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Factors Contributing to Artifactual Differences in Reported Mental Health Costs.

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Zelman, William N.; And Others – Administration in Mental Health, 1982

Describes specific factors contributing to questionable validity and reliability of cost information used by mental health administrators. Presents a case study in which 17 different cost figures were derived for a single program using various methods currently employed. Discusses implications of nonuniform cost data. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Accounting, Cost Estimates, Decision Making, Mental Health Programs

A Decision Model for Evaluating Potential Change in Instructional Programs.

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Amor, J. P.; Dyer, J. S. – 1970

A statistical model designed to assist elementary school principals in the process of selection educational areas which should receive additional emphasis is presented. For each educational area, the model produces an index number which represents the expected "value" per dollar spent on an instructional program appropriate for strengthening that…

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Decision Making, Educational Improvement