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An Introduction to Evaluation
Robert Grimm
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Description for An Introduction to Evaluation
Paperback. With a strong focus on the interdisciplinary, this book gives practical advice for carrying out successful evaluations as well as covering the philosophical underpinnings of the associated theories - providing readers with the complete introduction to the area Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: GPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 25. Weight in Grams: 508.
Both practical and theoretical in approach, this book is the perfect companion for student researchers and policy makers alike. It provides actionable advice for planning and implementing evaluations, while also instilling an ability to assess the evaluations of others and consider the ways in which evaluation evidence could influence policy and practice. Drawing upon a wide range of examples from policy areas like education, criminal justice, and health and social care, this book showcases how evaluation is an interdisciplinary research practice with a spectrum of applications. Each chapter contains philosophical underpinnings and applied ... Read more
Both practical and theoretical in approach, this book is the perfect companion for student researchers and policy makers alike. It provides actionable advice for planning and implementing evaluations, while also instilling an ability to assess the evaluations of others and consider the ways in which evaluation evidence could influence policy and practice. Drawing upon a wide range of examples from policy areas like education, criminal justice, and health and social care, this book showcases how evaluation is an interdisciplinary research practice with a spectrum of applications. Each chapter contains philosophical underpinnings and applied ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473902879
SKU
V9781473902879
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Ref
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Reviews for An Introduction to Evaluation
This book offers a refreshingly applied view of evaluation and shows how to fit methods and techniques to the contrasting circumstances and needs of different projects. Its cross-theory approach and practical examples will help advanced students and researchers alike address the real tensions that evaluators today face from rising user expectations and diminishing budgets and timeframes.
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