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Introduction to Evaluation Research

Introduction to Evaluation Research. Definitions of Evaluation. Evaluation is the systematic assessment of the worth or merit of some object. Evaluation is the systematic acquisition and assessment of information to provide useful feedback about some object. Evaluation Strategies.

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Introduction to Evaluation Research

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  1. Introduction to Evaluation Research

  2. Definitions of Evaluation • Evaluation is the systematic assessment of the worth or merit of some object. • Evaluation is the systematic acquisition and assessment of information to provide useful feedback about some object.

  3. Evaluation Strategies • Scientific-experimental • Management-oriented systems • Qualitative/anthropological • Participant-oriented

  4. Types of Evaluation • Formative • Summative

  5. Formative Evaluation • Needs assessment • Evaluability assessment • Structured conceptualization • Implementation evaluation • Process evaluation

  6. Formative Questions • What is the question (definition and scope)? • Where is the problem? • How serious is it? • How should the program be delivered to address the problem? • How well is the program delivered?

  7. Summative Evaluation • Outcome evaluation • Impact evaluation • Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit • Secondary analysis • Meta-evaluation

  8. Summative Questions • What type of evaluation is feasible? • What is the effectiveness of the program? • What is the net impact of the program?

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