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Developmental Evaluation: Applying Complexity Concepts To Enhance Innovation And Use
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Developmental Evaluation (De) Offers A Powerful Approach To Monitoring And Supporting Social Innovations By Working In Partnership With Program Decision Makers. In This Book, Eminent Authority Michael Quinn Patton Shows How To Conduct Evaluations Within A De Framework. Patton Draws On Insights About Complex Dynamic Systems, Uncertainty, Nonlinearity, And Emergence. He Illustrates How De Can Be Used For A Range Of Purposes: Ongoing Program Development, Adapting Effective Principles Of Practice To Local Contexts, Generating Innovations And Taking Them To Scale, And Facilitating Rapid Response In Crisis Situations. Students And Practicing Evaluators Will Appreciate The Book'S Extensive Case Examples And Stories, Cartoons, Clear Writing Style, Closer Look Sidebars, And Summary Tables. Provided Is Essential Guidance For Making Evaluations Useful, Practical, And Credible In Support Of Social Change.See Also Developmental Evaluation Exemplars, Edited By Michael Quinn Patton, Kate Mckegg, And Nan Wehipeihana, Which Presents 12 Indepth Case Studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Developmental Evaluation' by Michael Quinn Patton? A: The book focuses on developmental evaluation (DE), which is a method for monitoring and supporting social innovations in partnership with program decision makers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael Quinn Patton, a recognized authority in the field of evaluation.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in the book? A: The book discusses concepts such as complex dynamic systems, uncertainty, nonlinearity, and emergence, providing insights into how these concepts apply to evaluation.
- Q: What practical applications does the book offer? A: The book illustrates how DE can be used for ongoing program development, adapting practices to local contexts, generating innovations, and responding rapidly in crisis situations.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Students and practicing evaluators will benefit from the book's extensive case examples, stories, and practical guidance.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 375 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Developmental Evaluation'? A: The book was published on June 15, 2010.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there additional resources related to this book? A: Yes, 'Developmental Evaluation Exemplars' edited by Michael Quinn Patton, Kate McKegg, and Nan Wehipeihana presents 12 in-depth case studies related to developmental evaluation.