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Research Methods:
Core Competencies:
Knowledge:
Demonstrate an understanding of the evaluation process
and its importance in program design and service delivery
including process and outcome evaluation, and the
correlation between program design and evaluation
methods.
Skills: Demonstrate skills
in:
- Obtaining information in current
research through multiple sources
- Developing a basic survey
to obtain health and human service information
- Conducting information
gathering forums, i.e., a focus group
Attitudes: Demonstrate a
recognition of the value of research as a means to
identify community needs, assess the efficacy of program
service delivery, and provide feedback for future
program and policy development.
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Statistics:
Core Competencies:
Knowledge:
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of descriptive
statistical analysis, the importance of integrating
qualitative and quantitative data, and skills in
utilizing different methods of analysis.
Skills: Demonstrate
skills in using a statistical software program
and "statistics
jargon" used in professional literature to
be able to critically review an article from a
peer
reviewed journal.
Attitudes: Demonstrate
a recognition of the role statistics play in funding
allocation, program planning, service delivery,
evaluation and policy development.
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