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Utilization-Focused Evaluation

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781412958615 Author(s): Michael Quinn Patton Format: Paperback Year: 2008 Edition: 4th Publisher: Sage Publications (CA) Pages: 667

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Description: Both practical and theoretical, the Fourth Edition of the bestselling Utilization-Focused Evaluation: The New Century Text shows how to conduct program evaluations and why to conduct them in the manner prescribed. This entirely rewritten edition offers readers a full-fledged evaluation text from identifying primary users of an evaluation to focusing the evaluation, making methods decisions, analyzing data, and presenting findings. Each chapter reviews the relevant literature and actual case examples to illustrate major points. Author Michael Quinn Patton also offers a definite point of view developed from observing much of what has passed for program evaluation that has not been very useful. Patton presents substantial updates to reflect new developments in the field and cutting-edge issues.Key Features of the Fourth EditionProvides thoroughly updated materials: all chapters have updated references, new exhibits and sidebars, and new examples and storiesA'and most have new cartoons.Offers new developments in stakeholder analysisIncludes a utilization-focused checklistGives greater emphasis on mixed methodsIncreased emphasis on accountability in the federal government with such programs as No Child Left BehindDetails the explosion of international evaluationContains updated web references, examples, and citations

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