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Evaluation methods for social intervention.

M W Lipsey1, D S Cordray

  • 1Department of Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, USA. mark.lipsey@vanderbilt.edu

Annual Review of Psychology
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Summary

Experimental design is key for social interventions, but field experiments face challenges. New statistical models offer a better way to analyze program effects and individual changes.

Area of Science:

  • Social Science Research Methods
  • Program Evaluation
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Experimental design is the standard for assessing social interventions.
  • Field experiments encounter practical issues like random assignment problems and uncontrolled variability.
  • Limited information from traditional experiments hinders understanding of intervention outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address limitations in experimental designs for social interventions.
  • To integrate program theory and implementation data into outcome evaluations.
  • To introduce advanced statistical models for comprehensive analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing program theory to guide outcome evaluation.
  • Collecting descriptive data on program implementation and client characteristics.

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  • Developing and applying advanced statistical models for individual-level change analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified significant limitations in standard experimental designs for social interventions.
    • Demonstrated the utility of incorporating program theory and implementation data.
    • Showcased the effectiveness of new statistical models in representing change and effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Advanced statistical models represent a significant improvement for outcome evaluation.
    • These models allow for integrated analysis of individual change, correlates, and program effects.
    • Future research should leverage these models for more informative social intervention studies.