Type of program evaluation. Formative Formative evaluations are conducted to identify the best uses of available resources, prior to a traditional program evaluation Formative evaluations refer to efforts to identify the best uses of available resources, prior to a traditional program evaluation. It often employs qualitative methods such as focus groups or structured interviews to understand a process or system and identify barriers and opportunities for improvement. It can answer questions such as: Are these materials appropriate for the target population? Will the target population have access to this location? Is the educational message one that this population will understand? Questions 1. Which type of program evaluation did you choose to describe? 2. What is the purpose of this type of program evaluation