ERIC Number: EJ1035297
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Feb
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A National Perspective on the Current Evaluation Activities in Extension
Lamm, Alexa J.; Israel, Glenn D.; Diehl, David
Journal of Extension, V51 n1 Article 1FEA1 Feb 2013
In order to enhance Extension evaluation efforts it is important to understand current practices. The study reported here researched the evaluation behaviors of county-based Extension professionals. Extension professionals from eight states (n = 1,173) responded to a survey regarding their evaluation data collection, analysis, and reporting methods while evaluating their "best" Extension program. The majority used post-tests at the conclusion of their educational activities and reported the actual numbers of respondents. Few respondents collected data representing behavior change. To improve, Extension professionals need to gain evaluation skills and work together to develop strong evaluations that measure change over time.
Descriptors: Extension Education, Extension Agents, Experimenter Characteristics, Program Evaluation, National Surveys, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Research Reports, Educational Practices, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Online Surveys
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona; Florida; Maine; Maryland; Montana; Nebraska; North Carolina; Wisconsin
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