Foundations of Program Evaluation

Theories of Practice

Häftad, Engelska, 1993

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Beskrivning

Foundations of Program Evaluation heralds a thorough exploration of the field of program evaluation--looking back on its origins. By summarizing, comparing, and contrasting the work of seven major theorists of program evaluation, this book provides an important perspective on the current state of evaluation theory and provides suggestions for ways of improving its practice. Beginning in Chapter Two, the authors develop a conceptual framework to analyze how successfully each theory meets the specific criteria of its framework. Each subsequent chapter is devoted to the presentation of the theoretical and practical advice of a significant theorist--Michael Scriven, Donald Campbell, Carol Weiss, Joseph Wholey, Robert Stake, Lee Cronbach, and Peter Rossi.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1993-03-24
Mått:152 x 228 x 32 mm
Vikt:810 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:536
Upplaga:1
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9780803953017

Utforska kategorier

Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Innehållsförteckning

PART ONE: INTRODUCTIONSocial Program EvaluationIts History, Tasks and TheoryGood Theory for Social Program EvaluationPART TWO: STAGE ONE THEORIES: BRINGING TRUTH TO SOCIAL PROBLEM SOLVINGMichael S ScrivenThe Science of ValuingDonald T CampbellMethodologist of the Experimenting SocietyPART THREE: STAGE TWO THEORIES: GENERATING ALTERNATIVES EMPHASIZING USE AND PRAGMATISMCarol H WeissLinking Evaluation to Policy ResearchJoseph S WholeyEvaluation for Program ImprovementRobert E StakeResponsive Evaluation and Qualitative MethodsPART FOUR: STAGE THREE THEORIES: TRYING TO INTEGRATE THE PASTLee J CronbachFunctional Evaluation Design for a World of Political AccommodationPeter H RossiComprehensive, Tailored, Theory-Driven Evaluations - A Smorgasbord of OptionsPART FIVE: CONCLUSIONSSummary and Implications for Evaluation Theory and Practice