[PDF] Readings In Evaluation Research 2ed eBook

Author : Francis G. Caro
Publisher : Russell Sage Foundation
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 19,34 MB
Release : 1977-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1610441095

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Affords a comprehensive overview of evaluative research, answering questions regarding the adequacy of organized programs in health, justice, education, employment, and welfare. Included are general statements about evaluative research, discussing the nature of the evaluative task, the role of evaluative research in programs for change, and appropriate methodological strategies. In this revised and expanded collection of readings, which includes more case materials and more illustrations of completed evaluations than the first edition, the editor presents a variety of viewpoints and a broad range of materials for the social planner, administrator, and social scientist.

Author : Paul J. Gertler
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 18,70 MB
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1464807809

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The second edition of the Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policy makers and development practitioners. First published in 2011, it has been used widely across the development and academic communities. The book incorporates real-world examples to present practical guidelines for designing and implementing impact evaluations. Readers will gain an understanding of impact evaluations and the best ways to use them to design evidence-based policies and programs. The updated version covers the newest techniques for evaluating programs and includes state-of-the-art implementation advice, as well as an expanded set of examples and case studies that draw on recent development challenges. It also includes new material on research ethics and partnerships to conduct impact evaluation. The handbook is divided into four sections: Part One discusses what to evaluate and why; Part Two presents the main impact evaluation methods; Part Three addresses how to manage impact evaluations; Part Four reviews impact evaluation sampling and data collection. Case studies illustrate different applications of impact evaluations. The book links to complementary instructional material available online, including an applied case as well as questions and answers. The updated second edition will be a valuable resource for the international development community, universities, and policy makers looking to build better evidence around what works in development.

Author : Richard A. Berk
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780761917656

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Through the use of specific examples to illustrate evaluation research goals and methods, this book provides readers with an overview of the science and politics of evaluation research. The Second Edition includes coverage of meta-analysis, selection models and instrumental variables.

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File Size : 31,65 MB
Release : 1981
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In SOAD9037: Management of Change and Evaluation in Human Services: Readings on Evaluation.

Author : Richard A. Berk
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,87 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Evaluation research (Social action programs)
ISBN : 9781483348841

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Through the use of specific examples to illustrate evaluation research goals and methods, this book provides readers with an overview of the science and politics of evaluation research. The Second Edition includes coverage of meta-analysis, selection models and instrumental variables. In addition, the authors have expanded their sections of the analysis of data, evaluation when the units of analysis are entire organizations or political jurisdictions, and comparisons between evaluation research and other fields.