Evaluation & Applied Research Methods

Links & Resources

Non-Residential Certificate Program in Evaluation
SBOS offers select applicants admission to our high-quality, competency-based certificate program, which can be completed from anywhere in the world. Follow this link for details on our non-residential certificate program.

Professional Development Workshops
SBOS offers Professional Development Workshops in Evaluation and Applied Methods for those seeking continuing education.

The Logic of Evaluation
In Fall 2007, SBOS will be offering a 7-week, distance-based course taught by Dr. Michael Scriven on "The Logic of Evaluation."  This course is being offered at the very competitive price of $200.

The Evaluation Debate: Lipsey vs. Scriven
For highlights and streaming video of last summer's thought-provoking debate, "Determining Causality in Program Evaluation and Applied Research: Should Experimental Evidence Be the Gold Standard?", click on the link.

A Variety of Views About the Future of Evaluation
A recent volume based on our Stauffer Symposium on Applied Psychology, Evaluating Social Programs and Problems: Visions for the New Millennium by Stewart I. Donaldson and Michael Scriven (click here for CGU Discount), provides some of the most up-to-date information on the modern practice of evaluation.

Careers in Evaluation
Click here to read about Career Opportunities in Evaluation.

The Debate Document
You can now download "The Claremont Debate: Lipsey vs. Scriven" from The Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation (No. 3 Oct. 05).  This paper summarizes the history and the controversial statements that set the context for the debate.

Evaluation Links

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