Functions, Methods and Concepts in Evaluation Research [electronic resource] /
Stockmann, R.author.
Meyer, W.author.
By explaining the role of evaluation in modern societies and its historical development in the USA and Europe this book highlights the scientific roots of Evaluation and offers an overview of its fundamental theories and concepts. The process of collecting, analyzing and interpreting is explored giving an insight into the course of an evaluation.
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Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 The Role of Evaluation in Society; 2 Science-Based Evaluation; 3 Evaluation Approaches and TheirFundamental Theoretical Principles; 4 The Evaluation Process; 5 Gathering and AssessingInformation; 6 The Evaluation Environment; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
By explaining the role of evaluation in modern societies and its historical development in the USA and Europe this book highlights the scientific roots of Evaluation and offers an overview of its fundamental theories and concepts. The process of collecting, analyzing and interpreting is explored giving an insight into the course of an evaluation.
Public policy.
Political theory.
Political philosophy.
Social policy.
Public administration.
Political science.
Public Policy.
Political Theory.
Political Philosophy.
Social Policy.
Public Administration.
Political Science.