A Data Visualization Procedure for the Evaluation of Group Treatment Outcomes Across Units of Analysis

Patterson, David A.; Basham, Randall E.

doi:10.1177/104649640203300203

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“…Commonly available computer spreadsheet applications have been demonstrated to have the capacity to collect and analyze complex data sets and generate graphical representations of complex data (Haber, 1988). Recent advances indicate that data visualization methods may be employed to capture process and outcome variables simultaneously and to compare change across multiple units of analysis and in multiple groups over time (Patterson & Basham, 2002;Basham, 2002). Furthermore, data visualization methods have the capacity to be used to convey meaning and enhance understanding across domains or levels of human service organizations (Patterson & Basham, 2003).…”

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“…Additional literature points to the guidelines for effective graphical use in the evaluation of group related services or interventions (Basham, 2002). The 3-dimensional surface plots through the addition of a third axis for displaying information derived from data can demonstrate information about more than one unit of analysis, such as individuals within groups and at the comparison of group level dimensions (Patterson & Basham 2002). Furthermore, data visualization has been considered as a method of providing decision support at multiple levels of human service agency need and more recently as an information feedback system for key decision makers within state government providing protective services to children (Schoech, Basham, & Fluke, 2006).…”

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Visualizing Need: Using Data Visualization as a Decision Support Tool in the Formulation of Social Policy

Basham¹

2018

IRD

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International social work is facing an exponentially growing number of critical challenges in developing nations in meeting essential social needs as well as the distribution of material goods, social and economic resources and the provision, and effective services delivery to populations of need. There is a need to respond rapidly to populations in need and adapt to quickly changing socio-economic conditions. However, the resources needed to evaluate data and make effective decisions to provide support are often limited by the availability of trained data analysts who can interpret statistical findings and make relevant service delivery decisions for such communities of need.Modern computing technology shows promise of providing a graphical evaluation approach to enriching understanding of the available information. Thereby, the need to make critical decisions is augmented for those decision-makers that are working most closely with marginalized groups. A recent research effort undertaken by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) sought to provide administrators and policy-makers with information regarding the associations between social capital, economic development, and food security in the mountain region of Perú. Survey data collection and descriptive statistical analysis were used to provide information on the relationship between socio-economic development services and the emergence of social capital needed to develop effective human self-support systems. This paper demonstrates how to provide a graphical interface between areas of economic need and development initiatives. A visual exploration of data patterns would serve to inform human service decision-makers as they develop policies and programs. Visualization of data helps to enrich meaning and understanding of core areas of population need. This enhanced information format can identify needs for social policy development and improve the delivery of critical services and resources. This paper will provide a conceptual argument for considering data visualization methods in the evaluation of significant needs for, at risk, international populations. The paper will also present a number of examples for improving data evaluation and the understanding of need through data visualization methods through widely available computing technology. Procedures for graphically representing data will be demonstrated using the Perú survey, and applications for social policy formulation will be discussed.

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Visualizing Need: Using Data Visualization as a Decision Support Tool in the Formulation of Social Policy

Basham¹

2018

IRD

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“…There have been a number of reviews of SCDs in group work (Fike, 1980; Johnson, Beckerman, & Auerbach, 2001; Patterson & Basham, 2002; Robison, Morran, & Hulse-Killacky, 1989; Rose, 1977), a few of which can be summarized. In his book on behavioral group work, Rose (1977, pp.…”

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Single-case designs in group work: Past applications, future directions.

Macgowan

Wong

2014

Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice

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This paper examined how group work researchers and practitioners have used single case designs (SCDs) to evaluate interventions for improving group processes and outcomes. Fifty-one group work studies published from 1972 to 2012 using SCDs and addressing a wide range of problems were identified. The 8 types of SCDs applied in these studies are discussed in relation to their methodology, relative strengths and limitations, and applications in group work research and practice evaluation. Selected studies, which varied in quality and rigor, are described to illustrate design features and utility for group work. The review reveals the challenges and opportunities in using SCDs, and it provides recommendations for designs best suited to answer particular questions.

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“…Measures of comparative group leadership across multiple group service offerings using the spreadsheet tolls and graphing capacities of the Microsoft Excel application were also evaluated. The project entitled "Data Visualization: Graphical Representation in the Evaluation of Experiential Group Therapy Education Outcomes" (Basham, 2002;Patterson & Basham, 2002) is summarized.…”

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Data Visualization in Evaluating Service Delivery

Basham¹

2018

JPR

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The delivery of human services has become highly complex and is increasingly reliant on the capacity of experienced local service providers to evaluate complex datasets so as to provide adequate decision-support for critical and costly service delivery needs. Traditionally, localized human service agencies which are of relatively small size have limited resources and must control administrative expenditures to provide human services.

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A Data Visualization Procedure for the Evaluation of Group Treatment Outcomes Across Units of Analysis

Cited by 17 publications

References 16 publications

Visualizing Need: Using Data Visualization as a Decision Support Tool in the Formulation of Social Policy

Visualizing Need: Using Data Visualization as a Decision Support Tool in the Formulation of Social Policy

Single-case designs in group work: Past applications, future directions.

Data Visualization in Evaluating Service Delivery

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