SOCW 460 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Polskie Radio Program Iii, Dependent And Independent Variables, Participant Observation
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Refers to the purpose rather than a specific method of research. Broad purposes of program evaluation: assess the success of a program, assess problems regarding implementation of a program, obtain info for program planning & development. Intervention fidelity - what"s supposed to happen does (ex: manual not given to participants) Formative evaluations - obtaining information that is helpful in planning, implementing, and performance (usually quantitative, qualitative, or mixed: questions: Types of program evaluations: evaluating outcome & efficiency goal attainment model (formal program goals & mission) Measurable indicators of success quasi or experimental designs to determine causality should be supplemented with an evaluation of the program implementation: monitoring program implementation. 5. clients satisfied: cost effectiveness (costs of program only) & cost-benefit analysis (monetize program outcomes compared to cost of program, process evaluation - (type of formative evaluation) focuses on strengths & weaknesses and recommending needed improvements conducted using: 1. staff/client surveys: available records, experimental or quasi-experimental designs.
