The Logic Of Evaluation
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The Logic Of Evaluation
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Author : Michael Scriven
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
The Logic Of Evaluation written by Michael Scriven and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with categories.
The Logic Of Evaluation
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Author : Michael Scriven
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
The Logic Of Evaluation written by Michael Scriven and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Educational accountability categories.
Revisiting Truth Beauty And Justice Evaluating With Validity In The 21st Century
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Author : James C. Griffith
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-06-23
Revisiting Truth Beauty And Justice Evaluating With Validity In The 21st Century written by James C. Griffith and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-23 with Education categories.
This issue discusses ways of constructing, organizing, and managing arguments for evaluation. Not focued solely on the logic of evaluation or predictive validity, it discusses the various elements needed to construct evaluation arguments that are compelling and influential by virtue of the truth, beauty, and justice they express. Through exposition, original research, critical reflection, and application to case examples, the authors present tools, perspectives, and guides to help evaluators navigate the complex contexts of evaluation in the 21st century. This is the 142nd issue in the New Directions for Evaluation series from Jossey-Bass. It is an official publication of the American Evaluation Association.
Reasoning In Evaluation
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Author : Deborah M. Fournier
language : en
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Release Date : 1995
Reasoning In Evaluation written by Deborah M. Fournier and has been published by Jossey-Bass this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Evaluation research (Social action programs) categories.
"Evaluators are in the business of reasoning their way toward legitimate conclusions that clients and other stakeholder groups can use. In everyday practice, evaluators collect and combine evidence to draw conclusions about something or someone. Reasoning is the basis for what evaluators do and what they tell their clients to do. But is the reasoning sound? Evaluative conclusions are often sources of controversy, and the inferences drawn from evidence always have potential loopholes for error. In what ways can the conclusions resulting from evaluations be trusted? How can evaluators reliably combine evidence from multiple sources into a final judgment about the merit or worth of something. How, and in what ways, can evaluative conclusions be justified in an objective way similar to empirical conclusions? Obtaining answers to these perennial questions facing evaluators in every evaluation is the field's greatest unmet challenge." "To stimulate debate and encourage more scholarship in this area the authors in this volume of New Directions for Evaluation grapple with some of the thorny problems of how to better understand the reasoning process that is used to establish evaluative conclusions. The reader will leave this discussion thinking more clearly and critically about logical practice, appreciating the central role of reasoning in the successful practice of evaluation, and pondering the various avenues by which to contribute to future developments."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Problems In Argument Analysis And Evaluation
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Author : Trudy Govier
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2019-11-05
Problems In Argument Analysis And Evaluation written by Trudy Govier and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
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Logic Modeling Methods In Program Evaluation
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Author : Joy A. Frechtling
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2007-03-09
Logic Modeling Methods In Program Evaluation written by Joy A. Frechtling and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-09 with Education categories.
Written for students, researchers, consultants, professionals, and scholars, Logic Modeling Methods in Program Evaluation provides a step-by-step explanation of logic modeling and its importance in connecting theory with implementation and outcomes in program evaluation in the social sciences. Logic Modeling Methods in Program Evaluation’s comprehensive approach: · Shows how the logic model can be used to clarify assumptions, reach group consensus, and bridge between various disciplines; · Identifies the specific components of logic modeling and discusses inputs, activities, outputs, short and long-term outcomes, contextual factors, and optional components and variations; · Focuses on the critical role of consensus in the development of a logic model, including factors such as teaming, timing, and collaborative learning; · Explores issues such as the most common mistakes in the development and implementation of logic models and the use of logic models in projects with different levels of complexity or different durations; · Discusses how the logic model can be used to identify the range of outcomes to be examined and how summative questions can be prioritized; · Includes a variety of illustrative case studies of simple, multi-year, and complex projects and demonstrates the use of the logic model to establish project goals and evaluate the project’s outcome.
Program Evaluation Theory And Practice
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Author : Donna M. Mertens
language : en
Publisher: Guilford Press
Release Date : 2012-02-20
Program Evaluation Theory And Practice written by Donna M. Mertens and has been published by Guilford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-20 with Social Science categories.
