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The TIPS Evaluation Project: A Theory-Driven Approach to Dissemination Research.
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Mulvey, Kevin P.; Hayashi, Susan W.; Hubbard, Susan M.; Kopstien, Andrea; Huang, Judy Y. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2003
Introduces the special section that focuses on four major studies under the treatment improvement protocols (TIPs) evaluation project. Provides an overview of each article, and addresses the value of using a theory-driven approach to dissemination research. (SLD)
Descriptors: Information Dissemination, Outcomes of Treatment, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology
Regression Artifacts and Other Customs of Dubious Desert.
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Mohr, L. B. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2000
Suggests that there is a tendency in social science and program evaluation to adhere to some methodological practices by force of custom rather than because of their reasoned applicability. These ideas include regression artifacts, random measurement error, and change or gain scores. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Program Evaluation, Regression (Statistics), Research Methodology
Regression Facts and Artifacts.
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Reichardt, Charles S. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2000
Agrees with L. Mohr that researchers are too quick to assume that measurement error is random, but disagrees that the idea of regression toward the mean has been a distraction and the notion that change scores analysis should be avoided in favor of regression analysis. (SLD)
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Program Evaluation, Regression (Statistics), Research Methodology
Response to Reichardt.
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Mohr, L. B. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2000
Responds to C. S. Reichardt's discussion of regression artifacts, random measurement error, and change scores. Emphasizes that attention to regression artifacts in program evaluation is almost bound to be problematic and proposes some arguments in support of this position. (SLD)
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Program Evaluation, Regression (Statistics), Research Methodology
Dialogue with Debra J. Rog.
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Fitzpatrick, Jody – American Journal of Evaluation, 1999
Discusses the methodology and content of the evaluation of the Homeless Families Program. Focuses on data collection and the determination of program outcomes. Stresses the importance of stakeholder involvement and the flexibility of the evaluators as the evaluation unfolded. (SLD)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods, Health Services
Evaluation for the Twenty-First Century: A Handbook [book review].
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Mason, Greg – Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation/La Revue canadienne d'evaluation de programme, 1997
Review states that two well-known evaluators have assembled a collection of essays on emerging issues in evaluation. These include global political perspectives, qualitative and quantitative research, the relationship between auditing and evaluation, performance assessment, international evaluation, and methodological issues. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, International Studies
Research Impact Assessment: Introduction and Overview.
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Kostoff, Ronald N.; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1994
Articles in this special issue deal with the assessment of the impact of research and are divided into segments concerning semiquantitative approaches; qualitative approaches; and quantitative and fiscal approaches. These articles illustrate the importance of the role of motivation and associated incentives. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Economic Factors, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization