Program Evaluation : An Introduction

by Royse, David; Thyer, Bruce A.; Padgett, Deborah K.

• ISBN13: 9780495601661
• ISBN10: 0495601667
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-12
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

Praised by instructors and students alike, PROGRAM EVALUATION: AN INTRODUCTION helps your students evaluate services and programs that they will encounter in their professional practice. In the process of learning evaluation techniques and skills, students will become proficient at critically analyzing evaluation studies conducted by others. The authors present and simplify all the essentials needed for a critical appreciation of evaluation issues and methodology. The authors’ clear writing style and clear presentation of concepts, as well as the text’s hands-on and applied focus, will guide students on how to gather evidence and demonstrate that their interventions and programs are effective in improving clients’ lives.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Ethical Issues in Program Evaluation

Needs Assessment

Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Evaluation

Formative and Process Evaluation

Single System Research Designs

Client Satisfaction

Sampling

Group Research Designs

Cost-Effectiveness and Cost Analysis Designs

Measurement Tools and Strategies

Illustrations of Instruments

Pragmatic Issues

Data Analysis

Writing Evaluation Proposals, Reports, and Journal Articles

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