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This is one of the most coherent and comprehensive theories ofevaluation yet formulated and one that makes a most valuablecontribution. The authors are pioneering in important newdirections.'Ernest R. House, author of Professional Evaluation and Evaluatingwith Validity'This book is the best I've ever read detailing a practical theoryof evaluation. It is comprehensive, beautifully written, and makessense of the evaluation enterprise. It does so by emphasizing themajor function of evaluation as sensemaking about policies andprograms.'Thomas D. Cook, professor, sociology, psychology, education, andpublic policy, Northwestern UniversityPrograms that serve the needs of the public continually facechanges brought by social, political, and economic forces. Tosurvive these changes, organizations must evaluate their programswisely and realistically. This book offers a new approach toevaluation, one that will encourage all kinds of organizations andagencies to improve their contributions to social betterment. Theauthors draw from three decades of evaluation practice and theoryto present their own framework for conceptualizing evaluation andfor pragmatically assessing social policies and programs.They analyze four purposes of evaluation:* To review the merit of programs and their value to society* To improve the organization and its services* To ensure program compliance with mandates* To build knowledge and expertise for future programsFor the practitioner, these purposes help define the approach andmethods for an evaluation. The authors also enrich their discussionwith four possible modes of inquiry: description, classification,causal analysis, and values inquiry. Filled with tables, charts,and figures, this resource invites organizations to make the mostappropriate programming decisions based on thoughtful andsystematic methods. Evaluation: An Integrated Framework forUnderstanding, Guiding, and Improving Policies and Programs is atool that scholars can use to rejuvenate their view of evaluationand that practitioners can use to integrate the best techniqueswith a contemporary understanding of social policy and change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Evaluation: An Integrated Framework for Understanding, Guiding, and Improving Policies and Programs'? A: The book focuses on providing a comprehensive framework for evaluating policies and programs, emphasizing the importance of understanding and improving organizational contributions to social betterment.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of the book are Melvin M. Mark, who is a recognized expert in evaluation theory and practice.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of evaluation methods and frameworks.
- Q: What are the key purposes of evaluation discussed in this book? A: The book outlines four key purposes of evaluation: to review the merit of programs, to improve organizational services, to ensure program compliance, and to build knowledge for future programs.
- Q: Is the book suitable for both scholars and practitioners? A: Yes, the book is designed to be a valuable resource for both scholars looking to refresh their understanding of evaluation and practitioners seeking to apply effective evaluation techniques.
- Q: What are some features included in the book? A: The book includes tables, charts, and figures that illustrate key concepts and help organizations make informed programming decisions.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for reference use.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2000.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Evaluation: An Integrated Framework for Understanding, Guiding, and Improving Policies and Programs'.
- Q: Can this book help organizations adapt to social changes? A: Yes, the book offers a new approach to evaluation that encourages organizations to adapt and improve in response to social, political, and economic changes.