Theory-driven evaluations
A new, comprehensive framework for programme evaluation designed to bridge the gap between the method- and theory-oriented perspectives, is presented in this book, newly available in paper. Chen provides an intensive discussion of the nature and functions of programme theory, approaches to constructing programme theories, and the integration of programme theory with evaluation processes. Specific types of theory-driven evaluations, as well as principles and guidelines for application, are developed for meeting different policy purposes. Application of systematic strategies is illustrated by concrete examples from a variety of evaluation studies in different fields
Print Book, English, ©1990
Sage Publications, Newbury Park, Calif., ©1990
326 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
9780803935327, 9780803958999, 0803935323, 0803958994
20528605
PART ONE: INTRODUCTIONMethod and Theory in Program Evaluation A Question of BalancePART TWO: THE THEORY-DRIVEN PERSPECTIVEThe Theory-Driven Perspective The New AlternativeConstructing Program Theory Values, Approaches, and StrategiesApplications of Theory-Driven EvaluationsPART THREE: NORMATIVE EVALUATIONS: BASIC TYPESNormative Outcome EvaluationNormative Treatment EvaluationNormative Implementation Environment EvaluationPART FOUR: CAUSAL EVALUATIONS: BASIC TYPESImpact Evaluation I Broadening the Evidence BaseImpact Evaluation II Assessing Intended and Unintended OutcomesIntervening Mechanism EvaluationGeneralization EvaluationPART FIVE: COMPOSITE TYPESNormative Treatment-Impact EvaluationNormative Implementation Environment-Impact EvaluationPART SIX: CONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION