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| Research that is intended to evaluate and improve the conceptualization, design, planning, implementation, effectiveness, eddicency, and utility of social interventions and human service programs |
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| Refers to the success of a program in reaching its goals and any unintended detrimental effects of the program |
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| Refers to the costs associated with the reaching of goals and how those rates compare with other programs |
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Refers to methods of collecting data for program planning, used widely across agency and community practice
- General population surveys
- Focus groups
- Record reviews
- Public hearings/community forums
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| Independent Variable (IV) |
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| The "cause" or factor that leads to the dependent variable |
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| A statement which links the IV and the DV in such a way as to indicate the relationship between the two |
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| A statement of NO relationship between the IV and DV. The null hypothesis is tested through research and either accepted or rejected |
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| Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true |
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| Accepting the null hypothesis when it is false |
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Non-numerical examination and interpretation of phenomena in order to determine patterns, relationships, and underlying meaning
- Field studies
- Historical research
- Ethnographies
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| The numerical representaion and manipulation of observations for describing and explaining phenomena. Findings are measured through empirical (scientific) means. |
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| Used for exploring new areas where little is already known. May result in hypotheses for future study or more stringent research. Purpose is just to gather data or facts. |
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| Intended to describe events, issues, or objects with precision. Allows for inferences about the issue/event based on the research done on a sample. |
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The precision and consistency of the measurement or measurement tool.
Does it give similar results when administered repeatedly under similar conditions? |
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| The adequacy of our measurements for capturing what was trying to be measured |
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