Basic Problems of Applying Experiments to Social Programs

Basic Problems of Applying Experiments to Social Programs

The application of experimental designs to social programs generates numerous problems for evaluators. This paper describes some of the major problems and how they may be overcome. Suggestions include the utilization of existing social science research methods, institutionalization of program evalua...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Social service review (Chicago) 1982-09, Vol.56 (3), p.424-437
1. Verfasser: Covey, Herbert C.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Control groups
Design evaluation
Educational research
Evaluation research
Experiment design
Experiment/Experiments/Experimental/ Experimenter/ Experimentation/ Experimentalism
Experimental procedures
Experimentation
Program/Programs/Programmer/ Programmers
Random allocation
Research ethics
Research methods
Social
Social policy
Social services
United States
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Zusammenfassung:The application of experimental designs to social programs generates numerous problems for evaluators. This paper describes some of the major problems and how they may be overcome. Suggestions include the utilization of existing social science research methods, institutionalization of program evaluation, and application of theory to social experiments.
ISSN:0037-7961
1537-5404
DOI:10.1086/644024