Theory-driven evaluations

著者

• Chen, Huey-Tsyh

書誌事項

Theory-driven evaluations

Huey-Tsyh Chen

Sage Publications, c1990

• : pbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 302-316)

内容説明・目次

内容説明

With the publication of Theory-Driven Evaluations, Huey-Tsyh Chen has given us an ambitious volume. . . . Indeed, it is the aspiration of this book to provide a conceptual framework that integrates the diverse approaches and paradigms of evaluation. For those of us accustomed to the rhetoric of the paradigm wars that have been raging in recent years, it is refreshing to find a text that works so assiduously at reconciliation. . . . There is much that is useful in Chen's analysis. He gives us a full and thoughtful book that attempts no less than the construction of a conceptual framework for all of program evaluation. . . . It provides an impressive compendium of source material and references spanning not only evaluation, but related work in economics and public policy (this alone is worth the price of the book). . . . Chen's Theory-Driven Evaluations provides a stimulating, even heroic attempt to bring some conceptual integration to a field that has been too long dominated by methodological paradigms and procedural particulars. --a prepublication review for Evaluation and Program Planning "Generous use of examples which are well selected and lucidly summarized." --Contemporary Sociology "Chen introduces a new, comprehensive framework for program evaluation that is designed to bridge the gap between method and theory-oriented perspectives. . . . For program planners, decision makers, scholars, and students, this volume clarifies, illuminates and provides unique insights into the conception, construction and implementation of a wide range of programs. . . . The research examples used in the discussion draw upon various areas, such as education, welfare, health, criminal justice, job training [and] family construction to attract a wider audience." --Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling Program evaluation has traditionally emphasized the application of social science research methods in evaluation activities. However, there is a growing awareness that program theory is vital for broadening the scope and enhancing the usefulness of program evaluation. In Theory-Driven Evaluations, Huey-Tsyh Chen introduces a new, comprehensive framework for program evaluation that is designed to bridge the gap between the method- and theory-oriented perspectives. He provides an intensive discussion of the nature and functions of program theory, approaches to constructing program theories, and the integration of program theory with evaluation processes. Specific types of theory-driven evaluations, as well as principles and guidelines for application are developed for meeting different policy purposes. Application of systematic strategies is illustrated by concrete examples from a variety of evaluation studies in different fields. The presentation of this new perspective directly addresses the needs and concerns in both the professional and applied areas of program evaluation. For program planners, decisionmakers, scholars and students, this volume will clarify, illuminate, and provide unique insights into the conception, construction, and implementation of a wide range of programs.

目次

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Method and Theory in Program Evaluation A Question of Balance PART TWO: THE THEORY-DRIVEN PERSPECTIVE The Theory-Driven Perspective The New Alternative Constructing Program Theory Values, Approaches, and Strategies Applications of Theory-Driven Evaluations PART THREE: NORMATIVE EVALUATIONS: BASIC TYPES Normative Outcome Evaluation Normative Treatment Evaluation Normative Implementation Environment Evaluation PART FOUR: CAUSAL EVALUATIONS: BASIC TYPES Impact Evaluation I Broadening the Evidence Base Impact Evaluation II Assessing Intended and Unintended Outcomes Intervening Mechanism Evaluation Generalization Evaluation PART FIVE: COMPOSITE TYPES Normative Treatment-Impact Evaluation Normative Implementation Environment-Impact Evaluation PART SIX: CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA10697043
• ISBN:
  • 0803935323
  • 0803958994
• LCCN: 89024252
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Newbury Park, Calif.
• ページ数/冊数: 326 p.
• 大きさ: 23 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : H62
  • DC20 : 001.4
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Evaluation research (Social action programs)