What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects and effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Michael Quinn Patton notes that,
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What the Heck are We Evaluating, Anyway?
When you’re thinking about doing an evaluation — either conducting one yourself, or working with an external evaluator to conduct the evaluation — there are
Why Evaluate Your Program?
Program evaluation is a way to judge the effectiveness of a program. It can also provide valuable information to ensure that the program is maximally
Ranking, Rating, and Measuring Everything
In an important and brief new book, The Metric Society: on the Quantification of the Social, (Polity, 2019), German sociologist Steffen Mau argues that the
A Brief Guide to Evaluation (Part 1)
This is the first in a series of blog posts, that outlines the key elements of an evaluation. There are many things in the world
If You’re Thinking about Conducting a Program Evaluation….
Before beginning an evaluation, it may be helpful to consider the following questions: 1. Why is the evaluation being conducted? What is/are the purpose(s) of the evaluation?
What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects and effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Michael Quinn Patton notes that,
What the Heck are We Evaluating, Anyway?
When you’re thinking about doing an evaluation — either conducting one yourself, or working with an external evaluator to conduct the evaluation — there are
Why Evaluate Your Program?
Program evaluation is a way to judge the effectiveness of a program. It can also provide valuable information to ensure that the program is maximally
Ranking, Rating, and Measuring Everything
In an important and brief new book, The Metric Society: on the Quantification of the Social, (Polity, 2019), German sociologist Steffen Mau argues that the
A Brief Guide to Evaluation (Part 1)
This is the first in a series of blog posts, that outlines the key elements of an evaluation. There are many things in the world
If You’re Thinking about Conducting a Program Evaluation….
Before beginning an evaluation, it may be helpful to consider the following questions: 1. Why is the evaluation being conducted? What is/are the purpose(s) of the evaluation?
What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects and effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Michael Quinn Patton notes that,
What the Heck are We Evaluating, Anyway?
When you’re thinking about doing an evaluation — either conducting one yourself, or working with an external evaluator to conduct the evaluation — there are
Why Evaluate Your Program?
Program evaluation is a way to judge the effectiveness of a program. It can also provide valuable information to ensure that the program is maximally
Ranking, Rating, and Measuring Everything
In an important and brief new book, The Metric Society: on the Quantification of the Social, (Polity, 2019), German sociologist Steffen Mau argues that the
A Brief Guide to Evaluation (Part 1)
This is the first in a series of blog posts, that outlines the key elements of an evaluation. There are many things in the world
If You’re Thinking about Conducting a Program Evaluation….
Before beginning an evaluation, it may be helpful to consider the following questions: 1. Why is the evaluation being conducted? What is/are the purpose(s) of the evaluation?