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Bibliography
Examples of Before-After DesignsGovernor's Alliance on Substance Abuse, prepared by Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation, An Evaluation of the Violator Program: Final Report, 1997. (Iowa)
This evaluation design utilized questionnaires to measure cognitive functioning of participants in the Violator Program at three stages - pretest, post-test, and follow-up tests. Comparisons are subsequently made along several scales to identify changes. (Recidivism was also measured in a one-shot design.)
ND Enterprises, An Evaluation of the Freedom Ranch Inc. C.B.T.I. Drug Court Programs and The Impact of Moral Reconation Therapy and Quality Control Systems, 1997. (Oklahoma)
This evaluation design utilized three instruments (Life Purpose Questionnaire, Self-Esteem Inventory, and Short Sensation-Seeking Scale) both pre- and post-test to measure client change on program-relevant factors. (Recidivism was also measured in a one-shot design.)
McFarland and Associates, Inc. for The District of Columbia, An Evaluation of the Violence Reduction and Conflict Resolution Project, 1995. (District of Columbia)
This evaluation design included measurement of relevant knowledge, interpersonal skills, and disciplinary infractions for subjects before and after participation in the program.
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