Program Evaluation (Nelson-Hall Series in Sociology) - Softcover

Royse, David; Thayer, Bruce A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830414150 ISBN 13: 9780830414154

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 1996

Synopsis

Well-known in the field, Royse and Thyer 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

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.

Review:

"PROGRAM EVALUATION is a book that delivers on its title. If you want to know how to conduct a program evaluation, this book gives you all the basic tools that you need to know. Royse et al. have continued a formula that has worked in its previous editions - using plain language to explain how to conduct evaluations and providing plenty of up-to-date examples that students can relate to."

"All things considered, this is a really fine text. ... it strikes an incredibly good balance with the amount of detail and information it provides students - enough to understand the concepts and apply the skills, but not so much as to overwhelm them. It is easy to read and will be easy to teach from."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0830414150
• ISBN 13: 9780830414154
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 322