Program Evaluation in Practice Research Methods for the Social Sciences

Dean T. Spaulding

This book offers guidance for new and would-be evaluators. It uses real-world examples, explained in writing clear enough so that learners gain a great deal of helpful information while not being overwhelmed, thanks to manageable chapter lengths. The text contains theories, models, and approaches to program evaluation as well as discussion questions and class activities to help students to further process the information and integrate the information. While focused on education, the book is also useful for other programs cover program evaluation.