From Needs Assessment to Action

James W. Altschuld, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University where he taught program evaluation, needs assessment, and research methods. He has published and presented extensively in the field of evaluation particularly with regard to how needs are assessed. (Deceased.)

The Need The Need The Three Phases of Needs Assessment A Closer Look Data Related Issues and Survey Methods Obtaining Needs Assessment Data In Other Ways and Putting the Data Puzzle Together Setting Needs-Based Priorities From Needs to Solution Strategies Designing Needs-Based Action Plans Multiple (Mixed) Methods Needs Assessments Closing Thoughts

"A major contribution to the literature of the field. It deals with areas that are not covered in any other book I know of, and does so well." -- Nick Eastmond