Langbein (public administration and policy, American U.) outlines statistical skills needed by public affairs, political science, sociology, and economics graduate students and practitioners to evalua
This volume provides a single collection some of the best articles on social experimentation and program evaluation that have appeared in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM). Provide
Program Evaluation, Third Edition, provides a conceptual and practical overview of the evaluation process in real-world educational, organizational, and social service settings. Using an issues-driven
With the ever-increasing integration of new technologies in face-to-face instructional settings, approaches to modern language education pose numerous challenges to program evaluation. Blended Languag
Praised by instructors and students alike, PROGRAM EVALUATION: AN INTRODUCTION helps your students evaluate services and programs that they will encounter in their professional practice. In the proces
Although much has been written about the testing and evaluation of language students, few books have dealt with the much broader issue of measuring the success of language programs. Filling a critical
Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development provides an in-depth examination of the foundations, methods, and relevant issues in the field of evaluation. With an empha
This text provides a solid foundation in program evaluation, covering the main components of evaluating agencies and their programs, how best to address those components, and the procedures to follow
Helps students to master the essentials of advanced public and community health nursing practice todayWritten by advanced practice public/community health nurse experts, this comprehensive resource fo
The government performance movement has been in full swing for decades around the world. So, why do so many public programs and organizations continue to underperform? A major reason is that measuring
Educational Technology Program and Project Evaluation is a unique, comprehensive guide to the formative and summative evaluation of programs, projects, and interventions involving educational technolo
Educational Technology Program and Project Evaluation is a unique, comprehensive guide to the formative and summative evaluation of programs, projects, and interventions involving educational technolo
The Practice of Health Program Evaluation, Second Edition provides students with the methods to evaluate health programs and the expertise to navigate the political terrain so as to work more effectiv
Practical Program Evaluation, Second Edition introduces students to the real world of evaluation, focusing on issues that arise in professional practice. The text concentrates on the steps vital to pr
IEG’s evaluation shows that the World Bank Group remained an important partner for the government in addressing many key policy challenges. The World Bank adapted its program effectively to meet shif
Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice shows readers how to apply the principles of fiscal responsibility, accountability, and evidence-based practice to criminal justice reform plans. Unli
Evaluating suicide prevention programs can be challenging because suicide is a rare event and prevention programs are often complex and multifaceted. The RAND Suicide Prevention Program Evaluation Too
This report evaluates the outcomes of World Bank Group support to Liberia from its post-war reengagement in 2003 through 2011. The country has moved from total disarray to a solid foundation for incl
This seventh book in the Prevention Practice Kit illustrates how carefully constructed programs are involved with reaching prevention goals. Using examples and drawing from a clearly presented framewo
This guide is for new and experienced practitioners evaluating educational, health, and social service programs. The book begins by explaining why evaluators should pay attention to interpersonal inte
Now in its sixth edition, this popular student-friendly introduction to program evaluation provides social workers with a sound conceptual understanding of how to use basic evaluation techniques in th
The book is designed to enable students of public policy, policymakers and mangers to obtain useful information and conduct successful systematic evaluations, even under tight resource constraints. T
Written for students, researchers, consultants, professionals, and scholars, Logic Modeling Methods in Program Evaluation provides a step-by-step explanation of logic modeling and its importance in co
Thoroughly revised to incorporate recent research on evaluation and new examples of good practice in the United States and around the world, Program Evaluation, Third Edition, provides a conceptual a
The expert guide to the major issues, the chief trends, and the most effective models of program evaluation in gifted education! The readings in this ready-reference report on specific program eva
"It is...a rare occurrence to read an introductory text written by an accomplished practitioner in which the essentials are identified and addressed and the temptations to pursue the subject in depth
This brief and practical text is a perfect supplement for program planning and evaluation courses. Program planning, grant writing and program evaluation are discussed, with emphasis on the inter-rela
As more and more money is spent developing programs and services to solve health problems, how can one know if a specific health program works or what it would take to improve it? Aimed at addressin
