HHD 3450 - INTRO TO EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
Credits: 3.0
Issues relevant to doing evaluation and utilizing results are addressed. Both evaluation "theory" and practical experience are utilized to prepare people who will be providing or using evaluation information. Special emphasis is given to: a) differences between evaluation and research; b) problems in using quantitative or qualitative methods when assumptions are not met; and c) issues that affect the usefulness of information in decision making.