Qualitative inquiry in evaluation
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Integrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into the practice of evaluation Qualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluation practice, and provides evaluators a means to explore and examine various settings and contexts in need of rich description and deeper understanding.
Qualitative inquiry methods and philosophy, with practical real-world applications
Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation brings together evaluation theory and practice to provide an accessible, practical introduction to qualitative evaluation for students, and a useful reference for practicing evaluators. Contributions from leading practitioners describe the design, implementation, and reporting of qualitative evaluations in real-world settings, and case-based examples illustrate the benefits and challenges faced in those settings. Readers learn how qualitative inquiry fits into major evaluation approaches, and gain the skills and knowledge required to produce a high-quality evaluation.
Compiled by active, recognized experts in the field, this book provides a unique insight into the evaluator’s methodological toolbox, as well as utilization techniques that can ease the everyday challenges presented by complicated or nuanced settings.
Understand the origins and significance of qualitative inquiry in evaluation Conceptualize and implement qualitative inquiry within commonly used evaluation approaches Discover the key competencies that make an effective qualitative evaluator Learn how to optimize stakeholder relationships with dialogue and mutual learning Examine strategies for balancing roles and navigating ethical conundrumsEffective evaluation requires a particular skillset and a deep understanding of prominent theory and methodology. Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation draws from the wisdom and experience of industry leaders to provide a comprehensive, practical reference.
Integrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into the practice of evaluation
Qualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluation practice, and provides evaluators a means to explore and examine various settings and contexts in need of rich description and deeper understanding. Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice explores the most important considerations for both students and evaluation professionals. Using various evaluation theories and approaches as a springboard for real-world practice, this reference serves as an accessible text for beginning students and seasoned professionals alike. Readers are given an in-depth view of the key qualities and benefits of qualitative inquiry, which also serves as a crucial counterpart to quantitative analysis.
Chapters in part one focus on the foundations, core concepts, and intersection of evaluation theory and qualitative inquiry.
Part two contains contributions from leading evaluators whose design, implementation, and reporting strategies for qualitative inquiry are centered on common, real-world settings. These case-based chapters point to the strengths and challenges of implementing qualitative evaluations. Key competencies for conducting effective qualitative evaluations are also discussed.
Explores the role of qualitative inquiry in many prominent approaches to evaluation Discusses the method's history and delves into key concepts in qualitative inquiry and evaluation Helps readers understand which qualities are necessary to be an effective qualitative evaluator Presents the viewpoints and experiences of expert editors and contributing authors with high levels of understanding on the topicQualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice is a vital tool for evaluators and students alike who are looking to deepen their understanding of the theoretical perspectives and practice considerations of qualitative evaluation.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 14 november 2014
Aantal pagina's: 336
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: L Goodyear
Hoofdredacteur: Leslie Goodyear
Tweede Redacteur: Eric Barela
Co Redacteur: Jennifer Jewiss
Hoofduitgeverij: Onbekend
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 152 mm
Product hoogte: 25 mm
Product lengte: 226 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 156 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 22 mm
Verpakking lengte: 228 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 462 g
EAN: 9780470447673