Training Evaluation Overview Evaluation Models Measurement Fundamentals Measuring Reactions Measuring Knowledge Measuring Organizational Results

Understanding Validity and Reliability Considering Legal Issues Conducting the Evaluation Analyzing And Interpreting Results Developing the Evaluation Plan & Report

Training Evaluation Overview
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Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Handbook	The ISD Handbook is a complete reference to implementing a training program. It includes information on the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases of ISD, which is also known as a System Approach to Training (SAT).
Instructional Design Models	This site, sponsored by University of Colorado at Denver School of Education, presents information about instructional design models.
The Theory Into Practice Database	The Theory Into Practice (TIP) online database contains descriptions of 50 theories relevant to human learning and instruction.
INTRO	INTRO, or Instructional Technology Research Online, is devoted exclusively to research in instructional technology.

Evaluation Models
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American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Evaluation and ROI Virtual Community	The ASTD Evaluation and Return on Investment (ROI) Virtual Community offers links, articles, and interactive discussion forums. All topics are archived, so you can use them whenever you need to!

Measurement Fundamentals
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National Computer System's Survey Research Online Tools	This site offers a glossary, tools, and research articles related to many of the measurement concepts covered in this unit and subsequent units. For additional information, you should review the following articles contained in the library: October 1994 Sampling January 1998 Sampling: How Many People Are Enough March 1995 Choosing the Right Scale July 1996 Response Scales

Measuring Reactions
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Survey, Focus Group, and Interview "Repair Center"	This site offers a "Repair Center" that provides resources for fixing your surveys, focus groups, and interview designs. If you are starting from scratch (or want to start over again), you can view pages on creating interviews, focus groups, and surveys. You can also view and download generic instruments.
Basic Research Methods	This online guide provides valuable information and links on the following topics: Focus Groups Interview Design Listening Questioning (face to face) Questionnaires Surveys

Measuring Knowledge
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How to Write Tests	This web site includes quick reference materials on the following topics: How To Take Tests Assessing Student Achievement Objective Test Items Construct Multiple-Choice Tests Construct Essay Tests Construct True/False Tests Construct Matching Questions Completion and Short-Answer Questions Statistics Item Analysis

Measuring Organizational Results
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ROI Article	This link contains an article titled "Was it the Training?" by Jack J. Phillips.

Understanding Validity and Reliability
Web Sites	Information Available
The Research Methods Knowledge Base, 2nd Edition by William M. Trochim (version current as of April 09, 1999)	The Research Methods Knowledge Base is a comprehensive web-based textbook. Click on a link below to learn more about the following topics: Types of Validity Types of Reliability Reliability and Validity

Considering Legal Issues
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Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures	This link accesses Title 29--Labor Chapter XIV--Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Part 1607-- Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (1979).
Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines Interpretation and Clarification: Questions and Answers	This web site presents a series of questions and answers on the Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.
Law/Legal Issues: Court Cases	This link provides an explanation of and access to the following court rulings: Griggs v. Duke Power Albermarle Paper Company v. Moody

Conducting the Evaluation
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Test Administration Tips	This link provides a list of tips to follow when administering tests.

Analyzing And Interpreting Results
Web Sites	Information Available
Statistics Every Writer Should Know	This web site describes, in plain English, basic concepts in statistics that every writer should know. This is an excellent site for those who fear statistics.
Electronic Statistics Textbook by StatSoft Inc. (1999)	This link provides access to a comprehensive Electronic Statistics Textbook. This textbook can be used online or downloaded for quick access from your local hard drive.
Survey, Focus Group, and Interview "Repair Center"	Within this link to the "Repair Center" you can access practical tips for analyzing qualitative evaluation results.
Analyzing, Interpreting, and Reporting Basic Research Results	This link provides advice on analyzing and interpreting both quantitative and qualitative evaluation results.
Data Analysis	This web resource provides useful information on data preparation, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics.

Developing the Evaluation Plan & Report
Web Site	Information Available
Online Evaluation Resource Library (OERL)	OERL is composed of plans, instruments, and reports that have been used to conduct evaluations of projects funded by the National Science Foundation.