Counseling Research and Program Evaluation - Hardcover

Robert G. Hadley; Lynda K. Mitchell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534256503 ISBN 13: 9780534256500

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 1994

Synopsis

This book shows the necessity for research in counseling and its applicability to the counseling process, using specific examples. The authors help students overcome their apprehension about research and emphasize its value. Each chapter includes practical exercises designed to provide students with interesting and engaging learning experiences related to the concepts presented in the text. The book also includes thorough coverage of evaluation.

About this title

About the Author:

Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Review:

1. What Is Research and Why Is It Important to Counselors? 2. Varieties of Research. 3. Program Evaluation: A Variety of Applied Research; Context and Resource Questions. 4. Program Evaluation: Process and Product Questions; Dissemination and Utilization. 5. Ethical Research Practices. 6. Formulating the Mission. 7. Planning the Project. 8. Design Principles. 9. Design Risks and Remedies. 10. Collecting the Data: Sampling Issues. 11. Collecting the Data: Measurement Principles and Sources. 12. Collecting the Data: Measuring Instruments. 13. Analyzing the Data. 14. Drawing Inferences and Reporting the Project. Appendixes. Glossary.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0534256503
• ISBN 13: 9780534256500
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512