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.