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Peer reviewedAlemi, Farrokh – Evaluation Review, 1987
Trade-offs are implicit in choosing a subjective or objective method for evaluating social programs. The differences between Bayesian and traditional statistics, decision and cost-benefit analysis, and anthropological and traditional case systems illustrate trade-offs in choosing methods because of limited resources. (SLD)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Case Studies, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation
