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Peer reviewedNagel, Stuart S. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1987
This article shows how microcomputer software can help in overcoming key methological problems in program/policy evaluation by: (1) paired comparisons; (2) sensitivity analysis to deal with missing information; (3) allocation percentages to deal with multiple alternatives; (4) sub-optimizing to deal with conflicting constraints; and (5) decision…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Crime Prevention, Decision Making, Evaluation Problems
Peer reviewedSchulberg, Herbert C. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
Based on Strasser and Deniston's guidelines (TM 504 251), the author discusses pre-planned and post-planned program evaluation decisions based on: (1) attitude of the organization being evaluated; (2) availability of resources; and (3) usefulness of the findings for programmatic decision making. (MH)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Assessment, Employer Attitudes, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedLatting, Jean Kantambu; Jackson, Russell H. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1990
Issues that program planners should consider in developing performance standards for the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) older worker programs (OWPs) are reviewed. Using goal-setting theory and the results of a two-year evaluation of OWPs in Texas, the discussion covers approaches to developing standards for programs other states. (TJH)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Job Training
