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Covering both the theory and practice of evaluation in one engaging volume, this leading text is now in a revised third edition. It features additional evaluation approaches, such as the Indigenous paradigm; new examples, ranging from small to large and multi-site evaluations; and more. Instructors praise the diverse evaluations, many with reflective commentary from evaluators, and rich pedagogical features. The text describes the major theoretical paradigms in evaluation and the ways they inform methodological choices. Readers learn effective strategies for clarifying their own theoretical assumptions; working with stakeholders; developing questions; using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs; choosing data collection and sampling strategies; analyzing data; and communicating and utilizing findings. The book includes guidance for planning an evaluation of a specific project or program. Extensive recommended online resources and tools are provided at the companion website.
New to This Edition
Restructured section on philosophical frameworks, with a new chapter on the Indigenous paradigm and expanded coverage of disability, feminist, and LGBTQ+ theories.
Additional sample studies, including multi-site and systems- and complexity-informed evaluations.
Expanded coverage of logic models, cost-benefit evaluations, and mixed methods designs.
New and updated coverage of data collection technologies, qualitative coding methods, Sustainable Development Goals, and uses and pitfalls of artificial intelligence.
Pedagogical Features
Reflection questions that prepare students to read each chapter.
"Extending Your Thinking" questions and learning activities.
New within-chapter maps to aid in navigating chapter sections.
Boxes offering sample evaluations and closer looks at key concepts.
Helpful checklists and tables, bolded key terms, and an end-of-book Glossary.
Companion website with links to recommended online resources and tools.
Contents
Preface
I. The Landscape of Evaluation
1. Introduction to Evaluation: Defining Terms and Ethical Considerations
2. History of Evaluation and Philosophical Frameworks
II. Evaluation Paradigms, Branches, Theories, and Approaches
3. The Postpositivist Paradigm and the Methods Branch
4. The Pragmatic Paradigm and the Use Branch
5. The Constructivist Paradigm and the Values Branch
6. The Transformative Paradigm and the Social Justice Branch
7. The Indigenous Paradigm and the Needs and Context Branch
III. Planning Evaluations
8. Working with Stakeholders: Establishing the Context and the Evaluand
9. Evaluation Purposes, Types, and Questions
10. Evaluation Designs
11. Data Collection Strategies and Indicators
12. Stakeholders, Participants, and Sampling
13. Data Analysis and Interpretation
IV. Implementation in Evaluation: Communication and Utilization of Findings, Management, Meta-Evaluation, and Challenges
14. Communication and Utilization of Findings
15. Meta-Evaluation and Project Management
16. Perennial and Emerging Challenges in Evaluation
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
About the Authors
