What methods or strategies can evaluators use to ascertain the effectiveness of programs if they are unable to use experimental designs that use random assignment and deny treatment to some groups?
What will be an ideal response?
Several strategies can be used, including: (1) conducting a comparative study by using a comparable or matched group in a geographical location where the service is not available; (2) comparing the experimental subjects to recipients of a similar service at another agency with a similar mission; (3) using a group of persons who choose not to participate in the study as a natural comparison group; (4) using a long waiting list as a group of clients who have not yet received the intervention; or (5) using a strategy of providing the service through different venues.
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A) Process power. B) Indirect power. C) Person-to-person power. D) Substantive power.
The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1976
A. authorized building elementary schools on reservations. B. prevented removal of Native American children from their tribes and families. C. gave primary jurisdiction to tribes over children who enter the child welfare system. D. prevented placement of Native American children with white families.
The EITC is administered by the Department of Labor
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is a question you might ask your client to discuss plans for the future?
A) ?"Who are some people you might turn to if the going gets rough?"
B) ?"What have we accomplished in our work together?"
C) ?"How are you feeling about the fact that our work together will be ending?"
D) ?"On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being accomplishment of the goal we have been working on, what score would you give yourself?"