Qualitative Evaluation of User Education Programs: The Best Choice?.

Frick, Elizabeth

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ERIC Number: EJ412066

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Publication Date: 1990

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Qualitative Evaluation of User Education Programs: The Best Choice?

Frick, Elizabeth

Research Strategies, v8 n1 p4-13 Win 1990

Reviews the research that suggests that qualitative approaches to the evaluation of library user education programs may sometimes be more appropriate than quantitative measures. The differences between quantitative and qualitative evaluation are discussed, and the instances in which one approach may be preferred to the other are identified. (17 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs, Holistic Approach, Induction, Instructional Effectiveness, Library Instruction, Naturalistic Observation, Qualitative Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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