
Conducting Needs Assessments
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Fernando I. Soriano(Author)
SAGE Publications Inc (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 23. October 2012
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-4129-6573-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book demystifies the process of planning a community intervention. This book takes needs assessment down to a very basic level and speaks in very basic terminology that students understand.
New to this edition:
Updated case examples reflect current issues
New section dealing with HIPPA regulations
New section covering the importance of evidence based practice
Increased sensitivity to multicultural issues
Key Features
Brief, simple how-to guide
Written with the practitioner and student in mind
Best-seller in previous edition
Demystifies a process that can be intimidating to students
New to this edition:
Updated case examples reflect current issues
New section dealing with HIPPA regulations
New section covering the importance of evidence based practice
Increased sensitivity to multicultural issues
Key Features
Brief, simple how-to guide
Written with the practitioner and student in mind
Best-seller in previous edition
Demystifies a process that can be intimidating to students
Reviews / Votes
"The Soriano text is excellent in providing graduate students with basic knowledge on how to conceptualize the needs assessment process, design the instruments for the study, and how to analyze and present the data. The value of this book is in its simplicity. The chapters are logical, building on the one before it. The style and readability of the text is excellent." -- Frederick L. Ahearn "The strength of the book is that it provides a quick and comprehensive overview of assessment. Upon reading the text, my students have been better prepared to learn (in more depth) the specific concepts covered in the book. It really has helped me 'set the stage' for my students to develop skills necessary to conduct an assessment (in-class learning), and apply their skills to a real-world situation (community-based assessment projects)." -- Ellen Lopez "The book is user-friendly in that it is logically organized, provides examples and exercises, and presents a clear picture of the needs assessment process. The provision of real-life examples is particularly important and helpful to the reader, in that they make the content come to life." -- Michael WoodfordMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
397 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-6573-6 (9781412965736)
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2nd Edition
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Content
Preface
Introduction
1. Conceptual, Theoretical and Practical Considerations When Undertaking Needs Assessments
2. Sociopolitical and Economic Considerations
3. Social, Gender and Cultural Considerations
4. Quantitative Assessment Methods
5. Quantitative Data Preparation and Statistical Analysis
6. Qualitative Methods
7. Qualitative Data Preparation and Statistical Analysis
8. Recruiting and Collecting Data from Participants
9. Reporting and Presenting Study Findings
Appendix
Introduction
1. Conceptual, Theoretical and Practical Considerations When Undertaking Needs Assessments
2. Sociopolitical and Economic Considerations
3. Social, Gender and Cultural Considerations
4. Quantitative Assessment Methods
5. Quantitative Data Preparation and Statistical Analysis
6. Qualitative Methods
7. Qualitative Data Preparation and Statistical Analysis
8. Recruiting and Collecting Data from Participants
9. Reporting and Presenting Study Findings
Appendix