Evaluation Essentials, Second Edition: From A to Z
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (799 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1462532411 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 314 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Thoroughly revised and updated, this engaging text has given thousands of students and new evaluators the practical information and expert advice needed to conduct or use evaluations. In 26 concise sections, the book describes how to articulate answerable evaluation questions, collect and analyze data using both quantitative and qualitative methods, and deal with contingencies that might alter the traditional sequence of an evaluation. *End-of-section "Quick Read" links to recommended American Evaluation Association blog posts. Special strengths of the text are its attention to individual, organizational, and community culture and emphasis on building collaborative relationships with stakeholders. *Revised case study with extended exercises that guide the reader to complete a simulated eva
The case study exercises throughout the book help bring the concepts to life for students, and provide teachers with discussion questions for class participation."--Jill Anne Chouinard, PhD, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro "I will continue to use Evaluation Essentials in teaching because its clarity, accessibility, and emphasis on relationship building are unparalleled in the field. Experienced evaluators also can benefit from the clear, elegant explanations. The authors do a fantastic job of emphasiz