An intervention evaluation determined that "for every $1 required to produce the program, there is a $4 savings in medical costs." This is an example of a(n) ______ evaluation.

The scenario presented illustrates a cost-benefit evaluation because it quantifies the financial return on investment of a program by comparing costs incurred with savings generated. In this case, for every dollar spent on the program, there is a savings of four dollars in medical costs, showing a clear financial benefit that outweighs the expenditure.

Cost-benefit evaluations are valuable as they provide a monetary measure of both the costs associated with an intervention and the benefits (in terms of savings or other outcomes) that result from it. This type of evaluation helps stakeholders understand the economic value of a program, supporting decision-making and funding priorities based on financial implications.

In contrast, while outcomes evaluation focuses on the changes resulting from a program, often in terms of health improvements or behavioral changes, and cost-effectiveness evaluates the relative costs and outcomes of different interventions, the primary focus here is the direct financial return. Indirect costs refer to those not directly attributable to the production of a service or product, which does not apply to this scenario.