Foundations of Program Evaluation Theories of Practice

Name: Foundations of Program Evaluation Theories of Practice
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ISBN: 9780803953017

ISBN-10: 0803953011

ISBN-13: 9780803953017

Edition: 1990

Authors: William R. Shadish, Thomas D. Cook, Laura C. Leviton

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Now in paperback, this volume summarizes, compares and contrasts the work of seven major theorists of programme evaluation. The authors develop a conceptual framework against which specific criteria of certain theories can be tested. They present the theoretical and practical advice of the theorists and critiques of their work. The conclusion summarizes the areas of agreement and disagreement between these influential theorists and offers directions for a new theory of programme evaluation.

Book details

List price: $105.00
Copyright year: 1990
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/1/1990
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 536
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.870
Language: English




Introduction


Social Program Evaluation


Its History, Tasks and Theory


Good Theory for Social Program Evaluation



Stage One Theories: Bringing Truth to Social Problem Solving



The Science of Valuing



Methodologist of the Experimenting Society



Stage Two Theories: Generating Alternatives Emphasizing Use and Pragmatism



Linking Evaluation to Policy Research



Evaluation for Program Improvement



Responsive Evaluation and Qualitative Methods



Stage Three Theories: Trying to Integrate the Past



Functional Evaluation Design for a World of Political Accommodation



Comprehensive, Tailored, Theory-Driven Evaluations - A Smorgasbord of Options



Conclusions


Summary and Implications for Evaluation Theory and Practice