Evaluation Foundations Revisited

Author : Thomas Schwandt
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780804795722

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Evaluation examines policies and programs across every arena of human endeavor, from efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS to programs that drive national science policy. Relying on a vast array of methods, from qualitative interviewing to econometrics, it is a "transdiscipline," as opposed to a formal area of academic study. Accounting for these challenges, Evaluation Foundations Revisited offers an introduction for those seeking to better understand evaluation as a professional field. While the acquisition of methods and methodologies to meet the needs of certain projects is important, the foundation of evaluative practice rests on understanding complex issues to balance. Evaluation Foundations Revisited is an invitation to examine the intellectual, practical, and philosophical nexus that lies at the heart of evaluation. Thomas A. Schwandt shows how to critically engage with the assumptions that underlie how evaluators define and position their work, as well as how they argue for the usefulness of evaluation in society. He looks at issues such as the role of theory, how notions of value and valuing are understood, how evidence is used, how evaluation is related to politics, and what comprises scientific integrity. By coming to better understand the foundations of evaluation, readers will develop what Schwandt terms "a life of the mind of practice," which enables evaluators to draw on a more holistic view to develop reasoned arguments and well fitted techniques.

Author : Thomas A. Schwandt
Publisher : Stanford Business Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Evaluation
ISBN : OCLC:1373448417

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Evaluation Foundations Revisited by Thomas A. Schwandt Pdf

Evaluation examines policies and programs across every arena of human endeavor, from efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS to programs that drive national science policy. Relying on a vast array of methods, from qualitative interviewing to econometrics, it is a "transdiscipline," as opposed to a formal area of academic study. Accounting for these challenges, Evaluation Foundations Revisited offers an introduction for those seeking to better understand evaluation as a professional field. While the acquisition of methods and methodologies to meet the needs of certain projects is important, the foundation of evaluative practice rests on understanding complex issues to balance. Evaluation Foundations Revisited is an invitation to examine the intellectual, practical, and philosophical nexus that lies at the heart of evaluation. Thomas A. Schwandt shows how to critically engage with the assumptions that underlie how evaluators define and position their work, as well as how they argue for the usefulness of evaluation in society. He looks at issues such as the role of theory, how notions of value and valuing are understood, how evidence is used, how evaluation is related to politics, and what comprises scientific integrity. By coming to better understand the foundations of evaluation, readers will develop what Schwandt terms "a life of the mind of practice," which enables evaluators to draw on a more holistic view to develop reasoned arguments and well fitted techniques.

Author : William R. Shadish,Thomas D. Cook,Laura C. Leviton
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0803953011

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Foundations of Program Evaluation by William R. Shadish,Thomas D. Cook,Laura C. Leviton Pdf

Foundations of Program Evaluationheralds 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.

Author : Thomas A. Schwandt
Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Evaluation research
ISBN : UCSC:32106016876655

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Evaluation Practice Reconsidered by Thomas A. Schwandt Pdf

Taken collectively, the ideas explored here suggest a way of reasoning about and engaging in evaluation that is not bound either to the characterization of evaluation as applied social science or to efforts to foster the development of evaluation as a professional practice of experts. Rather, the book explores evaluation as practical hermeneutics.

Author : James C. Griffith,Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118930366

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Revisiting Truth, Beauty,and Justice: Evaluating With Validity in the 21st Century by James C. Griffith,Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead Pdf

This issue discusses ways of constructing, organizing, and managing arguments for evaluation. Not focued solely on the logic of evaluation or predictive validity, it discusses the various elements needed to construct evaluation arguments that are compelling and influential by virtue of the truth, beauty, and justice they express. Through exposition, original research, critical reflection, and application to case examples, the authors present tools, perspectives, and guides to help evaluators navigate the complex contexts of evaluation in the 21st century. This is the 142nd issue in the New Directions for Evaluation series from Jossey-Bass. It is an official publication of the American Evaluation Association.

Author : Donald B. Yarbrough,Lyn M. Shulha,Rodney K. Hopson,Flora A. Caruthers
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483376554

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The Program Evaluation Standards by Donald B. Yarbrough,Lyn M. Shulha,Rodney K. Hopson,Flora A. Caruthers Pdf

With oversight from the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation, Yarbrough, Schulha, Hopson, and Caruthers have revised and illustrated this new edition of the Program Evaluation Standards. These thirty standards support the core attributes of evaluation quality: utility, feasibility, propriety, accuracy, and accountability, and provide guidance to anyone interested in planning, implementing, or using program evaluations. The book is an invaluable resource for practicing evaluators, students, evaluation users, and clients.

