CPSY 400 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Statistical Inference, Normal Distribution, Institute Of Historical Research

• School: Ball State University
• Department: Counseling Psychology
• Course: CPSY 400
• Professor: Yuye Zhang

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Evaluation - process of applying judgments to or making decisions based on results of measurement (gold, 2009, p. 39). Research - theory-oriented and discipline-bound, has greater control over the activity, produces results that may not be immediately applicable, is more sophisticated, involves researcher"s judgment, and is more concerned with explaining and predicting phenomena . Cross-cultural research increases contextual understanding, shows sensitivity to language and culture, and takes a collaborative and flexible stance (sullivan & cottone, 2010, p. 357). Most counselors are applied researchers and use knowledge from research studies in their own work settings. Evaluation involves gathering meaningful information on various aspects of a counseling program to guide decisions about allocation of resources and ensure program effectiveness. Needs assessments - include clearly identifying the target of the survey, specify a method of contact, and resolve measurement-related issues (cook, 1989, p. 463). Ppbs model emphasizes planning programs with specific goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria.