SOC 331 - Evaluation of Social Action

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course begins with an overview of the history of evaluation methods and strategies. It examines how evaluation research contributes to the analysis of policy and program performance. Special emphasis will be given to how evaluators prepare and conduct evaluations, and what risks are associated with different evaluation strategies in the social sciences. Finally, the course will investigate how evaluation methods are currently applied to such areas as education, poverty reduction, criminal justice, and health care policies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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