19 Feb What are the differences in using qualitative and quantitative data in program evaluation?
Read: Chapter 3: Using Program Evaluation to Improve the Curriculum A Developmental Approach (p. 23-33) Chapter 4: An Experimental Approach for Evaluating Programs (p. 35-46) Chapter 5: Program Evaluation Through Collaboration (47-61) Chapter 6: Measuring Program Outcomes (p. 63-76) in: Jason, M. H. (2008). Evaluating programs to increase student achievement. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. doi: 10.4135/9781412990264
Bergin, T. (2018 ). An Introduction to Data Analysis: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods. Sage Publications. Chapter 4-Introducing Quantitative Data Analysis (30 pp) Chapter 6-Introducing Qualitative Data Analysis (23 pp)
In a 4- to 5-page paper, analyze the following after researching program evaluation data for your organization.
Cover page
Introduction: What are the differences in using qualitative and quantitative data in program evaluation?
Give two examples of how you might use qualitative and quantitative data in your program evaluation.
How would you ensure you have valid data and are representing the results of the data that you might collect? You will not actually collect any data for this assignment.
Summary: What would be the most effective type of data collection for your current organization?
Conclusion
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:
Assignment-driven criteria: Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
Critical thinking/Application to professional practice: Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem and viewpoints. Assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice.
Scholarly writing: Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.
Quality of references and organization: Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, and convey understanding of the topic and shape the work.
Citing sources: Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.
Timeliness/Professionalism: Demonstrates excellence in taking responsibility for learning, adhering to the course requirement policies and expectations. Assignment submitted on time or collaborated with professor for an approved extension on due date.
