This bibliography of selected resources on evaluation concepts for practitioners was compiled by Social Science Research and Evaluation (SSRE) and annotated by SSRE and the Northeast CAPT.

• Andrews, F.M., Lem, L., Davidson, T.N., O'Malley, P., Rodgers, W.L. (1978). A Guide for Selecting Statistical Techniques for Analyzing Social Science Data, Ann Arbor, Michigan: Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.

  This guide uses decision trees to map the choices involved in selecting an appropriate statistical technique for a given analysis. More than 100 different statistics or statistical techniques are included in the guide. Some knowledge of statistics is assumed.

• Carmona, M.C., Stewart, K., Gottfredson, D.C., Gottfredson, G.D. (1998). A Guide for Evaluating Prevention Effectiveness, CSAP Technical Report. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

  This guide provides practitioners with basic evaluation concepts and tools. It describes commonly used research designs and their strengths and weaknesses. Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods used in process and outcome evaluation are described. Basic concepts in data analysis are also discussed. NCADI publication number: 98-3237

• French, J. F. and Kaufman, N. J. (Eds.) (1981). Handbook For Prevention Evaluation: Prevention Evaluation Guidelines. Washington, D.C.: National Institute on Drug Abuse, Publication No. ADM81-1145.

  This handbook was written for evaluator-practitioner teams working to apply their skills in the assessment and improvement of prevention programs. Topics discussed include models of prevention, evaluation design, indicators and measures for process and outcome evaluation, and reporting evaluation results. It contains an extensive appendix on instruments and data sources.

• Hawkins, J.D. and Nederhood, B. (1987). Handbook for Evaluating Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programs: Staff/Team Evaluation of Prevention Programs. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Publication No. (ADM) 87-1512.

  This handbook provides program managers with a comprehensive tool to guide their evaluation efforts. It discusses instruments and activities for determining program effectiveness (outcome evaluation), and for documenting and monitoring the delivery of services (process evaluation). The major topics it addresses are evaluation design, measuring outcomes, measuring implementation, data collection, data analysis, and reporting study findings. Worksheets, sample instruments, and a bibliography are included.

• Isaac, S. and Michael, W.B. (1983). Handbook in Research and Evaluation: A Collection of Principles, Methods, and Strategies Useful in Planning, Design, and Evaluation of Studies in Education and the Behavioral Sciences (Second Edition), San Diego, California: EdLTS Publishers.

  This book summarizes basic information on research and evaluation methods. It is intended to help practitioners choose the best technique for a particular study. The major topics discussed include planning evaluation and research studies, research design and methods, instrumentation and measurement, data analysis, and reporting a research study. It contains many tables and worksheets.

• W.K. Kellogg Foundation. (1998). W. K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook. Battle Creek, Michigan: Collateral Management Company.

  This handbook provides a framework for thinking about evaluation as a program tool. It was written for project directors with direct responsibility for the evaluation of Kellogg Foundation-funded projects. It discusses how to prepare for an evaluation (e.g., developing evaluation questions, budgeting for evaluation, selecting an evaluator), designing and conducting an evaluation (e.g., data collection methods, analyzing and interpreting data), and reporting findings. The handbook contains worksheets, charts and a bibliography on evaluation. Full text available on-line at: http://www.wkkf.org/pubs/tools/evaluation/pub770.pdf

• Kozel N.J., Sloboda Z. (1998). Assessing Drug Abuse Within and Across Communities: Community Epidemiology Surveillance Networks on Drug Abuse. Rockville, Maryland: National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH Publication No. 98-3614.

  This guidebook is meant to help practitioners at the local, regional, and state level assess local drug abuse patterns and trends using indicator data. The types of data sources discussed include: treatment data, medical examiner/coroner data, the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), law enforcement data, national surveys, HIV/AIDS data, census data, and telephone hotline data. The guidebook includes references, a glossary, and appendices that identify or discuss data sources. Full text available on-line at: http://www.nida.nih.gov/DEPR/Assessing/Guideindex.html

• Larson, M.J., Buckley, J. and Gabriel, R. M. (1997). A Community Substance Abuse Indicator's Handbook: How Do We Know We Are Making a Difference? Boston, Massachusetts: Join Together. This guide for communities describes indicators that community coalitions and other groups can use to describe the nature and scope of local substance abuse problems. The term "indicators" refers to information that is usually already collected by an agency or organization. The Guide discusses the sources and interpretation of the data for 20 substance abuse indicators (e.g., licensed alcohol outlets, arrests for driving, substance abuse related hospital admissions). It includes contact information on state agencies and organizations that collect/report indicator data. This document can be ordered on-line at: http://www.jointogether.org/sa/ in the resources/publications section. A summary of this document can be found in: Beyond Anecdote: Using Local Indicators to Guide Your Community Strategy to Reduce Substance Abuse. 1999 Monthly Action Kit, Special 1999 Issue, Boston, Massachusetts: Join Together, 1999.

• Miller, D. C. (1991). Handbook of Research Design and Social Measurement, fifth edition. Newbury, Park, California: Sage Publications, Inc.

  This handbook provides procedures and guidance for three major types of research: basic, applied, and evaluation. Discussion includes research design, data collection (documentary resources, questionnaires, interviews), statistical analysis, and scales and indexes. It includes a guide to federal and private funding and to the publication of research reports. Extensive bibliographies follow each major section of the handbook.

• Moberg, D. P. (1984). Evaluation of Prevention Programs: A Basic Guide for Practitioners. Wisconsin: Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System for the Wisconsin Clearinghouse.

  This guide is intended for practitioners involved in planning and delivering local prevention services. Definitions and uses of program evaluation are described. Recommended steps for planning and implementing a program evaluation are detailed.

• Muraskin, L. D. (1993). Understanding Evaluation: The Way to Better Prevention Programs. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education. Publication # ED/OESE92-41.

  This handbook was written for school and community agency staff to carry out required evaluations under the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. The premise of this book is that many evaluations that use simple designs can be conducted without formal training in program evaluation. The author outlines checkpoints in the evaluation process where practitioners may want to consult with evaluation specialists. Topics discussed include evaluation design, data collection methods and instruments, and interpreting and reporting findings. The handbook describes implementation of an evaluation of a hypothetical prevention program. This publication can be ordered through ERIC at: http://www.ed.gov/about/pubs/intro/pubdb.html

• Thompson, N.J. and McClintock, H.O. (1998). Demonstrating Your Program's Worth: A Primer on Evaluation for Programs to Prevent Unintentional Injury. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  Addressed to program managers, this guide describes the process involved in conducting a simple evaluation (formative, process, impact and outcome), how to hire an evaluator, and how to incorporate evaluation activities into a prevention program. Appendices include information on sample questionnaire/interview items, events or activities to observe, and types of records to maintain. This guide provides a glossary and a bibliography on evaluation. It also includes sources of information on violence; injuries that take place in the home, on the road or during leisure activities; acute care, rehabilitation, and disabilities; and general sources on injury control/prevention. Information on ordering this publication can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/demonstr.htm