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Cox, Gary B.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1979
The Optimal Treatment approach to needs assessment consists of comparing the most desirable set of services for a client with the services actually received. Discrepancies due to unavailable resources are noted and aggregated across clients. Advantages and disadvantages of this and other needs assessment procedures are considered. (Author/RL)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods, Human Services, Needs Assessment

Gooding, Richard Z. – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1980
An evaluation methodology based on problem-solving techniques which can be effective and efficient in defining and analyzing problems which impair program performance is described. The model provides a potentially unique cost/benefit methodology for estimating the potential worth of improving program performance. (Author/RL)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods, Models, Problem Solving

Philliber, Susan Gustavus; Gutterman, Elane M. – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1980
The use of a simulation game in the evaluation of a sex education program is described. How the game is played, the context for its use, and data from the evaluation are presented, as well as descriptions of other potential uses for the game. (Author/GK)
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Educational Games, Evaluation Methods, High School Seniors

Pauley, P. Ann; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1982
A systematic approach for managers to make data-based decisions using management information systems in human services delivery settings is described. It involves a behavioral definition of management information use, the identification of behavior disruptions in information use, and an intervention designed to reduce disruptions and promote use.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Data Processing, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods

Cohen, Patricia – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1982
The various costs of Type I and Type II errors of inference from data are discussed. Six methods for minimizing each error type are presented, which may be employed even after data collection for Type I and which minimizes Type II errors by a study design and analytical means combination. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Error of Measurement