50 likes | 173 Views
This coursepack provides an extensive overview of study design issues and methodological approaches in research. It features critical readings on various analytical techniques, including I-P analysis and survey methodologies. Key topics include experiments, statistical analysis, community needs assessments, and specific case studies like the Bike Helmet study and Title IX evaluation. Practical exercises cover sampling, data analysis, and observational studies, serving as a foundational resource for students and professionals in the field of research design and evaluation.
E N D
Coursepack Readings • Content • Review of study design issues - Strauss • I-P analysis - Martilla & James • Surveys - Miller • Experiments - Tull & Hawkins • Statistics - Newcomer • Reporting - Hendricks
Applications • Community needs - Walker • Bike helmet study - Wasserman • IP- WV Cabins - Hollenhorst et al. • Measuring info: Spotts & Stynes • Title IX evaluation: Stynes & Peterson • Observation : Gobster & Lansing Trail • Experiments: Bamford, Woodside, Baas, Gitelson
Application by design • Household survey • WV Cabins, MSU Title IX, Lansing park info • On-Site survey • HCMA study, Bike helmets, SF Campers • Observation • Gobster, Lansing Trail • Experiments • Bamford, Woodside, Baas, Gitelson
Exercises • Q-design • Sampling • HCMA Survey data analysis • Lansing R-Trail observation • Figures & tables in reports • Evaluation study proposal
Web Review Revisit sections of Bill Trochim’s site, N.B. • Evaluation • Research Design • Sampling • Measurement • Surveys and Introd to Experiments • Introd. to Statistics