The Practice of Social Research

Chapter Twelve.  Evaluation Research

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TOPICS COMMONLY SUBJECTED TO EVALUATION RESEARCH
FORMULATING THE PROBLEM
    Measurement
    Experimental Designs
    Quasi-Experimental Designs
    Operationalizing Success/Failure
    Qualitative Evaluations
THE SOCIAL CONTEXT
    Logistical Problems
    Some Ethical Issues
    Use of Research Results
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
    The Death Penalty and Deterrence
    Computer Simulation