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Evaluating Services Demonstration Programs: A Multistage Approach.
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Schlenger, William E.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1994
The rationale for a multistage approach to evaluating services demonstration programs is discussed. The approach takes into account limitations that are often found in such programs. The National Evaluation of Models for Linking Drug Abuse Treatment and Primary Care provides an example. (SLD)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs, Drug Abuse
Triangulation in Practice.
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McClintock, Charles; Greene, Jennifer – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1985
A between method triangulation strategy was used to evaluate a process for long-range program planning. One study team conducted interviews and the other used a mail questionnaire. The resulting problems in coordination between teams are discussed. (Author/GDC)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cooperation, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Utilizing Client Outcomes to Improve the Delivery of Mental Health Services: Coping with Organizational Realities, Concerns about Relevance, and the Believability of the Data.
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Green, Rex S., Ed.; Newman, Frederick L., Ed. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1993
The six articles of this special section address the organizational context that shapes utilization of mental health services, the relevance of data elements and results to decision making, and assuring the validity of evaluation results. Theoretical and practical concerns are considered. (SLD)
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Coping, Data Collection, Decision Making
Conditions Influencing the Impact of State Level Program Evaluation: A Contrast of Two States' Evaluation of the Institute for Mental Disease Issue.
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Newman, Frederick L.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1992
Conditions influencing conduct and impact of state-level program evaluation are explored. A model is offered as a guide for assessing conduct and impact, and its use is demonstrated by a case study contrasting the approaches of two states examining an issue raised by the Federal Health Care Financing Agency. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cluster Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis