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Program Evaluation : Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development
Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development provides an in-depth examination of the foundations, methods, and relevant issues in the field of evaluation.With an emphasis on an embedded approach, where evaluation is an explicit part of a program that leads to the refinement of the program, students will learn how to conduct effective evaluations that foster continual improvement and enable data-based decision making.This text provides students with both the theoretical understanding and the practical tools to conduct effective evaluations while being rigorous enough for experienced evaluators looking to expand their approach to evaluation.
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Practical Program Evaluation : Theory-Driven Evaluation and the Integrated Evaluation Perspective
The Second Edition of Practical Program Evaluation shows readers how to systematically identify stakeholders’ needs in order to select the evaluation options best suited to meet those needs.Within his discussion of the various evaluation types, Huey T.Chen details a range of evaluation approaches suitable for use across a program’s life cycle.At the core of program evaluation is its body of concepts, theories, and methods.This revised edition provides an overview of these, and includes expanded coverage of both introductory and more cutting-edge techniques within six new chapters.Illustrated throughout with real-world examples that bring the material to life, the Second Edition provides many new tools to enrich the evaluator’s toolbox.
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Evaluation Time : A Practical Guide for Evaluation
This book is an accessible, contemporary, and comprehensive guide to the concepts and practice of evaluation.Authors Gail Vallance Barrington and Beverly Triana-Tremain integrate new approaches and concerns, and classic frameworks with practical tools that readers can use to design evaluation studies.They show how evaluators measure whether the planned and implemented interventions or services are achieving their goals and objectives, while focusing on the questions most important to the community and organizations in which the evaluation takes place.The book stresses the role of critical and evaluative thinking, as well as self-reflection, and demonstrates the importance of context and equity in today’s turbulent environment, offering a new stance for evaluators to support global as well as local issues.
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Experimental Evaluation Design for Program Improvement
The concepts of cause and effect are critical to the field of program evaluation.Experimentally-designed evaluations—those that randomize to treatment and control groups—offer a convincing means for establishing a causal connection between a program and its effects.Experimental Evaluation Design for Program Improvement considers a range of impact evaluation questions, particularly those questions that focus on the impact of specific aspects of a program.Laura R. Peck shows how a variety of experimental evaluation design options can provide answers to these questions, and she suggests opportunities for experiments to be applied in more varied settings and focused on program improvement efforts.
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What is an objective evaluation and what is a subjective evaluation?
An objective evaluation is a measurement or assessment that is based on observable, measurable, and verifiable evidence. It is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or biases. A subjective evaluation, on the other hand, is based on personal opinions, interpretations, and feelings. It is influenced by individual perspectives and can vary from person to person. Objective evaluations are often used in scientific research, performance appraisals, and standardized testing, while subjective evaluations are common in art, literature, and personal experiences.
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Isn't the evaluation unfair?
The fairness of an evaluation depends on the criteria and process used to assess the subject. If the evaluation is based on clear, objective criteria and conducted in a transparent and unbiased manner, then it can be considered fair. However, if the evaluation is influenced by personal biases, subjective opinions, or inconsistent standards, then it may be deemed unfair. It is important to ensure that evaluations are conducted with integrity and fairness to accurately assess the subject's performance or qualities.
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How to create an evaluation?
To create an evaluation, start by defining the purpose and objectives of the evaluation. Determine the criteria and methods that will be used to assess the subject or program being evaluated. Develop a plan that outlines the timeline, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and reporting format. Finally, implement the evaluation plan, collect data, analyze the results, and present findings with recommendations for improvement.
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What is understood by evaluation?
Evaluation is the process of assessing the value, worth, or quality of something based on specific criteria or standards. It involves gathering and analyzing information to make judgments or decisions about the effectiveness, efficiency, or impact of a program, project, product, or service. Evaluation helps to determine whether the intended goals and objectives have been achieved, and provides insights for improvement or decision-making. It is a systematic and objective way of measuring performance and informing future actions.
