Program Evaluation: An Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0830414150
- ISBN-13
- 9780830414154
- Series
- Program Evaluation
- Category
- Social Science / General
- Pages
- 322
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Nelson-Hall Publishers
- Authors
- Bruce A. Thyer, David Daniel Royse
Description
Well-known in the field, Royse and Thyer present and simplify all the essentials needed for a critical appreciation of evaluation issues and methodology. From this text, students will learn how to gather evidence and demonstrate that their interventions and programs are effective in improving clients' lives. This text is known for its student-friendly writing style and clear presentation of concepts, as well as its hands-on and applied focus.
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