Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, 2nd Edition

Part Four

Evaluation Tasks, Procedures, and Tools

This part of the book addresses the practical and procedural aspects of sound evaluations. We offer a methodology for general application to all sound evaluation approaches. The discussion includes practical procedures and tools, plus many illustrations of their use. Chapters 17 and 18 give practical advice for identifying and responding to evaluation opportunities. In Chapters 19 through 24, we delve into the methodology of evaluation in a sequence that proceeds through an evaluation's start-up, design, budgeting, contracting, information collection, analysis, synthesis, reporting, and follow-up.