Evaluation For Foundations

Author : William R. Shadish
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780803953017
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Program Evaluation written by William R. Shadish and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1991 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foundations of Program Evaluationheralds a thorough exploration of the field of program evaluation--looking back on its origins. By summarizing, comparing, and contrasting the work of seven major theorists of program evaluation, this book provides an important perspective on the current state of evaluation theory and provides suggestions for ways of improving its practice. Beginning in Chapter Two, the authors develop a conceptual framework to analyze how successfully each theory meets the specific criteria of its framework. Each subsequent chapter is devoted to the presentation of the theoretical and practical advice of a significant theorist--Michael Scriven, Donald Campbell, Carol Weiss, Joseph Wholey, Robert Stake, Lee Cronbach, and Peter Rossi.

Author : Thomas Schwandt
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 080479572X
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evaluation Foundations Revisited written by Thomas Schwandt and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluation examines policies and programs across every arena of human endeavor, from efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS to programs that drive national science policy. Relying on a vast array of methods, from qualitative interviewing to econometrics, it is a "transdiscipline," as opposed to a formal area of academic study. Accounting for these challenges, Evaluation Foundations Revisited offers an introduction for those seeking to better understand evaluation as a professional field. While the acquisition of methods and methodologies to meet the needs of certain projects is important, the foundation of evaluative practice rests on understanding complex issues to balance. Evaluation Foundations Revisited is an invitation to examine the intellectual, practical, and philosophical nexus that lies at the heart of evaluation. Thomas A. Schwandt shows how to critically engage with the assumptions that underlie how evaluators define and position their work, as well as how they argue for the usefulness of evaluation in society. He looks at issues such as the role of theory, how notions of value and valuing are understood, how evidence is used, how evaluation is related to politics, and what comprises scientific integrity. By coming to better understand the foundations of evaluation, readers will develop what Schwandt terms "a life of the mind of practice," which enables evaluators to draw on a more holistic view to develop reasoned arguments and well fitted techniques.

Author : Council on Foundations
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evaluation for Foundations written by Council on Foundations and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1993-05-04 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how foundations can use evaluation to strengthen their own and their grantees' programs. Introduces the concept of evaluation and offers practical, how -to advice for foundations interested in, or beginning to formulate a strategy for, evaluation. Part one describes the issues a foundation should consider and provides guidance for developing an evaluation plan and interpreting evaluation results. Part two uses nine case studies to illustrate how real foundations, faced with choices for evaluating projects or programs, made those choices; what kinds of evaluations were conducted, by whom, and what they found; and what the foundations and others thought of the results. The conclusion distills from the case studies thirty-five keys to effective evaluating for foundations. Includes a glossary of terms and an annotated bibliography.

Author : Marc T. Braverman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787975966
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations and Evaluation written by Marc T. Braverman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-07-29 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gathered together in this unique book on evaluation and effective foundation practice are the experienced-based perspectives and measured insights of both seasoned practitioners and key philanthropic thought leaders. Foundations and Evaluation is a substantial think piece for grantmakers of any size." —Dorothy S. Ridings, president and CEO, Council on Foundations "Foundations and Evaluation explores the intersection between organizational effectiveness and evaluation and demonstrates the need for commitment to evaluation throughout the foundation. . . . A good read for both newcomers to evaluation and those with more experience, written by some of the most highly respected leaders in the field." —Kathleen P. Enright, executive director, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

Author : Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190227303
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Program Evaluation for Social Workers written by Richard M. Grinnell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised editon of Program evaluation for social workers, 2012.

