{"product_id":"practical-program-evaluation-theory-driven-evaluation-and-the-integrated-evaluation-perspective-9781412992305","title":"Practical Program Evaluation: Theory-Driven Evaluation and the Integrated Evaluation Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Huey T\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Statistics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Program Evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e shows readers how to systematically identify stakeholders' needs in order to select the evaluation options best suited to meet those needs. Within his discussion of the various evaluation types, Huey T. Chen details a range of evaluation approaches suitable for use across a program's life cycle. At the core of program evaluation is its body of concepts, theories, and methods. This revised edition provides an overview of these, and includes expanded coverage of both introductory and more cutting-edge techniques within six new chapters. Illustrated throughout with real-world examples that bring the material to life, the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e provides many new tools to enrich the evaluator's toolbox.   \"In this eminently readable book, Chen presents a strong matrix framework for conceptualizing a full range of evaluation strategies and approaches... The writing is exceptionally clear, accessible to novice evaluators, and, because it is fair-minded and principled, of relevance to seasoned evaluators as well.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Greene\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign \u003c\/em\u003e   \"Professor Chen′s \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Program Evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e sets a new standard for providing a variety of systematic frameworks for conducting high quality program evaluations. The readers will come away with a detailed understanding of both conventional and cutting-edge approaches. It is a must-read for practicing program evaluators, evaluation scholars, and students of evaluation.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eStewart I. Donaldson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eClaremont Graduate University \u003c\/em\u003e  \"Chen brings decades of evaluation and experience to this new edition. He continues his innovative and pragmatic thinking about evaluation, including identifying, constructing, and testing theories that can work in practice. Dr. Chen shows how to blend formative and summative evaluation, process and outcome evaluation, theory and action, and much more.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eR. Burke Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUniversity of South Alabama\u003c\/em\u003e   \"Dr. Chen's latest effort offers evaluators a thoughtful expansion on the topics addressed in \u003cem\u003ePractical Program Evaluation\u003c\/em\u003e (2005) in terms of program theory, logic modeling, and his evaluation typology. New chapters gleaned from the field reveal solution sets for overcoming challenges in a variety of contexts while still balancing scientific and stakeholder needs. This new work provides a solid foundation for the further development of an evaluator's acumen.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eGregg M. Gascon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOhio State University\u003c\/em\u003e   \"Chen has the best conceptual framework, and the quality of his writing and analysis are superb. He takes the reader through the essential steps in evaluation, with particularly valuable treatment of stakeholder involvement.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eMario A. Rivera\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUniversity of New Mexico\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45457397776535,"sku":"9781412992305","price":10036.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781412992305.webp?v=1769293430","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/practical-program-evaluation-theory-driven-evaluation-and-the-integrated-evaluation-perspective-9781412992305","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}