Functions, Methods and Concepts in Evaluation Research

by R. Stockmann, W. Meyer

Overview

By explaining the role of evaluation in modern societies and its historical development in the USA and Europe this book highlights the scientific roots of Evaluation and offers an overview of its fundamental theories and concepts. The process of collecting, analyzing and interpreting is explored giving an insight into the course of an evaluation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349436613
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Edition description:	1st ed. 2013
Pages:	341
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Wolfgang Meyer is Senior Researcher and Vice-Director at the Center for Evaluation, Saarland University, Germany.

Reinhard Skmann is the Chair for Sociology and Director of the Center for Evaluation, Saarland University, Germany.

Table of Contents

1. The Role of Evaluation in Society 2. Science-based Evaluation 3. Evaluation Approaches and their Fundamental Theoretical Principles 4. The Evaluation Process 5. Gathering and Assessing Information 6. The Evaluation Environment Literature

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