ABSTRACT

This title was first published in 2000: A detailed study of a number of key issues arising in evaluation research, in particular the impact of context upon evaluation findings and the implication context has for methodology. Providing case study illustrations, the work includes discussion of definitions and uses, experimental logic, methods and difficulties in experimental evaluations and the importance of incorporating both process and context in evaluation research design.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|33 pages

The Logic and Development of Evaluation

chapter 2|8 pages

Issues in Evaluating Public Policy

chapter 3|24 pages

Defining the Goals of Public Services

chapter 5|8 pages

The Politics of Evaluation