Evaluation Planning

Data Collection

Before collecting data there are many things to consider such as how to do the samplingand what sources and methods to use.

Sources of information for data collection include:

participants
parents
teachers
key informants

Methods of collecting information can then be grouped in quanitative and qualitative:

Qualitative	Quantitative
interview	pre- and post-tests
focus group	end-of-session questionnaire
observation	questionnaire
	survey
	quantitative data

References

Available from Sage Publications
Ph#: 805-499-0721

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Quantitative Methodology

Campbell, D. T., & Stanley, J. C. (1960). Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for research. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company

Kerr, A.K., Hall, H.K., & Kozub, S.A. (2002). Doing Statistics with SPSS. ISBN: 0-7619-7384-2

Foster, J.J. (2001). Data Analysis Using SPSS For Windows Versions 8-10. ISBN: 0-7619-6926-8

Salkind, N.J. (2000). Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics. ISBN: 0-7619-1621-0

Qualitative Methodology

Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods. (3rd ed.). ISBN: 0-7619-1971-6

Denzin, N.K. & Lincoln, Y.S. (2000). Handbook of Qualitative Research. (2nd ed. ) ISBN-0-7619-1512-5

Mixed Methodology (Qualitative & Quantitative)

Bernard, H.R. (2000). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. ISBB: 0-7619-1403-X

Tashakkori, A. & Teddie, C. (1998) Mixed Methodology: Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. ISBN: 0-7619-0070-5

Survey Research Methods

Fowler, Jr., F.J. ( 2001). Survey Research Methods. ISBN: 0-7619-2190-7

Fink, A. & Kosecoff, J. (1998). How To Conduct Surveys. ISBN: 0-7619-1408-0

Scale Development

DeVeillis, R.F. (1991) Scale Development: Theory and Application. ISBN: 0-8039-3775-X

EVALUATION

Needs Assessment

Altschulds, J.W. & Witkin, B.R. (2000). From Needs Assessment to Action: transforming needs into solution strategies. ISBN: 0-7619-0931-1

Witkin, B.R. & Altschuld, J.W. (1995). Planning and Conducting Needs Assessments: a practical guide. ISBN: 0-8039-5809-9

Patton, M.Q. (1997). Utilization-Focused Evaluation: the new century text. (3rd ed. ) ISBN: 00-8039-5264-3

Rossi, P.H., Freeman, H.E., & Lipsey, M.W. (1999). Evaluation: a systematic approach. (6th ed.). ISBN: 0-7619-0893-5.

JOURNALS

Evaluation Review. A journal of applied social research. Editor: Richard A. Berk. Published bimonthly: February, April, June, August, October, December. ISSN: 0193-841X. Volume 26(2002): 6 issues.

Field Methods. A journal that links method and theory, and embraces both qualitative and quantitative methods in field activities. Editor: H.Russell Bernard. Published quarterly: February, May, August, November. ISSN: 1525-H22X. Volume 14(2002): 4 issues.

Qualitative Inquiry. A journal that focuses on qualitative research and examines key issues, theoretical discussions, and practice applications of qualitative research. Editors: Norman K. Denzin, and Yvonna S. Lincoln. Published bimonthly: February, April, June, August, October, December. ISSN: 1077-8004.

Last Updated: October 22, 2007
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