Evaluation, Needs Assessment, and Policy Analysis
Evaluating and improving policies and programs.
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Data-driven decision-making.
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A toolbox complete with quantitative techniques, qualitative methods, experimental designs,
quasi-experimental methods, and non-experimental approaches.
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Train and provide on-going assistance to clients in evaluation techniques
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Utilize the results of evaluations for continuous quality improvement and decision-making.
Research and Evaluation
From basic assistance to full blown management; SHPR develops, designs, implements, and provides oversight of all
aspects of research and evaluation. Whether you are managing a large-scale (multi-state; multi-nation) program
or implementing a community-based initiative, we bring insight and quality experience to any sized project.
Unmet Needs and Service Gaps
Identifying unmet needs and service gaps is an important aspect of virtually every program. Addressing these needs
improves existing programs, indentifies opportunities for new programs, and enhances the utilization of existing
resources. In an increasingly competitive world, programs need to leverage resources and provide the biggest bang
for the funding agency's buck. We help our clients accomplish this task through assessing needs, taking resource
inventories, identifying service gaps, and demonstrating why our clients' programs are important.
Cutting-edge Policies
Bridging the gap between research and practice is partly built on a foundation of cutting-edge policies.
We evaluate the scientific basis and technical merit of policies used to manage your project. We help our clients
develop evidence-based policies that reflect the current state of knowledge in a given discipline. Cutting-edge
policies demonstrate understanding and serve as a catalyst for more effective initiatives.