Author : Leslie Goodyear,Eric Barela,Jennifer Jewiss,Janet Usinger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118415252

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Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation by Leslie Goodyear,Eric Barela,Jennifer Jewiss,Janet Usinger Pdf

Integrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into thepractice of evaluation Qualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluationpractice, and provides evaluators a means to explore and examinevarious settings and contexts in need of rich description anddeeper understanding. Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: FromTheory to Practice explores the most important considerationsfor both students and evaluation professionals. Using variousevaluation theories and approaches as a springboard for real-worldpractice, this reference serves as an accessible text for beginningstudents and seasoned professionals alike. Readers are given anin-depth view of the key qualities and benefits of qualitativeinquiry, which also serves as a crucial counterpart to quantitativeanalysis. Chapters in part one focus on the foundations, core concepts,and intersection of evaluation theory and qualitative inquiry. Part two contains contributions from leading evaluators whosedesign, implementation, and reporting strategies for qualitativeinquiry are centered on common, real-world settings. Thesecase-based chapters point to the strengths and challenges ofimplementing qualitative evaluations. Key competencies forconducting effective qualitative evaluations are alsodiscussed. Explores the role of qualitative inquiry in many prominentapproaches to evaluation Discusses the method's history and delves into key concepts inqualitative inquiry and evaluation Helps readers understand which qualities are necessary to be aneffective qualitative evaluator Presents the viewpoints and experiences of expert editors andcontributing authors with high levels of understanding on thetopic Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory toPractice is a vital tool for evaluators and students alike whoare looking to deepen their understanding of the theoreticalperspectives and practice considerations of qualitativeevaluation.

Author : Dean T. Spaulding
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118450208

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Program Evaluation in Practice by Dean T. Spaulding Pdf

An updated guide to the core concepts of program evaluation This updated edition of Program Evaluation in Practice covers the core concepts of program evaluation and uses case studies to touch on real-world issues that arise when conducting an evaluation project. This important resource is filled with illustrative examples written in accessible terms and provides a wide variety of evaluation projects that can be used for discussion, analysis, and reflection. The book addresses foundations and theories of evaluation, tools and methods for collecting data, writing of reports, and the sharing of findings. The discussion questions and class activities at the end of each chapter are designed to help process the information in that chapter and to integrate the information from the other chapters, thus facilitating the learning process. As useful for students as it is for evaluators in training, Program Evaluation in Practice is a must-have text for those aspiring to be effective evaluators. Includes expanded discussion of basic theories and approaches to program evaluation Features a new chapter on objective-based evaluation and a new section on ethics in program evaluation Provides more detailed information and in-depth description for each case, including evaluation approaches, fresh references, new readings, and the new Joint Committee Standards for Evaluation

Author : Beth Osborne Daponte
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780787984397

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Evaluation Essentials by Beth Osborne Daponte Pdf

Evaluation Essentials Evaluation Essentials is an indispensable text that offers an introduction to program evaluation. Examples of program descriptions from a variety of sectors including public policy, public health, non-profit management, social work, arts management, education, international assistance, and labor illustrate the book's step-by-step approach to the process and methods of program evaluation. Perfect for students as well as new evaluators, Evaluation Essentials offers a comprehensive foundation in the core concepts, theories, and methods of program evaluation.

Author : Daniel L. Stufflebeam,Chris L. S. Coryn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118074053

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Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications by Daniel L. Stufflebeam,Chris L. S. Coryn Pdf

The golden standard evaluation reference text Now in its second edition, Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications is the vital text on evaluation models, perfect for classroom use as a textbook, and as a professional evaluation reference. The book begins with an overview of the evaluation field and program evaluation standards, and proceeds to cover the most widely used evaluation approaches. With new evaluation designs and the inclusion of the latest literature from the field, this Second Edition is an essential update for professionals and students who want to stay current. Understanding and choosing evaluation approaches is critical to many professions, and Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition is the benchmark evaluation guide. Authors Daniel L. Stufflebeam and Chris L. S. Coryn, widely considered experts in the evaluation field, introduce and describe 23 program evaluation approaches, including, new to this edition, transformative evaluation, participatory evaluation, consumer feedback, and meta-analysis. Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition facilitates the process of planning, conducting, and assessing program evaluations. The highlighted evaluation approaches include: Experimental and quasi-experimental design evaluations Daniel L. Stufflebeam's CIPP Model Michael Scriven's Consumer-Oriented Evaluation Michael Patton's Utilization-Focused Evaluation Robert Stake's Responsive/Stakeholder-Centered Evaluation Case Study Evaluation Key readings listed at the end of each chapter direct readers to the most important references for each topic. Learning objectives, review questions, student exercises, and instructor support materials complete the collection of tools. Choosing from evaluation approaches can be an overwhelming process, but Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition updates the core evaluation concepts with the latest research, making this complex field accessible in just one book.

