Grinnell, Richard M.

Program evaluation for social workers : foundations of evidence-based programs / Richard M. Grinnell, Jr., Peter A. Gabor, Yvonne A. Unrau. - 5th ed. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2010. - xiv, 409 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Preparing for an evaluation. Becoming an evidence-based practitioner -- Working towards evidence-based programs -- Designing evidence-based programs -- Preparing for an evaluation -- pt. 2. Doing an evaluation. Doing a needs assessment -- Doing a process evaluation -- Doing an outcome evaluation -- Doing an efficiency evaluation -- pt. 3. Gathering data and making decisions. Measuring objectives -- Collecting data -- Developing a data information system -- Using graphics to report evaluation results -- Analyzing qualitative data -- Making decisions with data -- pt. 4. Knowing the contexts of evaluations. Managing politics, ethics, and standards -- Becoming a culturally appropriate evaluator.

9780195392487 0195392485

2009455380


Human services--Evaluation.
Human services--Evaluation--Case studies.
Social Work--organization and administration.
Program Evaluation.

HV 40 / .G75 2010