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050 _aHV 91 .R69 2010
100 _aRoyse, David
_eauthor
245 0 _aProgram evaluation :
_ban introduction /
_cDavid Royse, Bruce A. Thyer and Deborah K. Padgett
250 _aFIFTH EDITION
260 _aBelmont, California :
_bWadsworth Cengage Learning,
_cc2010
300 _axii, 401 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c23 cm.
365 _bUSD324.05
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _a1.Introduction - 2.Ethical issues in program evaluation - 3.Needs assessment - 4.Qualitative and mixed methods in evaluation - 5.Formative and process evaluation - 6.Single system research designs - 7.Client satisfaction - 8.Sampling - 9.Group research designs - 10.Cost-effectiveness and cost analysis - 11.Measurement tools and strategies - 12.Illustrations of instruments - 13.Pragmatic issues - 14.Data analysis - 15.Writing evaluation proposals, reports, and journal articles.
520 _aThe book helps readers learn how to evaluate services and programs that they will encounter in their professional practice. In the process of learning evaluation techniques and skills, readers 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 book's clear writing style and clear presentation of concepts, as well as the its hands-on and applied focus, will guide readers on how to gather evidence and demonstrate that their interventions and programs are effective in improving clients' lives. This edition's up-to-date coverage includes a greater number of references to current literature, emphasizing that consulting the literature is an important step in recognizing, developing, and evaluating evidence-based practice or research-informed practice.
650 _aHUMAN SERVICES -- EVALUATION
700 _aThyer, Bruce A.;Padgett, Deborah K.
_eco-author;co-author
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