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| simple interrupted time-series design |
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| dependent variable is measured several times before and several times after treatment at periodic intervals. |
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| interaction of selection with another threat to internal validity |
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| switching replication design |
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| design in which one group receives treatment and a nonequivalent group does not initially receive treatment but later does |
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| involves use of research methods to assess the need for, and the design, implementation, and effectiveness of, a social intervention. |
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| determines whether there is a need for a social program and the general steps required to meet the need |
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| program theory and design assessment |
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| evaluates the reason why a program has been or will be designed a particular way |
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| determines whether a program is being implemented as intended |
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| assesses a program's effectiveness |
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| occurs when knowledge, services, or other experiences intended for one group are unintentionally received by another group |
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| determines whether a program is cost effective by weighing its benefits and effectiveness against its costs |
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| implementing and maintaining effective programs in other settings or with other groups. |
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