HSS 3101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Needs Assessment, Indirect Costs, Logic Model
17 Feb 2016
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Whatever the purpose, those involved in the process must be sure to accomplish the task by using appropriate methodologies, processes, and analyses. The research project must be able to be replicated by other evaluation groups. (with same/similar goals) Logic model: so that other programs can copy your model. Participants interested in outcomes, organizers interested in cost benefits. Identification of ways to improve the delivery of interventions. To decide if programs should be curtailed or expanded, or to support one program in lieu of another. Research undertaken to see whether a program or activity is meeting or has met objectives set for it. Purpose depends on the objectives of the program (process = how questions) Evaluates the impact of social interventions: new teaching methods, innovations in parole etc. Evaluation research is a form of applied research intended to have real-world effect. Emphasis on the process rather than the product.
