Evidence-based practice utilizes a variety of research methods to gather evidence as to the efficacy of a program\u2019s effectiveness, or cost effectiveness. According to your text, \u201cSound research and its applications, although not guarantees of perfect policies and programs, are extremely useful tools in developing sound social policies and programs\u201d (p. 281). Additionally, we read that evaluation research is different from \u201cbasic\u201d research in that evaluation research is based on reality factors in the field and can answer the question: Is this program achieving its goals within the cost estimates? I WANT MY EXAMPLE TO BE ON HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS<\/strong><\/p>\n In this first assignment, you will create a fictional \u201chow to\u201d guide in which you will analyze the steps pertinent to effective program assessment. Specifically, you will:<\/p>\n Your fictional \u201chow to\u201d guide is intended to provide a step-by-step explanation of the components related to evaluating programs; you will not be conducting an assessment as part of the assignment. An example of a program evaluation and the research format is given in the Evaluation Strategies for Human Service Programs (Links to an external site.)<\/span>\n