Utilization-Focused Evaluation

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Research, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: Dr. Michael Quinn Patton ISBN: 9781483360140
Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication: June 18, 2008
Imprint: SAGE Publications, Inc Language: English
Author: Dr. Michael Quinn Patton
ISBN: 9781483360140
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication: June 18, 2008
Imprint: SAGE Publications, Inc
Language: English

The Fourth Edition of the bestselling Utilization-Focused Evaluation provides expert, detailed advice on conducting program evaluations from one of leading experts. Chock full of useful pedagogy—including a unique utilization-focused evaluation checklist—this book presents Michael Quinn Patton's distinctive opinions based on more than thirty years of experience.

Key Features of the Fourth Edition

  • Provides thoroughly updated materials including more international content; new references; new exhibits and sidebars; and new examples, stories, and cartoons

    Includes follow-up exercises at the end of each chapter

    Features a utilization-focused evaluation checklist

    Gives greater emphasis on mixed methods

    Analyzes the pluses and minuses of the increased emphasis on accountability and performance measurement in government at all levels

    Details the explosion of international evaluation

Intended Audience

Both theoretical and practical, this core text is an essential resource for students enrolled in Program Evaluation courses in a variety of disciplines—including public administration, government, social sciences, education, and management. Practitioners will also find this text invaluable.

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The Fourth Edition of the bestselling Utilization-Focused Evaluation provides expert, detailed advice on conducting program evaluations from one of leading experts. Chock full of useful pedagogy—including a unique utilization-focused evaluation checklist—this book presents Michael Quinn Patton's distinctive opinions based on more than thirty years of experience.

Key Features of the Fourth Edition

Intended Audience

Both theoretical and practical, this core text is an essential resource for students enrolled in Program Evaluation courses in a variety of disciplines—including public administration, government, social sciences, education, and management. Practitioners will also find this text invaluable.

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