3D1-9 Qualitative Evaluation, Data, and Measures - see details to questions below. Please follow the instructions given.

1. Understand and analyze qualitative program evaluation design.

2. Compare and contrast experimental and quasi-experimental designs.

3. Analyze pretest-posttest designs.

4. Communicate through writing that is concise, balanced, and logically organized.

Unit 3 - Program Evaluation: Qualitative Research Design INTRODUCTION This unit focuses on qualitative evaluation design, data collection methods, and evaluating program effectiveness. Additionally, you will apply this knowledge to a real-world program evaluation.

OBJECTIVES

To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

U03S1] Studies - Readings (Complete the following):

• Read Chapter 5 - Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement text

o Pay attention to question 7 on page 221. The content this question addresses will be relevant for the first discussion in this unit.

U03D1] Unit 3 Discussion 1 - Qualitative Evaluation, Data, and Measures

Read Chapter 5 in Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement . Pay close attention to question 7 on page 221.

Complete the following: • Discuss how you would design a qualitative evaluation for improving the quality of mothers' parenting.

o Include three different methods of finding your sample. • Specifically discuss how you would collect the data. • Describe how you would measure whether the quality of parenting actually improves.