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Developmental Evaluation : Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use
Developmental evaluation (DE) offers a powerful approach to monitoring and supporting social innovations by working in partnership with program decision makers.In this book, eminent authority Michael Quinn Patton shows how to conduct evaluations within a DE framework.Patton draws on insights about complex dynamic systems, uncertainty, nonlinearity, and emergence.He illustrates how DE can be used for a range of purposes: ongoing program development, adapting effective principles of practice to local contexts, generating innovations and taking them to scale, and facilitating rapid response in crisis situations.Students and practicing evaluators will appreciate the book's extensive case examples and stories, cartoons, clear writing style, "closer look" sidebars, and summary tables.Provided is essential guidance for making evaluations useful, practical, and credible in support of social change. See also Developmental Evaluation Exemplars, edited by Michael Quinn Patton, Kate McKegg, and Nan Wehipeihana, which presents 12 in-depth case studies.
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Realistic Evaluation
Realistic Evaluation shows how program evaluation needs to be, and can be bettered.It presents a profound yet highly readable critique of current evaluation practice, and goes on to introduce a `manifesto' and `handbook' for a fresh approach. The main body of this book is devoted to the articulation of a new evaluation paradigm, which promises greater validity and utility from the findings of evaluation studies.The authors call this new approach `realistic evaluation'.The name reflects the paradigm's foundation in scientific realist philosophy, its commitment to the idea that programmes deal with real problems rather than mere social constructions, and its primary intention, which is to inform realistic developments in policy making that benefit programme participants and the public.Ray Pawson and Nicholas Tilley argue with passion that scientific evaluation requires a careful blend of theory and method, quality and quantity, ambition and realism. The book offers a complete blueprint for evaluation activities, running from design to data collection and analysis to the cumulation of findings across programmes and onto the realization of research into policy.The argument is developed using practical examples throughout and is grounded in the major fields of programme evaluation. This book will be essential reading for all those involved in the evaluation process especially those researchers, students and practitioners in the core disciplines of sociology, social policy, criminology, health and education. `This book is a must for those engaged in the field, providing a fully illustrated text on evaluation with numerous examples from the criminal justice system.Unusually, it offers something for the academic, practitioner and student alike.I found Pawson and Tilley's latest work on evaluation an enjoyable and informative read.For myself their "realistic evaluation" clarified and formalised a jumbled set of ideas I had already been developing.Although not everyone will agree with the methodology proposed by the authors, this book is a valuable read as it will cause most of us at least to review our methodological stance' - International Journal of Police Science and Management`This is an engaging book with a strong sense of voice and communicative task.The voice is sometimes strident, but always clear. Its communicative qualities are evident equally in its structure: lots of signposting for the reader within and across chapters' - Language Teaching Research`This provocative, elegant and highly insightful book focuses on the effective incorporation of actual practice into the formulation of evaluation methodology.What a pleasure to read sentences like: "The research act involves "learning" a stakeholder's theories, formalizing them, and "teaching" them back to that informant who is then in a position to comment upon, clarify and further refine the key ideas".Pawson and Tilley have given us a wise, witty and persuasive account of how real practitioner experience might be encouraged to intrude on (and modify) researchers' concepts about program processes and outcomes.This holds important promise for achieving something that is devoutly to be wished: closer interaction among at least some researchers and some policy makers' - Eleanor Chelimsky, Past-President of the American Evaluation Association`This is a sustained methodological argument by two wordly-wise social scientists.Unashamedly intellectual, theoretically ambitious yet with a clear but bounded conception of evaluation.It is articulate, occasionally eloquent and always iconoclastic, whilst eschewing "paradigm wars".The Pawson and Tilley "realist" call to arms threatens to take no prisoners among experimentalists, constructivists or pluralists.It is the kind of book that clarifies your thoughts, even when you disagree with everything they say' - Elliot Stern, The Tavistock Institute
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Positive Organizational Psychology Interventions : Design and Evaluation
POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERVENTIONS DISCOVER THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN THE FIELD OF POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Positive Organizational Psychology Interventions: Design and Evaluation delivers a concise description and synthesis of positive organizational psychology theory, empirical research, and evidence-based applications.Based on a thorough review of the peer-reviewed literature by the accomplished and distinguished editors, the book offers readers an encapsulation of the growth of the field and the latest state-of-the-art theory and research-driven interventions in this emerging area.You’ll discover the breadth and depth of the field of positive organizational psychology grounded in empirical research and evidence-based practice, thereby avoiding some of the frivolousness and optimism sometimes associated with the field.The book provides an honest and balanced view of positive organizational psychology by acknowledging the limitations of the research, relevant critiques, and the extent to which findings can be applied.Finally, the volume will serve as a useful tool to inspire ideas for further evidence-based research and intervention design, and for facilitating class exercises, discussions, projects, and more.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to positive organizational psychology and research methods commonly used in positive organizational psychology An exploration of positive psychological states, traits, and processes in the workplace, as well as strength and virtues at work Practical discussions of flow and work engagement, job crafting, strengths-focused performance reviews, positive organizational capacity building, positive cultural humility, a positive approach to sexual harassment prevention, and positive leadership development An analysis of positive organizational development and positive human resource practices, as well as workplace well-being, thriving, and flourishing Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in psychology programs, Positive Organizational Psychology Interventions will also earn a place in the libraries of practitioners of positive psychology who seek a one-stop reference for the latest developments in positive organizational psychology scholarship.
