

Use VPEC to create a paper and pencil survey. You will receive:

  • Access to a wide range of valid program measures and outcomes including ready-to-use surveys that can be customized according to your needs.
  • Ability to create and print-out a paper and pencil survey of your choice (in English) in just minutes.
  • Online courses on program evaluation and questionnaire construction

2) FULL-USE YEARLY LICENSE Site license of $149 per year.

Use VPEC for survey creation, administration and for access to your data collected. You will receive

  • All of the above PLUS
  • Ability to administer the surveys ONLINE in both English & Spanish, with audio
  • Secure storage of data
  • Easy access to data anytime for download and analysis

Additional Services

  • GET HELP WITH DATA ANALYSIS and REPORT WRITING !  $121 per hour. 

For an additional fee, evaluation experts at Sociometrics can analyze the data and prepare a professional report for you. Costs can range anywhere from $500 (for simple 2*2 tables) to $5000 (for detailed report writing). Click here to see samples (.PDF opens in a new window).  Contact socio@socio.com for free estimates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VPEC Quotes


FREE for HAPPA Customers!

All customers who purchased HIV/AIDS prevention programs from Sociometrics will receive the limited-use license to use VPEC for creating paper and pencil surveys. Contact Sociometrics with your invoice number to start your VPEC subscription.


 


Order VPEC

VPEC is also available as part of the HIV RAP subscription package.


System Requirements
: Windows 98 or above, High Speed Internet Access (DSL, Cable, T1, etc.), An internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape, Flash 6 or above player plugin (available for free)

 

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