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Peer reviewedZelman, 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
