Serendipity and pseudoscience. A look at health-related program evaluation.
This article presents a discussion of the pitfalls of sloppy science as it is applied to the evaluation of human service programs. The differences are examined between use of the scientific method and trial-and-error approaches to assessment. The major requirements for sound research are presented, as are the pitfalls and shortcomings associated with a less rigorous approach.
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Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale.
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D006302:Health Services Research / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D012947:Social Work / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States