Attendance is not evidence of understanding.

Confirms that a person was present. It does not prove understanding or competence.

Confirms that defined requirements were completed. It does not automatically prove transfer or independent ability.

Confirms that the participant produced something that can be examined, discussed, corrected, and potentially used: article, experiment, analysis, guide, workshop, prototype, or field documentation.

Requires evidence that the participant can explain, apply, compare, justify, identify limitations, detect or correct error, respond to review, and transfer understanding to a different case.

Requires evidence of change in knowledge, ability, practice, confidence, or participation. An outcome is what changed because the activity occurred.

Requires broader evidence, time, context, contribution analysis, and consideration of other causes. Impact is the portion of change reasonably attributable to the program.