Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines
- ISBN-10
- 0205579353
- ISBN-13
- 9780205579358
- Series
- Program Evaluation
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 544
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pearson College Division
- Authors
- Jody L. Fitzpatrick, James R. Sanders, Blaine R. Worthen
Description
"As in previous editions, the book combines a review of the major alternative evaluation models - including decision-oriented, utilization-focused, theory-based, empowerment, and participatory evaluations - with chapters providing step-by-step guidelines to identify evaluation questions and different means for selecting and involving stakeholders."--Back cover.
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