Citation

Hermalin J. Eval. Program Plann. 1979; 2(2): 173-177.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0149-7189(79)90027-2

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Sociodemographic data can have broad implications for program planning and development. Yet, such data are often obtained and analyzed in a non-rigorous methodological fashion. Four of these methodological issues are discussed in this paper. Their relevance for program planning and development are clarified, using examples from the utilization, needs assessment, illness behavior, and social functioning literature.