Program Evaluation: Forms and Approaches

John M Owen

ISBN 10: 1864487844 / ISBN 13: 9781864487848

Published by Taylor & Francis, 1999

About this Item

John M Owen, Taylor & Francis. 'Owen and Roger's understanding of the various forms of evaluation is as insightful as it is useful. Program Evaluation is an engaging read; an evaluator's delight. I couldn't it put it down once I picked it up.David M. Fetterman, Director-Policy Analysis and Evaluation Program, Stanford UniversityEveryone involved with policy and program development and delivery is being asked to plan more carefully, reflect more critically and justify their decisions. The key to this is evaluation. Program Evaluation offers a straightforward, practical overview of the evaluation process for both beginners and experienced practitioners. It shows evaluators how to identify appropriate forms and approaches, using an original framework. The authors examine the role of evaluation in program development, and offer proven techniques for involving stakeholders in the planning process and for disseminating the evaluation findings. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded to accommodate recent research and it includes new international examples. Program Evaluation is an essential reference for evaluators in both the public and private sectors.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Program Evaluation: Forms and Approaches
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1864487844
• ISBN 13: 9781864487848
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Book Type: Paperback

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Synopsis

"A text for evaluation designed to take students from no knowledge to a working knowledge in one book, Program Forms and Approaches offers a practical, up-to-date overview of evaluation processes relevant to both beginners and practitioners." "Everyone involved with policy and program development and delivery is being asked to plan more carefully, reflect more critically and justify their decisions. Based on an original integrated framework, the authors show how evaluation can be used to support program planning, improve program delivery, and determine program impact." "This new International Edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded to accommodate recent evaluation practice with international examples." Program Evaluation is an essential reference for students, researchers, consultants and professional evaluators in both the public and private sectors.

About the Author

John M. Owen is Director of the Centre for Program Evaluation at the University of Melbourne.