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Dobson, Douglas; Cook, Thomas J. – Evaluation Quarterly, 1979
A major problem in social science research is that of successfully carrying out the random assignment of persons to experimental and control groups. In this study a computer-based random assignment procedure operated successfully on a weekly basis for 17 consecutive weeks in a program serving over 360 ex-offenders. (CTM)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Criminals, Data Collection, Field Studies
Schlegel, Ronald P. – Evaluation Quarterly, 1977
An eighth grade alcohol education program and its evaluation are described. The design and methodology of this evaluation, and of program evaluation in general, are also discussed. The results are not presented. (CTM)
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Data Collection, Educational Programs, Evaluation Methods
Cochran, Nancy – Evaluation Quarterly, 1978
Distortion and selective disclosure limit data that are available to program evaluators, producing a bias that tends to maintain the status quo. Paradoxically, attempts to objectify the data only increase the potential for distortion. Ironically, one way to encourage innovation may be to not measure it. Additional solutions are suggested.…
Descriptors: Bias, Data Collection, Disclosure, Error Patterns
Flaherty, Eugenie Walsh; And Others – Evaluation Quarterly, 1978
Existing records maintained by an early prevention project for high-risk children were used to evaluate the development of interagency coordination. The process required by use of existing records is described, and the advantages and disadvantages of this method are discussed. (Author/CTM)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Organizations, Coordination, Data Analysis