Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications

The golden standard evaluation reference text Now in its second edition, Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications is the vital text on evaluation models, perfect for classroom use as a textbook, and as a professional evaluation reference. The book begins with an overview of the evaluation field and program evaluation standards, and proceeds to cover the most widely used evaluation approaches. With new evaluation designs and the inclusion of the latest literature from the field, this Second Edition is an essential update for professionals and students who want to stay current. Understanding and choosing evaluation approaches is critical to many professions, and Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition is the benchmark evaluation guide. Authors Daniel L. Stufflebeam and Chris L. S. Coryn, widely considered experts in the evaluation field, introduce and describe 23 program evaluation approaches, including, new to this edition, transformative evaluation, participatory evaluation, consumer feedback, and meta-analysis. Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition facilitates the process of planning, conducting, and assessing program evaluations. The highlighted evaluation approaches include: Experimental and quasi-experimental design evaluations Daniel L. Stufflebeam's CIPP Model Michael Scriven's Consumer-Oriented Evaluation Michael Patton's Utilization-Focused Evaluation Robert Stake's Responsive/Stakeholder-Centered Evaluation Case Study Evaluation Key readings listed at the end of each chapter direct readers to the most important references for each topic. Learning objectives, review questions, student exercises, and instructor support materials complete the collection of tools. Choosing from evaluation approaches can be an overwhelming process, but Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition updates the core evaluation concepts with the latest research, making this complex field accessible in just one book.

The golden standard evaluation reference textNow in its second edition, Evaluation Theory, Models, andApplications is the vital text on evaluation models, perfectfor classroom use as a textbook, and as a professional evaluationreference. The book begins with an overview of the evaluation fieldand program evaluation standards, and proceeds to cover the mostwidely used evaluation approaches. With new evaluation designs andthe inclusion of the latest literature from the field, thisSecond Edition is an essential update for professionals andstudents who want to stay current. Understanding and choosingevaluation approaches is critical to many professions, andEvaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Editionis the benchmark evaluation guide.Authors Daniel L. Stufflebeam and Chris L. S. Coryn, widelyconsidered experts in the evaluation field, introduce and describe23 program evaluation approaches, including, new to this editiontransformative evaluation, participatory evaluation, consumerfeedback, and meta-analysis. Evaluation Theory, Models, andApplications, Second Edition facilitates the process ofplanning, conducting, and assessing program evaluations. Thehighlighted evaluation approaches include:* Experimental and quasi-experimental design evaluations* Daniel L. Stufflebeam's CIPP Model* Michael Scriven's Consumer-Oriented Evaluation* Michael Patton's Utilization-Focused Evaluation* Robert Stake's Responsive/Stakeholder-Centered Evaluation* Case Study EvaluationKey readings listed at the end of each chapter direct readers tothe most important references for each topic. Learning objectivesreview questions, student exercises, and instructor supportmaterials complete the collection of tools. Choosing fromevaluation approaches can be an overwhelming process, butEvaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Editionupdates the core evaluation concepts with the latest researchmaking this complex field accessible in just one book.

Tables and FiguresDedicationPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart One: Fundamentals of EvaluationChapter 1: Overview of the Evaluation FieldChapter 2: Evaluation TheoryChapter 3: Standards for Program EvaluationsPart Two: An Evaluation of Evaluation Approaches and ModelsChapter 4: Background for Assessing EvaluationApproaches and ModelsChapter 5: PseudoevaluationsChapter 6: Quasi-Evaluation StudiesChapter 7: Improvement-Oriented and Accountability-Oriented Evaluation ApproachesChapter 8: Social Agenda and Advocacy Evaluation ApproachesChapter 9: Eclectic ApproachesChapter 10: Best Approaches for 21st Century EvaluationsPart Three: Explication of Selected Evaluation ApproachesChapter 11: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Design EvaluationsChapter 12: Case Study EvaluationsChapter 13: Daniel Stufflebeam's CIPP Model for Evaluation:An Improvement and Accountability ApproachChapter 14: Michael Scriven's Consumer-Oriented Approach to EvaluationChapter 15: Robert Stake's Responsive/Stakeholder-Centered Evaluation ApproachChapter 16: Michael Patton's Utilization-Focused Evaluation ApproachPart Four: Evaluation Tasks, Procedures, and ToolsChapter 17: Identifying and Assessing Evaluation OpportunitiesChapter 18: First Steps in Addressing Evaluation OpportunitiesChapter 19: Designing EvaluationsChapter 20: Budgeting EvaluationsChapter 21: Contracting EvaluationsChapter 22: Collecting Evaluative InformationChapter 23: Analyzing and Synthesizing InformationChapter 24: Communicating Evaluation FindingsPart Five: Metavaluation and Institutionalizing/Mainstreaming EvaluationChapter 25: Metaevaluation: Evaluating EvaluationsChapter 26: Institutionalizing/Mainstreaming EvaluationGlossaryReferences