Handbook of practical program evaluation /

Handbook of practical program evaluation /

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Bibliographic Details
Edition:	3rd ed.
Imprint:	San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2010.
Description:	xxxix, 700 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Policy sciences. Political planning -- Evaluation. Policy sciences. Political planning -- Evaluation.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8263972

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Other authors / contributors:	Wholey, Joseph S. Hatry, Harry P. Newcomer, Kathryn E., 1949-
ISBN:	9780470522479 (hardback) 047052247X (hardback)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Summary:	"The book is designed to enable students of public policy, policymakers and mangers to obtain useful information and conduct successful systematic evaluations, even under tight resource constraints. This text presents a wide variety of approaches to evaluation through brief, authoritative articles by top academics and practitioners. Thoroughly revised and updated this third edition is filled with the most current information, up-to-date examples, and puts increased emphasis on practical applicability. The third edition also features a new and up-dated instructor's manual"--

Table of Contents:

Figures, Tables, and Exhibits
Preface
The Editors
The Contributors
Part 1. Evaluation Planning and Design
1. Planning and Designing Useful Evaluations
2. Analyzing and Engaging Stakeholders
3. Using Logic Models
4. Exploratory Evaluation
5. Performance Measurement: Monitoring Program Outcomes
6. Comparison Group Designs
7. Randomized Controlled Trials and Nonrandomized Designs
8. Conducting Case Studies
9. Recruitment and Retention of Study Participants
10. Designing, Managing, and Analyzing Multisite Evaluations
Part 2. Practical Data Collection Procedures
11. Using Agency Records
12. Using Surveys
13. Using Trained Observer Ratings
14. Collecting Data in the Field
15. Using the Internet
16. Conducting Semi-Structured Interviews
17. Focus Group Interviewing
18. Using Stories in Evaluation
Part 3. Data Analysis
19. Qualitative Data Analysis
20. Using Statistics in Evaluation
21. Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis
22. Meta-Analyses, Systematic Reviews, and Evaluation Syntheses
Part 4. Use of Evaluation
23. Pitfalls in Evaluation
24. Providing Recommendations, Suggestions, and Options for Improvement
25. Writing for Impact
26. Contracting for Evaluation Products and Services
27. Use of Evaluation in Government: The Politics of Evaluation
28. Evaluation Challenges, Issues, and Trends
Name Index
Subject Index