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Evaluation Theory Models and Applications: Research Methods for the Social Sciences

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Goal-based evaluation focuses on assessing the extent to which a program has achieved its goals. This model is often used when the evaluation is focused on a specific outcome or set of outcomes.
Process evaluation examines the processes used to implement a program. This model is often used when the evaluation is focused on identifying areas for improvement or to document the implementation process.
Impact evaluation assesses the impact of a program on participants or beneficiaries. This model is often used when the evaluation is focused on determining the effects of a program.
Cost-benefit analysis compares the costs of a program to its benefits. This model is often used when the evaluation is focused on making a decision about whether or not to continue funding a program.

The choice of which evaluation theory model to use depends on the purpose of the evaluation and the available resources.

Program evaluation is the systematic assessment of a program's effectiveness. Program evaluations can be used to improve the program, make decisions about funding, and document the program's impact.
Policy evaluation is the systematic assessment of a policy's effectiveness. Policy evaluations can be used to improve the policy, make decisions about implementation, and document the policy's impact.
Organizational evaluation is the systematic assessment of an organization's performance. Organizational evaluations can be used to improve the organization's performance, make decisions about management, and document the organization's impact.

Evaluation theory can be used to evaluate any type of program, policy, or organization.

Evaluation Theory Models and Applications (Research Methods for the Social Sciences 50)

Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications (Research Methods for the Social Sciences Book 50)

by Daniel L. Stufflebeam

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Surveys are a type of quantitative research method that involves collecting data from a sample of respondents. Surveys can be used to collect data on a variety of topics, including attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
Interviews are a type of qualitative research method that involves collecting data from individuals through face-to-face or telephone conversations. Interviews can be used to collect data on a variety of topics, including experiences, opinions, and motivations.
Focus groups are a type of qualitative research method that involves collecting data from a small group of individuals who discuss a particular topic. Focus groups can be used to collect data on a variety of topics, including attitudes, beliefs, and experiences.
Observation is a type of research method that involves observing and recording behavior. Observation can be used to collect data on a variety of topics, including interactions, behaviors, and processes.
Document analysis is a type of research method that involves analyzing written documents. Document analysis can be used to collect data on a variety of topics, including policies, procedures, and reports.

The choice of which research methods to use depends on the purpose of the evaluation, the available resources, and the type of data that is needed.

Evaluation theory provides a framework for designing, implementing, and assessing evaluations. It helps researchers to identify the purpose of an evaluation, select appropriate methods, and collect and analyze data in a way that yields valid and reliable results. Evaluation theory is used in a variety of settings, including program evaluation, policy evaluation, and organizational evaluation. There are a variety of research methods that can be used to collect and analyze data for evaluations, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, observation, and document analysis. The choice of which research methods to use depends on the purpose of the evaluation, the available resources, and the type of data that is needed.

Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications (Research Methods for the Social Sciences Book 50)

by Daniel L. Stufflebeam

4.1 out of 5