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Chaaban, Jad M. – Social Indicators Research, 2009
This paper develops an empirical methodology for the construction of a synthetic multi-dimensional cross-country comparison of the performance of governments around the world in improving the livelihood of their younger population. The devised "Youth Welfare Index" is based on the nonparametric Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) methodology and…
Descriptors: Nonparametric Statistics, Research Methodology, Evaluation Methods, Comparative Education
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Wiener, Richard L.; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1994
Naturalistic and traditional social science models were used to conduct a needs assessment in which 35 stakeholders were interviewed about their perceptions of the functioning of a crisis agency and the needs of the community and the agency. Concept mapping (multidimensional scaling and hierarchical analysis) was used to establish need categories…
Descriptors: Agencies, Concept Mapping, Crisis Intervention, Interviews
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Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Garner, Nancy; Yeager, Danna; Lawrence, Margaret – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2006
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that States provide a free, appropriate public education to children with disabilities residing within that state between the ages of 3 and 21. The ages of 18 to 21 constitute a unique time for students with disabilities whose peers have left public schools for postsecondary education or…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Individualized Transition Plans, Educational Indicators