Evaluation Group for the Analysis of Data (EGAD)

Purpose

The Evaluation Group for the Analysis of Data (EGAD) was formed in 1987 for the purpose of furthering research, education, and training in the general areas of program evaluation, research methodology and data analysis. EGAD members function as scientists, consultants, advisors and mentors both within and outside the University of Arizona Community.

Mission

Our mission is to assist researchers, providers of social services, policy makers and others involved in endeavors related to social programs to plan and develop programs, monitor these programs, and assess their outcomes, cost and impact in rigorous, innovative and methodologically sound ways. To this end, we have worked with students, faculty, businesses, local and federal agencies, local, state and federal organizations, tribes, and nations.

Activities

The Evaluation Group for the Analysis of Data (EGAD) meets every Thursday afternoon in the Psychology Department for evaluation consultations, to discuss articles, and research presentations. Bi-weekly meetings are held during the academic year on Thursdays online

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