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Critical Measurement Issues in Translational Research
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Glasgow, Russell E. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
This article summarizes critical evaluation needs, challenges, and lessons learned in translational research. Evaluation can play a key role in enhancing successful application of research-based programs and tools as well as informing program refinement and future research. Discussion centers on what is unique about evaluating programs and…
Descriptors: Evaluation Needs, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Objectives, Measurement Techniques
The Appalachia Community Cancer Network: Issues and Challenges in Evaluation
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Royse, David; Dignan, Mark – Research on Social Work Practice, 2008
Although the need for evaluation of prevention programs is clear, the implementation of evaluation, particularly for large, complex projects with multiple investigators, poses numerous challenges. Program evaluators in these circumstances do not have the same degree of control as, say, experimental psychologists and must find ways to obtain data…
Descriptors: Evaluators, Program Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Prevention
Propensity Score Matching Strategies for Evaluating the Success of Child and Family Service Programs
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Barth, Richard P.; Guo, Shenyang; McCrae, Julie S. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2008
This article presents propensity score matching as a method to implement randomized conditions to analyze service effects using nonexperimental data. Most social work research is challenged to implement randomized clinical trials, whereas administrative and survey data are often available and can provide valuable information about services…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Social Work, Scores, Evaluation Methods
Some Pragmatics in the Valid and Reliable Recording of Directly Observed Behavior
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Baer, Donald M.; Harrison, Richard; Fradenburg, Linda; Petersen, Dan; Milla, Susan – Research on Social Work Practice, 2005
This article examines issues in developing valid and reliable direct observation of behavior. Suggestions are made to minimize the problems that threaten validity and reliability. The discussion is concluded by an examination of costs and benefits of direct observation and who pays them and who benefits from them. (Contains 5 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Pragmatics, Observation, Validity, Reliability
The Centre for Evaluation Studies at the University of Huddersfield: A Profile.
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Kazi, Mansoor A. F. – Research on Social Work Practice, 1996
Reviews approaches and themes in the social work activities of the Centre for Evaluation Studies at the University of Huddersfield in England. Although adhering to methodological pluralism, the Centre's emphasis is on practitioner evaluation using single-case evaluation in combination with other methods. Presents some key findings. (JPS)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Counseling Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Applying Single-Case Evaluation Methodology in a British Social Work Agency.
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Kazi, Mansoor A. F. – Research on Social Work Practice, 1996
Describes a project in a social work agency designed to train and encourage social workers to apply single-case evaluation designs. Twenty-one social workers applied the designs in 83 cases, demonstrating considerable commitment. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used, and a large number of cases involved nonbehavioral interventions.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Measurement Techniques