This engaging text takes an evenhanded approach to major theoretical paradigms in evaluation and builds a bridge from them to evaluation practice. Featuring helpful checklists, procedural steps, provocative questions that invite readers to explore their own theoretical assumptions, and practical exercises, the book provides concrete guidance for conducting large- and small-scale evaluations. Numerous sample studies—many with reflective commentary from the evaluators—reveal the process through which an evaluator incorporates a paradigm into an actual research project. The book shows how theory informs methodological choices (the specifics of planning, implementing, and using evaluations). It offers balanced coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Useful pedagogical features include: *Examples of large- and small-scale evaluations from multiple disciplines. *Beginning-of-chapter reflection questions that set the stage for the material covered. *"Extending your thinking" questions and practical activities that help readers apply particular theoretical paradigms in their own evaluation projects. *Relevant Web links, including pathways to more details about sampling, data collection, and analysis. *Boxes offering a closer look at key evaluation concepts and additional studies. *Checklists for readers to determine if they have followed recommended practice. *A companion website with resources for further learning.
Purposeful Program Theory
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Author : Sue C. Funnell
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-02-09
Purposeful Program Theory written by Sue C. Funnell and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-09 with Education categories.
Between good intentions and great results lies a program theory not just a list of tasks but a vision of what needs to happen, and how. Now widely used in government and not-for-profit organizations, program theory provides a coherent picture of how change occurs and how to improve performance. Purposeful Program Theory shows how to develop, represent, and use program theory thoughtfully and strategically to suit your particular situation, drawing on the fifty-year history of program theory and the authors' experiences over more than twenty-five years. "From needs assessment to intervention design, from implementation to outcomes evaluation, from policy formulation to policy execution and evaluation, program theory is paramount. But until now no book has examined these multiple uses of program theory in a comprehensive, understandable, and integrated way. This promises to be a breakthrough book, valuable to practitioners, program designers, evaluators, policy analysts, funders, and scholars who care about understanding why an intervention works or doesn't work." Michael Quinn Patton, author, Utilization-Focused Evaluation "Finally, the definitive guide to evaluation using program theory! Far from the narrow 'one true way' approaches to program theory, this book provides numerous practical options for applying program theory to fulfill different purposes and constraints, and guides the reader through the sound critical thinking required to select from among the options. The tour de force of the history and use of program theory is a truly global view, with examples from around the world and across the full range of content domains. A must-have for any serious evaluator." E. Jane Davidson, PhD, Real Evaluation Ltd. Companion Web site: josseybass.com/go/funnellrogers
Deductive Logic
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Author : David S. Clarke
language : en
Publisher: University Press of America
Release Date : 1998
Deductive Logic written by David S. Clarke and has been published by University Press of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Philosophy categories.
Deductive Logic is designed as an intermediate-level text directed at upper-division students from philosophy and the humanities. Its focus is exclusively on deductive logic, avoiding altogether topics such as informal reasoning and scientific method normally included in introductory logic courses. Its exposition of logical topics is informal, with emphasis on explaining the basic concepts and procedures of modern symbolic logic in the simplest and most intuitive manner possible rather than on developing a rigorous formal system and providing proofs of its properties. The fact that the text presupposes a course offered to philosophy students and serves to introduce them to logic as the "language of philosophy" has strongly influenced the selection of topics. The topics here are controversial, and the problems not easily resolved, but this text strives to relate the formal logical structures introduced to issues of philosophic interest.
The Logic Model Guidebook
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Author : Lisa Wyatt Knowlton
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2012-08-24
The Logic Model Guidebook written by Lisa Wyatt Knowlton and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-24 with Social Science categories.
The Logic Model Guidebook offers clear, step-by-step support for creating logic models and the modeling process in a range of contexts. Lisa Wyatt Knowlton and Cynthia C. Phillips describe the structures, processes, and language of logic models as a robust tool to improve the design, development, and implementation of program and organization change efforts. The text is enhanced by numerous visual learning guides (sample models, checklists, exercises, worksheets) and many new case examples. The authors provide students, practitioners, and beginning researchers with practical support to develop and improve models that reflect knowledge, practice, and beliefs. The Guidebook offers a range of new applied examples. The text includes logic models for evaluation, discusses archetypes, and explores display and meaning. In an important contribution to programs and organizations, it emphasizes quality by raising issues like plausibility, feasibility, and strategic choices in model creation.