Program Evaluation: An Introduction - Softcover

Royse, David; Thyer, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 083041536X ISBN 13: 9780830415366

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Praised by instructors and students alike, PROGRAM EVALUATION: AN INTRODUCTION helps your students evaluate services and programs using scientifically credible research tools. In the process of learning these evaluation techniques and skills, they will also become proficient at critically analyzing evaluation studies conducted by others. The authors present and simplify all the essentials needed for a critical appreciation of evaluation issues and methodology. From this text, students will learn how to gather evidence and demonstrate that their interventions and programs are effective in improving clients' lives. This text is known for its student-friendly writing style and clear presentation of concepts, as well as its hands-on and applied focus.

About this title

Review:

"A how-to book for individuals who need to understand program evaluation An excellent blend of theory and practice application that is rarely found in a text."

About the Author:

David Royse is a professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. He earned his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1980. He has written several books, including two for Cengage Learning: RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK, Sixth Edition, and PROGRAM EVALUATION: AN INTRODUCTION TO AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH, Sixth Edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 083041536X
• ISBN 13: 9780830415366
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 336