Evaluation

by Rossi, Peter H.; Freeman, Howard E.; Rosenbaum, Sonia

• ISBN13: 9780803917842
• ISBN10: 0803917848
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1982-02-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

This most successful, comprehensive textbook achieves its fourth edition with substantially updated examples and references. Rich in detail, this edition has been reorganized to better reflect the way evaluation is practised. New to this edition are: } richer treatment of formative evaluation procedures } deeper examination of cost effectiveness } a more practical approach to costs benefits analysis } full exploration of the issues regarding the utilization of evaluations } updated coverage of qualitative research } updated examples from the late 80's } a realistic view of practical ethics. Evaluation presents a well-organized and coherent review of social programme evaluation methods and practice for practitioners and researchers in the social and behavioural sciences.

Table of Contents

Programs, Policies, and Evaluations

Diagnostic Procedures

Tailoring Evaluations

Program Monitoring for Evaluation

Strategies for Impact Assessment

Randomized Designs for Impact Assessment

Non-Randomized Designs for Impact Assessment

Measuring Efficiency

The Social Context of Evaluation

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