General & Miscellaneous Social Policies
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Overview
"This book explains what evaluations are, how they can be used most effectively, and outlines the strengths and pitfalls of different evaluation methods. Each chapter comes with tasks to demonstrate the practical importance of the issues covered and to lead the reader through the steps necessary to carry out a successful evaluation." "The book is aimed at anyone who is faced with the task of doing small-scale evaluations for the first time, whether or not they have a professional background in the field, and anyone studying evaluation methods throughout the social sciences."--BOOK JACKET.Synopsis
How can evaluation be used most effectively, and what are the strengths and weaknesses of the various methods? Colin Robson provides guidance in a clear and uncluttered way. The issue of collaboration is examined step-by-step; stakeholder models are compared with techniques such as participatory evaluation and practitioner-centred action research; ethical and political considerations are placed in context; and the best ways of communicating findings are discussed. Each chapter is illustrated with helpful exercises to show the practical application of the issues covered, making this an invaluable introduction for anyone new to evaluation.
Book Details
Published
February 1, 2000
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Pages
168
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780761955092