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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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- 9781483306254
- ISBN
- 1483306259
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- Sage Publications, Inc
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Placing into perspective the meaning of evidence for evaluation professionals and applied researchers, the contributors to this book - a veritable 'who's who' in evaluation - provide observations about the diversity and changing nature of credible evidence.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1483306259
ISBN-13
9781483306254
eBay Product ID (ePID)
175883897
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Credible and Actionable Evidence : the Foundation for Rigorous and Influential Evaluations
Publication Year
2014
Subject
Methodology, General, Research
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Education, Référence, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
15.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
LCCN
2014-012103
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"The book is very well constructed in terms of building blocks to develop what the editors are addressing. The division into sections is a good example of strong organizational approach to a topic. The quality of the individual chapters is exemplary...[G]ood writing and solid expertise in compiling various aspects of the debate around research evaluation." , The book is very well constructed in terms of building blocks to develop what the editors are addressing. The division into sections is a good example of strong organizational approach to a topic. The quality of the individual chapters is exemplary...[G]ood writing and solid expertise in compiling various aspects of the debate around research evaluation., 'What is credible and actionable evidence?', and 'How can we provide it?' are challenging, but fundamental, issues in evaluation. Experts across disciplines and perspectives have different views on the meaning and content of these concepts, and they often propose different strategies and methods for addressing these concerns. Credible and Actionable Evidence makes an essential contribution to this discussion by providing a platform for experts to productively discuss these questions, in order to understand the nature of evidence and exploit possible solutions. It is a great resource for anyone who is interested in enhancing the quality of evidence in their evaluation or applied research., Rigor generating credible evidence that influences decisions and action: that's the heady vision of an experimenting society. This book, bringing together evaluation's best thinkers and most astute practitioners, realistically explains why it's hard to achieve while inspirationally portraying how we can -- and sometimes do --get there. A book for anyone interested in evaluations that make a difference., 'What is credible and actionable evidence?', and 'How can we provide it?' are challenging, but fundamental, issues in evaluation. Experts across disciplines and perspectives have different views on the meaning and content of these concepts, and they often propose different strategies and methods for addressing these concerns. Credible and Actionable Evidence makes an essential contribution to this discussion by providing a platform for experts to productively discuss these questions, in order to understand the nature of evidence and exploit possible solutions. It is a great resource for anyone who is interested in enhancing the quality of evidence in their evaluation or applied research., High quality papers on an important issue written by some of the top scholars in the field. A must read for those interested in the topic., A huge strength of the text is the discussion of research decisions within a social/cultural/political context. This is a critical conversationfor students to have about applied research., Donaldson, Christie and Mark's thorough book on credible and actionable evidence provides a comprehensive overview of how thinking about this topic has evolved to its present state in the program evaluation community. There can never be a last word on the topic, but this is as good a current snapshot as one might find. I recommend it., The book is very well constructedin terms of building blocks to develop what the editors are addressing. The division into sections is a good example of strong organizational approach to a topic. The quality of the individual chapters isexemplary...[G]ood writing and solid expertise in compiling various aspects of the debate around research evaluation., Rigor generating credible evidence that influences decisions and action: that's the heady vision of an experimenting society. This book, bringing together evaluation's best thinkers and most astute practitioners, realistically explains why it's hard to achieve while inspirationally portraying how we can -- and sometimes do --get there. A book for anyone interested in evaluations that make a difference.
Dewey Decimal
001.4/2
Intended Audience
College Audience
Lc Classification Number
Q180.55.E9w53 2015
Table of Content
Part I: Introduction1. Examining the Backbone of Contemporary Evaluation Practice: Credible and Actionable Evidence - Stewart I. Donaldson2. Social Inquiry Paradigms as a Frame for the Debate on Credible Evidence - Christina A. Christie and Dreolin Fleischer3. How People Judge the Credibility of Information: Lessons for Evaluation From Cognitive and Information Sciences - Robin Lin MillerPart II: Credible and Actionable Evidence: The Role of Randomized Experiments4. When Getting It Right Matters: The Struggle for Rigorous Evidence of Impact and to Increase Its Influence Continues - Gary T. Henry5. Randomized Controlled Trials: A Gold Standard or Gold Plated? - Leonard Bickman and Stephanie M. Reich6. Demythologizing Causation and Evidence - Michael ScrivenPart III: Credible and Actionable Evidence: Perspectives From a Range of Evaluation Designs and Methods7. When and How Qualitative Methods Provide Credible and Actionable Evidence: Reasoning With Rigor, Probity, and Transparency - Sharon F. Rallis8. Seeing Is Believing: Using Images as Evidence in Evaluation - Sandra Mathison9. Credibility, Policy Use, and the Evaluation Synthesis - Eleanor ChelimskyPart IV: Credible and Actionable Evidence: General Perspectives10. How Evidence Earns Credibility in Evaluation - Jennifer C. Greene11. Actionable Evidence in Context: Contextual Influences on Adequacy and Appropriateness of Method Choice in Evaluation - George Julnes and Debra Rog12. Credible Evidence of Effectiveness: Necessary but Not Sufficient - Thomas A. Schwandt13. Credible and Actionable Evidence: A Framework, Overview, and Suggestions for Future Practice and Research - Melvin M. Mark
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