Description - Realist Evaluation 78 Tions for Performance Evaluation-PE) by Gary T. Henry
Why is another theory of evaluation needed? The paradigm
wars have left a void in their wake. A new theory, firmly
grounded in a credible philosophy of science, is needed to guide
practice. The aim of this volume is to provide a new theory that
captures the sensemaking contributions from post-positivism and the
sensitivity to values from constructivist traditions. The theory
presented here is not a slap-dash synthesis of the competing
paradigms--it is a new approach. Some of the contributions of the
realist theory of evaluation are (1) providing a basis for
principled discovery as we oscillate between explanations and data;
(2) using explanation as a means for extrapolating findings from
one evaluation to other settings; (3) viewing all methods, both
quantitative and qualitative, as aids to sensemaking that have
strengths and flaws; (4) connecting evaluation practice with the
ultimate goal of most program evaluation--social betterment; and
(5) balancing the focus of the evaluation between sensemaking and
value inquiry. This is the 78th issue of the quarterly journal
New Directions for Evaluation.
Buy Realist Evaluation 78 Tions for Performance Evaluation-PE) by Gary T. Henry from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.
A Preview for this title is currently not available.
Checking availability...