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Metabolism of the Anthroposphere : Analysis, Evaluation, Design
An overview of the cultural evolution of material flows and stocks with an emphasis on the design of metabolic processes in urban systems. Over the last several thousand years of human life on Earth, agricultural settlements became urban cores, and these regional settlements became tightly connected through infrastructures transporting people, materials, and information.This global network of urban systems, including ecosystems, is the anthroposphere; the physical flows and stocks of matter and energy within it form its metabolism.This book offers an overview of the metabolism of the anthroposphere, with an emphasis on the design of metabolic systems.It takes a cultural historical perspective, supported with methodology from the natural sciences and engineering.The book will be of interest to scholars and practitioners in the fields of regional development, environmental protection, and material management.It will also be a resource for undergraduate and graduate students in industrial ecology, environmental engineering, and resource management. The authors describe the characteristics of material stocks and flows of human settlements in space and time; introduce the method of material flow analysis (MFA) for metabolic studies; analyze regional metabolism and the material systems generated by basic activities; and offer four case studies of optimal metabolic system design: phosphorus management, urban mining, waste management, and mobility. This second edition of an extremely influential book has been substantially revised and greatly expanded.Its new emphasis on design and resource utilization reflects recent debates and scholarship on sustainable development and climate change.
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What is an evaluation concept?
An evaluation concept is a framework or approach used to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and impact of a program, project, or intervention. It involves defining the criteria and standards for evaluation, determining the methods and tools to collect and analyze data, and interpreting the findings to make informed decisions. Evaluation concepts help stakeholders understand the strengths and weaknesses of their initiatives and make improvements based on evidence and feedback.
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What is the teacher's evaluation?
The teacher's evaluation is a process where a teacher's performance, effectiveness, and impact on students are assessed. This evaluation typically involves feedback from students, colleagues, administrators, and self-assessment by the teacher. The evaluation helps identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, and can be used to inform professional development goals and decisions regarding promotion or tenure. It is an important tool for ensuring that teachers are meeting the needs of their students and continuously improving their practice.
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What is an unfair evaluation?
An unfair evaluation is a judgment or assessment of someone's performance, abilities, or characteristics that is biased, unjust, or based on inaccurate information. It can occur when the evaluator allows personal feelings, prejudices, or stereotypes to influence their assessment, rather than objectively considering the individual's actual performance or qualities. Unfair evaluations can have negative consequences for the person being evaluated, such as being passed over for opportunities, receiving lower compensation, or experiencing damage to their reputation. It is important for evaluations to be conducted in a fair and objective manner to ensure that individuals are treated equitably.
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Is this a correct evaluation?
Without knowing the specific evaluation in question, it is difficult to determine if it is correct or not. Evaluations are typically based on specific criteria and evidence, so without that information it is impossible to make a judgment. It would be helpful to provide more context or details about the evaluation in order to determine its correctness.
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