{"product_id":"handbook-of-practical-program-evaluation-hardback-9781118893609","title":"Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation (Hardback) 9781118893609","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHandbook of Practical Program Evaluation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer (Author), Harry P. Hatry (Author), Joseph S. Wholey (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118893609, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 9 October 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e912 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.9 x 19.3 x 5.3 cm, 1.452 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe leading program evaluation reference, updated with the latest tools and techniques\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Practical Program Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e provides tools for managers and evaluators to address questions about the performance of public and nonprofit programs. Neatly integrating authoritative, high-level information with practicality and readability, this guide gives you the tools and processes you need to analyze your program's operations and outcomes more accurately. This new fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, with new coverage of the latest evaluation methods, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCulturally responsive evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopting designs and tools to evaluate multi-service community change programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing role playing to collect data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing cognitive interviewing to pre-test surveys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoding qualitative data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll discover robust analysis methods that produce a more accurate picture of program results, and learn how to trace causality back to the source to see how much of the outcome can be directly attributed to the program. Written by award-winning experts at the top of the field, this book also contains contributions from the leading evaluation authorities among academics and practitioners to provide the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference on the topic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValid and reliable data constitute the bedrock of accurate analysis, and since funding relies more heavily on program analysis than ever before, you cannot afford to rely on weak or outdated methods. This book gives you expert insight and leading edge tools that help you paint a more accurate picture of your program's processes and results, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtaining valid, reliable, and credible performance data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging and working with stakeholders to design valuable evaluations and performance monitoring systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing program outcomes and tracing desired outcomes to program activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding robust analyses of both quantitative and qualitative data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernmental bodies, foundations, individual donors, and other funding bodies are increasingly demanding information on the use of program funds and program results. The \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Practical Program Evaluation\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to collect and present valid and reliable data about programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigures, Tables, and Exhibits ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Editors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contributors xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Evaluation Planning and Design 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Planning and Designing Useful Evaluations 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer, Harry P. Hatry, Joseph S. Wholey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Analyzing and Engaging Stakeholders 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn M. Bryson, Michael Quinn Patton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Using Logic Models 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn A. McLaughlin, Gretchen B. Jordan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Exploratory Evaluation 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph S. Wholey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Performance Measurement 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheodore H. Poister\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Comparison Group Designs 137\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGary T. Henry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Randomized Controlled Trials 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarole J. Torgerson, David J. Torgerson, Celia A. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Conducting Case Studies 177\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarin Martinson, Carolyn O’Brien\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Recruitment and Retention of Study Participants 197\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScott C. Cook, Shara Godiwalla, Keeshawna S. Brooks, Christopher V. Powers, Priya John\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Designing, Managing, and Analyzing Multisite Evaluations 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Evaluating Community Change Programs 259\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrett Theodos, Joseph Firschein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Culturally Responsive Evaluation 281\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStafford Hood, Rodney K. Hopson, Karen E. Kirkhart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Practical Data Collection Procedures 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Using Agency Records 325\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry P. Hatry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Using Surveys 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer, Timothy Triplett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Role Playing 383\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaudia L. Aranda, Diane K. Levy, Sierra Stoney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Using Ratings by Trained Observers 412\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarbara J. Cohn Berman, Verna Vasquez\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Collecting Data in the Field 445\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDemetra Smith Nightingale, Shelli Balter Rossman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Using the Internet 474\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam C. Adams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Conducting Semi-Structured Interviews 492\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam C. Adams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Focus Group Interviewing 506\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard A. Krueger, Mary Anne Casey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Using Stories in Evaluation 535\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard A. Krueger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Data Analysis 557\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Qualitative Data Analysis 561\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDelwyn Goodrick, Patricia J. Rogers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Using Statistics in Evaluation 596\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer, Dylan Conger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis 636\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie Riegg Cellini, James Edwin Kee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Meta-Analyses, Systematic Reviews, and Evaluation Syntheses 673\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert Boruch, Anthony Petrosino, Claire Morgan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Use of Evaluation 699\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Pitfalls in Evaluations 701\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry P. Hatry, Kathryn E. Newcomer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Providing Recommendations, Suggestions, and Options for Improvement 725\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge F. Grob\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Writing for Impact 739\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge F. 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