Subjective and Objective Methods of Evaluating Social Programs.

Alemi, Farrokh

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ERIC Number: EJ369717

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Subjective and Objective Methods of Evaluating Social Programs.

Alemi, Farrokh

Evaluation Review, v11 n6 p765-774 Dec 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, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Sociology, Statistical Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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