Logic Tools

A logic model is a tool to assist in creating a detailed management plan and framework to address a public health issue. A logic model is the first step in evaluation. It assists researchers to determine the effectiveness of the process and outcome measures defined.

There are about 60% of the community restaurants that are not smoke-free. You have been asked to draft a logic model for a tobacco free coalition in a small community to target smoking in restaurants.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the logic models. Based on your research, respond to the following:

Design a logic model to address the above public health issue utilizing the following components of the model:

Inputs

Outputs

Outcomes

Assumptions

External factors

List and describe your examples.

Explain why you feel each is an important component in your model.

Describe how each component will contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness of your program.