Evaluation theory, models, and applications / Daniel L. Stufflebeam, Chris L.S. Coryn.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 713-743) and index.

Part One. Fundamentals of Evaluation -- Part Two. An evaluation of evaluationapproaches and models -- Part Three. Explication of selected evaluation approaches -- Part Four. Evaluation tasks, procedures and tools -- Part Five. Metavaluation and institutionalizing and mainstreaming evaluation -- --

Part One. Fundamentals of Evaluation -- 1. Overview of the Evaluation Field -- 2. Evaluation Theory -- 3. Standards for Program Evaluations Part Two: An Evaluation of Evaluation Approaches and Models -- -- Part Two. An evaluation of evaluationapproaches and models -- 4. Background for Assessing Evaluation Approaches and Models -- 5. Pseudoevaluations -- 6. Quasi-Evaluation Studies -- 7. Improvement-Oriented and Accountability-Oriented Evaluation Approaches -- 8. Social Agenda and Advocacy Evaluation Approaches -- 9. Eclectic Approaches -- 10. Best Approaches for 21st Century Evaluations Part Three: Explication of Selected Evaluation Approaches -- -- Part Three. Explication of selected evaluation approaches -- 11. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Design Evaluations -- 12. Case Study Evaluations -- 13. Daniel Stufflebeam's CIPP Model for Evaluation: An Improvement and Accountability Approach -- 14. Michael Scriven's Consumer-Oriented Approach to Evaluation -- 15. Robert Stake's Responsive/Stakeholder-Centered Evaluation Approach -- 16. Michael Patton's Utilization-Focused Evaluation Approach Part Four: Evaluation Tasks, Procedures, and Tools -- -- Part Four. Evaluation tasks, procedures and tools -- 17. Identifying and Assessing Evaluation Opportunities -- 18. First Steps in Addressing Evaluation Opportunities -- 19. Designing Evaluations -- -- Part Five. Metavaluation and institutionalizing and mainstreaming evaluation -- 20. Budgeting Evaluations -- 21. Contracting Evaluations -- 22. Collecting Evaluative Information -- 23. Analyzing and Synthesizing Information -- 24. Communicating Evaluation Findings Part Five: Metavaluation and Institutionalizing/Mainstreaming Evaluation -- 25. Metaevaluation: Evaluating Evaluations -- 26. Institutionalizing/Mainstreaming Evaluation.

"The golden standard evaluation reference text now in its second edition, Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications is the vital text on evaluation models, perfect for classroom use as a textbook, and as a professional evaluation reference. The book begins with an overview of the evaluation field and program evaluation standards, and proceeds to cover the most widely used evaluation approaches. With new evaluation designs and the inclusion of the latest literature from the field, this second edition is an essential update for professionals and students who want to stay current. Understanding and choosing evaluation approaches is critical to many professions, and Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition is the benchmark evaluation guide.Authors Daniel L. Stufflebeam and Chris L. S. Coryn, widely considered experts in the evaluation field, introduce and describe 23 program evaluation approaches, including, new to this edition, transformative evaluation, participatory evaluation, consumer feedback, and meta-analysis. Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition facilitates the process of planning, conducting, and assessing program evaluations. The highlighted evaluation approaches include: Experimental and quasi-experimental design evaluations Daniel L. Stufflebeam's CIPP Model Michael Scriven's Consumer-Oriented Evaluation Michael Patton's Utilization-Focused Evaluation Robert Stake's Responsive/Stakeholder-Centered Evaluation Case Study Evaluation Key readings listed at the end of each chapter direct readers to the most important references for each topic. Learning objectives, review questions, student exercises, and instructor support materials complete the collection of tools. Choosing from evaluation approaches can be an overwhelming process, but Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition updates the core evaluation concepts with the latest research, making this complex field accessible in just one book."--Provided by publisher.