PSYB01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Scientific Method, Metar, Group Dynamics
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Program evaluation involves using the scientific method to assess whether an organized activity is achieving its intended objective. Helps decide whether a program accomplishes what it hopes to do, or is really helping the people it intends to help. Monetary gifts given to help organizations meet a specific goal or objective. Granting agencies, or those who provide the nancial support, commonly have affiliation with the government, private foundations, or corporations. Granting agencies require that organizations engage in grant writing. Submitting an application in which the organization provides speci c information about the program"s goals, along with evidence of the program"s effectiveness. With a program evaluation, the organization provides the research question and our job is to fulfill their expectations by giving them the information they hope to learn. Is the sanctuary under the palms" approach an effective way to help individuals deal with addiction?". Weighing our options: picking the proper program evaluation.