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Thompson, Bruce – 1989
Although methodological integrity is not the sole determinant of the value of a program evaluation, decision-makers do have a right, at a minimum, to be able to expect competent work from evaluators. This paper explores five areas where evaluators might improve methodological practices. First, evaluation reports should reflect the limited…
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Analysis of Variance, Data Analysis, Decision Making