Tips & Links
Outcome Measurement Worksheets
Websites
United Way of America
http://national.unitedway.org/
"Outcome Measurement Resource Network" sponsored by the United
Way of America. Numerous topic-specific links to other resources and
publications that are in widespread usage nationally.
University of Wisconsin-Extension
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/
Excellent resource for program evaluation sponsored by the University
of Wisconsin Extension Service. By clicking on the "Evaluation
Documents" phrase, the user is then offered a variety of documents
developed by the Extension Service to aid those who with to develop
and implement a program evaluation. Good quality research methods are
described in a user friendly way.
American Evaluation Association
http://www.eval.org/ American
Evaluation Association’s website includes Topical Interest Groups,
meeting and event times, publications and links to professional groups,
government divisions and other evaluation web resources.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
http://casat.unr.edu/bestpractices/eval.htm
This extensive site is sponsored by the Western Center for the Application
of Prevention Technologies. It contains evaluation materials designed
to be a "how-to" guide to planning and evaluating a program,
especially prevention programs. The site includes coaching on logic
models, planning evaluations, data analysis, and more. It outlines seven
steps in program planning, implementation and evaluation, providing
solid resources for each phase.
Bureau of Justice Assistance Center for Program Evaluation
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/evaluation/
Highly valuable website with a multitude of resources to assist in program
evaluation. The emphasis is on criminal justice programs but can be
applied widely to other programs. It offers an "electronic roadmap
for evaluation," guiding the user in everything from the fundamentals
to data analysis assistance.
Needs Assessment Tips and Links
We frequently use the following websites to compile local statistical
information for needs assessments.
Health Statistics (Wisconsin)
Local information available on causes of death, births, health conditions.
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/stats/index.htm?nav=mo
Statistics on Children and Families (National)
Annie E. Casey Foundation provides a searchable database of census and
other data about children. Available for local areas. http://www.aecf.org/cgi-bin/cliks.cgi
Statistics on Education (Wisconsin)
A wealth of all kinds of sortable data on the academic performance,
attendance, funding, and more on Wisconsin schools. http://data.dpi.state.wi.us/data/selschool.asp
Population (Wisconsin)
The Department of Administration’s most current population tallies
and projections, searchable at the local level. A major source of population
data used by many sectors of the state, including business and health
care.
http://www.doa.state.wi.us/pagesubtext_detail.asp?
linksubcatid=96
Business (Wisconsin)
The Department of Commerce website with searchable information on all
facets of the business sector in the state.
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/MT/MT-COM-3999.html
Books and Print References
Royce, David et al., Program Evaluation, 3rd edition.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2001. This introductory
text presents solid scientific research principles in a very user-friendly,
applied way. Great resource references throughout, including links to
test banks and other online resources.
Newton, Rae R. et al., Your Statistical Consultant,
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1999.
In a very user-friendly way, this book provides guidance in preparing
data for analysis, choosing appropriate statistical techniques, and
understanding your data. It offers 10 tips for success in statistical
analysis. We often refer to this book for simple, jargon-free answers
to our questions about statistics.
Salant, Priscilla et al., How to Conduct Your Own Survey,
New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994.
This book discusses everything from deciding whether a survey is appropriate
for your situation to reporting survey results. Along the way, they
discuss constructing good questions, sampling, improving response rates,
and doing simple analyses of survey results.
