Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation

Name: Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation
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ISBN: 9780470522479

ISBN-10: 047052247X

ISBN-13: 9780470522479

Edition: 3rd 2010 (Handbook (Instructor's))

Authors: Joseph S. Wholey, Harry P. Hatry, Kathryn E. Newcomer

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Description:

The book is designed to enable students of public policy, policymakers and mangers to obtain useful information and conduct successful systematic evaluations, even under tight resource constraints. This text presents a wide variety of approaches to evaluation through brief, authoritative articles by top academics and practitioners. Thoroughly revised and updated this third edition is filled with the most current information, up-to-date examples, and puts increased emphasis on practical applicability. The third edition also features a new and up-dated instructor's manual.

Book details

List price: $65.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 11/9/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 752
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.794
Language: English



Figures, Tables, and Exhibits


Preface


The Editors


The Contributors



Evaluation Planning and Design



Planning and Designing Useful Evaluations




Analyzing and Engaging Stakeholders




Using Logic Models




Exploratory Evaluation




Performance Measurement: Monitoring Program Outcomes




Comparison Group Designs




Randomized Controlled Trials and Nonrandomized Designs




Conducting Case Studies




Recruitment and Retention of Study Participants




Designing, Managing, and Analyzing Multisite Evaluations




Practical Data Collection Procedures



Using Agency Records




Using Surveys




Using Trained Observer Ratings




Collecting Data in the Field




Using the Internet




Conducting Semi-Structured Interviews




Focus Group Interviewing




Using Stories in Evaluation




Data Analysis



Qualitative Data Analysis




Using Statistics in Evaluation




Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis




Meta-Analyses, Systematic Reviews, and Evaluation Syntheses




Use of Evaluation



Pitfalls in Evaluation




Providing Recommendations, Suggestions, and Options for Improvement




Writing for Impact




Contracting for Evaluation Products and Services




Use of Evaluation in Government: The Politics of Evaluation




Evaluation Challenges, Issues, and Trends



Name Index


Subject Index