For this Discussion, you evaluate group research design methods that can be used for an outcome evaluation of a foster parent training program. You also generate criteria to be measured in the program. prepare for this Discussion, review the “Social Work Research: Planning a Program Evaluation” case study in this week’s resources: List Below.

Post your explanation of which group research design and data collection method from those outlined in the Resources you selected as appropriate for the “Social Work Research: "Planning a Program Evaluation" case study and why.

Then, generate criteria to be measured using the research design by identifying a specific outcome and a method for measuring that outcome. Specify who will collect the data and how the data will be collected.

Separately respond to two colleagues from the perspective of an interested stakeholder for the program by doing the following:

Provide a brief description of the role that you are taking.

Provide an evaluation of the group research design that they have chosen, and criteria that your colleagues have generated (choice of outcome and method of evaluation) from the perspective of the stakeholder whom you have chosen.

Provide support based on your evaluation

Ask questions about the plan for research design and the questions that the evaluation plan will address from your chosen perspective.

Resources:

Dudley, J. R. (2014). Social work evaluation: Enhancing what we do. (2nd ed.) Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books.

• Chapters 9, “Is the Intervention Effective?” (pp. 213–250)
• Chapter 10, “Analyzing Evaluation Data” (pp. 255–275)

McNamara, C. (2006a) Contents of an evaluation plan. In Basic guide to program evaluation ( including outcomes evaluation). Retrieved from http://managementhelp.org/evaluation/program-evaluation-guide.htm#anchor1586742

McNamara, C. (2006a) Reasons for priority on implementing outcomes-based evaluation. In basic guide to outcomes-based evaluation for non-profit organization with very limited resources. Retrieved form http://managementhelp.org/evalu-ation/outcomes-evalution-guide.htm#anchor30249

Nash, J., & Flynn, R. J. (2009). Foster-parent training and foster-child outcomes: An exploratory cross-sectional analysis. Vulnerable Children & Youth Studies, 4(2), 128–134.

Rork, K. E., & McNeil. C. B. (2011). Evaluation of foster parent training programs: A critical review. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 33(2), 139–170.