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Thiagarajan, Sivasailam – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1991
Describes and discusses how systematic formative evaluation can be applied to different types of human performance technology (HPT) interventions. Three components of evaluation are explained, six stages of formative evaluation are described, five types of formative evaluation are explained, and strategies for micro analysis of formative data on…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Research Methodology
Geroy, Gary D.; Wright, Phillip C. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1997
Presents a concentric research design model based on need for research which transcends individuals' historic or experiential bias concerning choice of study design, tools, and data reduction strategies. Describes the following "rings": theory/knowledge orientation; theory versus applied research; quantitative versus qualitative research…
Descriptors: Bias, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Locus of Control
Geroy, Gary D.; Wright, Phillip C. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1988
Presents a theoretical discussion of evaluation research and the need for gathering data to support the decision-making process concerned with training program performance. Guidelines for conducting evaluation research are discussed, the participants involved with successful implementation are described, and data gathering methods are explained.…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Decision Making, Evaluation Research
