How To Use Qualitative Methods In Evaluation
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Author |
: Michael Quinn Patton |
Publisher |
: SAGE |
Total Pages |
: 180 |
Release |
: 1987-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0803931298 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780803931299 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis How to Use Qualitative Methods in Evaluation by : Michael Quinn Patton
Introduces the reader to qualitative approaches--a major development in the field of evaluation during the last decade. This volume presents an introduction to the approach--differentiates it in the method and philosophy from more traditional quantitative methods; specifies the kinds of evaluation questions for which it is most appropriate; and explains the design decisions and sampling strategies which underlie its implementation. Step-by-step guides for planning and conducting fieldwork and observations; doing in-depth interviewing; analyzing, interpreting and reporting results; and many examples--from a wide range of disciplines and professions--clarify the use of qualitative methods in evaluations.
Author |
: Michael Quinn Patton |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 381 |
Release |
: 1984 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:1070127235 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis Qualitative Evaluation Methods by : Michael Quinn Patton
Author |
: Michael Quinn Patton |
Publisher |
: SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages |
: 376 |
Release |
: 1986 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015040493556 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis Utilization-Focused Evaluation by : Michael Quinn Patton
The second edition of Patton's classic text retains the practical advice, based on empirical observation and evaluation theory, of the original. It shows how to conduct an evaluation, from beginning to end, in a way that will be useful -- and actually used. Patton believes that evaluation epitomizes the challenges of producing and using information in the information age. His latest book includes new stories, new examples, new research findings, and more of Patton's evaluation humour. He adds to the original book's insights and analyses of the changes in evaluation during the past decade, including: the emergence of evaluation as a field of professional practice; articulation of standards for evaluation; a methodological synthesis of the qualitative versus quantitative debate; the tremendous growth of 'in-house' evaluations; and the cross-cultural development of evaluation as a profession. This edition also incorporates the considerable research done on utilization during the last ten years. Patton integrates diverse findings into a coherent framework which includes: articulation of utilization-focused evaluation premises; examination of the stakeholder assumption; and clarification of the meaning of utilization. --Publisher description.
Author |
: Leslie Goodyear |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 336 |
Release |
: 2014-10-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780470447673 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0470447672 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation by : Leslie Goodyear
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 topic Qualitative 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.
Author |
: Ian Shaw |
Publisher |
: SAGE |
Total Pages |
: 237 |
Release |
: 1999-09-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780761956907 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0761956905 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Synopsis Qualitative Evaluation by : Ian Shaw
Looking for a practical introduction to the strategies and methods of qualitative evaluation? Ian Shaw shows how evaluation practice can utilize qualitative approaches to gain an understanding that more traditional quantitative approaches may fail to do. Three broad sections include discussions of: the foundations of evaluation and recent trends; evaluation and action programmes; and the practice of evaluation (including design, data collection and analysis). Exercises for each chapter show students how to apply the issues, approaches and methods illustrated.
Author |
: Sue L. T. McGregor |
Publisher |
: SAGE Publications |
Total Pages |
: 880 |
Release |
: 2017-10-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781506350974 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1506350976 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding and Evaluating Research by : Sue L. T. McGregor
Understanding and Evaluating Research: A Critical Guide shows students how to be critical consumers of research and to appreciate the power of methodology as it shapes the research question, the use of theory in the study, the methods used, and how the outcomes are reported. The book starts with what it means to be a critical and uncritical reader of research, followed by a detailed chapter on methodology, and then proceeds to a discussion of each component of a research article as it is informed by the methodology. The book encourages readers to select an article from their discipline, learning along the way how to assess each component of the article and come to a judgment of its rigor or quality as a scholarly report.
Author |
: Donna M. Mertens |
Publisher |
: SAGE Publications |
Total Pages |
: 201 |
Release |
: 2017-07-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781506330679 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1506330673 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mixed Methods Design in Evaluation by : Donna M. Mertens
In Mixed Methods Design in Evaluation, the first volume of SAGE's Evaluation in Practice Series, best-selling author Donna M. Mertens explores the meaning of mixed methods evaluation, its evolution over the last few decades, and the dominant philosophical frameworks that are influencing thought and practice in the field today. Four chapters explore evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions, development of instruments, systematic reviews, and policy evaluations, while an additional chapter covers evaluation approaches often required in specific contexts including gender responsive evaluations, needs assessment, and evaluations in conflict zones. Practical in nature, the book guides readers’ thinking about the design of mixed methods evaluations through the use of illustrative examples and explanations for further applications.
Author |
: Päivi Eriksson |
Publisher |
: SAGE |
Total Pages |
: 354 |
Release |
: 2008-03-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781446259597 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1446259595 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis Qualitative Methods in Business Research by : Päivi Eriksson
`Comprehensive, current and compelling, a winning combination for any research student or practitioner interested in increasing his/her knowledge about qualitative methods as they apply to business research' - The Qualitative Report Covering all the major qualitative approaches in business studies (including case study research, ethnography, narrative inquiry, discourse analysis, grounded theory and action research), this practical how-to guide shows how qualitative methods are used within management, marketing, organizational studies and accounting. Within each approach, the authors consider crucial issues such as framing the research, generating research questions, getting access, collecting empirical materials, reporting the results and evaluating the research. Original case studies drawn from around the world are included throughout to demonstrate the practical applications of the methods discussed.
Author |
: Monique Hennink |
Publisher |
: SAGE |
Total Pages |
: 329 |
Release |
: 2010-11-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781446201541 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1446201546 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Qualitative Research Methods by : Monique Hennink
Lecturers, click here to request an e-inspection copy of this text Qualitative Research Methods is based on the authors′ highly successful multidisciplinary qualitative methods workshops, which have been conducted for over a decade. In this book the authors propose a ′qualitative research cycle′ that leads students through the selection of appropriate methods, the collection of data and the transformation of findings into a finished project. It provides a clear explanation of the nature of qualitative research and its key concepts. Topics covered include: o formulating qualitative research questions o ethical issues o in-depth interviews o focus group discussions o observation o coding o data analysis o writing up qualitative research This text is ideal for any students taking a qualitative methods course or producing a qualitative research project at undergraduate or graduate level. It is illustrated throughout with case studies and field examples from a range of international contexts. The practical techniques are also accompanied by the author′s own research tools including interview guides, real coded data and comprehensive research checklists.
Author |
: Marilyn Lichtman |
Publisher |
: SAGE |
Total Pages |
: 329 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781412975261 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1412975263 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding and Evaluating Qualitative Educational Research by : Marilyn Lichtman
When learning how to read, analyze, and design one's own research, it is useful to review examples of similar research. Understanding and Evaluating Qualitative Educational Research uses published research articles to teach students how to understand and evaluate qualitative research in education. Each example within a category of qualitative research - ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, case study, action research, narrative, and mixed methods - is accompanied by commentary from the editor regarding why the particular approach was used and how and why the various aspects of the example relate back to the approach taken. This commentary guides students in learning how to read, analyze, and create their own qualitative research studies. Included in the text is a series of "Issues and Concepts" that are at the forefront of the changing field. This text gives students in qualitative educational research a well-rounded and practical look at what qualitative research is, along with how to read, analyze, and design studies themselves.