Author : Stewart I. Donaldson
Publisher : IAP
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781623964535

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The Future of Evaluation in Society by Stewart I. Donaldson Pdf

The impetus for this volume lives in a rich and vibrant past. It is organized to honor one of the founders and most prolific contributors to the profession and transdiscipline of evaluation -- Professor Michael Scriven, and to illuminate the future of evaluation in society. Professor Scriven often shares stories of his meetings with Albert Einsten and the frame-breaking evaluation revolution he has led against the value free doctrine of the social sciences. Both his wide eyed graduate students and the more grizzled evaluation veterans in his professional development workshops quickly learn that Scriven is well traveled and has exchanged some of the boldest ideas and visions with the most brilliant thinkers of his time. Scriven insisted that the 2011 Stauffer Symposium and this volume be organized in that genre. He urged us to invite the most thoughtful and influential evaluation theorists and practitioners we could find to join him in a conversation about the future of evaluation in society. Scriven challenges us to examine the five great paradigm shifts that have revolutionized the foundations of evaluation, and that he believes will form the basis for a much brighter future for evaluation in society. Scriven’s revolutionary ideas are followed and challenged by a group of thought leaders in evaluation who do not necessarily shared his views on evaluation, but who have earned his deepest respect and whose evaluation work he admires including Michael Quinn Patton, Ernest House, Daniel Stufflebeam, Robert Stake, Jennifer Greene, Karen Kirkhart, Melvin Mark, Rodney Hopson, and Christina Christie. However, despite his insistence that his colleagues stay focused on the future of evaluation, you will find that many have recounted their adventures, exchanges, and debates with him over the years, as well as pointed out the many contributions that he has made to the development of evaluation and to the improvement of society through his amazing portfolio of evaluation contributions. The Future of Evaluation in Society: A Tribute to Michael Scriven will be of great interest to evaluation scholars, practitioners, and students of evaluation. It will be appropriate for use in a wide range of evaluation courses including Introduction to Evaluation, Evaluation Theory, and Evaluation Practice courses.

Author : Donald B. Yarbrough,Lyn M. Shulha,Rodney K. Hopson,Flora A. Caruthers
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 1452292590

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The Program Evaluation Standards Electronic Version by Donald B. Yarbrough,Lyn M. Shulha,Rodney K. Hopson,Flora A. Caruthers Pdf

Author : Marthe Hurteau,Thomas Archibald
Publisher : IAP
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798887300887

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Practical Wisdom for an Ethical Evaluation Practice by Marthe Hurteau,Thomas Archibald Pdf

This book provides a contemporary and thought-provoking exploration of the concept of practical wisdom--what it is and how it can be incorporated into evaluation practice. It defines what practical wisdom is, explores its roots, where it stands today, what constitutes the "wise" evaluator, and how we can develop sound judgment in an unpredictable and chaotic time. It brings together evaluation thought leaders and practitioners to examine the concept of practical wisdom. The authors’ enlightening essays are interwoven with reflective strands comprised of commentaries, examples, and new ideas added by Hurteau and her colleagues that offer a recursive and intricate pattern of reflection on the topic of practical wisdom. This is a rare book because it moves beyond evaluation methodology to explore how practical wisdom can help us develop new and better solutions for difficult evaluation situations. It will become a standard reference for practitioners, trainers. and teachers of evaluation because it considers the history, ethics, and competencies that underpin practical wisdom, and examines the ways that this untaught skill can be applied, to do, as House says, “the right thing in the special circumstances of performing the job.”

Author : Linnea L. Rademaker,Elena Y. Polush
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780197620823

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Evaluation and Action Research by Linnea L. Rademaker,Elena Y. Polush Pdf

"In this chapter, we introduce the idea of a new framework for research. Within our writing, we define our framework as a model for practice that can be used by people within the organization: these could be leaders, colleagues, researcher-practitioners, and evaluators to improve practice and solve problems in context. The book is about providing support for the thousands of people in organizations who are tasked with finding and solving problems, whether they are formal internal evaluators or not. Our book will enhance organizational capacity to understand and develop these frameworks. Our goal is to introduce this integrated framework in a way that you, our readers can see its connection to your settings, and apply the underlying shared positions and principles to your own work. Finally, the described model serves as the foundation upon which all other chapters' contents have been developed"--

Author : Norman K. Denzin,Yvonna S. Lincoln
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483349787

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The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research by Norman K. Denzin,Yvonna S. Lincoln Pdf

The substantially updated and revised Fifth Edition of The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research by editors Norman K. Denzin and Yvonna S. Lincoln presents the state-of-the-art theory and practice of qualitative inquiry. Representing top scholars from around the world, the editors and contributors continue the tradition of synthesizing existing literature, defining the present, and shaping the future of qualitative research. The Fifth Edition contains 19 new chapters, with 16 revised—making it virtually a new volume—while retaining six classic chapters from previous editions. New contributors to this edition include Jamel K. Donnor and Gloria Ladson-Billings; Margaret Kovach; Paula Saukko; Bryant Keith Alexander; Thomas A. Schwandt and Emily F. Gates; Johnny Saldaña; Uwe Flick; Mirka Koro-Ljungberg, Maggie MacLure, and Jasmine Ulmer; Maria Elena Torre, Brett G. Stoudt, Einat Manoff, and Michelle Fine; Jack Bratich; Svend Brinkmann; Eric Margolis and Renu Zunjarwad; Annette N. Markham; Alecia Y. Jackson and Lisa A. Mazzei; Jonathan Wyatt, Ken Gale, Susanne Gannon, and Bronwyn Davies; Janice Morse; Peter Dahler-Larsen; Mark Spooner; and David A. Westbrook.