BabbieCh12.ppt

Chapter 12 Evaluation Research Chapter Outline Introduction Topics Appropriate To Evaluation Research Formulating the Problem: Issues of Measurement Types of Evaluation Research Designs The Social Context Social Indicators Research Evaluation Research Appropriate for any study of planned or actual social intervention. Goal is to determine whether a social intervention has produced the intended result. Results are not always well received. Evaluation Research Research undertaken for the purpose of determining the impact of some social intervention, such as a program aimed at solving a social problem. Question Why has evaluation research grown in popularity? federal requirements demanding program evaluations the availability of research funds to fulfill federal requirements both a and b none of these choices Answer: C Evaluation research has grown in popularity because of federal requirements demanding program evaluations, and the availability of research funds to fulfill federal requirements. Needs Assessment Studies Studies that aim to determine the existence and extent of problems, typically among a segment of the population, such as the elderly. Cost-benefit Studies Studies that determine whether the results of a program can be justified by its expense (both financial and other). Monitoring Studies Studies that provide a steady flow of information about something of interest, such as crime rates or the outbreak of an epidemic. Program Evaluation/outcome Assessment The determination of whether a social intervention is producing the intended result. Question ___________________ aim to determine the existence and extent of problems. longitudinal studies needs assessment studies cost-benefit studies monitoring studies Answer: B Needs assessment studies aim to determine the existence and extent of problems. Question _________________ provide a steady flow of information about something of interest. longitudinal studies needs assessment studies cost-benefit studies mon