Description: Credibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology by Apollo M. Nkwake This book focuses on assumptions underlying methods choice in program evaluation. This book goes beyond other publications to analyze the assumptions underlying actual methodological choices in evaluation studies and how these eventually influence evaluation quality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book focuses on assumptions underlying methods choice in program evaluation. Credible program evaluation extends beyond the accuracy of research designs to include arguments justifying the appropriateness of methods. An important part of this justification is explaining the assumptions made about the validity of methods. This book provides a framework for understanding methodological assumptions, identifying the decisions made at each stage of the evaluation process, the major forms of validity affected by those decisions, and the preconditions for and assumptions about those validities. Though the selection of appropriate research methodology is not a new topic within social development research, previous publications suggest only advantages and disadvantages of using various methods and when to use them. This book goes beyond other publications to analyze the assumptions underlying actual methodological choices in evaluation studies and how these eventually influence evaluation quality. The analysis offered is supported by a collation of assumptions collected from a case study of 34 evaluations. Due to its in-depth analysis, strong theoretical basis, and practice examples, Credibility, Validity and Assumptions is a must-have resource for researchers, students, university professors and practitioners in program evaluation. Importantly, it provides tools for the application of appropriate research methods in program evaluation Back Cover This book focuses on assumptions underlying methods choice in program evaluation. Credible program evaluation extends beyond the accuracy of research designs to include arguments justifying the appropriateness of methods. An important part of this justification is explaining the assumptions made about the validity of methods. This book provides a framework for understanding methodological assumptions, identifying the decisions made at each stage of the evaluation process, the major forms of validity affected by those decisions, and the preconditions for and assumptions about those validities. Though the selection of appropriate research methodology is not a new topic within social development research, previous publications suggest only advantages and disadvantages of using various methods and when to use them. This book goes beyond other publications to analyze the assumptions underlying actual methodological choices in evaluation studies and how these eventually influence evaluation quality. The analysis offered is supported by a collation of assumptions collected from a case study of 34 evaluations. Due to its in-depth analysis, strong theoretical basis, and practice examples, Credibility, Validity and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology , is a must-have resource for researchers, students, university professors, and practitioners in program evaluation. Importantly, it provides tools for the application of appropriate research methods in program evaluation. Author Biography Apollo M. Nkwake is a Research Associate Professor for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) at Tulane Universitys Disaster Resilience and Leadership Academy (DRLA). He previously held Senior M&E Advisor positions at World Vision United States, University Research Co, LLC, and JSI Research and Training Institute. He has research, monitoring and evaluation field experience with United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank, the British Department for International Development (DFID), UNICEF and World Vision programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Apollo is an active member of American Evaluation Association, International Development Evaluation Association, and Canadian Evaluation Society; holds Canadian Evaluation Societys Credentialed Evaluator Designation and is author of two books and several peer-reviewed journal articles/book chapters on international development and program evaluation themes. Dr. Nkwake earned his PhD in Social Development from University of Cape Town. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Constituents of Evaluation Practice.- Chapter 2. Credible Methodology.- Chapter 3. Validity in Framing an Evaluations Purpose and Questions.- Chapter 4. Validity in Evaluation Designs and Methods.- Chapter 5. Validity in Measures and Data Collection.- Chapter 6. Validity in Analysis, Interpretation, and Conclusions.- Chapter 7. Validity in Evaluation Utilization.- Chapter 8. Validity in Performance Measurement.- Chapter 9. Evaluation of Methodological Assumptions: A Metaevaluation.- Chapter 10. Conclusion. Long Description This book focuses on assumptions underlying methods choice in program evaluation. Credible program evaluation extends beyond the accuracy of research designs to include arguments justifying the appropriateness of methods. An important part of this justification is explaining the assumptions made about the validity of methods. This book provides a framework for understanding methodological assumptions, identifying the decisions made at each stage of the evaluation process, the major forms of validity affected by those decisions, and the preconditions for and assumptions about those validities. Though the selection of appropriate research methodology is not a new topic within social development research, previous publications suggest only advantages and disadvantages of using various methods and when to use them. This book goes beyond other publications to analyze the assumptions underlying actual methodological choices in evaluation studies and how these eventually influence evaluation quality. The analysis offered is supported by a collation of assumptions collected from a case study of 34 evaluations. Due to its in-depth analysis, strong theoretical basis, and practice examples, "Credibility, Validity and Assumptions" is a must-have resource for researchers, students, university professors and practitioners in program evaluation. Importantly, it provides tools for the application of appropriate research methods in program evaluation Feature Provides practical tools to guide systematic choice and documentation of the appropriate evaluation methods for development programs Analyzes assumptions underlying methodological choices in evaluation studies Contains workshop materials that can be used for undergraduate, graduate and in-service training for development evaluators and managers of development programs Details ISBN3319344641 Author Apollo M. Nkwake Language English ISBN-10 3319344641 ISBN-13 9783319344645 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 338.6 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-10-22 Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland UK Release Date 2016-10-22 Pages 166 Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015 Alternative 9783319190204 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 2 Illustrations, color; 22 Illustrations, black and white; XXI, 166 p. 24 illus., 2 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131025866;
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