Author : David M. Fetterman
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780803956698
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Empowerment Evaluation written by David M. Fetterman and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " This timely addition to a new genre of evaluation methodology eschews the objectivity of an external evaluation in favor of internal value-driven assessments that advance the goal of self-improvement through self-determination. Fetterman offers down-to-earth, clearly written descriptions and explanations of an approach that reconciles the contingencies of organizational practice with the standards and principles of evaluation accountability. He adroitly bridges the gap between the subjectivity of self-evaluation and the objectivity of external evaluation by showing with case examples and detailed methods, forms, and narrative why empowerment evaluation extends the reach of standard evaluation practice." --Dennis Mithaug, Teacher's College, Columbia UniversityWhat is empowerment evaluation? When is it the most appropriate approach to use in an evaluation? How can it best be implemented? Aimed at demystifying empowerment evaluation, the book shows readers when to use this form of evaluation and how to more effectively use its three steps (developing a mission statement; taking stock by identifying and prioritizing the most significant program activities; and, charting a course for future strategies to accomplish program goals). Fetterman also illustrates the steps with four case examples, ranging from hospital to educational settings. In addition, he covers: how to use empowerment evaluation to meet the standards developed by the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation; the caveats and concerns about the use of empowerment evaluation; the relationship between collaborative, participatory, stakeholder, and utilization-focused evaluation with empowermentevaluation; the role of the Internet in disseminating empowerment evaluation; and, an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, and conditions of empowerment evaluation. This book will guide evaluators exploration of their roles

Author : Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199889899
Total Pages : 1196 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Work Research and Evaluation written by Richard M. Grinnell, Jr. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 1196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over thirty years of input from instructors and students have gone into this popular research methods text, resulting in a refined ninth edition that is easier to read, understand, and apply than ever before. Using unintimidating language and real-world examples, it introduces students to the key concepts of evidence-based practice that they will use throughout their professional careers. It emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, data collection methods, and data analysis, providing students with the tools they need to become evidence-based practitioners.

Author : Stephen N. Haynes
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136813489
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scientific Foundations of Clinical Assessment written by Stephen N. Haynes and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011-03-07 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific Foundations of Clinical Assessment is a user-friendly overview of the most important principles and concepts of clinical assessment. It provides readers with a science-based framework for interpreting assessment research and making good assessment decisions, such as selecting the best instruments and measures and interpreting the obtained assessment data. Written in a direct and highly readable fashion, with plenty of clinical examples that illustrate the relevance of psychometric principles and assessment research, this text is one every professional and graduate student needs to read. Numerous elements are used consistently throughout the book to facilitate understanding and retention, such as: • text boxes that provide extended presentations of the application of principles and research • end-of-chapter summaries that review key issues covered, and • additional recommended sources for each chapter. A detailed glossary that defines key measurement and assessment concepts is also included, making this book an invaluable reference and supplementary text for anyone who does clinical assessment in the health and mental health domains.

Author : Paul J. Gertler
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 1464807809
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Impact Evaluation in Practice, Second Edition written by Paul J. Gertler and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Brad R. Watts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Role of Evaluation in Community Foundations written by Brad R. Watts and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, U.S. community foundations are reponsible for billions of dollars in philanthropy, yet the outcomes associated with these efforts often remain unknown. Previous research supports the importance of evaluating philanthropic activities and shows that community foundations express a strong interest in evaluation; however, the limited available evidence suggets that evaluation practice is still not widespread. This study reports the findings from a national survey of community foundations on evaluation practice. The findings indicate that a substantial share of community foundations do not formally evaluate the outcomes of their philanthropic work. Additionally, although previous research has suggested that community foundation evaluation practice is constrained by limited organizational resources, an analysis of asset and community size found that these traits are not associated with most measures of evaluation practice. Although community foundations with larger endowments do show a somewhat greater tendency to make funding decisions based on evaluations and to invest in evaluation-related training for staff, they did not show a consistently higher tendency to actually practice evaluation. Overall, the analysis suggets that barriers to evaluation related to organizational size or assets may been overstated in the past. Finally, this study also looks at alternate reasons why community foundations may or may not choose to practice evaluation. Research conducted with a subset of community foundations offers additional support for the notion that factors besides assets or size play a role in the adoption of evaluation practices. Among community foundations that are active evaluators, internal characteristics including staff leadership and board influence were cited as deciding factors for overcoming barriers to evaluation.