Dealing with Unknown Variables in Policy/Program Evaluation.

Nagel, Stuart S.

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Publication Date: 1983

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Dealing with Unknown Variables in Policy/Program Evaluation.

Nagel, Stuart S.

Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, v6 n1 p7-18 1983

Threshold analysis (TA) is introduced as an evaluation model. TA converts unknown variables into questions as to whether a given benefit, cost, or success probability is more or less than a threshold, above which the proposed project would be profitable, and below which it would be unprofitable. (Author/PN)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs, Input Output Analysis, Measurement Techniques, Program Evaluation, Research Problems

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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