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Using Multi-Objective Value Estimation To Support Predictive Analytics For Human Service Project Management, David D. Wingard
Using Multi-Objective Value Estimation To Support Predictive Analytics For Human Service Project Management, David D. Wingard
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Human service organizations need outcome measurement approaches that support project management for efficiency and effectiveness. While, in recent years, human services have increased their capacity to manage data and measure outcomes empirically, several barriers remain. First, current outcome measurement practices are not designed to effectively support the management of human services programs for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Second, human services organizations need a methodology to manage programs to identified outcomes. This dissertation explored meaningful solutions to both issues. In Paper 1 (Chapter II), this dissertation assessed strengths and limitations of current outcome evaluation approaches and suggested an innovative application of …