Toward Reform of Program Evaluation
Author | : Lee Joseph Cronbach |
Publisher | : Jossey-Bass |
Total Pages | : 468 |
Release | : 1980 |
ISBN-10 | : 0875894712 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780875894713 |
Rating | : 4/5 (713 Downloads) |
Download or read book Toward Reform of Program Evaluation written by Lee Joseph Cronbach and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1980 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This book discusses the conduct of evaluations and describes the institutional characteristics and the complexities of the evaluative task. Those who conduct evaluations, those who advise on conducting evaluations, planners and managers of social programs, scholars in the social sciences, social activists, and persons concerned with human service programs are all part of the intended audience. This publication is designed to help understand evaluation and its possible contribution to the accomplishment of an objective. Anecdotes and examples are used to develop images of what is to be avoided and what is to be admired.