SW 622 Social Problem Analysis: Evaluation Phase

Continuation of social problem sequence. Focuses on the evaluation phase of social problem analysis. Evaluation is a set of practices and skills in an applied area of the social sciences that requires grounding in a number of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches. It necessitates a clear formulation of questions to be answered, an awareness of stakeholders to be considered and a plan for how data will be collected, analyzed and disseminated. Additional priorities include responsiveness to the role of consumers and sensitivity to the cultural context in which research is conducted. Practicality, usefulness and accessibility emphasized. Focuses on the demands and nuances of the science and art of evaluation.