Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development

Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development
ISBN-10
1506357466
ISBN-13
9781506357461
Series
Program Evaluation
Category
Social Science
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
2020-01-03
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Author
Susan P. Giancola

Description

Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development provides an in-depth examination of the foundations, methods, and relevant issues in the field of evaluation. With an emphasis on an embedded approach, where evaluation is an explicit part of a program that leads to the refinement of the program, students will learn how to conduct effective evaluations that foster continual improvement and enable data-based decision making. This text provides students with both the theoretical understanding and the practical tools to conduct effective evaluations while being rigorous enough for experienced evaluators looking to expand their approach to evaluation. An Instructor website to accompany this book is available at: study.sagepub.com/giancola1e

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