Weiss, C.H.

Evaluation: methods for studing programms and policies - 2nd ed. - 1998 New Jersey Prentice Hall - xii, 372p.

Discusses the conduct of evaluation studies and explores how research methods are applied in evaluating social programs. Illustrates its points with reference to a variety of fields, including education, social services, and criminal justice. Offers practical advice on understanding the reasons for evaluation studyies, identifying key questions to be answered, and planning and implementing the overall design of the study, including measurement, qualitative methods of inquiry, data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.

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Evaluation Studies|Methods|Public Policy|Planning Techniques

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