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Pucel, David J. – 1979
One of a series of sixteen knowledge transformation papers, this paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of longitudinal studies as a method for evaluating vocational programs. First, longitudinal methods are defined for the differences between them and cross-sectional studies are established. The results of a literature search conducted…
Descriptors: Cross Sectional Studies, Data, Data Collection, Definitions

Thompson, Bruce, Ed. – Journal of Experimental Education, 1994
Five authors representing diverse perspectives comment on the revised "Program Evaluation Standards" approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Standards are considered in light of their development; measurement issues; program evaluation; evaluation in the local education agency; and the context of evaluation…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Guides

Conrad, Kendon J., Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1994
The 9 articles of this theme issue stem from a project on alcohol and drug abuse that involved 14 projects, 10 of which began with randomized clinical trials. These papers describe implementation problems associated with experimentation in field research and the focus on ensuring internal validity. (SLD)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Evaluation Methods, Experiments
Miles, Curtis; And Others – 1984
This collection of essays focuses on various aspects of research and instruction related to developmental education. The collection includes: (1) "Evaluating Instructional Software for Developmental Education," by Curtis Miles, which includes information on types of microcomputer software, developmental student characteristics,…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Consultants, Courseware, Developmental Studies Programs

Braverman, Marc T., Ed.; Slater, Jana Kay, Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 1996
The seven articles of this special issue focus on theory and research related to survey methods and whether evaluators need information that is absent from the larger survey literature. These articles reflect the view that the considerations relating to good survey research apply also to using surveys in evaluation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Needs Assessment
Bhaerman, Robert D. – 1979
Intended for the classroom teacher, this review of first generation career education research is based primarily on Edwin L. Herr's comprehensive review and synthesis, "Research in Career Education: The State of the Art" (ED 149 177). Herr's major findings have been summarized in a list of statements. For example, two of these statements…
Descriptors: Accountability, Career Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Facilities