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Peer reviewedGaraway, G. B. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1997
A discussion of current issues in evaluation, related to society's expectation that evaluation is based on scientific authority, is followed by an exploration of concepts of "validity" and "values." The role of the evaluator is increasingly involved in issues of ethics and social justice. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ethics, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators
Peer reviewedFroland, Charles; Brodsky, Gerry – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
A model is presented that estimates the rates, numbers, and sociodemographic characteristics of potential clientele for substance abuse programs. Using the synthetic estimates technique and existing bodies of information, the model has been tested and cross validated with substance abuse related problem indicators with good results. (Author/CTM)
Descriptors: Adults, Demography, Drug Abuse, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedWarheit, George J.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
A pilot study was designed to investigate two needs assessment approaches: social indicators analysis and key informants surveys. Results showed that social indicators analysis was a valid method of assessing human service needs at a general level. (MH)
Descriptors: Consultants, Evaluation Methods, Human Services, Individual Needs
Peer reviewedStrasser, Stephen; Deniston, O. Lynn – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
Factors involved in pre-planned and post-planned evaluation of program effectiveness are compared: (1) reliability and cost of data; (2) internal and external validity; (3) obtrusiveness and threat; (4) goal displacement and program direction. A model to help program administrators decide which approach is more appropriate is presented. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedOwston, Ronald D. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1986
This article outlines an approach designed to strengthen the validity of the case study method of evaluation. Five aspects of this approach are identified: evaluator selection procedure, method of setting out the evaluation expectations, use of on-going feedback, use of multiple perspectives, and wide involvement of various audiences. (Author/JAZ)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Audience Participation, Canada Natives, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBrandon, Paul R.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1993
The involvement of program beneficiaries in a study of the educational problems of homeless children is described. The 3 stakeholder groups were the 9 teachers, 7 shelter staff members, and 20 homeless parents. The equitable participation of the parents was an achieved goal that enhanced evaluation findings' validity. (SLD)
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Children, Community Involvement, Disadvantaged Youth
