Outcome Evaluation for DV Programs #2: What is the Difference Between Research and Evaluation and Between Process and Outcome Evaluation?

This brief document describes the key distinctions between research and evaluation and describes the utility of each for domestic violence programs.

The content of this series of Outcome Evaluation Issues Briefs is drawn from a 2007 NRCDV publication entitled "Outcome Evaluation Strategies for Domestic Violence Services Programs Receiving FVPSA Funding: A Practical Guide," authored by Eleanor Lyon, PhD and Cris Sullivan, PhD.