Evaluating Human Services: A Practical Approach for the Human Service Professional

Evaluating Human Services: A Practical Approach for the Human Service Professional,enables studentsto learn the skillsof evaluation through practicalapplication and analysis -from the simple to the complex. It is designed to equip the front-line human service practitioner with the ability to evaluate services in a practical step-by-step format. For, itcovers both quantitative and qualitative research methods, includes all the essential concepts enumerated in social work accreditation standards, andaddresses cultural competence in regard to research.

In addition, while the process of evaluation researchremains the book'sfocus, all essential concepts of research are included - and remain centered oncompetencies, rather than broad-based abstractions. Therefore,the model of this text is both developmental and experiential. Not only does it provide a clearprogression from simple to more complex concepts and tasks, it alsocalls upon the learner to apply their research.