EDUC60823

This is an introductory graduate-level course in program evaluation and research methods. The evaluation of programs, curriculum projects, accreditation standards, and personnel appraisal are explored using different approaches. Other topics include purpose, qualitative and quantitative inquiry designs and data-collecting methods, analysis of data, sampling techniques, communication of results, and reliability and validity. Particular emphasis is placed on case study for the purpose of planning, conducting and writing the evaluation for presentation to stakeholders.